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Chavez loves helping Arlington ISD families It’s Hispanic Heritage Month , and we’re celebrating by spotlighting several Arlington ISD staff members about their Hispanic heritage. Today, we’re highlighting Elia Chavez, a Title I Parent Instructor in the Family and Community Engagement Department. She’s been with Arlington ISD for 28 years and is all about helping and serving others. We caught up with Chavez and asked her a few questions about her Hispanic heritage and time in Arlington ISD. 〉 What do you love most about your role in Arlington ISD? I love connecting with families and sharing valuable information to help them strengthen their parenting skills. I also love to invite the parents to participate actively in their children’s education. This job allows me to serve students and their families in many meaningful ways. 〉 What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you? Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time for me to celebrate and honor my culture, my roots, my family values, and the traditions that have shaped who I am. It is also an opportunity to recognize the contributions, hard work, and resilience of the Hispanic community. 〉 How do you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? I celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by spending time with my family, sharing our traditions, enjoying traditional foods, and celebrating the richness of our culture. I enjoy sharing stories about my ancestors with my children and grandchildren. There are so many wonderful events in our community th
Cancelled September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting Cancelled Meeting Type: Regular
Sept. 22 class theme is face-to-face contact There are no desks in this class. Only mats on the floor. And the students always put the books in their mouths. But that’s to be expected. They’re babies. Arlington ISD’s Infant Time at Kooken Educational Center is all about babies this month, but the real students in the class are their parents. The weekly September meetings give parents tools, information, and advice to help their babies thrive. And, of course, they’re fun for babies and their parents, too. “During all of our Infant Time classes, we provide hands-on manipulatives, sing songs, read a book, and have time for tummy time and play,” said Vanessa Valadez, an Arlington ISD family engagement specialist who leads Infant Time classes in both English and Spanish. “It is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn, connect, and enjoy time together while supporting their baby’s development.” Last week, the theme was container baby syndrome, which can occur when a baby spends a significant amount of time in devices such as car seats, high chairs, bouncers or strollers that limit their freedom to move and explore their environment independently. “It’s important that their muscles are moving and they’re wiggling,” Valadez said. Even though infants aren’t walking yet, their bodies still need to move to support their development and coordination. They need opportunities to get out, explore and engage their natural curiosity. “It’s good for them to experience the world,” Valadez
May 1, 2027 – Council Single-Member Districts 1 & 2; Council At-Large Districts 6 & 7 Candidate Eligibility Requirements (PDF, 109KB)
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