Dear Families,

As we wrap up the first semester, I want to take a moment to reflect on all the incredible learning and growth our students have experienced so far this school year. From academic achievements to personal milestones, it’s been a joy to see our Koennecke Champions thrive together.

As we head into Winter Break, I hope each of you finds time to relax, recharge, and enjoy precious moments with your loved ones. We wish you all a restful and healthy break, and we look forward to welcoming students back in the new year for more exciting learning opportunities ahead. All students will return on January 8th.

Let's have some fun with "dress-up" days - join us if you would like!

12/16 Grinch gear

12/17 Western wear and cowboy hats to celebrate Texas style

12/18 Plaid/flannel

12/19 Favorite Christmas movie character

12/20 Ugly Sweater

Kinder 9:45-10:30

1st 10:00

2nd 10:00

3rd 10:00

4th 9:45

5th 10:00

For parents planning to attend, please remember you will need to sign in. Use our google form to pre-register so we can have your badges pre-printed. https://forms.gle/Vjd3YBTdf5rFmuo69

Our Koennecke Family Cafe near the library is open and ready for families that want to join their students for lunches. Our campus is growing and we need the space for more student tables AND we are hopeful a quieter setting will allow you time to really connect with your student when you join us for lunch.

December 20th will be an early release day. Please see the following times for early release in Seguin ISD-

Pre-K at 11:45

K-5. at 12:00

6-8 at 12:10

1. Please label all of your child's belongings including backpacks, water bottles, and jackets. Remind your child to check the lost and found! Our collection is already growing. Each month we will begin to clean out the lost and found for things that are not spoken for!

2. Water bottles are encouraged to be brought daily. We ask that you send one with a spill proof lid to minimize any messes.

3. Here is our school calendar for your reference

4. We will be cleaning out our lost and found area at the end of the month. Please have your child look through what they may be missing.

If you send cupcakes/treats for your child's birthday, this is an in class celebration. We would like to remind you that we keep this quick as to not impact the instructional learning time, so we ask that you understand no visitors please. You are always welcome to join your child for lunch on their special day. Check with your child's teacher for best time to deliver.

In morning assembly we are enjoying learning and practicing helpful phrases in English and Spanish!

So far we have learned:

Hello, my name is ________. Hola, mi nombre es.

Hello, good morning? Hola, buenos dias?

Do you need help? Necessita ayuda?

Thank you! Gracias.

May I use the restroom? Puedo ir al baño?

Please be quiet! Silencio por favor!

Sit down, please! Siéntense por favor.

Criss cross applesauce. Piernas cruzadas, manos en su regazo.

Hands to yourself! Manos a ti mismo! Walk please! Camina por favor!

Good Luck! Buena suerte!

This month’s focus is Empathy. One way to think about Empathy is “understanding and connecting with other people’s feelings.” Empathy is a practice that can help us grow strong relationships. Empathy is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Kind. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like perspective-taking, conflict resolution, and leadership.

Check the website for updated cafeteria menus

• There will continue to be a physical barrier between the two campus on Joe Carrillo Blvd during Koennecke’s dismissal. This barrier will be removed immediately following dismissal, which is at approximately 3:45.

• Please pay close attention to the exit pathways for your child’s pickup line, we do not want exit pathways to cross.

• Parents picking up at Koennecke and then driving to Barnes will need to go around to FM466 to enter the Barnes Car line.

• As always, please be mindful not to block driveways or intersections while in line.