We all have our favorite holiday books to read this time of the year, from Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas to Clement Moore’s famous poem “The Night Before Christmas”. This holiday season, why not mix it up...
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to enrich the lives and experiences of his or her students? Nominate fantastic educators for our annual Amazing Teacher recognition!
We’re looking for the best of the best in San...
As a previous elementary and middle school principal, I can tell you first-hand just how hard your children’s teachers work to make sure that all children that enter their classrooms are not just given a quality education experience, but...
This post is brought to you by Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of San Antonio.
There are many options and questions when it comes to choosing the best high school for your child. Which school will help them get into the best...
Alamo City Moms Blog has partnered with University Health System to bring important information to our readers. This is a sponsored post provided by Jennifer Northway, the Director of Injury Prevention at UHS.
WHEW! YOU DID IT! You made it...
"I noticed you didn't eat your lunch today. Talk to me a little more about that." In all honesty, this wasn't the first time I had noticed. For several days she had been eating her lunch in the car...
Alamo City Moms Blog is proud to partner with IDEA Public Schools to offer parents information about schools in San Antonio.
You’ve seen the IDEA billboards on 410 and I-10. You’ve read about IDEA in the San Antonio Express News. You may...
This post is a paid partnership between Alamo City Moms and Alamo Colleges District. The text and images were provided by Alamo Colleges District.
College can seem like a daunting task but for Janice Castillo, she was determined to create...
San Antonio has a LOT to offer in terms of education, and I think every mother would agree that their child's education is one of their top priorities. One of the most common requests I get from parents is...
I have always loved school.
On my first day of first grade, I woke myself up in the middle of the night, got myself dressed, grabbed my backpack and sat at the kitchen table, where I greeted my startled mother...
Why do we, as women, feel compelled to beat each other up? Why can’t we support the decisions that each woman makes for HERSELF and HER FAMILY as opposed to jumping right into judgement that a fellow mom has...
We welcome our partner IDEA Public Schools to Alamo City Moms Blog today. This post is written by first-year IDEA parent Lourdes Salidas.
IDEA is not only helping to change the community of San Antonio, Texas: IDEA Public Schools is...
Dear Teachers,
It’s hard to believe, but we are almost at the end of another school year. With the exception that kids must wear a mask every day, and parents are not permitted to enter school buildings, you have made...
As a remote-working parent who homeschooled for many years and is now finding herself being pulled back into home education thanks to the pandemic, I’m in a unique situation.
I’m comfortable with both public education and homeschooling as options for...
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DIY Fiesta Decorations – Hanging Ribbon Rings
Call it a ribbon ring, a hanging wreath, or an elaborate version of a windsock - but when you see these going up in...
