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Dear Highlander Families,

Happy November! What a fast and furious October it was! Our halls were filled with laughter, learning and many, many accomplishments and growth. We are excited about the progress we are already seeing in our students which stems from the dedication of our staff, students and community. Thank you!

Thank you for joining us for parent teacher conferences. I hope you found the opportunity to speak with your child's teacher regarding their academic progress helpful. Throughout the school year, feel free to reach out to your child's teacher should questions arise. If you haven't had the opportunity to conference, please do so. The school home connection is vital to student success.

A big thank you to our parents, extended family members and community partners for your support with our PTA fundraiser! Our APEX fun run was a huge success because of your generosity. The money raised will be used for educational programs and field trips. Thank you again!

With the hustle and bustle of the next couple of months, it is a great time to pause and reflect on gratitude. I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for all of the ways you support the McAndrew community. We are so grateful! We look forward to a wonderful rest of the year.

Vicki Kilpatrick, Principal

⭐ 11/5-Student Holiday (Election Day)

⭐ 11/11- Veterans Day Assembly @ 9AM

⭐ 11/11-Wear Red, white and blue

⭐ 11/11-15- Book Fair week

⭐ 11/13- Progress Reports available on HAC

⭐ 11/22- Harvest Festival

⭐ 11/25-29- Thanksgiving Break!!

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Highlander Families,

I'd like to thank all the families that participated in our 12th annual storybook character pumpkin patch . Everyone was excited and amazed at the creativity of this year's pumpkins!

Our Scholastic Book Fair begins Friday, November 8th- Friday, November 15th, 2024. Below you will find an attachment that explains the different forms of payment we accept. (I've attached a pdf)

We are still in need of volunteers for the book fair. Please use this link if you are interested in volunteering. The book fair will be set up on Friday, November 1st and Monday, November 4th. There are 3 slots available on the sign up genius, but come on over even if the slots are filled. All hands on deck will make the set up go even faster!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A4DA5AD2FAB9-51497212-book/9709249#/

Your child(ren) will visit the fair as a grade level at the following times while the fair is open. This will be the time they can shop if they bring money. If you'd like to join them, please sign in at the front office.

7:15-7:45 AM is open shopping for all students with their parent(s)

1st Grade- 8:00-8:30 AM

4th Grade- 8:40-9:10 AM

3rd Grade - 10:00-10:30 AM

2nd Grade - 12:45-1:15 PM

5th Grade - 1:20-1:50 PM

Kinder - 2:00-2:30 PM

3:00-3:30 PM is open shopping for all students with their parent(s)

-Mrs. Mireles

Here's a little light reading to kick off this holiday season. :)

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
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

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