Hello parents, teachers and students!
Can you feel that we are approaching the end of the school year? The weather is warming up and the kids are clearly eager to get out.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that daycares and youth clubs could reopen immediately, and youth camps and sports could open on May 31.
Local school districts have announced their graduation plans for the Class of 2020 for high schools in the area, the latest being Judson ISD.
In the spotlight this week, we feature the Espinoza family and their 3 and 5 year old children who launched a virtual lemonade stand as a donation tool. In total, they raised $ 4000 for the San Antonio Food Bank. Path to follow!
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Many family-friendly places are also starting to make public their reopening dates following the COVID-19 pandemic. The San Antonio Zoo and the Witte Museum have both announced their dates, but we’re still waiting for theme parks like Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld. We have an update on the reopening of the San Antonio pools.
For those looking to stay at home, KSAT Kids has several virtual offerings that can both entertain and educate the little ones indoors. The San Antonio Zoo offers exclusive virtual meetings with animals, and the San Antonio Public Library and Hemisfair have tons of digital content, including songs to sing, a virtual story hour, and even homework help.
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Want more? KSAT Kids now produces a weekly newsletter for children where you can find all the latest information. To see the latest edition, click on the link!
And don’t forget, right now on our website we have a map where you can find free school meals during closings. We also have a list of places that offer free Wi-Fi for students and their families during the pandemic.
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Maybe you would like to celebrate a high school graduate? KSAT has photo galleries where graduates and their families can upload their photos and provide any details you want to share.
Stay safe and wash your hands, everyone!
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Spotlight on children
San Antonio family sets up virtual lemonade stand to raise money for food bank
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Lemonade stands were recently hung up, but that wasn’t the case for a family, as their three and five-year-olds launched a virtual lemonade stand as a donation tool.
Do you know of a class or school that does an amazing job and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? Name a student, teacher, or school by emailing ksatkids@ksat.com.
Home activities
San Antonio Zoo Introduces ‘Exclusive’ Virtual Animal Encounters
On Tuesday, the San Antonio Zoo showcased three new “Exclusive Virtual Meetings” that could be shown in the company’s living room or boardroom.
San Antonio Public Library website has over 30,000 eBooks, virtual storytelling, and homework help
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San Antonio’s libraries were closed for several weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, its online resources, including more than 30,000 e-books, are still accessible.
Hemisfair’s #Parkitathome program features a virtual story hour, activities and songs to sing along
Entertaining children at home can be difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why Hemisfair is helping families with its #Parkitathome program. It includes virtual readings, educational songs, and arts and crafts activities.
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