Alice ISD Parent Involvement News
Alice ISD Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
The first PAC meeting of the year was held on December 9, 2015 at the Alice ISD Instructional Support Center.
This meeting was facilitated by Mrs. Marta Salazar and Mr. Patrick Thomas President of 2014-2015 (PAC).
All schools were well represented by parents and parent liaisons from each campus. Those in attendance were treated to holiday snacks and dishes. Part of the meeting was devoted to discussing the success of the October 2015 Parent Involvement conference and also recognizing the parents of the month that were selected for the first semester.
New officers were voted in for school year 2015-2016
President- Yvonne DeLaGarza
Vice-President- Laura Flores
Secretary- Donna Garza
Congratulations to All!!
We would like to greatly thank our former parent officers for their leadership and dedication: Patrick Thomas - President, Judy Salinas - Vice-President, Cora Carrillo- Secretary. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your help during the 2014-15 school year!
Ruben Rosenbawn Noonan Parent of the month
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer?
I like knowing about the events that happen on my child's campus. He enjoys all the "extras", the fun stuff that happens after and in addition to the learning. By lending a hand I hope that we can continue to offer even more events for our children.
What great things have you been involved in at this campus? This is my 3rd year as a volunteer. In that time I have helped to create and prepare projects for teachers classroom, [picture day, fundraiser, parade days for special events.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. I have been around the campus daily, helped with Red ribbon week, 50th school day Sock hop, the fun doesn't stop!
Dora Gaza Noonan Parent of the month
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer?
To Support my children and the teachers.
What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I helped with Bully parade, Grandparents luncheon, Halloween parade, Parents & Pastry's
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. Sock Hop for the 50th day of school, PTA
Story teller.
April Trejo Noonan Parent of the month
Parent of Madalyne Gonzalez, Paul Gonzalez, Natalie Gonzalez
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? To be involved in my children education.What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I helped since the beginning of school many different events.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. Red Ribbon parade, Halloween Parade, GRIT Lunches, Sock Hop 50th day of school.
Ira-Sel Luera Noonan Parent of the month
Parent of Iyanna Flores and Dalisa Luera
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? To let my girls know that I'm here to support them and be involved in their education.What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I have helped with luncheons, book fairs, college decorations contest, halloween Parade, and Red Ribbon week.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. I been involved with, The 5oth Day school dance, make copies, laminate, dye cuts and anything that they ask of me to do.
Lora Garcia Dubose Parent of the month
Parent of Allen Garza
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? As a parent my children are my world so needless to say I enjoy being involved. I am able to stay connected with faculty and campus and participate in the school activities. Dubose is a great place.What great things have you been involved in at this campus? This year I have been able to help with goody sales, make copies and flyers to distribute to the teachers.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. I have helped with Flyers,PTA, Goody sales.
Melissa Albiar Dubose Parent of the month
Parent of Melissa Albiar
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? I love to volunteer and to know what is happening at school.What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I helped with goody sales, muffins with mom, parental meetings, donuts with dad and perfect attendance events.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. I have helped with most of all the events here at Dubose. She helps us with respect and pride to the students and staff.
Kimberly Cardona Memorial Parent of the month
Parent of Logan Cardona, Dakota Cardona & Zoey Cardona
What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I have helped with Picture day.
Rachel Carrillo Mary R. Garcia Parent of the month
Parent of Allison carrillo
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? I like to be close to my kids and help others.What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I help with decorating for events, goody sales, helping teachers.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. I made Posters for Parent conference.
Elma Rodriguez Mary R. Garcia Parent of the month
Parent of Aiydan Guerrero
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? I like to help out the teachers and be around my grandson.What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I have helped with school picture day, decorating, making cutouts for teachers and help during luncheons.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. I have been involved with Career day and decorating around the campus.
Diana Arriola Dubose Parent of the month
Parent of Andres Arriola
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? It's important to volunteer to help in anyway, I like to devote my time to the students.What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I help with picture day, after school events, fundraisers, PTA events
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. She has helped with Parental Involvement and is also part of our AISD substitute teaching.
Stephanie Hinojosa Saenz Parent of the month
Parent of Jake Molina
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? I enjoy helping the students and seeing them happy.What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I have helped with book fair, Christmas celebrations.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. I help with PTA, field trips, PTA meetings/programs.
