Eagles,

Lee Iacocca once said, “In a completely rational society, the best of us would be teachers and the rest of us would have to settle for something else.”

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation week, let us take a moment to reflect on the profound impact teachers have on our lives. Think back to your school days—can you recall the name of a teacher who inspired you? Most of us can, and not just the name, but the lessons they taught us, both in and out of the classroom. This memory is a testament to the significant influence teachers wield.

Teachers ignite our curiosity and nurture our potential. They spend countless hours preparing lessons, grading assignments, and offering extra help—all to ensure we succeed. Their dedication doesn’t just shape individual futures; it touches every life we go on to interact with. In this way, the work of a teacher echoes through eternity, a ripple effect of the impact that we, their students, make on the world.

This Teacher Appreciation Day, let’s do more than just remember. Reach out to those educators who changed your life. A simple ‘thank you’ can mean the world, but consider going a step further—write a letter to a teacher from your past. Let them know that their efforts have not been forgotten, that the work they do is worthwhile.

So, take a moment to express your gratitude. Whether it’s a teacher from your childhood or your child’s current instructor, let them know their work is recognized and deeply appreciated. Let’s make this Teacher Appreciation Day a memorable one for those who teach, inspire, and lead by example.

Ever Stalwart, Eagles,

Luis De La Garza,

Head of School

Woodlawn Academy

Reflective

We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

Reflexivos

Evaluamos detenidamente el mundo y nuestras propias ideas y experiencias. Nos esforzamos por comprender nuestras fortalezas y debilidades para, de este modo, contribuir a nuestro aprendizaje y desarrollo personal.

Kinder

Luna L.

1st

Axel R.

Yamilka P.T.

Jayden B.

Emmy G.

2nd

Seth D.L.R.

Ashliee C.

Abigail B.

3rd

Henry G.

4th

Olivia Q.

5th

Nadine A.

Azriel G.

Emmanuel V.

Zaylah R.

Jorae N.

Cameron Z.

Trae V.

6th

Yorley D.

7th

Ralph S.

8th

Ezekiel G.

Julian C.

John M.

Teachers & Staff

Mrs. Femath

Ms. Shaffer

Congratulations to our Woodlawn eagles who all scored 1 in their solo & ensemble songs!

Congratulations to all of our scholars who competed back in January, March, and, most recently, May UIL contests! All of our scholars went into their competitions confident and proud to represent themselves and Woodlawn Academy!

Mrs. Femath, UIL Coordinator, would like to thank the many coaches who gave their time to prepare our students for competition: Ms. Hunter, Ms. Cavazos, Ms. Dormus, Mrs. Sperry, Mrs. Rogers, Dra. Chew, Ms. Yzaguirre, Ms. Shaffer, and Mr. Lozano. A big thank you to the parents who supported our students by bringing them to the competition on Saturday with heartwarming encouragement! A special thank you to our our counselor clerk and proud parent, Mrs. Solis!

PTO also contributed funds to provide snacks and decor for our students for the big May 4th event! THANK YOU!!!

Results from all the competitions will be announced during a zoom virtual award ceremony on May 21st from 1:30-2:30pm. More details to come.

Dr. Frye and Ms. Weiss-Lopez from the University of the Incarnate Word—Engineering Department invited the Woodlawn GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science) club to attend the SAISD DRONE & LEGO STEM DAY on Friday, May 3rd. Mrs. Rogers, G.E.M.S. sponsor has sought and facilitated this opportunity for our girls 4-8th!

The 8th grade End of Year Planning Committee is looking for any additional help! If your child is a graduating 8th grader this year, then you may want to join in planning their end of year graduation and dance!

To raise funds for these events, the planning committee is selling concessions after school- so bring your money daily!!! You can enjoy a salty or sweet treat while supporting a memorable event for our 8th graders!

In preparation for the Glow Party this Thursday, we are asking for donations to be sold as concessions by another 8th grade community project group. All funds will support our 8th grade EOY celebration.

We are partnering with the Animal Defense League again! Eighth graders Amariey, Isabella and Ava are sponsoring a school dance for MYP students soon! Check out the flyer below!

Woodlawn Academy is an authorized IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. In 2019, we became an SAISD In-District Charter School with Texas Council forInternational Studies, (TCIS) as our managing partner.Through this partnership, we receive additional funding.

Are you interested in participating in a school event as a volunteer. Perhaps support PTO with teacher appreciation events, join your child on a field trip, or help out in a Field Day? You will need a background check through SAISD process. The process can take a few weeks to complete, don't miss out on an opportunity of volunteering because the background check wasn't in on time.

SAISD Volunteer App-Garden

Website: https://schools.saisd.net/page/175.homepage/
Location: 1717 West Magnolia Avenue, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: (210) 438-6560
Facebook: facebook.com/SAISDWoodlawnAcademy
Twitter: @IB_Woodlawn