Intercom Jan. 17 Edition

Corpus Christi Independent School District JANUARY 17, 2023

EVENTS Jan. 23

Board of Trustees Meeting

QUESTIONS Our “Let’s Talk!” customer service platform helps you get the answers you need. Visit us at ccisd.us and click the “Contact us” tab, or text your question to 361-600-3691.

SPOTLIGHT Don’t miss the latest episode of the Superintendent’s Spotlight! In this episode, Dr. Roland Hernandez welcomes staff and students back to school and shares a special regonition for CCISD. Watch the episode!

#CCISDCARES CCISD’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Family Counseling Services: 361-852-7415.

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COVID-19 TESTING COVID-19 testing for CCISD staff and students is available at Lozano Instructional Service Center. Clinic hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Appointments may be scheduled online. Walk-ins are based on availability. Parent authorization is required for students under 18.

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Congratulations, campus Teacher of the Year winners!

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year campus winners! District elementary and secondary teachers of the year will be announced in March.

This year’s Teacher of the Year ceremony is scheduled for April 12 at Veterans Memorial High School auditorium.

Elementary campus winners:

Allen - Maria Garza Barnes - Melanie Purdy Berlanga - Sarah Gomez Calk-Wilson - Rita Paz Club Estates - Aleena Medrano Crockett - Rosa Sotelo Dominguez Dawson - Bibiana Arechiga ECDC - Yvonne Charles Evans - Lori Casiano Fannin - Jenni Murphy Galvan - Kristin Emmons Garcia - Kimberly Wilburn

Gibson - Patricia Gonzalez Hicks - Elissa Fernandez Houston - Diana Johnson Jones - Christina Carrillo Kolda - Savannah Martinez Kostoryz - Angela Prestero Los Encinos - Elissa Longoria Meadowbrook - Jessica Cascio Menger - Jose Munguia Metro E - Emily Sefcik Mireles - Lyndi Gutierrez Montclair - Susan Bradshaw Moore - Jeanette Kukoda

Oak Park - Debra Aleman Sanders - Blanca Torres Schanen Estates - Amparo Perez Shaw - Maria Silvas Smith - Marisela Montalvo Travis - Erica Gamez Webb - Dee Gonzales Windsor Park - Amanda Huerta Woodlawn - Lydia De Los Santos Yeager - Alexandra Villarreal Zavala - Amy Patino

Secondary campus winners: Adkins MS - Lia Jordan Baker MS - Christine Bentley Branch Academy - Iris Simmons Browne MS - Colleen Veit Carroll HS - Brandon Besse Coles HS - Angelique Fernandez-Leary Collegiate HS - Julia Valenti-Tontini Cunningham @ South Park MS Jesus Moncada Driscoll MS - Guinevere Guerrero Grant MS - Erica Escobar Haas MS - Teresa Garcia

Hamlin MS - Yvonne Escochea Kaffie MS - Dr. Cynthia Hopkins King HS - Andrea Richardson Martin MS - Jason Dykehouse Mary Grett Transition Center - Alice West Miller HS - Daiya Dominguez Moody HS - Brigette Ramirez Ray HS - Keith Todd Student Support Center - Kelly McKeen Veterans Memorial HS - Janina Vela

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CCISD’s Wear Red Day

Congratulations, December Above the Line winners!

You are invited to wear read on Friday, Feb. 24 to show your support for the Wear Red Day Campaign sponsored by the American Heart Association. If you would like to order a Wear Red T-shirt, please text “CCISDGIVES” to 71777 by Jan. 26.

Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez recently announced the December 2022 Above the Line employees. Three honorees were surprised at their work locations with the announcement they had been selected.

Do you know an employee who goes Above the Line? Nominate them!

Dr. Marcos Aguilera, Principal at Sanders ES Dr. Aguilera begins each school day with upbeat songs playing by the front door and welcomes the Sanders Saints with fist bumps, high fives and a big smile. He empowers the entire community from the moment our families step foot into Sanders Nation.

He empowers the campus team by saying “Yes” to activities that support the success of the students he serves. Teachers and staff feel excited to come to work.

2023 Partners in Education Recognition and Awards

We invite you to recognize the businesses, organizations and individuals who have supported our students this school year by nominating them for a 2023 Partners in Education Award. We encourage campuses, CCISD employees and departments to submit nominations. The district will announce the award recipients and thank our generous donors and volunteers at our Partners in Education Recognition & Awards Luncheon, Thursday, March 23 at the Ortiz Center. The deadline to submit is 4:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.

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Nominate Business/ Organization – Partner of the Year Award

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Nominate Community Partner – Role Model Award

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Nominate Community Member – Partnership Advocate Award

Questions? Contact Eloisa Dowiat at 361-695-7412.

Annual climate survey Our annual climate survey opens today and runs through 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26. This is our annual opportunity to get comprehensive feedback from staff, students (grades 4-12) and the community so we may continue to improve the preK-12 experience. If you prefer, you may use the link posted at ccisd.us. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!

Take the survey.

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Lorelle Itz-Valverde, Librarian at Mireles ES Mrs. Valverde has done so much for our campus.

When the great Vanilla Ice said “if there was a problem, I’ll solve it,” he must have been talking about Mrs. Valverde. She is solution-oriented and is always striving to improve educational experiences for our students. She empowers our students, their parents and her colleagues everyday through her actions.

Sydney Velasquez, Paraprofessional at ECDC Sydney loves the staff and will do whatever it takes to help take care of our teachers and staff.

She helps set up classrooms for activities, prepares schedules and works with PTA to help secure donations. She makes many of our first-time parents feel welcome and helps support their needs. She is always willing to help and does so with a smile on her face.

Eight campuses receive recognition for cybersafety Eight district campuses received recognition for being non-phished!

Congratulations to the following campuses: Branch Academy Coles HS Collegiate HS Gibson ES Houston ES Menger ES Smith ES

Woodlawn ES Baker MS Berlanga ES Evans ES Galvan ES Jones ES

View campus photos.

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