Margil Elementary, SAISD

Margil Elementary, SAISD Character Trait of the Month: Fairness Margil Elementary was established in 1936 in the school building which previously housed Grant Elementary School.

In 1972 a second building was constructed, and the current building was constructed in 2006 with funds from the 1997 Bond Program. Our school is named after Antonio Margil, a Spanish Missionary to Texas, who founded Mission San Jose along the banks of the San Antonio River in 1720 and thereby helped to establish the city of San Antonio.

📅 Margil Families — September is Here! 💙💛We are excited to share our September Calendar with our Margil families! Please...
09/03/2026

📅 Margil Families — September is Here! 💙💛

We are excited to share our September Calendar with our Margil families! Please take a moment to review the calendar and save the dates for this month’s important events and activities.

⚠️ Grandparents’ Day Breakfast Update: Unfortunately, our Grandparents’ Day Breakfast scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th has been CANCELED. Due to the storm this past weekend, our district’s Food Services Building was impacted, resulting in limited food availability.

We know how special this celebration is for our students and their grandparents, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as our district and community recover from the storm. ❤️

Please be sure to check the September Calendar for all other upcoming Margil events!

💙💛 Margil Elementary — Read Our Past, Write Our Future! 🦅📚✏️

📢 Margil Families: Important Updates💙💛1.) We are happy to share that Margil Elementary will return to our normal after-s...
09/01/2026

📢 Margil Families: Important Updates💙💛

1.) We are happy to share that Margil Elementary will return to our normal after-school dismissal procedures today. Students will dismiss from their regular designated areas.

We also want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing grounds crew who stepped up after the storm to help our campus. 🌳❤️ They cut down fallen trees, remove branches, and hauled away debris from our courtyard, playgrounds, and walkways. Their support is a wonderful reminder of what makes the Margil community so special!

2.) We are hosting a grandparents breakfast on Tuesday, September 8th at 7:15 am. A flyer is gong home today to RSVP.

3.) Families who receive SNAP benefits may be eligible to request replacement benefits for food lost due to a power outage or household disaster. ⚠️ Please act quickly! Food loss must be reported within 10 calendar days of the power outage or disaster to qualify for replacement benefits.

08/31/2026

Margil Familia,

⚠️ Important Dismissal Update for Today ⚠️

For the safety of our students, families, and staff, please follow these temporary dismissal procedures:

Head Start and Kindergarten: Dismissal from their usual locations
1st and 2nd Grades: Dismissal from their classrooms
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades: Dismissal from the gym

All gates along Perez Street will remain closed because downed trees are blocking the sidewalks, including a partially fallen tree near the gate. Please use the San Jacinto Street gate to access dismissal areas.

The courtyard will also remain closed due to fallen trees and debris. Crews have been working diligently throughout the day to clear the campus. We hope all areas are cleared for tomorrow dismissal. We will update families as soon as we can.

Please allow additional time, follow staff directions, and avoid all closed or restricted areas for safety. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to dismiss every student safely.

Dear Margil Families and Staff:Campus administration visited our school this weekend to walk the facility and ensure we’...
08/31/2026

Dear Margil Families and Staff:

Campus administration visited our school this weekend to walk the facility and ensure we’re ready for school on Monday, Aug. 31. We are working on getting the electricity back up and we anticipate that it will be in working condition by this evening. We will begin school at our regular time, and buses will run on established schedules. We will be ready to greet your child with breakfast in the morning.

The San Antonio Food Bank is also offering emergency food distributions. Please see attached flyer for more details. Families and community members needing assistance may call the Neighbor Services Hotline at 210-431-8326 or 1-800-246-9121.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Castaneda, Principal

Margil Elementary

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Estimadas familias y miembros del personal:

La administración del campus visitó nuestra escuela este fin de semana para recorrer las instalaciones y asegurarse de que estemos preparados para recibir a los estudiantes el lunes 31 de agosto. Estamos trabajando para restablecer la electricidad y anticipamos que estará funcionando para esta tarde.

Las clases comenzarán a la hora habitual y los autobuses seguirán sus horarios establecidos. Estaremos listos para recibir a su hijo(a) y servirle el desayuno por la mañana.

El Banco de Alimentos de San Antonio también está ofreciendo distribuciones de alimentos de emergencia. Consulte el volante adjunto para obtener más información. Las familias y los miembros de la comunidad que necesiten ayuda pueden llamar a la Línea de Servicios para Vecinos al 210-431-8326 o al 1-800-246-9121.

Esperamos verlos mañana.

Atentamente,

Sra. Castaneda, Directora
Escuela Primaria Margil

We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to school tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 31, for a day of learning and heal...
08/30/2026

We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to school tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 31, for a day of learning and healthy meals.

