Mrs. Mendiola

Fidel Tafolla Middle School on San Antonio's Westside. Social studies teacher, mom, wife of an immigrant, & a fan of civic engagement and the democratic process

[Tafolla Middle School @TafollaToros]

Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay, a holiday still observed as Columbus Day in many states. On this day—and year-round—we hope you’ll commit to learning the truth about Indigenous history and experiences of Indigenous peoples.

[Tafolla Middle School @TafollaToros]

Our Drama Club took the highest honor tonight in the @SAISD UIL Middle School One Act Play Festival! Jaelynn won All Star Crew, Alexis won Honorable Mention All Star Performance. Randy, Jose, and Alicia all won All Star Performances

[Tafolla Middle School @TafollaToros]

As most of our staff & students went off on the first day of their winter break our amazing @CityYearSA Corps & several dedicated students came to school to beautify the girls restrooms!

[Tafolla Middle School @TafollaToros]

We welcomed @Menendez4Texas today. He graciously took time to talk with our @TafollaToros this afternoon as part of our expanding Tafolla Speaker Series. Thank you the visit Senator Menendez!

[Tafolla Middle School @TafollaToros]

Counselor @isthatNicque Ontiveros surprised our Mariachis today as they began to serenade her for her birthday today by joining in. Happy birthday Ms Ontiveros!

[Tafolla Middle School @TafollaToros]

Yesterday our LOTC Cadets honored our veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes while saying the name of each & every veteran aloud to REMEMBER the Fallen, HONOR those who Serve, & to TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

[Tafolla Middle School @TafollaToros]

@SAISD school board President @PattiRadle & the @SAISDFoundation award Counselor @isthatNicque a Grant she wrote to help students deal with stress & anxiety thru crochet!

[Mrs. Mendiola @MrsMendiolaTMS]

Watching the #DemDebate and bummed that @JulianCastro isn't there. Regardless of whose policies you support, Castro is a much needed voice in this race! He's also a @TafollaToros alum and makes my students so proud. As one student loves to tell me, #VivaLaJulian!

[Julián Castro @JulianCastro]

Let’s be clear—if I knew it’d look like that I wouldn’t have suggested it.

[Mrs. Mendiola @MrsMendiolaTMS]

Today the Honorable Judge Monique Diaz @JudgeDiazTX came & spoke to my students about her work as a lawyer & a judge! She says that education has the power to change your life & that speaking Spanish is a cool & valuable skill! My many bilingual students felt pride. Thanks!

[Tafolla Middle School @TafollaToros]

On this Veterans Day, & every day, we’re grateful for the service & sacrifice of the men & women of the U.S. Armed Forces. Know that your commitment to our country and to freedom is remembered and valued. We thank you for your service. 🇺🇸#VeteransDay #veteransday2019

[Tafolla Middle School @TafollaToros]

@lgomez123 spent the afternoon talking with today’s @TafollaToros about his time at Tafolla & addressing the fear & anxiety that many middle schoolers experience by sharing experts from his latest book #TafollaToro 3 years of fear.

[Mrs. Mendiola @MrsMendiolaTMS]

Thrilled to meet @lgomez123 again today and get a signed copy of #TafollaToro but even better was seeing my students listen to his wisdom and stories - especially about the stories we tell ourselves and let others tell us. It was powerful stuff and I know they were into it!

[Tafolla Middle School @TafollaToros]

As #DayoftheDead approaches altares & ofrendas are set up in the lobby to remember & honor the memories of staff & students departed loved ones #diadelosmuertos

[Mrs. Mendiola @MrsMendiolaTMS]

Yesterday our word was INFLUENCE. We talked about how influence can be good or bad, and we made the connection to Instagram "influencers." Then we tied it to the fight for influence in the Constitution - large vs small states and slave vs free states! #TafollaSS

[Mrs. Robertson's class @MrsRobertsonsc1]

I teach because, in my own small way, I can impact the future of young people in a positive way. I strive to help them grow to be critical thinkers and readers after their time in my class. @TafollaToros

[UT San Antonio Alumni @UTSAAlumni]

#UTSA and its community partners are excited to establish the first-ever Westside Scholarship Fund! Scholarships will help students from San Antonio’s Westside neighborhoods pursue a college degree at UTSA. Will you give a gift today?

🔗 https://t.co/WSp03mJwLZ

[Tafolla Middle School @TafollaToros]

Last Friday our @TafollaToros LOTC cadets partnered up with their Lanier High School JROTC counterparts to cheer on & support @VoksFootball

[Mrs. Mendiola @MrsMendiolaTMS]

Today our word was COMPROMISE. We found the word "promise" inside & talked about how compromise means everybody gets something they want. We looked at the Great Compromise & the Three Fifths Compromise, but did everyone get something? What about women & enslaved ppl? #TafollaSS