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Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/zwinkelementaryschool. #ScholasticBookFairs

Genere la eWallet de la Feria del Libro para que su nino o nina pueda comprar sin usar efectivo, sin preocupaciones y de manera independiente! Es facil de configurar y otras personas pueden enviar fondos con facilidad! Comience aqui: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/zwinkelementaryschool. #ScholasticBookFairs
4 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Book Fair eWallet graphic
Book Fair eWallet graphic
Congratulations to our rodeo artists! They have done some ooutstanding work. Thank you, Mrs. Gonzalez for sharing their talent with us.
5 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Students and teacher posing in front of student art work
Student and teacher posing in front of student art work
Student and teacher posing in front of student art work
Student and teacher posing in front of student art work
Students posing with art teacher
Student and teacher posing in front of student art work
Student posing in front of student art work
Student posing in front of student art work
Student posing in front of student art work
Infographic announcing the finalists for artwork
Our school would truly not run the same way without our Clerical Support Staff member of the year, Monze Trevino. Mrs. Trevino embodies our core values of collaborative community and attitude of gratitude. She helps out anywhere and everywhere with a smile on her face. We are blessed to have her at Zwink.
5 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Woman smiling posing with an award

5th grade parents, course selection for your child's 6th grade year is here. Packets are going home today. Please talk with your 5th grader and work together to decide which courses will work best for your child.

Take note of the important dates on the flyer.

Return completed and signed forms to homeroom teacher by Jan. 21st.
Last day to make changes to courses is April 2nd. To make changes, email Mrs. Hathorn (shathorn1@kleinisd.net) or Mrs. Pruetz (apruetz1@kleinisd.net).

5 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Course Selection Timeline informational graphic
Course Selection Timeline informational graphic in Spanish
It's time to celebrate our Paraprofessional of the year, Naomi Ortiz Despiau. Mrs. Ortiz is one of our Pre-K paras. She builds strong relationships with her students and always has a smile and a hug for them. She helps the day to day run smoothly with our littlest zebras, and we are so grateful to have her on our team.
5 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Woman smiling posing with an award and flowers
Congratulations to our Professional Support Staff member of the year, Kylie Zessin! Mrs. Zessin is our 3rd-5th grade Reading Specialist. She works tirelessly to support our teachers and students in not only their reading instruction, but with any help someone needs on our campus. We are truly lucky to have Mrs. Zessin on our team.
5 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Winner of professional support staff of the year is standing with her principal holding flowers
Attention 5th grade families! It is time to start planning for your 6th grade courses. Each intermediate school will host an information night for parents and students. Please see the flyers for Hildebrandt and Schindewolf for more information.

Hildebrandt Futures Fair is January 29th from 5:30-7:00 in the Big Gym.
Schindewolf Spring Preview Night is January 20th from 5:30-7:00.
5 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Informational flyer for middle school course selection night
Informational flyer for middle school course selection night
Informational flyer for middle school course selection night in Spanish
Openings are available for Drama Kids at Zwink. Classes meet Tuesdays after school from 3:30-4:30 on campus. See the flyer for information on the plays students will work on this semester.
5 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Informational Flyer for Drama Kids International images for three plays

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to celebrate our 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year! We are grateful for everything Mrs. Solomonson does in her classroom to prepare her 4th grade students for success. Thank you, Mrs. Solomonson, for pouring into your students each day.

5 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Teacher of the year announcement with picture of teacher
Mrs. Solomonson accepting her reward from Mrs. Galicia while colleagues applaud.
Mrs. Solomonson posing with her family
Prime Time is tonight from 5-6:30! Choir concert begins at 5 then stories at 5:20, 5:40, and 6. We'll end with a sing-along in the rotunda!
6 months ago, Zwink Elementary
decorative flyer with schedule
decorative flyer with agenda
locations and activities list
locations and activities list
Tomorrow night is our Posada and Prime Time event! If you would like to bring food, there is still time to sign up using the QR code on the flyer.
6 months ago, Zwink Elementary
informational flyer for Los Posadas event
Informational flyer for Los Posadas event

Congratulations to all our amazing Spelling Bee participants — and a special shoutout to our champion! Your hard work and dedication paid off. We’re so proud of every student who stepped up, showed courage, and gave their best.

