Military Families
Welcome!
At Castroville Elementary, we proudly serve our community by providing excellent educational opportunities that empower all students to reach their full learning potential. We recognize that school-age dependents of military personnel experience frequent transitions that can present unique challenges. Because of this, we are committed to honoring the sacrifices of military families and ensuring our military-connected students feel supported, valued, and set up for success.
This webpage is designed to provide helpful resources and information to assist military families during their time with us. We appreciate your service and look forward to serving you!
Meet your Campus Military Liaison
In addition to being your Campus Military Liaison, I’m also the school social worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I landed right here in MVISD in time to finish high school, went on to earn my undergraduate degree at the University of Rochester in New York, and then completed my master’s in social work at University of Texas - Arlington. I truly love what I do and am committed to helping every student thrive—especially our military-connected Cubs!
In my position as Campus Military Liaison, some of the major duties and responsibilities I manage are:
- Serving as the main point of contact for military-connected students and their families
- Ensuring students are identified and coded in the Texas Student Data System as military-connected
- Determining which campus-based services and supports are available
- Helping to coordinate campus programs
- Offering professional development to staff to learn about the unique challenges that face students and their family during military transitions
- Developing a campus student-led transition program (CES Operation Cub Welcome) that introduces our new cubs to the school
Whether you have questions, need support, or just want to connect, I’m here for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!
📞 Phone: 830-931-2243 x 1215
📧 Email: [email protected]
🏫 Office Location: SW Office, A Bldg, Castroville Elementary
I'm looking forward to serving you and your family!
Enrollment & Registration
Counseling & Support Services
School Social Worker: Abigail Allen, LCSW
School Counselor: Morgan Tondre, LPCA
Military-Specific Support
We understand that military-connected students may experience frequent transitions, family separations, and other challenges. That’s why we offer:
✔ One-on-one counseling for emotional and academic support
✔ Military student peer support groups (held as needed—check out our flyer below!)
✔ Resources and referrals for additional assistance
Helpful Military Resources:
🔗 Military OneSource – 24/7 support for service members & families
🔗 The Comfort Crew for Military Kids – Emotional support for military children
🔗 San Antonio Community Resource Directory – Local resources & assistance
🔗 National Military Family Association – Advocacy & support for military families
Campus Events
Academic Planning & Support
We proudly follow the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) guidelines, ensuring smooth academic transitions for military students moving between schools. MIC3 helps with:
- Kindergarten & first-grade entrance age differences
- Extracurricular participation & graduation requirements
Morning Arrival: Students can arrive on campus starting at 7:05 AM.
First Bell: 7:30 AM – Students should be in their classrooms.
Tardy Bell: 7:40 AM
Arriving after 10:00 AM? You're student will be counted as absent for the day.
In addition to core subjects, we offer engaging specials classes to enrich student learning! These include:
STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math exploration
Tech Apps – Building digital skills for the future
Physical Education (PE) – Staying active & learning teamwork
Our 3rd-5th grade students participate in the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) to assess their progress. Testing dates are as follows:
✔ Get a good night’s sleep before the test.
✔ Eat a healthy breakfast to fuel your brain.
✔ Arrive on time and bring a positive attitude! 😊
🔗 Tutor.com for Military Families – FREE, 24/7 online tutoring for military students in all subjects!
🔗 Region 20 Military Families Support – Local education services & resources
🔗 Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) – Advocacy & academic resources for military students
🔗 Military OneSource – School support & transition resources
🔗 Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation – Scholarships for children of fallen service members
🔗 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Military Families Support – Statewide resources for military-connected students
Looking for more school program links?
Be sure to check out our Main Campus Website for quick access to school learning apps and additional academic tools!
About Us: Relocation to Castroville Elementary
Morning Arrival: Students can arrive on campus starting at 7:05 AM.
First Bell: 7:30 AM – Students should be in their classrooms.
Tardy Bell: 7:40 AM – Arrival between 7:40-10:00 AM = Tardy.
Absent: Arriving after 10:00 AM? You're student will be counted as absent for the day.
Dismissal: 3:00 PM – Time to head home!
Check out this comprehensive San Antonio Community Resource Directory for local services, housing, childcare, healthcare, and more!
For additional education support and school transition assistance, our local School Liaison Officer (SLO) is:
👩 Ms. Sherrie Walker
📞 Contact info: 210-671-8388
📧 Email: [email protected]