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Oct 5 (Mon) – SAISD Foundation launches first FREE Teacher Supply Store
4:30 p.m., Young Men’s Leadership Academy, 415 Gabriel St., 78202

H-E-B, San Antonio ISD and the SAISD Foundation are celebrating World Teacher Day with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open San Antonio’s first free teacher supply store, located on the Young Men's Leadership Academy campus. For 20 years, the SAISD Foundation has supported teachers through innovative project grants, and this initiative continues to support teachers with tools and supplies they use every day in their classrooms.

Oct 6 (Tues) – SAISD campuses celebrating Neighbors Together night
Two SAISD campuses will be hosting events for “Neighbors Together” night:

Schenck Elementary, 4 to 6 p.m., 6718 Pecan Valley Drive, 78223

The public is invited to enjoy a night of music and dancing. Free face painting and the E-Sports bus will keep kids entertained. Local vendors will have items for sale, including photos with Mickey Mouse. District 3 City Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran will also be in attendance.

Baskin Elementary, 5 to 7 p.m., 630 Crestview Drive, 78201

The highlights include kids’ activities plus free bingo games and a costume contest with prizes for both. Cards can be purchased for loteria games. State Senator Jose Menedez will attend the event that will have food and drinks from local vendors.

Oct 8 (Thurs) – SAPD Chief Jesse Salame honored at Hot Wells Middle School
10 a.m., Hot Wells Middle School, 400 Hot Wells Blvd., 78223

Hot Wells Middle School is honoring new SAPD Chief Jesse Salame at the campus Hispanic Heritage Month event. Chief Salame is an SAISD alumnus who graduated from Edison High School in 1993 and is only the third Hispanic Police Chief in SAPD history. Chief Salame will share his story with students and be presented with an honorary plaque and some Hot Wells MS swag.