On Friday, April 12, Grapevine Elementary celebrated a longtime annual tradition: the school’s Fairy Tale Ball. After learning about literary plot elements such as characters, settings, problems and solutions, the kindergarten students celebrated by dressing up as their favorite characters. The classes spent time together reading stories that they wrote and, of course, doing some dancing!
⭐️Gold Card Meeting Next Week⭐️
GCISD residents 65 years or older: Please join us at the Administration Building at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, for an informational meeting and to earn a Gold Card. Cardholders receive free general admission to all athletic competitions (excluding playoffs), theatrical productions and musical events hosted by GCISD.
Learn more about the Gold Card Program: https://www.gcisd.net/gold-card
Did you know that GCISD offers exciting learning opportunities and activities for students of all ages during the summer months? Click the link to find out more about these offerings. Registration will open on April 15.
https://www.gcisd.net/page/summer-programs
Thank you to everyone who came to yesterday's Bond 2024 Open House: Swim Center Tour. If you missed the event and want to learn more about the bond, please join us for our final community presentation on Tuesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. in Grapevine Middle School’s cafeteria. #WeAreGCISD
https://www.gcisd.net/page/bond-2024-community-presentations
Did you know that returning student registration is now open? While parents are able to register up until the first day of school, parents are encouraged to register by Friday, May 17, to help the district gather enrollment numbers as early as possible for planning purposes.
Register your student today: www.gcisd.net/enrollment
Don’t forget! Today, April 9, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., GCISD will host a come-and-go Bond 2024 Open House: Swim Center Tour. Visitors will learn more about the swim center, its uses and facility deficiencies addressed in the bond package. See you there! 🏊
April 10 is the STAAR EOC English II exam and the Reading/Language Arts STAAR for grades 6-8. Remind your students to bring their charged devices to school and eat a healthy breakfast. #WeAreGCISD
The color guard teams at Grapevine and Colleyville Heritage High School participate in competitions around North Texas, and this season, each team has excelled. The CHHS Color Guard earned a spot as the North Texas Colorguard Association (NTCA) Scholastic A State Finalist with their tenth place finish. The Grapevine High School Mustang Guard ended their season undefeated and claimed first place at the NTCA Scholastic AA Championship. Congratulations to both color guard teams for a great competition season. #WeAreGCISD
Tomorrow, April 9, is the STAAR EOC English I exam for ninth graders and any retesters. With the help of GCISD teachers, your students have prepared for this test. Remind them that they are ready and to get a good night's rest! #WeAreGCISD
Timberline Elementary School recently held its Pre-K Family Night. This bilingual event is designed to help parents learn about the various resources available and to prepare students for school. Registration for GCISD Pre-K is now open. Register at www.gcisd.net/pre-k.
Have you purchased your shirt for Walk a Mile with GCISD? The online store is open through April 10 to ensure delivery by the May 7 event. Walk a Mile is an evening for families & community to spend time together while walking the track at Mustang Panther Stadium.
https://gcisdwalkamile.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Colleyville Heritage High School varsity girls soccer team claimed their spot in the UIL 5A Regional Tournament, and won the regional semifinal game 6-1 over Amarillo. The Panthers now head to the regional final game set for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Memorial Stadium in Wichita Falls, where they will face Wichita Falls Rider. Go Panthers, and good luck!
Good luck to our transportation team members who will be competing in this year's Bus Roadeo. Donna White and Justine Doudera will be competing on a conventional bus, while Vonda Hopkins and Amanda Dise will compete on a transit bus. Go transportation! 🚌 #WeAreGCISD
Congratulations to this year’s GCISD Future Ready Leadership Academy cohort! This week, this impressive group of employees, who are committed to growth and learning, presented their final capstone projects to their peers and district leadership. We’re excited to celebrate their work and are confident these leaders will propel our district forward. #WeAreGCISD
The GCISD Walk of Honor is accepting nominations for individuals who have become an important part of the GCISD story. These nominees should be those who have brought distinction, honor and excellence to the district. Do you have someone in mind who fits this description? Nominate them by May 1: https://gcisdwalkofhonor.com/nominate/
Do you have questions about the 2024 GCISD Bond? Visit www.gcisd.net/FAQ to see our list of frequently asked questions and answers. If you still don’t find what you are looking for, submit your question by clicking the link at the top of the FAQ page. #WeAreGCISD
📚🌟 Today, April 4, is Library Media Specialists Appreciation Day! They help foster a love of reading, research and lifelong learning. 🌟📚
To all the dedicated professionals who work to cultivate curiosity and empower our students through knowledge, thank you! Let's show our appreciation for our Library Media Specialists. #WeAreGCISD
Thank you to The University of Texas at Arlington for bringing a physicist to visit with Cross Timbers Middle School ASPIRE students. Dr. Yue Deng shared the science behind the upcoming total eclipse and educated students on how they can use their love of science in their future career paths. #WeAreGCISD
Tune in today to NBC 5’s 4 p.m. newscast to watch Timberline students using GCISD’s StarLab planetarium, which rotates across district schools to provide students a live lesson about the universe. This is one of the many ways that GCISD is helping students learn about and understand the April 8 eclipse. GCISD’s science department provided campuses with many activity ideas, including science lessons, morning announcements and more.
Today, we are celebrating Paraprofessional Day! In GCISD, we are thrilled to celebrate the invaluable contributions of our paraprofessionals. These dedicated team members help in so many areas, and their hard work contributes significantly to the district’s success. Let's show our appreciation for our amazing paraprofessionals today and every day! #WeAreGCISD
