Sanchez and Metz Elementary Schools
My Spirit Animal
Gallery and Virtual Exhibition
During the spring of 2020 the fourth graders at Sánchez and Metz elementary did an art project creating their spirit animals.
Led by art teachers Anna Swanson and Sarita Miles-Cristal, they spent time learning about each animal before choosing one to draw and then print.
Led by art teachers Anna Swanson and Sarita Miles-Cristal, they spent time learning about each animal before choosing one to draw and then print.
Sanchez Elementary
Metz Elementary School
About Sanchez Elementary:
Sanchez Elementary School is close to downtown on Austin’s east side. Built in 1976, the campus boasts murals by Raul Valdez depicting the school's Hispanic history and heritage. The campus is the open classroom design popular for schools built at that time. The school’s library is rich in literature and cultural artifacts that chronicle Sanchez's place in the east Austin community. The school was one of the district’s first to introduce two-way dual language education—fitting because the school's namesake, George Sanchez, was a pioneer in bilingual education.
Sanchez Elementary School has moved to Metz Elementary School. Metz Elementary School is located at 84 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St.
About Metz Elementary:
At Metz Elementary School in East Austin near downtown, students are empowered to achieve their greatest potential by building on their self-confidence, culture and community. Working with families and partners, Metz educates students in a cooperative environment, which promotes children’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.
The bilingual school is led by a community of experienced educators who create a challenging and nurturing environment for all students to develop their talents and skills as they prepare for college, career and life.
In addition to offering core subjects such as English language arts and social studies, Metz is proud to provide Pre-K, dual language and a robust range of science, technology, engineering and math programs. The tightly knit school community offers a world of educational opportunities—from arts and athletics to reading and robotics—to ensure all children reach their fullest potential.
Sanchez Elementary School is close to downtown on Austin’s east side. Built in 1976, the campus boasts murals by Raul Valdez depicting the school's Hispanic history and heritage. The campus is the open classroom design popular for schools built at that time. The school’s library is rich in literature and cultural artifacts that chronicle Sanchez's place in the east Austin community. The school was one of the district’s first to introduce two-way dual language education—fitting because the school's namesake, George Sanchez, was a pioneer in bilingual education.
Sanchez Elementary School has moved to Metz Elementary School. Metz Elementary School is located at 84 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St.
About Metz Elementary:
At Metz Elementary School in East Austin near downtown, students are empowered to achieve their greatest potential by building on their self-confidence, culture and community. Working with families and partners, Metz educates students in a cooperative environment, which promotes children’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.
The bilingual school is led by a community of experienced educators who create a challenging and nurturing environment for all students to develop their talents and skills as they prepare for college, career and life.
In addition to offering core subjects such as English language arts and social studies, Metz is proud to provide Pre-K, dual language and a robust range of science, technology, engineering and math programs. The tightly knit school community offers a world of educational opportunities—from arts and athletics to reading and robotics—to ensure all children reach their fullest potential.