6 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Assitnat principal poses with top 3 spelling bee student holding certificates and wearing medals
Top 3 spelling bee winners with certificates and medals
Top 15 spelling bee participants holding their certificates
Spelling Bee contestants sit in chairs watching a speller get her word.
Student waiting for word in spelling bee. Proctor stands in background behind podium.
Student waiting for word in spelling bee. Other contestants sit in the background.
Student waiting for word in spelling bee. Proctor stands in background behind podium.
3rd grade classes took some time for winter holiday fun. Students were able to participate in word searches, antler toss, bingo, reading by the campfire, directed drawings, board games, and coloring!
6 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Four students coloring at desk
One student is tossing a ring at another student who sits in a chair with reindeer antlers on
Classroom of students are following a directed drawing activity on a screen
Students are playing a board game
Students are highlighting words on a word search
A student is on the floor reading beside a digital fireplace scene
Students are clearing off their BINGO boards
Students are sitting at tables coloring snowflake pictures

We had a great turn out for our Building Readers Breakfast this morning! Our two literacy specialists shared information about decoding, comprehension, and how to support students with reading at home. The slides we shared this morning are linked here. Be on the lookout for future events.

Click this link for English slides

Click this link for Spanish slides

6 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Families in line for a buffet breakfast in the school library
Families seated at tables listening to three presenters standing in the front of the library.
Families seated at tables listening to three presenters standing in the front of the library.
Families seated at tables listening to two presenters standing in the front of the library.
Thank you Champion Forest Baptist Church for starting off our 12 days of Christmas with a cookie bar for our staff. Delicious!
6 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Table filled with platters of cookies
Teacher's Lounge table decorated for Christmas
Close up of table with platters of cookies

Need gift ideas for a Zwink staff member? Check out our Staff Favorites List.

6 months ago, Zwink Elementary
present with red ribbon on a white background
Our zebras of all ages enjoyed a magic show by Illusionist David Corn Wednesday afternoon. The students loved assisting with the tricks and trying to figure out how the magic worked.
6 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Magician performing trick in front of students while another student stands at the front of the crowd
Magician performing trick in front of students
Magician performing trick in front of students while another student assists with large rings
Picture of poster introducing magician
Magician performing trick in front of students while another student stands at the front of the crowd
Magician performing trick in front of students while another student assists with rings
Magician performing trick in front of students while another student assists with sheet

There is still time to sign up and join us for a warm and welcoming Family Breakfast at our school! This special event is all about supporting your student’s journey to becoming a strong reader. We’ll share a variety of effective online resources that you can use at home to boost reading skills, spark a love for books, and build confidence. Come enjoy breakfast, connect with other families, and discover easy, fun ways to support your child’s reading growth together! Scan the QR code on the image to RSVP by December 2nd.

Date: December 5th
Time: 8:30-9:30 am
Location: Zwink Library

6 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Invitation to family breakfast with graphic image of a cinnamon roll, a doughnut, and a coffee on a plate beside two stacked  books. QR code included.
Invitation to family breakfast with graphic image of a cinnamon roll, a doughnut, and a coffee on a plate beside two stacked  books. QR code included.
We hosted our 1st ever Zwink Spanish Spelling Bee today! We are proud of all our students who participated in the Bee. Congratulations to Sofia Urias (1st place), Yuritza Chirinos Reyes (2nd place), and Allie Lopez (3rd place)!
7 months ago, Zwink Elementary
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners stand together wearing their medals
Nine students stand in front of a winter background holding their spelling bee certificates
First place winner wearing her medal
2nd place winner wearing her medal
3rd place winner wearing her medal
Spelling Bee contestants sitting in chairs waiting for next round to begin
One contestant is standing in front of the other contestants spelling his word
One contestant is standing in front of other contestants spelling her word
one contestant is standing in front of other contestants spelling her word
Join us for a warm and welcoming Family Breakfast at our school! This special event is all about supporting your student’s journey to becoming a strong reader. We’ll share a variety of effective online resources that you can use at home to boost reading skills, spark a love for books, and build confidence. Come enjoy breakfast, connect with other families, and discover easy, fun ways to support your child’s reading growth together! Scan the QR code on the image to RSVP by December 2nd.

Date: December 5th
Time: 8:30-9:30 am
Location: Zwink Library
7 months ago, Zwink Elementary
Invitation to family breakfast with graphic image of a cinnamon roll, a doughnut, and a coffee on a plate beside two stacked  books. QR code included.
Invitation to family breakfast with graphic image of a cinnamon roll, a doughnut, and a coffee on a plate beside two stacked  books. QR code included.