Denise Castro

Howdy lessons complete for 2nd thru 5th graders! Student learned about the role of a School Counselor and how we support students. They also practiced checking in with themselves using an emotion scale. Scribble your emotion!

First round of Howdy lessons done! Our pre-K thru 1st graders learned about the role of the counselor and got to explore feelings we enjoy and hard to have feeling

What a great Meet the Teacher. It was wonderful connecting with our students and families. Our little Jags learned a way to shrink their 1st day worries. “Squeeze your worries away”. @NISDVillarreal_ @NISDCounseling

Thank you to Sul Ross Middle School for hosting us for our Cluster Block Walk. We are pumped and ready to start the school year! @NISDCounseling @NISDVillarreal_ @SulRoss

Our first Counseling in service was a success! Our hearts 💕 are full and excited to serve our students and families. Ready for another great year! @NISDCounseling @NISDVillarreal_

So grateful to have received a NEF resource grant! My first one! This grant will be used to purchase books and calming tools to help teach students about self regulation!

@BetsyHer17 Felicidades Betsy!!! Estoy muy emocionada por ti!! Que bendición!! Muchas bendiciones sobre tu bebé y tu familia! ❤️

What a blessing to be celebrated by a powerful group of women! Mi bebesito y yo could not be happier. Muchas gracias de todo corazón. 💙🩵 #bebéDonahue #graciasatodas #snapshotcelebration

We had our first Pillar of Character ceremony to recognize students for showing the Pillar of Respect! Amazing job little Jags and families! Shout out to our safety patrols! @NISDVillarreal_ @NCANorthside @NISDCounseling

What a great way to start the school year with MEET the Teacher! It’s been amazing being able to connect with families ❤️! @RoxanneJGtz @Maria_Moreno_01 @NISDVillarreal_

Convocation 24-25. Student performances were spectacular! What a great way to start off the school year 🥰🤩.

It’s been a great morning making connections with our families. Thank you to Dr. craft for supporting our community. @NISDVillarreal_ @RoxanneJGtz @Denisesa25

@RoxanneJGtz @NISDVillarreal_ @Maria_MorenoAST So proud of you Maria! We are extremely blessed to have you be our new Associate Principal!

We are proud to introduce our new associate principal, Mrs. Maria Moreno!

Villarreal students had an amazing time learning from our Career Day presenters. We are so grateful for their time. Thank you to all of our jag family for helping us with this event! @s_mndoza @RoxanneJGtz @VP_LGuzmanNISD

@VP_LGuzmanNISD @RoxanneJGtz @NISDVillarreal_ Mrs.G Thank you so much for everything you do for our students and our campus. You are such an incredible leader. One of the best!! I’m so grateful and blessed to be working with you. You are such an example of what servant leadership is! You’re genuine; kind and compassionate ❤️

Happy Principal Day to the BEST PRINCIPAL EVER @RoxanneJGtz ! You lead with both ♥️and grit. You support all of your staff & our community endlessly. You are truly loved! 🐾♥️🐾@NISDVillarreal_

Thank you to the wonderful AVID Teachers Ms. Wilson and Ms. Rivas @NISDPatNeff for coming to talk to our students and accepting them into the AVID program.

@teachinitup @SDuran05 Aww Mrs. Duran! ❤️

Happy Monday! Twinning with @SDuran05 was a great way to start the week.

@NISDScobee Yay! Congratulations Sarah! You are amazing! Very well deserved! 🥰🎉

Had a great couple of days learning and growing with my partner and fellow counselors!#NSCW2024 #TSCA @NISDCounseling @NISDVillarreal_ @RoxanneJGtz @VP_LGuzmanNISD

@LMcNabb5 @FirstmarkCU @NISDVillarreal_ @NISDGTAA @RoxanneJGtz @VP_LGuzmanNISD You are amazing McNabb! Thank you for always going above and beyond for our students! ❤️

Surprises brighten our day! G.T Ss received a grant from Firstmark Credit Union! This funding will empower a project for our Villarreal Jag scholars, sparking creativity and exploration! A thousand thanks to @FirstmarkCU for being a champion in education! 🌟@NISDVillarreal_

@RoxanneJGtz @KathyRackley3 @VP_LGuzmanNISD @NISDVillarreal_ What an amazing turnout! Happy Mothers Day to all of our amazing Mothers and care takers! ❤️

Masterpieces with mom was a success! Sending all of our wonderful moms love and wishing them a Happy Mother’s Day!