SAISD SPOTLIGHT: Wilson Elementary student Viviana Castilleja
In this age of “see something, say something,” SAISD student Viviana Castilleja did just that this past January. And it may have saved a family’s life. The Wilson Elementary student’s family was traveling on Edison Drive when Viviana saw flames shooting from the top of a house. She told her mom what she saw. They pulled over at the house and knocked repeatedly on the door to alert the residents. Castilleja’s mother called 911 while the family safely evacuated.
Now the San Antonio Fire Department and SAFD Chief Valerie Castro want to recognize Viviana in front of her peers at Wilson Elementary (see below) for thinking quickly and telling her mother about seeing the flames.
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May 12 (Mon) – SAFD Chief recognizes Wilson Elementary student
10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wilson Elementary, 1421 Clower St., 78201
Wilson Elementary is proud to welcome the San Antonio Fire Department and SAFD Chief Valerie Frausto to honor one of their own! Third grade student Viviana Castilleja is being recognized for helping save residents from a burning home in January.
May 12 (Mon) – SAISD Board Meeting
5:30 p.m., SAISD Board Room, 514 W. Quincy St., 78212 or online
Link: https://www.saisd.net/page/dis-board-videos
The SAISD Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at the central administrative office.
May 12 (Mon) – SAISD Night of Jazz
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Brackenridge High School, 400 Eagleland Drive, 78210
The SAISD Fine Arts department invites the community to enjoy a free night of jazz selections from all jazz bands across the district.
May 13 (Tues) – Burbank High School Band
5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Downtown San Antonio
The Burbank High School Marching Band will be receiving the Celebration of Music Grant sponsored by Amol’s. Representatives from the Fiesta Battle of the Bands Festival and Battle of Flowers parade will be on hand for the presentation.
May 15 (Thurs) – SAISD Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony
8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., SAISD Central Office, 514 W. Quincy St., 78212
The SAISD Police Department will honor and pay tribute to our fallen officers and the sacrifices they and their families have endured. We will have an Honor Guard and Bagpipe procession and a presentation of the flags. The SAISD Police Department will honor two officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting our community:
SGT William Maldonado, badge #3107 (End of Watch) May 26, 1994
Detective Clifton Martinez, badge #2173 (End of Watch) Dec. 21, 2019
May 16 (Fri) – SAISD Sleep in Heavenly Peace beds delivery
9 a.m. to noon, Call for location
This is the best part of SAISD Construction students building beds with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Students from the Sam Houston and Lanier Construction Program will deliver a total of 8 beds to 3 locations in each of the Sam Houston and Lanier communities. Sam Houston High School pre-apprenticeship program partner LiUNA donated their time and trailers to make the deliveries possible.
May 16 (Fri) – Kelly Academy Principal kisses mini-horse
10:30 a.m. Kelly Academy at Lowell, 919 Thompson Place, 78226
As a creative incentive to help attendance in the second half of the year, several SAISD school principals made a deal with their students. Students who reached perfect attendance would be a part of a special event where the principal will kiss a miniature horse. As a result of reaching this milestone, more than 80 students at Kelly Academy will witness principal Claudia Ramos-Coto making good on her promise.
May 16 (Fri) – Washington Elementary Senior Walk
2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Washington Elementary, 1823 Nolan, 78202
Graduation season is here! Former students at Washington Elementary will take a walk down memory lane. Graduating seniors return to their old elementary school one last time for a Senior Walk in caps and gowns before they graduate. It’s a chance for them to revisit the halls they once roamed, while inspiring the next generation of students.
May 16 (Fri) – Cotton Academy celebrates 100 years
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Cotton Academy, 1616 Blanco Road, 78212
Cotton Academy invites the community to come celebrate 100 years of learning on campus. Cotton alumni will be highlighted throughout the event. A Dragon hunt, student presentations, choir performances, plus food and games makes this a fun event for all.
May 16 (Fri) – Woodlawn Academy celebrates 100 years
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Woodlawn Academy, 1717 W. Magnolia Ave., 78201
The community is invited to join in the celebration of 100 years at Woodlawn Academy. There will be performances and a student work gallery plus music, food and fun for all!
May 17 (Sat) – 2025 SAISD Mariachi Showcase
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., UTSA Main Campus Recital Hall, 1 UTSA Circle, 78249
The SAISD Mariachi Showcase is an annual event that showcases all district mariachi programs. The event is free and open to the public. All SAISD mariachi programs will be performing.