Venessa Nunez Saenz Parent of the month
Parent of Elijah Cadena
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? I know that it gets really busy and the staff needs help. I feel very useful. I get to be there for my son and nephew and niece.What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I have helped at the Star buck store, stacked books in the library, AR activities, and Christmas activities.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. Helped in the front office, attended field trips with my son like: Pumpkin Patch, Nutcracker with my nephew, attended the Parent volunteer luncheon in December.
Angie Trevino Saenz Parent of the month
Parent of Daniella Trevino
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? I love to help the staff and stay involve.What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I have helped with field trips, AR Events, Star Buck Store.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. I have helped with Parent meetings and PTA meetings.
Heather Salinas Mary R. Garcia Parent of the month
Parent of Mackenzie Salinas, Juan Escamilla Jr., Ayva Lynn Escamilla
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? I stay involved because I want my children to know that they can come to me whenever they need help.What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I have helped with picture day, school activities, decorating hallways, end of year activities.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. I helped with College decorations, luncheons.
Nora Lee Torres Salazar Parent of the month
Parent of Micah Torres
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? I love volunteering at my children's schools. I like them knowing and seeing that I care about their education.
What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I am proud to say I have been involved in helping raise money for the school through Box Tops for Education for the past 3 years. It's great knowing I have been able to contribute my time to the successful fundraiser. I am also involved in decorating the school cafeteria. We help make it kid friendly.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. My service is always available to help the children and staff of Salazar Elementary.
Cora Carrillo AHS Parent of the month
Grandparent of Javier T. Perez
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? To help the teachers and school with whatever they need.What great things have you been involved in at this campus? Helping with labeling for mail outs to parents.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. I have helped with filling, labeling letters, decorating doors for the holidays, decorating for Parent Conference.
Janie Hill AHS Parent of the month
Parent of Kevin Hill
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? I like being involved in my sons school. I also enjoy being with the other volunteers at school.
What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I help out with mail outs, labeling, posters, and decorating doors for different holidays.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. I have done decorations for Parent conference.
Laura Salinas AHS Parent of the month
Parent of Matthew Gallegos
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? I love bieng involved as much as I can. not just at my children school but in the district as a whole. I't's fun and I've made some great lifelong friends!What great things have you been involved in at this campus? We come in and help whenever we are needed. The (High School) Parent Conference has been a great addition to the district's push to have more parents involved with our schools.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination. I have helped with filling,labeling, office work, decorating. Parent conference decorations.
Tricia Garcia Hillcrest Parent of the month
Parent of Leroy Garcia
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? I volunteer to stay more involved in my child's education and to help lessen the work load for the teachers.What great things have you been involved in at this campus? I have been involved with several activities here on campus such as Literacy night, Christmas recital, and many other odds and ends.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination.
LeAnn Marin Hillcrest Parent of the month
Parent of Madisen Marin
Why do you stay involved and /or volunteer? I was a student here at Hillcrest and my parents were very involved.What do you want parents to know about your child's school? It's the best that I know. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
What special events/activities/services leading to the nomination: I have volunteered for field trips, help out teachers, school activities.
Why it Matters: Debunking the Myths about School Attendance
Reality: Chronic absence (missing 10 percent of school days) in kindergarten is associated with lower academic performance in 1st grade, especially in reading for Latino students. For poor children, unable to make up for time on task, the poor performance extended through 5th grade. By 6th grade chronic absence is a clear predictor of drop-out. By 9th grade, missing 20 percent of the school year is a better predictor of dropping out than test scores.
For the entire article on the reality behind several myths click here:
Federal Programs: Parent Involvement
Departments and Contributors
Marta L. Salazar - Parent Involvement Coordinator
Mrs. Sandra Smithwick - Parent Involvement Asst.
Mrs. Hope Grove - Parent Involvement Secretary
Federal & Special Programs
Dr. Alma Garcia - Federal Grants, State Grants, Bilingual/ESL Programs, Migrant and Homeless Liaison
Parent Involvement Campus Liaisons
Sandra Smithwick - William Adams Middle School
Barbara Koenning - Hillcrest Elementary
Linda Lee Dominguez - Salazar Elementary
Sandra Ordones - Mary R. Garcia Elementary
Devin Renee Guerra - Schallert Elementary
Josie Juarez - Saenz Elementary
Nelda Garcia - Alice High School
Belinda Munoz - Noonan Elementary
Alma DeLa Garza - Memorial Intermediate
Anna Gallegos- Dubose Intermediate
Federal Programs Department
Email: marta.salazar@aliceisd.net
Phone: 361-664-0981
