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Young Women’s Leadership Academy San Antonio ISD
College Preparatory, Leadership Development, Health and Wellness
2123 W. Huisache Avenue 210-438-6525
VOL #13 ISSUE #2
It is the policy of San Antonio ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or disability in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and SAISD's board policies DIA, FFH, and FFI.
Es norma del distrito de San Antonio no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, identidad de género, expresión de género,
orientación sexual o discapacidad, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de
Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación
de 1973, según enmienda, y las pólizas DIA, FFH, y FFI de la mesa directiva de SAISD.
YWLA Fall Festival 2020 theme is COCO. The Fall Festival is for all students. Activities will be provided for both Face-to-Face students and Remote Learning students. COVID safety guidelines and procedures will be followed.
All students, face-to-face or remote learning, will receive the same treat/goodie bags provided by YWLA.
Students will be receiving LIVE links from each teacher
with their grade reports. Students will use this template to paste those links to each class period as an active report for
parents to check their grades:
https://tinyurl.com/GradeReportTemplate
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 12th grade ACT
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 12th grade SAT
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 11th grade PSAT
Wednesday, October 29, 2020 - 10th grade - PSAT
Remote Learning Students Students will be allowed to participate in a
drive-thru Trunk or Treat 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - back of school starting
from GYM B parking lot All Treats/Goodies bags will be provided by
YWLA only Distribution will be by YWLA staff and
administration Students may come in costumes according to
the Fall Festival theme
Face-to-Face Students Students will be allowed to dress in approved costume. Take
a photo of costume to be approved by Advisory teacher or administration.
Students may wear costume make-up. No Halloween masks allowed. Mandatory face coverings still required.
Costumes are Optional - Students who choose not to dress in costume must be in school uniform
Students will participate in a movie afternoon Social distance seating will be implemented at all times. Treat/Goodie Bags will be provided to each student by YWLA
only. No distribution of treat/goodie bags amongst students.
Families are invited to stop by YWLA for a drive thru
PTSA Membership Sign-up
Art Supply Pick up (art students)
SA Girls Rock Instrument Pick-up (students who signed up)
Friday, October 9, 2020
Drive Thru - YWLA Parking Lot
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Guidance: Effective Sept. 1, 2017, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 179, David’s Law, which addresses how schools
will combat and prevent cyberbullying. For more information please visit: http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/85R/billtext/html/
SB00179I.htm. If you are concerned about interactions your daughter is having at school, please be sure to let their counselor or
an administrator know so that we can help her sort through the situation and put a stop to what is going on. Students can also
report bullying situations anonymously by using an online form at: http://tinyurl.com/ywlareportingform
Gifted and Talented: The Gifted and Talented Referral Education (GATE) referral window will be October 5-23, 2020. If you
know of a student whom you would like to refer to be evaluated for GATE, please contact the counseling department. If your
daughter has already been identified with SAISD you do not have to re-refer. Please email Ms. Coss at [email protected] with
any questions.
Virtual Counseling Office Hours: Middle School and High School
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 10:00 am Zoom ID:707 484 8344 Passcode: 54619 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7074848344?
Wendye Watson [email protected] (210) 438-6525 ext:72309 - HS
Angeles Coss [email protected] (210) 438-6525 ext:72302 - MS
October is one of the busiest months in the college application season, as seniors are applying to colleges and deadlines begin to
approach quickly. Seniors are currently working on college essays...lots of college essays! Please continue to encourage them at
home. Our pace is a little bit different this year due to the remote learning environment. We are spending LOTS of time on Zoom
in individual conferences. I am in the AVID IV class with seniors each morning and have afternoon appointments they can sign
up for throughout the afternoon, so please encourage them to do so if they are indicating they need support.
FAFSA FAFSA Season is here! This is the month we want all our seniors to file their FAFSA. It is also important to check with prospec-
tive colleges to see if they require additional financial aid forms, such as the CSS Profile. Our internal deadline to complete these
forms is October 9th. We want to ensure that we take care of any issues that may arise during this process by being proactive in
completing all forms. If we have not set an appointment, please make sure to schedule an appointment with Ms. Cash.
Testing for College 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14th and 10th grade will be testing on Wednesday, October
29th . There will be additional protocols for the exam in order to provide a safe testing environment. Our testing coordinator will
be reviewing the logistics with students through their AVID III course or advisory. Please make sure students get a good night’s
sleep and eat a solid breakfast. The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT. For 11th graders, it is also the qualifying exam for the
National Merit & National Achievement Scholarship Programs.
