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Oct 30 (Fri) – Crockett Academy Trunk or Treat
4:30 p.m., Crockett Academy, 2215 Morales St., 78207

Crockett Academy invites the public to enjoy some family friendly fun at the Trunk or Treat event on campus. Students are encouraged to come dressed in costumes and families can expect a safe and fun-filled time with the Crockett Academy community.

Oct. 30 (Fri) - SAISD Foundation annual “Halftime Kick for College” Scholarship Contest
Halftime, approximately 8 p.m., Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta Drive, 78212

Unilever and Hellmann’s, in partnership with H-E-B and the SAISD Foundation, are proud to host the annual Halftime Kick for College Scholarship Contest. Select high school seniors from Sam Houston High School and Highlands High School will hit the field at halftime of the Hurricanes/Owls game to kick a field goal and win a $5,000 college scholarship. Hellmann’s is sponsoring the $5,000 scholarship winner, and H-E-B will award both students a $100 H-E-B gift card and gift basket. The “Halftime Kick for College” contest will continue the following week during SAISD’s rivalry week from November 5-7.

Oct 31 (Sat) – SAISD Police Department annual Trunk or Treat at Sarah King Elementary
5 p.m., Sarah King Elementary, 1001 Ceralvo St., 78207

The SAISD Police Department invites families to enjoy some safe Halloween fun at its annual Trunk or Treat event at Sarah King Elementary. Come in costume for trick or treating action from all the decorated trunks. Officers will be distributing treats dressed in uniform with others in costumes.

Nov 2 (Mon) – Irving Dual Language Academy Community Helpers Showcase
9:30 – 10 a.m., Irving Dual Language Academy, 1300 Delgado St., 78207

The Irving Dual Language Academy Pre-K Community Helpers Showcase introduces students to different community workers and the places where they work. Through hands-on activities and presentations, students learn about the important roles these workers play in keeping our community safe, healthy, and running smoothly. This program supports vocabulary development, communication skills, and real-world learning while encouraging students to appreciate and respect the people who serve our community.

Nov 4 (Wed) – SAISD annual Spanish Spelling Bee
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Cooper Learning Center Auditorium, 1700 Tampico St., 78207

The SAISD Bilingual department is proud to host the city’s longest running Spanish Spelling Bee. Students will test their Spanish spelling skills up against fellow students with winners named in three categories: high school, middle school and elementary. The competition times for the individual divisions are:

• High School – 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

• Middle School – 10:30 a.m. to noon

• Elementary – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m

Nov 5-7 (Thurs-Sat) - SAISD Foundation annual “Halftime Kick for College” Scholarship Contest
Halftime, approximately 8 p.m. (Thurs-Fri), 3 p.m. (Sat), Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta Drive, 78212

Unilever and Hellmann’s, in partnership with H-E-B and the SAISD Foundation, are proud to host the annual Halftime Kick for College Scholarship Contest during the district’s “Rivalry Week’ series of season ending games. Select high school seniors from both schools from each of the three games will hit the field at halftime to kick a field goal and win a $5,000 college scholarship. Hellmann’s is sponsoring the $5,000 scholarship winner, and H-E-B will award both students a $100 H-E-B gift card and gift basket.

Nov 6 (Fri) – Baskin Elementary teachers will be surprised with a $5000 donation from Office Depot
2 p.m., Office Depot, 150 North Crossroads Blvd., 78201

Office Depot is donating $5000 for the teachers at Baskin Elementary. Baskin Elementary staff will be meeting at Office Depot in Balcones Heights where they will be surprised with a $5000 donation and a shopping spree party, complete with food and refreshments for the teachers.