Sueños - Education Service Center

 S TATE CAPITOL S UMMIT AT
A USTIN, TEXAS .............. 1
ISSUE 2
VOLUME 2
JUNE 2014
 P ARENT A DVISORY COUNCIL
M EETINGS .................... 1
 P RE-S CHOOL K IDS V ISIT
I NTELLIZEUM ................. 1
 HONORABLE M ENTION:
K AREN CORRAL ............. 2
 2014 G RADUATION
S UMMIT ........................ 2
 S CHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
& W ORLD HOBY
P ARTICIPANTS ............... 2
Sembrando
MIGRANT STUDENT & FA MILY NEW SLETTER
A few select Migrant Students embark on a trip to Austin, Texas, to learn
about leadership, university life and the rich history of the city
Sueños
Students visit the State Capitol and receive
important information and exciting tours
Twelve high school students attended an
Educational State Capitol Summit with
their Instructional Officers in Austin,
Texas, for three days in early March.
The purpose of this trip is to enhance
academic and leadership skills that the
students can take back and implement
with their communities. They toured
St. Edward’s University and the
University of Texas at Austin. They
received information about the
admission process and campus life. The
students enriched their knowledge of
Texas history and state government
civics and processes as they toured the
State Capitol building. While in Austin,
the students were able to witness the
famous flights of the bats under
Congress Bridge. The students were
exposed to both learning and fun
activities.
Doce estudiantes de preparatoria
viajaron a Austin, Texas, con sus
Oficiales de Instrucción para asistir a
una cumbre educativa por tres dias del
10 al 12 de marzo. El propósito de este
viaje es el de intensificar habilidades
académicas y de liderazgo que los
estudiantes pueden aplicar en la
comunidad donde viven. Ellos
r e c or r i er on l a Un i ve r sida d d e
St. Edward y la Universidad de Texas
en Au stin. Ade má s r e ci bieron
información acerca del proceso de
admisión y la vida universitaria. Los
estudiantes enriquecieron su
conocimiento sobre la historia de Texas
y procesos gubernamentales del estado
durante su visita al edificio del capitolio
del estado. Ellos tuvieron la oportunidad
de presenciar el famoso vuelo de los
murciélagos que emergen debajo del
puente del congreso. Los estudiantes
fueron expuestos a actividades de
aprendizaje y de diversión.
Parents participated in Parent Advisory Council meetings
throughout the month of May. Presenter David Guzmán
delivered information about employee rights at work.
Padres de familia participaron en las juntas del Concilio de
Padres migrantes durante el mes de mayo. El presentador
David Guzmán les comunicó informacion acerca de los
derechos laborales de los empleados.
Migrant pre-school children visited the IntelliZeum, a Head Start learning facility, on April
25th. The facility took them on an interactive adventure showcasing various career options,
from becoming a medical doctor, to becoming an astronaut.
Niños migrantes de edad pre-escolar visitaron el IntelliZeum, de el programa de Head Start,
el 25 de abril. El establecimiento los llevó en una aventura interactiva, mostrándoles varias
oportunidades de carreras académicas tales como ser un médico o un astronauta.
Honorable Mention:
Congratulations to Karen Corral, The University of
Texas at Austin 2014 Student of the Year!!
“For me, giving back
is the key to a happy
life because the
satisfaction
of
making a difference
in someone’s life is
something
that
cannot be bought—it
can
only
be
appreciated.”
Karen Corral was born in El Paso, Texas, to Paula Corral. “Life has presented some bumps in my path, but
with the help of God, and determination, I have overcome them,” says Karen, who lived in a foster care
shelter when she was six years old while her mother recovered in the hospital. As soon as she was able to join
her mother in the fields, Karen worked by her side harvesting onions. As a senior at Coronado High School,
Karen earned a 91 average and graduated at the top of her class. Karen’s mother has been her biggest
supporter in her extensive academic endeavors. Karen describes her primary passion as “helping others in any
way, shape or form,” a foundation that has motivated her to excel as a leader. As a result of her hard work and
determination, she has earned a full scholarship to St. Edward’s University, where she plans to pursue degrees
in biology and psychology with a minor in Japanese.
Karen Corral nació en El Paso, Texas, y es hija de Paula Corral. “La vida ha puesto obstáculos en mi camino,
pero con la ayuda de Dios, y determinación, los he superado,” dice Karen, quien vivió en un albergue infantil
a la edad de seis años mientras su madre se recuperaba en el hospital. Tan pronto como le fué posible, Karen
empezó a trabajar junto a su mamá en el campo cosechando cebolla. Karen terminó la preparatoria en
Coronado High School con un promedio de 91, permitiéndole graduarse con honores. Su madre ha sido el
mas grande apoyo en sus diversos logros académicos. Karen señala que su pasión principal es “ayudar a las
personas del modo que le sea posible,” fundamento que le ha motivado para sobresalir como líder. Como
resultado de su arduo trabajo y desempeño, Karen obtuvo una beca completa para la Universidad de
St. Edward, donde estudiará licenciaturas en biología y psicología, y tambien estudiará Japonés.
2014 Graduation Summit
On the evening of April 16th, migrant graduating seniors were honored for their hard work and
achievements. Students and their parents celebrated the end of one the most important chapters of their life.
They listened to advice from keynote speaker, Sylvia Aguilar, Executive Chief Deputy from the El Paso
Sheriff’s Department, while they enjoyed a delicious dinner. The top ten percent students from all Region
19 districts were recognized with a special gift. Students had the chance to dress with their colorful caps
and gowns to have their graduation pictures taken by the beautiful view of an adjacent lake.
En la tarde de abril 16, los estudiantes migrantes graduandos de preparatoria fueron reconocidos por sus
logros y arduo trabajo. Los estudiantes y sus padres celebraron el final de una de las facetas mas
importantes de su vida. Ellos recibieron consejos de la oradora principal y subdirectora ejecutiva del
Departamento del Sheriff de El Paso, Sylvia Aguilar, mientras disfrutaban de una agradable cena. Se les
hizo un reconocimiento a los doce estudiantes mas sobresalientes de todos los distritos de Region 19 con
un regalo especial. Los estudiantes tuvieron la oportunidad de vestirse con sus coloridas togas y birretes
para tomarse su fotografía de graduación junto a un bonito lago.
Congratulations to the recipients of a full scholarship to
St. Edward’s University at Austin, Texas!
Congratulations to World HOBY participants at
Loyola University in Chicago, IL, during July 19th - 26th, 2014!
Diego Caballero, Coronado High School, El Paso ISD
Karen Corral, Coronado High School, El Paso ISD
Zuaramitzi Lara, Anthony High School, Anthony ISD
Jesus Retana, Anthony High School, Anthony ISD
Yulisa Rodriguez-Segovia, Hanks High School, Ysleta ISD
Education Service Center
Region 19
Migrant Education Program
6611 Boeing Drive
El Paso, Texas 79925-1010