12th grade students will also be taking either the ACT on Tuesday, October 6th, or the SAT on Wednesday, Oct. 14th. Please
make sure your child is doing test prep via Khan Academy or with an SAT/ ACT Practice manual.
At this time, 6th-9th graders will not be taking the PSAT 8/9 until later in the spring semester.
College Representative Visits @ YWLA: The College Center is hosting college admissions representatives virtually during the
fall. Junior and Senior students are highly encouraged to meet with these reps to explore their college options. Visits are
published on SchooLinks and students must register through this platform.
Ashley Cash (210) 438-6525 ext: 72332 [email protected]
Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26-30 We encourage all face to face and remote learning students to participate in Red Ribbon Week.
All faculty, staff and administration are invited to participate along with the students.
Monday, October 26 Stand Together Against Drugs Wear red accessories with your school uniform.
Tuesday, October 27 You Have the Power to be Drug
Free Wear favorite Super Hero t-shirt with uniform skirt,
pants or shorts
Wednesday, October 28 My Future is So Bright Without
Drugs Wear sunglasses
Thursday, October 29 Put a Cap on Drugs Wear a hat/cap
Friday, October 30 YWLA Annual Fall Festival Students may dress in costume according to Theme: Coco
In celebration of International Day of the Girl YWLA will be having a Create/Design a Face Mask contest.
Create an actual mask or design one on paper to be attached to a mask that include the criteria for Mask Design, Appearance and Creativity
Mask designs - reflect the work, character, and/or words of the woman/girl you have chosen to honor. This may include images, colors, patterns, etc.
Appearance - colors, images, graphics are appealing and words are legible
Creativity - Be unique and creative. Do not replicate from another source.
Design submissions due Thursday, October 8, 2020
Open to all YWLA students and staff to participate
One mask will be selected from each Advisory class to be presented in the Face Mask Contest.
Masks will be judged by celebrity judges of the medical field.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 MS top 3 HS students
One staff prize will be awarded
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YWLA Admissions for enrollment in 2021-2022 -
grades 6th - 9th
Applications to enroll in YWLA for the 2021 - 22 school year
will be available November 2020 - January 2021.
Do you know a student who would thrive here at YWLA?
As YWLA parents and students, you are our greatest resource
when it comes to getting the word out about our Nationally
Recognized Blue Ribbon School. Our applications for the 2021-22
academic year will be available soon on our website under the
admissions tab. Applicant and parent expectations: attend one vir-
tual informational session.
Important admission information, expectations, and
application due dates will be provided during these
informational sessions.
All sessions will take place virtually from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Teacher Subject Days Time
Ms. Bunce HS Eng. Tues/Wed 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Mr. Chavez HS Math Tues/Wed/Thurs 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Ms. Clark-Rankin HS SCI- Chemistry Tues/Thurs 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Mrs. Delmer ECON/GOVT Mon/Wed 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Mr. Estudillo Theatre Arts Tues/Thurs 6:45 AM - 8:15 AM
Mrs. Grajeda AP Lang/Comp./Poetry Mon/Thurs 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Mrs. Guillen Pre-AP Bio/AP Bio Mon/Tues/Wed 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Mr. Hofland Alg. I & II Tues/Thurs 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Mrs. Kilgore Comp Sci/Eng. Tues 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Mrs. Longoria Geometry Mon/Thurs 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Ms. Marks Spanish Mon/Wed/Thurs 7:30 AM - 8:20 AM
3:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Ms. Murrell Eng. I Mon/Thurs 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ms. Perez Span. I & II Tues 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ms. Schultz HS Art Wed 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mr. Veloz AP Human Geo/Ap World History Mon/Tues/Thurs 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Ms. Wiersberg HS Eng./AP Seminar Tues/Thurs/Fri 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Mr. Winters Physics/APES/Forensic Science Tues/Thurs 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Teacher Subject Days Time
Ms. Aleman 6th SS Tues 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Ms. Azimi 7th SS Tues 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mrs. Contreras 6th ELA Tues/Wed 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Mrs. Cozart 8th SS Mon/Tues/Wed 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Mrs. Gutierrez MS Art Mon/Wed 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Ms. Hale 7th ELA Mon/ Thurs. 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ms. Harris 8th SCI Tues/Wed/Thurs 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Mrs. Hernandez PE/Athletics/Acad. Mentoring Mon 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Ms. Irwin MS & HS Dance Mon/Wed 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Mrs. Longoria 8th Math Mon/ Thurs 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Mr. Morgan MS Orchestra Mon/Tues 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Mr. Noblet MS & HS Choir Mon/Tues/Thurs 3:45 PM – 4:10 PM
Mr. Nunez 7th & 8th Math Mon/Wed 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Mrs. Rodgers 6th Math Tues/Wed 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Ms. Schultz Art Wed 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ms. Tuxhhorn 6th SCI Mon/Fri 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mrs. Volpert 7th SCI, 6th STEAM Tues/Thurs 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Thursday, November 19, 2020 (Spanish)
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 (Spanish)
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Science Fair participation for 2020-2021 will be optional
for both Middle and High School students.
