United Independent School District

The United Independent School District (UISD) cordially invites all UISD parents, and their children, to join them at the 5th Annual Parent Festival set to begin at 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, at United High School (main campus) located at 2811 United Avenue, off of Bob Bullock Loop. The event aims at increasing parental involvement, and working together with District administrators and educators, as a crucial component to the academic success of a student.

This year’s event includes a wide range of sessions for parents that will equip them with knowledge and skills they can use with their child throughout their time in school. These sessions include: Fun with Math; What is Autism?; Homework Helpers; Make and Take Activities for Reading; Internet Safety; Hands-On Grammar and Vocabulary; and more. There will also be activity camps available for children of all ages that range from dance, sports, arts and crafts, music, and much more.

Additionally, the event will feature guest speaker Simon Silva, who was a migrant farm worker as a child, and now speaks about those experiences through his popular art and books. His presentation at the festival will be entitled “Culture, Creativity, & Art: A Source of Opportunity.”

“This event has become a great tradition for UISD,” said Superintendent Roberto J. Santos commenting on the many families he sees and at the event year after year. “We hope to see even more mothers, fathers, guardians and students at this year’s event. As a unified force, that is our parents/guardians and District educators working together, we can help our students to be even more successful and prepare them for the global society we now live in,” he emphasized.

Coordinated through the Office of Federal and State Compensatory Programs, with the assistance of a Districtwide Steering Committee, the Annual Parent Festival will also feature over 65 community organizations who will be on hand to give information on their respective programs and services. There will also be many door prizes given away to event participates. One of the main door prizes includes a laptop computer donated from Safari Kids Rehab.

“Parents involved in the education of their children provide an overall stronger foundation for their student,” said Estela De La Garza, UISD parental involvement coordinator. “Our hope is that more parents realize this and make plans to attend this year’s event. The event is also a wonderful way to spend quality family time together,” she continued.

For more information about UISD’s 5th Annual Parent Festival, call the Office of Parental Involvement at (956) 473-6452.

The J.B. Alexander High School “Mighty Bulldog” Band lived up to its moniker when it emerged with a top ten win during the UIL 5-A Area G Marching Contest held on October 23, 2010 in McAllen. The band competed against a total of 37 other high school bands from throughout south Texas, and has now advanced to the UIL State Marching Contest which will be held on November 2, 2010 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Performance time will be at 8:00 a.m.

AHS Band Director Jose Valenzuela said that he and Assistant Band Directors Christopher Lunsford, Lyle Perkins, and Patrick Lewis are very proud of their students. Valenzuela said that he has always taught his students that “anything is possible when focus and dedication are applied to the task at hand.” He added that it’s been 11 years since any local high school band has advanced to area finals. Additionally, this is the first time that the “Mighty Bulldog” Band has advanced to compete in such a prestigious competition.

The Marching Bands from United, United South, Alexander and LBJ High School all received a 1st Division Rating in UIL Marching Competition

On Saturday, October 16th at Calallen High School!

This top rating has qualified all 4 bands to advance to the Area G Marching Contest which will be held in McAllen on Saturday, October 23rd.

A total of 38 high school 5A marching bands will compete only 10 openings to qualify for finals. From these top 10, only 7 will be selected to advance to the Texas State UIL Marching Contest in San Antonio’s Alamodome, on November 2nd.

Congratulations to our high school bands and we wish you the very best at Area Marching Contest this coming Saturday!

5A UIL Area G Marching Contest Schedule

United ISD Superintendent Roberto Santos, receives a $3,000 check from Wells Fargo President, Claudia Grimaldo and Adalberto G. Nava, Senior Vice-President. This donation will be to purchase uniforms for UISD students.

7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Paseo Real, 2335 Endeavor

All funds raised buy toys for underprivileged students that are given at the District’s Annual Toy Drive held in December. For more information call the Office of Public Relations at 956.473.6286

4th Annual Friends of U.I.S.D. Gifts of Gold Benefit Fashion Show

Thursday, October 21, 2010
7:00 P.M. at Paseo Real

For more information call the Office of Public Relations at 956.473.6286

4th Annual Friends of U.I.S.D. Gifts of Gold Benefit Fashion Show