When cars line the hallway, we know what day it is... PreK Drive-In Movie Day!! #GESShineOn
Our Student Council is hard at work collecting items for the Grapevine Animal Shelter. If you'd like to donate any of these items, you can drop them off in our vestibule. #GESShineOn
Thank you to our community partner, Chicken N Pickle, for bringing the fun of pickleball to our Grapevine Elementary School students. During PE, Coach Basil and the guest coaches used pickleball to help students improve their hand-eye coordination and cardio. #WeAreGCISD
Mark your calendars and plan to be on your device Monday night at 6:30pm because Suzanne Selfors will be doing a virtual author visit for GES!!! We loved reading with families during One School One Book, so we're thrilled to extend the opportunity to meet an author to FAMILIES! Be watching the Monday Message and Remind for the link to join! #GESShineOn
Thank you so much for a great One School, One Book program, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! If you borrowed a book from GES, please slide it in your child's backpack to send back tomorrow! Thanks for your help! #GESShineOn
For the third consecutive year, Grapevine Elementary School united to read one book together over a four-week period, which concluded on February 2. This year’s One School One Book was “Wedgie & Gizmo,” a story about a guinea pig named Gizmo and a dog named Wedgie. 📚🐕
Check out what students and parents think of this school-wide reading initiative: https://www.gcisd.net/article/1444733
On Tuesday, Feb. 6th, our 3rd and 5th grade students will be taking a STAAR Field Test as required by TEA. We will be a closed campus that day, meaning we cannot have any visitors or volunteers. This includes guest readers, copy room volunteers, lunch visitors, etc.
❗❗Today is the day❗❗
The general and STEM student transfer application window for the 2024-2025 school year is OPEN. Students who desire to attend a campus other than their zoned campus and/or are moving from the following grades/campuses must apply for a transfer:
Pre-K to Kindergarten
Elementary school to middle school
Middle school to high school
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/transfer-information
Our staff has been challenged... earn 100 team points on the 100th day of school! Follow our fun in the comments!
In Chapters 23 & 24, we finally learn why Abuela was measuring Gizmo… and it wasn’t to eat him! Why was Abuela measuring Gizmo? Join Mrs. Menard as we read and finish up One School, One Book! Thanks for reading with us!
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In Chapter 22, Wedgie FINALLY finds his cape! Where was Wedgie’s cape? Join Mrs. Ervin to find out!
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Wedgie discovers that his enemy, Brutus, is actually his friend. What signal did Wedgie and Brutus give each other to show they were friends? Join Ms. Fowler as she reads Chapters 20 & 21 of Wedgie and Gizmo!
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In Chapter 19, Gizmo doesn’t want Elliot to worry, so he leaves him a note that says “The Elderly One wants to eat me!” What happens to the note? Join Mrs. Helms to find out!
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In Chapter 18, Wedgie can tell the humans are sad, but he doesn’t understand their language. What does Wedgie think the family is looking for? Join Mrs. Finch as she reads Chapter 18!
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In Chapter 17, Gizmo narrowly escapes the Elderly One, and he’s able to find a great hiding spot. Where is his hiding spot? Join Mrs. Husby and Mrs. Shaw to find out!
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In Chapter 16, something serious happens. Wedgie LOVES his cape, but he’s lost it. Who gave him the cape? Join Coach Basil for Chapter 16!
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In Chapters 14&15, Gizmo has an evil plan, but then… disaster! A white van pulls into the driveway. What are the words on the side of the van? Join Officer Weber, our School Resource Officer, to find out!
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This week in our library, we are enjoying Wedgie and Gizmo Makerspaces! Students can draw Wedgie or Gizmo, build an EcoHabitat, or read to our Guinea pigs! We're even voting for our favorite character! #GESShineOn
In Chapter 13, Gizmo decides to keep a safe distance from “The Elderly One.” Who is “The Elderly One?” Join Mrs. Brown to find out!
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In Chapter 12, Wedgie spots something floating through the air, and then grabs it and buries it. What was it? Join Mrs. Ellis to find out!
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