This year, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, holiday parties were held on campus. That didn't stop the fun, though!

Students and staff alike enjoyed games, dancing, crafts, movies, and pizza.  To the delight of many, there was a special visit from Santa Claus.  He told stories in ASL and joined in the different activities.

TSD Governing Board President Shawn Saladin gaveled to order the first public meeting in the new Administrative and Welcome Center on December 10, 2021.

The first guests to visit the new Board Room included the High School Robotics Team. as they led the Board Members and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Additionally, the Culinary Arts students showcased their talents when they passed out some of their delicious holiday cookies.

The Governing Board recognized the CEASD hospitality team for their support during the recent accreditation visit. The team included Cynthia Foss, KV Smith, Peggy Ann Wenger, Steve Barbin, Keena Miller, and Gabriel Cardenas.

The newly constructed building offers 2,587 square feet of meeting space with a capacity of 1,163 people. It also houses administrative offices and the new Early Learning Center. 

In December, the non-profit organization, Andrea's Legacy, honored TSD elementary teacher Cristal Goodner.

Joined by colleagues and friends at the TSD ELC and Elementary Library, Cristal was presented with a $1,000 check by the organization's chairwoman, Norma Romero. 

Romero said, "Goodner strives to make the learning experience for her students an empowering one. School teachers think of their students first, and we hope this recognition will help Cristal accomplish her goals."

Andrea's Legacy honors Andrea Romero, an elementary public school teacher who lost her life to cancer. Andrea’s Legacy recognizes one or more Texas teachers or youth mentors, annually.
 

Last summer, TSD was contacted by Alex DeLeon with Anthogs Productions LLC. DeLeon was seeking TSD students who could perform an inspirational cover song for his company's website. 

Originally, DeLeon was set on having O-O-Child by the Five Stairsteps as their first Inspirational Cover Song in ASL; however, after watching Carrie Underwood's The Champion in ASL performed by TSD students at last year's graduation ceremony, he was inspired.

As DeLeon explained, "it was brought to our attention about a group of young ladies performing The Champion by Carrie Underwood in ASL during their graduation ceremony. Once we saw the video, " he added, "we knew this was the song, message, and special group of young ladies to perform in ASL and deliver this message when we launch our website." 

During the summer, TSD alumni Annabelle Scroggins and Isadora Egbert performed The Champion by Carrie Underwood featuring Ludacris. Their video will be featured in Anthogs Production's website, www.anthogs.com, which will soon be launched.