Tuesday, March 27, 2012

April 2012, TAX TIME

Hello Everyone,

We are in full Spring Bloom this month. San Antonio had serious rain showers and thunderstorms usher in  the Spring 2012 season, so now we can anticipate lots of bluebonnets and daisies this month.   April is not usually a holiday month, but there are many happenings in 2012:  Easter weekend holiday, taxes are due and  Battle of Flowers Parade.  It is our hope that you find time to enjoy April, but remain focused on your educational goals!

Distance Learning kicked off the Conversation Club and Writing Workshop for DL students last month.  It has been a great success.  DL students are getting the extra help they need, plus they are able to meet and work with other DL students in the program. The Conversation Club and Workshop are on a first come first serve basis, so make your reservation as soon as possible.

April 03  Fast Track GED Testing @ NISD GED Testing Center
April 04  Fast Track GED Testing @ NISD GED Testing Center
April 06  Good Friday, DL Closed
April 07  Easter Weekend, DL Closed
April 10  GED Evening Testing @ NISD GED Testing Center
April 11  GED Evening Testing @ NISD GED Testing Center
April 12  GED Evening Testing @ NISD GED Testing Center
April 14  Teacher Professional Development, DL Closed
April 17   TAX DAY, don't forget to file your Income Tax before midnight!
April 20  Official Practice Test, Bldg. F, 9 AM - 11:00 AM
April 21  Official Practice Test, Bldg. F, 9 AM - 11:00 AM
April 23  GED Testing Center Registration, 10 AM - 4 PM
April 24  GED Testing Center Registration, 10 AM - 3 PM
April 25  GED Testing Center Registration, 10 AM - 3 PM
April 27  Battle of Flowers Parade, DL Closed

We hope you have a wonderful April! We are here for your educational needs and goals!

Margo Hernandez
DL Supervisor



Thursday, March 1, 2012

SPRING AROUND THE CORNER

Hello Everyone,


February is now behind us and time to think about new beginnings for Spring 2012!  We had more than 15 GED graduates this Winter.  We are hoping to exceed that number in the next couple of months.  There have been changes in the teaching staff this Winter, which means that many of you now have new instructors for your program.  Our Distance Learning program had four instructors who moved on to fulltime positions, we wish them well and thank each one for their dedication to the program.  This month we will continue with our Conversation Club for DL ESOL students.  The Conversation Club gives our ESOL students an opportunity to practice their oral language skills with peers.  We will also begin a GED Writing Workshop.  The workshop is designed to assist the students with their writing skills while applying them to real life situations.  We have a workshop in the morning and one in the evening.  There is limited seating so please contact your teacher or the DL office for reservations. Dates to remember for Spring 2012:


- Spring Break, office will be closed March 12 - 17
- March 11, Daylight Savings Time begins (spring forward an hour!)
- March 17, St Patricks Day
- March 19, regular office hours resume
- March 20, first day of Spring
- March 20, ESOL Conversation Club, 11 AM - 12 PM, DL Office, Portable 9 (limited seats)
- March 22, ESOL Conversation Club, 6 PM - 7 PM, DL Office, Portable 9 (limited seats)
- March 27, Writing Workshop, 11 AM - 12 PM, DL Office, Portable 9 (limited seats)
- March 29, Writing Workshop, 6 PM - 7 PM. DL Office, Portable 9 (limited seats)


Please visit your Instructors Page for hours of availability.  We look forward to a great and exciting Spring.  Our goal is to help you achieve your goals, whether obtaining a GED, acquiring skills for a new job, acquiring skills for promotion in your present job or getting you into college.  We are here to help you achieve your new beginnings.  Have a fun Spring season.


Margo Hernandez
DL Supervisor