Julie Kneedler

*Mama Bear *School Counselor *Coolest Aunt Around *Life Long Learner

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Kindness counts. 🧡

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Teachers should never lose sight of this...

[Hudson Middle School @Hudson_Hawks]

This week’s newsletter and this Friday’s
theme day!

https://t.co/WxHfQgF3vY

STAAR testing starts this week. It is important that your student bring their CHARGED Chromebook. Spares are extremely limited. Thank you for your help with this! :)

[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

So true!

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Powerful reminder. 🧡

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

It’s hard to take care of kids when we’re not taking care of the adults taking care of the kids. Recognize. Acknowledge. Extend. On repeat. #LeadFromWhoYouAre

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Powerful reminder. 🧡

[Hudson Middle School @Hudson_Hawks]

Congrats to our Teacher of the Year, Carmen Torres de Ramirez, & Para of the Year, Jasmine Lavarn!

Mrs. Ramirez inspires with her passion & dedication to students, & Ms. Lavarn keeps our campus running smoothly with warmth & professionalism.

We’re so proud of you both ❤️🖤

[Hudson Middle School @Hudson_Hawks]

We are proud to announce that both the 6th Grade Treble Choir and the 6th Grade Tenors each brought home a clean score of a 1: Superior - from the 6th Grade Evaluation today!

We are SO PROUD of these kids and so excited to share the good news!

[Julie Kneedler @MsKneedler]

Kindness Week kicks off @Hudson_Hawks this week! Students are encouraged to
participate, but they must be wearing their Soar Card in order to join. Please remember that all dress-up attire must follow both GISD and Hudson dress code policies. @gisdnews @gisdcounseling

[Family and Community @gisdengagement]

Region 16 ESC hosts a Free Parent Learning Session: Online and Technology Safety. You do not have to register.
• Spanish Session: https://t.co/tPUPdwfTVP
• English Session: https://t.co/GhjP5UQbOe
Region 16
Parent & Family Engagement Statewide Initiative
#gisdfamily

[Garland Police PIO @GarlandPD]

Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and we want to say thank you. Thank you to our officers who serve, protect, and care for this community. And thank you to the residents, families, and partners who support us. You make a difference more than you know.

We’re proud to serve a community that stands with us. Together, we’re stronger.

#LawEnforcementAppreciation #Community

[Julie Kneedler @MsKneedler]

Check out the @Hudson_Hawks 6th Grade Counselor Newsletter for January! Lots of important information about Choice of Subject selections for the 2026-2027 school year! https://t.co/uR74q5iKlI

[Julie Kneedler @MsKneedler]

@Hudson_Hawks 6th grade Littles and Bigs at Ariel Pointe created collages representing their vision of a perfect world. How could YOU serve people in your own community? @gisdnews @gisdcounseling

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

Not every child walks back into school after Christmas break feeling rested, celebrated, or safe.

For some kids, the holidays are loud.
Or lonely.
Or heavy.
Or something they’re just relieved is over.

So as they come through our doors this week, love on your kids a little extra. A smile. A gentle word. Sitting down at their level. Letting them talk—or just letting them be quiet.

You may be the first genuine affection they’ve felt in two weeks.
The first adult who sees them.
The first place that feels steady again.

School isn’t just academics.
Sometimes it’s refuge.
Sometimes it’s regulation.
Sometimes it’s love.

Lead with grace this week.

[Julie Kneedler @MsKneedler]

Wonderful lunch and catching up with the ladies! We go waaayyy back teaching 2nd grade together in Mesquite ISD. Lots of much needed laughter!