The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a temporary delay in the release of 2023 A-F accountability ratings for all districts and campuses across the State of Texas. The ratings were originally scheduled for release on September 28 and will now be delayed by approximately one month, according to the TEA’s press release.
Please view our website to learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/a-f-ratings
Raptor visitor management system is experiencing a system-wide service interruption. The vendor is working to get the issue resolved as soon as possible. If visiting campuses, please bring your ID as we are manually checking in visitors. Thank you for your patience as the vendor works to resolve this issue.
Please join us for our first Parent Tech Academy of the school year at the Professional Development & Education Center (PDEC) on September 20th at 6:30 p.m. The technology department will discuss apps that parents use, such as Canvas, Skyward, Lightspeed and Seesaw. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about each app and how they can stay better informed about their child. #WeAreGCISD
Did you know that absences from class result in serious disruption of a student’s learning experience?
Up to 8 days per year (4 per semester) may be excused by a parent note for missed attendance beyond medical, approved excused, and statutorily exemptions. Vacations taken during the school year will be coded as unexcused absences.
Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/attendance
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✏️Attendance matters✏️
Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s learning and educational experiences. Up to 8 days per year (4 per semester) may be excused by a parent note for missed attendance beyond medical, approved excused, and statutorily exemptions. Vacations taken during the school year will be coded as unexcused absences.
Learn more about attendance by visiting our website: https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/attendance
Effective 9/1/2023, Texas House Bill 114 requires a student to be placed in the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) if the student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of, or sells, gives, or delivers marijuana, THC, or an e-cigarette to another person within 300 feet of school property or at a school-related event.
Parent may find the full version of the Bill here: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00114F.pdf
The District encourages all families to talk with their students regarding the dangers associated with vaping or drug usage and to discuss the implications of this new law with your children, emphasizing the importance of adhering to school policies and laws for their own welfare and for the betterment of the school community as a whole. Your cooperation and support in ensuring that our district remains a safe and healthy educational environment for our students is deeply appreciated.
Dual Language Parent Information, Thursday August 31, 6:00-6:30 in Timberline Elementary Cafeteria, before Curriculum Night. Información para padres de lenguaje dual, jueves 31 de agosto, 6:00-6:30 en cafe de Timberline, antes de Noche du Currículo.
Thanks to our friends at Chicken N Pickle Grapevine for the donation of snacks for our Tigers! We appreciate your partnership and support!
Welcome back Tigers! We're so excited for a great new school year!
Tigers! We can't wait to see you tomorrow morning! Remember, the doors open at 7:20, and school starts at 7:40. Parents, remember if you want to drop your students off in their classroom, you MUST Raptor in with your ID. The office will be open all day today to help you get set-up ahead of time.
¡Tigres! ¡No podemos esperar para verlos mañana en la mañana! Recuerde, las puertas abren a las 7:20 y la escuela comienza a las 7:40. Padres, recuerden que si desean dejar a sus hijos en el salón de clases, ustedes DEBEN completar el proceso de Raptor con su identificación. La oficina estará abierta hoy todo el día para ayudarlos a completar el proceso de antemano.
Changes to School Policy Regarding E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Related Substances
Effective 9/1/2023, Texas House Bill 114 requires a student to be placed in the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) if the student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of, or sells, gives, or delivers marijuana, THC, or an e-cigarette to another person within 300 feet of school property or at a school-related event. Parent may find the full version of the Bill here: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00114F.pdf
The District encourages all families to talk with their students regarding the dangers associated with vaping or drug usage and to discuss the implications of this new law with your children, emphasizing the importance of adhering to school policies and laws for their own welfare and for the betterment of the school community as a whole.
Your cooperation and support in ensuring that our district remains a safe and healthy educational environment for our students is deeply appreciated.
Timberline teachers and staff had a great time yesterday celebrating Convocation at Chicken n' Pickle! We can't wait for the 2023-2024 school year!
Welcome to our new Tiger Teachers!
Mavis Gallegos (K), Paige Newby (2), Monica Aquilla (2), Colin Clark (3), Evalice Arguello (5), Lindsay Feliciano (Spec.Serv.), Mike Sode (PE), Noly Fillipelli (Para), Brittany Mahon (Para)
Welcome to 5th grade Ms. Arguello!
Welcome Mrs. Clark, our new literacy intervention teacher!
Welcome to kindergarten Mrs. Gallegos!
We are so excited to have Mrs. Aquilla moving to a position as a 2nd grade teacher this year!
Welcome to 3rd grade Mr. Clark!
Thank you Tigers for turning in 700 library books on the first day they were due! #TESleads
