🎓 Tomorrow is college colors day at GES! Let’s show off our college pride! What colors or gear will you and your kids wear? Snap a pic and share it in the comments! Let’s see which college has the most spirit! 💙💛
🚫📚 Important Announcement: No School on Monday, 9/23! 🎉
Our groovy staff will be engaged in a full day of professional development to enhance your child's learning experience. We appreciate your support as we work to provide the best education possible.
How will you and your family spend this bonus day off? Share your plans in the comments below! 👇
🎉 Extra recess alert! 🎉 Mrs. Vo's class earned some well-deserved playtime by completing their hallway compliments chart! 🌟 Classes work hard to earn a reward by walking quietly and safely in our hallways. Way to go, kids! 🎉
Today we had our first Principal's Book Club after school for students and families. This month it was geared towards our PreK and Kindergarten students. Our theme was "Where the Wild Things Are." Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Wahpekeche read a fiction and non-fiction book while modeling reading strategies for families. Our students then had the opportunity to make a "wild thing" mask. It was a wildly great time!
Today we celebrate I.T. Professional's Day by shining a spotlight on the amazing Elsa Salazar! 🌟👩💻 Elsa's dedication to managing the tech needs of not one, but TWO schools is truly inspiring. Her hard work ensures that students and teachers have the digital tools they need to succeed. From troubleshooting to computer updates, Elsa does it all with a smile. 😊 Let's show our appreciation for the unsung heroes like Elsa who keep our educational technology running smoothly!
🌟 Tomorrow is Dot Day! 🎉 Let’s celebrate creativity by wearing our favorite polka dots! See you tomorrow 📸👗💖 #DotDay #GESShineOn
Our local Nothing Bundt Cakes in Southlake is promoting the Books and Bundts program again. All you need to do it track the minutes you read with your child each night. Once your child logs 400 minutes (20 minutes a night for 20 nights) they can take their tracking sheet to the store to claim their free Bundlet! You can print the tracking sheet here! https://bit.ly/4dZrqQs
Our little Texans are painting the town red, white, and blue today! 🔴⚪🔵 It's heartwarming to see kids dressed up to show their support for Texas First Responder's Day. From firefighters to paramedics, these brave men and women keep our communities safe every day. How are you and your family recognizing their service? Share your stories or photos in the comments! Let's spread the love for our local heroes. ❤️🚒🚑🚓
Just a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Labor Day. Take this opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones, catch up on rest, or engage in fun activities. How do you plan to make the most of this extra day off? Share your ideas in the comments below!
Get ready, parents! August 30th is National College Colors Day! 🎉🏫
Why not make it extra special this year? Dress your kids in their favorite college colors and send them off to school in style! It's a fun way to:
• Show school spirit 📣
• Teach kids about higher education 🎓
• Create awesome photo opportunities 📸
What college colors will your little ones be sporting? Share your pics in the comments below! 👇
📣 Attention all parents! 📣
Tomorrow night is our much-anticipated Parent Information Night! 🌟
This is your golden opportunity to:
✅ Learn about our curriculum
✅ Understand our educational goals
✅ Ask questions
We believe that when parents and teachers work together, students thrive. So come join us for an evening of information, interaction, and inspiration!
Don't forget to bring your questions and enthusiasm! We're looking forward to seeing you all there!
📣 College Colors Day and AVID Day are both on Friday, August 30, and we invite the GCISD community to wear their favorite college gear! 📣
This annual celebration promotes college readiness and the spirit that embodies the college experience. Use #WeAreGCISD and tag GCISD to show your college pride. AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college and career readiness system and elective course offered in all GCISD middle schools, Colleyville Heritage High School and Grapevine High School.
Mark your calendars! Parent Information Night will be on August 29 from 6:00-7:00pm. Each teacher will hold 2 identical sessions at 6:00 and 6:30pm for families to learn more about the new grade level, classroom expectations, and how to help your child to be successful this school year. We hope you will join us!
Want to know how to find the School Menu online? School Menus, the district charge policy, menu item pricing and more can be found on the department's school menus web page. https://www.gcisd.net/page/school-menus
More information, including menu item nutritional information and allergens, may be viewed through the Nutrition Services web page or by downloading the MealViewer app available for download through the Apple Store or Google Play.
First Day of School Safety and Security
Walking your child to class on the first day of school is a time-honored tradition. We want all of our families that choose to be able to walk their child to class on Wednesday, Aug. 14th and take pictures before giving their kids a big hug and wishing them a great day!
However, we need your help! In order to safely have all visitors in the building, EVERYONE (over the age of 18) will need to Raptor in at our kiosks in the vestibule. In an effort to alleviate long lines on the first morning of school, we are allowing families to print their "First Day of School" visitor badge in advance. You may do this at Meet the Teacher on Monday, Aug. 12 from 4:30 - 6:00 OR on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 8:00-4:00pm. You will simply scan your valid ID and print the badge, then hold onto it until Wednesday morning. When you arrive on campus Wednesday, please plan to wear your badge on your shirt where it can be visible to all staff and have your photo ID available as you enter the building so we can ensure it matches the badge. We will have plenty of staff at the main foyer entrances to allow all those with a printed badge to enter quickly. We appreciate your support and cooperation as we continue this tradition in a safe manner for all students and staff.
Independence Day this year will be on Thursday, Aug. 15th! Families will be able to walk their children to the foyer entrances and send them off into the building independently from there. We will have lots of adults stationed and ready to help escort students to their classrooms.
We hope you found great deals shopping tax-free weekend! Don't forget to label anything and everything that comes to GES with your child's first AND last name so we can return it when it's lost... and it WILL get lost! Thanks for your help!
Meet the Teacher is tomorrow evening! School begins on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 so we will have Meet the Teacher on Monday night, August 12, 2024 from 4:30-6:00pm. This is a come and go event, so feel free to stop in when your schedule allows. Meet your new teacher, see your new classroom, reconnect with friends, and bring your supplies to leave in your classroom!
Our PTA will be set-up in the cafeteria with various tables and opportunities for families to join the PTA, check out our PTA sponsored clubs and more! Families who purchased a School Supply Pack may pick-up in the gym and take the supplies to their classroom.
We also encourage all families to print their "First Day of School" visitor badge at our kiosks while on campus. (See below for more info.)
Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the GCISD app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians check your email or sms with instructions to sign up and access new features.
Convocation 2024 is in the books! We are excited to work Together for Tomorrow! Thank you to Chicken N Pickle for hosting us and to the Board of Trustees for the generous $500 staff bonus!
🏈 Today, August 1, sign-ups for Junior Captains are officially open! 🏈
As a Junior Captain, pre-K through fifth grade students can step onto the field to deliver the game ball at a home football game and join the team for the coin toss. The applications are open until August 16, and you will find out if your student was chosen in the random drawing by August 23 in an email. We can’t wait to welcome your student into the big lights on Friday nights.
Apply today: https://forms.gle/wq765zdpchpEPWws7
