Diana Vargas

7th grade Texas History teacher/coach, bulldog pawrent, fitness enthusiast..

Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever. -Ghandi

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Outside the Oval Office, I kept a painting of a small crowd huddled around a pocketwatch, waiting for the moment the Emancipation Proclamation took effect. On Juneteenth, we celebrate the anniversary of that news - freedom - reaching slaves in Texas. And something more:

[Diana Vargas @MissDVargas_]

8th grade STAAR review dominoes game @MISDSecondarySS @bmsdobies @McAllenISD #SSTeachersRock

[Diana Vargas @MissDVargas_]

STAAR REVIEW #gallerywalk #socialstudies #uspresidents @MISDSecondarySS @bmsdobies

[Diana Vargas @MissDVargas_]

STAAR review #gallerywalk #socialstudies #uspresidents @MISDSecondarySS @bmsdobies

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

The core values of this nation… our standing in the world… our very democracy...everything that has made America -- America --is at stake. That’s why today I’m announcing my candidacy for President of the United States. #Joe2020 https://t.co/jzaQbyTEz3

[Diana Vargas @MissDVargas_]

I love it when my students get creative...annotated illustrations to summarize what they learned about the Mexican-American war. #history #creativity @MISDSecondarySS

[McAllen ISD @McAllenISD]

New Perez Elementary School Principal Veronica Delgado makes new friends as she meets families this evening.

[Diana Vargas @MissDVargas_]

@lauraan66260422 @SpeakerPelosi @staceyabrams Do you live in the southern border? Because in order to have an opinion on how safe or not you feel living in the southern border you should actually have to experience it.

[Diana Vargas @MissDVargas_]

#texasannexation #texashistory #3inarow #readingstrategies #readingandwritinginss @MISDSecondarySS @McAllenISD

[The Hill @thehill]

"The vast majority of us have so much more in common than what separates us & we need leadership in this country that recognizes that."

In a town hall last night, Sen. Kamala Harris sounded a message of unity & decried "powerful forces that are trying to sow hate and division."

[Diana Vargas @MissDVargas_]

Comparing and contrasting presidents of the Republic of Texas #texashistory @MISDSecondarySS

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

I’ve always drawn inspiration from what Dr. King called life’s most persistent and urgent question: "What are you doing for others?" Let’s honor his legacy by standing up for what is right in our communities and taking steps to make a positive impact on the world.

[JORGE RAMOS @jorgeramosnews]

Why do you need a wall when almost 45% of all undocumented immigrants come by plane or with a visa (Pew)? Most drugs seizures are done at ports of entry not along the border. The wall is expensive and useless. The only solution is a legal immigration system that really works.

[Brown Middle School @bmsdobies]

Congratulations to our 8th grade Soccer team on their victory over LJ Saenz. With the win our boys clinched the District Championship! #TrainToWin #PlayToWin #DistrictChamps

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

The antidote to government by a powerful few is government by the organized, energized many. This National Voter Registration Day, make sure you're registered, vote early if you can, or show up on November 6. This moment is too important to sit out.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Our statement on the passing of Senator John McCain:

[McAllen ISD @McAllenISD]

Elementary - 9:30 a.m.
Middle Schools - 9:40 a.m.
High Schools - 9:50 a.m.
Bus pick up times will run 90 minutes behind regular schedule.

Work day begins:
Campus Staff - 8:30 a.m.

Conditions are expected to improve throughout the day, so release times will remain the same.

[Diana Vargas @MissDVargas_]

#MLKDay @McAllenISD @MISDSecondarySS #STEAM+ @DrGonzalez8