Students who would like to participate need to speak with
their science teachers for more information.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
St. Mary’s College
Seton Hall
2 Principal’s Coffee
7:30 am - 8:30 am
From Navy to Red Assembly 11:30 am
9th grade
3
4 5
Fall Picture Day
Face-to-Face
students
Emerson College
Univ. of Dallas
World
Teachers’ Day
Teacher
Appreciation
Emoji Monday
6
ACT - 12th Grade
Teacher Appreciation
Grati-Tuesday
7
Rice University
Univ. of Connecticut
Denison University
Teacher Appreciation
Wordle Wednesday
8
International Day of
the Girl Face Mask
Contest Entries Due
Willamette Univ.
Middlebury College
Teacher Appreciation
Thoughtful Thursday
End of 1st nine wks
9 Student Holiday
Staff Development
Teacher Appreciation
Feel Good Friday
Drive Thru for
PTSA Membership
sign-up, Art Supply
Distribution, SA
Girls Rock
3pm - 6pm
YWLA Parking Lot
10
Day of the Girl
Parade
11
International
Day of the Girl
12
Holiday
13
Agnes Scott College
Washington Univ.
(St.Louis)
YMCA After School
program begins
(must register
with YMCA)
14
SAT - 12th Grade
PSAT - 11th Grade
Villanova College
6th gr House
Meeting 5:30 pm
Induction Ceremony
NHS/NJHS 6:00 pm
15
Brandeis University
Rensselaer Polytech
Austin College
Parent Family
Engagement Night
6:00 pm
Fall Choir Concert
6:00 pm
16
UT Arlington
17
18 19
Sewanee Univ.
UT Austin
20
Iowa State Univ.
University of the
Incarnate word
21
Vassar College
Worcester Polytech
Bates College
PTSA
Meeting 6:00 pm
22
Simmons Univ.
Stanford Univ.
23
Virtual College
Road Trip 12th grade
24
25 26
Nova
Southeastern
University
27
Drive Thru White
Rose Induction
Ceremony 6:00 pm
28
Admissions
Parent Informational
Session 6:00 pm
29
PSAT - 10th Grade
30 YWLA Annual
Fall Festival
YPS Reading 6pm
31
Halloween
1
Daylight
Savings
back 1 hour
2 3
Univ. of Redlands
4
5
Univ. of Rochester
Admissions
Parent Informational
Session 6:00 pm
6
Principal’s Coffee
7:30 am - 8:30 am
7
*Calendar dates are subject to change
Fall Picture Day
October 5 - Face-to-Face students
November 9 - Remote Learning students
Full Dress required to include tie
and cardigan
YWLA Library Our YWLA Library webpage is now Live!
https://www.smore.com/x3v51
Please visit and learn how to sign up for your FREE BiblioTech & San Antonio Public Library account that gives you access to
thousands of books, media, & resources right at your finger-tips!! Also, the page has great resources for online learning and
exploration! Please contact Mrs. Garcia with any questions. [email protected]
6th Grade Parent House Meeting
October 14, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm YWLA 6th Grade Team will lead parent educational session to review items such as: assignment submission, grades, class
assignment expectations, AVID tools, etc.
Administration will be host parent elections.
*All events are virtual unless otherwise noted
Upcoming Holidays October 9, 2020 - Student Holiday
Teacher Workday
October 12, 2020 - Holiday
