SCUC Connect Winter 2022

phone numbers! Some parents even had an opportunity to speak to a couple of school board members that dropped by Schertz Elementary,” Gutierrez added. Organized by Stephanie Armendariz, Communities in Schools (CIS) of South Central Texas coordinator for the campus, the picnics are among many planned family engagement events scheduled for Schertz ES. Principal Geri Pope is happy to provide these types of events for the Schertz Elementary parents and their children. “Schertz Family Picnic days give our students another opportunity to feel joy and togetherness while at school. Our students are proud of who they are and who represents them.” Pope added, “Creating this space within our building is pure joy for our families. We need more of these moments.” Ms. Hammond couldn’t agree more. “It’s a great idea,” said Hammond. “I hope they do something like this next year. I’d like to come back for another one.”

First grade parents and students enjoyed their family picnic in November.

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