Esperamos con entusiasmo dar la bienvenida nuevamente a nuestros estudiantes y personal mañana, lunes 31 de agosto, para un día de aprendizaje y comidas saludables.

08/30/2026

📚✏️ Beginning-of-the-Year Testing This Week! ✏️📚

Margil Families, this week our K–5 students will participate in Beginning-of-the-Year (BOY) assessments. These assessments help our teachers understand each student’s current strengths and identify areas where additional support may be needed.

📅 Testing Schedule:

* 📖 Tuesday: K–5 Reading — ALL STUDENTS
* 📝 Wednesday: K–5 Reading Makeups & DL Testing
* ➕ Thursday: K–5 Math — ALL STUDENTS
* 📝 Friday: K–5 Makeups — ALL SUBJECTS

💙💛 Families can help students do their best by:
⭐ Getting a good night’s sleep
⭐ Arriving at school on time
⭐ Eating a healthy breakfast
⭐ Encouraging them to take their time and do their best!

Attendance is especially important this week! Please make every effort to have your child at school and on time each day.

🦅 We are excited to see what our Margil Eagles know and use this information to help them grow and SOAR!

💙💛

SAISD schools will operate on a normal schedule Monday, Aug. 31. CPS Energy continues working to restore service, and di...
08/30/2026

SAISD schools will operate on a normal schedule Monday, Aug. 31. CPS Energy continues working to restore service, and district teams are actively inspecting campuses to ensure they are safe, operational, and ready to welcome students and staff.

We will provide another update at approximately 6 p.m.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Las escuelas de SAISD operarán en su horario normal el lunes 31 de agosto. CPS Energy continúa trabajando para restablecer el servicio, y los equipos del distrito están inspeccionando activamente los planteles para garantizar que sean seguros, estén operativos y listos para recibir a nuestros estudiantes y personal.

Proporcionaremos otra actualización aproximadamente a las 6 p. m.

Gracias por su continua confianza y apoyo.

🎉💙💛 TWO WEEKS DOWN, MARGIL EAGLES! 💛💙🎉What an amazing first two weeks of school! 🦅 We are so proud of how quickly our st...
08/22/2026

🎉💙💛 TWO WEEKS DOWN, MARGIL EAGLES! 💛💙🎉

What an amazing first two weeks of school! 🦅 We are so proud of how quickly our students have settled into their routines and are ready to learn each day. A huge THANK YOU to our families for your patience, support, and partnership as we kicked off another great year at Margil! 💙💛

⏰ Morning Reminders:

🚪 Doors Open: 7:15 AM
🍎 Breakfast Begins: 7:30 AM
🔔 Tardy Bell: 7:45 AM

Students arriving after 7:45 AM are considered tardy and must be signed in by a parent/guardian at the front office.

🚗 Student Drop-Off: Please use the BACK of the school at the gym doors for morning drop-off.

🚌 Front of the School: The front entrance is reserved for buses and students in specialized units during morning arrival.

Thank you for helping us keep morning arrival safe, organized, and efficient for all of our Eagles!

Here's to a fantastic Week 3! 🦅📚💙💛
Read Our Past. Write Our Future.

🎉 WE DID IT, EAGLES! 🎉We are incredibly proud to announce that Margil Elementary has earned a “B” rating from the Texas ...
08/14/2026

🎉 WE DID IT, EAGLES! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to announce that Margil Elementary has earned a “B” rating from the Texas Education Agency! This s our 2nd year as a "B" rated campus and we are soooo proud! 💙💛

This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of our amazing students, teachers, staff, families, and community partners. Every lesson taught, goal achieved, encouraging word shared, and moment of support helped make this success possible.

Thank you, Margil familia, for believing in our students and working together to help every Eagle soar. Let’s continue building on this success and reaching even greater heights!

🦅 EAGLE PRIDE! 🦅

💙💛 Community Partners Making a Difference at Margil! 🦅We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of two amazing organ...
08/14/2026

💙💛 Community Partners Making a Difference at Margil! 🦅

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of two amazing organizations that have stepped up to support our Margil Eagles!

🌟 Lift Fund generously donated over $800 to support our students and campus needs.

🎒 Hope in Every Hallway blessed our Eagles with backpacks, school supplies, and additional classroom items to help our students and teachers start the school year ready for success!

It truly takes a village, and we are thankful to have community partners who believe in our students and invest in their future. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in our classrooms and in the lives of our families.

From the entire Margil Elementary family—THANK YOU, Lift Fund and Hope in Every Hallway! 💙💛

🦅 Together, we help our Eagles SOAR!

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1000 Perez Street
San Antonio, TX
78207

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+12107389805

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