SAISD SPOTLIGHT: The SAISD combined Mariachi prepares for Fiesta 2025
Every year at the Fiesta Battle of Flowers parade, one group brings the loudest cheers.  That would be the annual SAISD combined Mariachi group, made up of students from across the district. For 25 years, SAISD Mariachi students from high school, middle school or elementary school groups have been performing at this Fiesta day parade. It’s a Fiesta tradition the people of San Antonio look forward to.

Last year 200 mariachi students proudly marched through the streets of downtown San Antonio. The combined group plays only two songs: “Volver, Volver” and “Ay Jalisco, No Te Rajes.” Both songs are iconic Mariachi selections that have the Battle of Flowers Parade crowds singing along in unison. 
This year’s combined Mariachi group has been meeting weekly on Wednesdays at Brackenridge High School (400 Eagleland Drive, 78201) at 5 p.m. in preparation for this year’s Battle of Flowers parade performance. 

Calendar items? 

April 18 (Fri) – SAISD Closed for Easter Break
All SAISD campuses and offices will be closed on Friday, April 18 due to Easter break. Normal office and campus times will resume on Monday, April 21.

April 22 (Tues) – SAISD Bond 2020 Community Meeting
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lanier High School, 1514 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd., 78207
The community is invited to this in-person community meeting which will provide an update on Bond 2020 renovation projects at Rhodes Middle School and Carvajal Elementary.

April 23-24 (Wed-Thurs) – SAISD inaugural Dual Language Senior Ceremony
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Alamo Convocation Center, 110 Tuleta Drive, 78212
The SAISD Dual Language, ESL & Migrant Department will be hosting the debut Dual Language Senior Ceremony. This event will recognize a total of 177 students for achieving their goal of becoming bilingual, biliterate and bicultural students and earning the SAISD's Seal of Biliteracy.

April 24 (Thurs) – SAISD Bond 2020 Community Meeting
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Bonham Academy, 925 S. St. Mary's St., 78205  
The community is invited to this in-person community meeting which will provide an update on Bond 2020 renovation projects at Bonham Academy.

April 25 (Fri) – Briscoe Elementary Brain Fair 
3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., S.M.A.R.T Project Space, 1906 S. Flores, 78204
Briscoe Elementary invites the community to their inaugural S.M.A.R.T. Brain Fair! The purpose is to celebrate a year-long brain education initiative Briscoe Bear students have been working with. Meet the enthusiastic 3rd grade Brain Ambassadors while also diving into interactive art and science activities.