Dear Highlander Families,

I hope everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving break and enjoyed spending quality time with loved ones. The month of December is always a fast and furious month of learning with some holiday fun sprinkled in. There is so much happening on campus this month, please find the latest information below.

As the cold is upon us, feel free to stop by the lost and found to locate jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles and sweaters. :)

We are so fortunate to have such wonderful parent and community support. Thank you for a great first semester! Harvest Festival was fun for all students and such a wonderful tradition. What a wonderful way for our students to begin the Thanksgiving break. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this event special for our students. I would also like to thank our parent volunteer elves that came by the school to help decorate for the holidays. What a big task! The campus looks and feels so magical.

Thank you for being such an important part of what makes our school a wonderful place to be.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, peaceful, and safe holiday filled with warmth and happiness.

Vicki Kilpatrick, Principal

⭐ 12/2-Pajama Day

⭐ 12/3-12/4-MAP Math 2nd - 5th

⭐ 12/9-Penguin Patch Holiday Shop Begins

⭐ 12/10-PTA Mtg/Winter Performance @ 5PM

⭐ 12/10-Patriot Camp (5th Grade)

⭐ 12/16-Read Around The School

⭐ 12/20-End of 2nd Grading Period

⭐ 12/20-Class parties

⭐ 12/20-Santa Photos

⭐ 12/23-1/3-Winter Break

⭐ 1/6-Student Holiday-No School

⭐ 1/7-Students Return (Pajama Day)

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Highlander Families,

I would like to extend a huge thank you to all parents that purchased items from the book fair. I wanted to thank all the volunteers that helped make the book fair a wonderful experience for all students. I truly couldn't have done it without your help!

As the holidays are quickly approaching, here's a message to all 3rd grade students from the Read to the Final Four regarding the Holiday Tournament:

Even though our fall reading challenge has wrapped up, the fun isn’t over yet! Get ready for the Holiday Reading Tournament! The Holiday Tournament is an optional, individual challenge for students who want to keep reading over the break. It’s a great way for kids to boost their personal scores and stay engaged out of the classroom. Dive into magical adventures or explore new worlds online as a way to stand out from your peers and be recognized as a Reading Leader!

With that being said, all Highlanders are encouraged to read over the Thanksgiving and Winter breaks. Students can log into their portal to access Lightbox Books, Comics Plus and SORA, which provide hundreds of electronic books for them to read.

Thank you!

Mrs. Mireles

The screening of every kindergarten student for the Gifted and Talented program was completed during the month of November. Please reach out to your child's kindergarten teacher if you would like the specifics of how the screening went for your child. All candidates for formal Gifted and Talented testing (based on the screener results and MAP testing scores) will be contacted in writing by the GT specialist, Melanie Aldrich.

Thank you!

Mrs. Aldrich

Our winter performance is coming up! ALL 1st, 3rd, and 5th graders are learning songs in Music class. We will perform at the PTA meeting on December 10. They can wear a holiday shirt, ugly sweater, or McAndrew shirt plus a winter hat or scarf. Mrs. Sillick-Nash will send reminders and more details as we get closer to the concert date.
After the concert we will have our annual Winter Singalong, so warm up those voices, McAndrew

families!

Mrs. Sillick-Nash is asking families to let her know if your students are attending. You can let her know here: https://bit.ly/mcawinter2024 (all lowercase)

Also mark your calendars for April 3, 2025! That is Fine Arts Night, featuring kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grade students.

We invite you to join our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)! Your membership plays a vital role in enriching our students' educational experiences and provides essential support for various activities, including field trips, special events, as well as resources for our classrooms. To join, visit https://www.joinpta.org

Santa is coming to McAndrew! Santa pictures will be on December 20th from 8:30-11:30am. We need permission forms filled out for every student in order to take their picture. Please complete the google form to grant permission for the photo opportunity. https://forms.gle/6e3bjwkRZzvWJ7Q57

MISSION: At McAndrew we have a culture that fosters a growth mindset and provides opportunities for children and staff to engage in challenging learning opportunities that create a level of determination and grit needed to excel in life.

VISION: Every Day, Every Student grows in confidence, curiosity, and capability.

WE BELIEVE:

26615 Toutant Beauregard Boerne, TX 78006

Phone: 210-398-1750

Fax: 210-398-1799

School Hours: 7:45 am - 3:00 pm

Principal: Vicki Kilpatrick

Associate Principal: Jennifer De La Rosa

Email: mcandrew@nisd.net

Twitter: @NISDMcAndrew