EXPERT VOICE: Joann Chapa, Sarah King Elementary Crossing Guard
After nearly a half century on the job, Chapa can speak about her lifelong commitment and dedication to a school community.

May 30 (Tues) - Sarah King Elementary honors retiring crossing guard
9:30 a.m., Sarah King Elementary, 1001 Ceralvo St., 78207
Joann Chapa has been serving Sarah King Elementary for 47 years as the school crossing guard. Now the time has come for Chapa to lower the stop sign and walk that crosswalk for the last time, as she is set to retire at the end of the school year. Chapa has been an iconic member of the school community. The campus is planning to surprise her with a special ceremony that she believes is the annual School Safety Patrol Awards event. Students, staff and the community want to express their gratitude for Chapa's nearly half century on the job, walking the streets, day in and day out, rain or shine. Just to make sure all the students and families under her watch safely made their way to and from school.

The last day of school is this week on Thursday, June 1. Chapa is out on the streets early each morning at 7 a.m. Video footage can be gathered during the early drop off times or the afternoon pick up times. We will also have video footage of Chapa in action available to share.

Calendar items  
 
May 29 (Mon) – SAISD Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
All SAISD campuses and offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Normal business hours resume on Tuesday, May 30.
 
May 30-31 (Tues-Wed) – Senior Walks
Times and locations listed below
Graduating seniors will walk their old school hallways in graduation cap and gown to plant the inspirational seeds to the next generation of younger learners. 
• May 30 (Tues), noon, Seniors from various high schools to visit Bonham Academy, 467 Freiling Drive, 78213
• May 31 (Wed), noon, Seniors from various high schools to visit Arnold Elementary, 925 S. St. Mary’s St., 78205
• May 31 (Wed), 1 p.m., Jefferson High School seniors at Huppertz Elementary School, 247 Bangor, 78228
• May 31 (Wed), 1:45 p.m., Jefferson High School seniors at Woodlawn Hills Elementary School, 110 W. Quill Drive, 78201
• May 31 (Wed), 2:30 p.m., Jefferson High School seniors at Woodlawn Academy, 1717 W. Magnolia Ave., 78201

May 30 (Tues) – Collins Garden Elementary Bruce Hendin Health & Fitness Day Awards 
1:30 p.m., Collins Garden Elementary, 167 Harriman Place, 78204
Collins Garden Elementary is participating in a year-long health and fitness competition that started last fall. Each year, Nov. 9 is recognized as "Bruce Hendin Health and Fitness Day" in Bexar County, with the goal to encourage students and families to incorporate running and exercise into their daily routines. And it worked! Students walked thousands of combined miles, motivated each other, and learned to appreciate the importance of fitness and healthy living. Awards will recognize the students and families who participated, award the winning classes their prizes, PLUS present Collins Garden Elementary with NEW physical education equipment to celebrate a year of healthy living in Bexar County.
 
May 31 (Wed) – Bonham Academy End of the Year Bash
3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Bonham Academy, 925 S. St. Mary’s St., 78205
The Bonham Academy Bobcats are finishing the school year with a bang at an “End of the Year Bash.” Families will join their children in the Bonham gymnasium for an afternoon of music, dancing, refreshments and fun.
 
June 1 (Thurs) – Rhodes Middle School 8th Grade Transition Ceremony
10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Rhodes Middle School, 3000 Tampico St., 78207
The word "graduation" is not in the event name. Still, the promotion from middle school to high school is a pivotal moment in any student’s life. Rhodes Middle School is holding their 8th Grade Transition Ceremony in their venerable auditorium before proud family and friends. What lingers in the minds of the young teenagers who will make up the Class of 2027?