Date and Time Coming Soon! 

 You will be able to meet your new teacher, see your new classroom and join our PTA before the first day of school! This is also a great time to drop off your school supplies and take lots of pictures with your teacher and friends!

 There will also be help available for you to complete the online forms in Skyward and SchoolCafe. 

Details coming very soon! 

Beaver is currently looking to build community partnerships! Do you own a business, belong to an organization or work for a company that is looking to give back and help positively build the community? Would your family like to help? 

We have a great opportunity! 

There are lots of ways you can help or participate throughout the year but currently we are looking to partner with businesses or families that are interested in helping get us ready for the new year. 

What we are requesting: 

• Purchase and donate Inflatable Star Costume  for the campus. Needed by 8/7.  Estimated cost ($65). 

• Rent a "Welcome back" outdoor yard sign for the first day of school for (8/ 12) to greet all students. (est. cost $125-$150) 

• Goodie bags for staff - We would like to welcome our staff back with some goodies. We are looking for about 65 treat baggies for their first day back! Items could include baggies with small candy, chocolates, cookies , a kind note. Needed by 7/30. 

• Provide a light breakfast for staff on Thursday, 8/8 for about 65 people

• If you have other ideas on ways to help, just let me know! 

If you donate any of the items below: 

• You or your business will be featured in the staff and student newsletter

• Your business/organization is welcome to set up a table during our Porch Party and hand out any marketing information 

Email Jcgarc02@garlandisd.net for more information 

Amelia’s Cocina Mexicana in Rowlett is having a Back to School Bash!   

Date: Saturday, July 27 

Time: 9am-1pm. 

Location: 3801 Lakeview Parkway Rowlett, TX 

This will be an outdoor event. 

• First 1,000 kids will receive free school supplies (while supplies last) 

• They will also have free pony rides for kids.

•  Rowlett Police Department and Rowlett Fire Department will be there to support! 

This not a Beaver Tech or Garland ISD event. This event is hosted by community businesses that are looking to give back and support our students! There is no need to register. This is first come first serve. Join us at this event!

Event hosts: 

• Amelia's Cocina Mexicana Restaurant in Rowlett

• Daniel Tovar - DFW Realtor with Monument Realty

• Junior Ortega- Investor  

Q. Do students at Beaver have to wear a uniform? 

A. No. We are not a uniform or standardized dress school. Students follow the GISD Dress Code. 

Q. Do students need a specific type of backpack? 

A. Students do not have to use a clear or mesh backpack. They are welcome to use any type of backpack. 

Q. Can parents come inside and walk students to their class on the first day of school ? 

A. Parents are welcome to walk students to the front doors. We ask that parents do not enter the building past the front doors. Students that arrive between 7:30-7:50am will wait in the Gym. At 7:50am they will be dismissed to their classrooms. They will be offered breakfast in the classroom.

Q. Will there be anyone available to help my student get to class the first few days? 

A. Absolutely! We've have plenty of staff ready and available to help students. We are ready to welcome all our students, safety and care are at the top of your list! The Kindergarten Team will also be ready and available at the front of the campus to welcome our youngest Beaver Stars! 

Q. Can we come eat lunch with my child?

A. Visitors for lunch will only be allowed on Mondays beginning September 23, 2024.  We use the first weeks of school to teach the students processes and procedures.

Q. My student rides the bus, where can I get more information? 

A. Route information will be located on two platforms:  Stopfinder and Skyward. StopFinder is a new app that will provide bus tracking and bus assignment details.  Look for an email from no-reply@stopfinder.com to set up your password and access the StopFinder Parent App.        Garland ISD Transportation: 972-494-8530

Q. What can my child and I expect the first days of school at Beaver? 

A. Your child can expect the Beaver Staff to be visible and excited to see our students! We will be at the doors and main hallway prepared to welcome our students into the building and classrooms to start the day off with breakfast in the classroom and live morning announcements. As parents, you can expect delays at arrival and dismissal. The first days are a busy time and exciting time but safety is always our top priority. Please be patient.  

Q. How can I communicate with the teacher? 

A.  Teachers will contact all families to introduce themselves before the start of the school year. They will also share the Class Dojo information and email. All families will be connected through Class Dojo to receive regular updates and information. We will also be hosting a Porch Party. This is a time where all families are invited to the campus to meet the teacher and see your classroom. Additionally, there will be class meetings in August to share expectations of the grade level and basic information for parents. 

Q. How can I contact the nurse? 

A. Our wonderful Nurse Abby will be on campus starting July 31. You are welcome to contact her with any medication or health care concerns. Adrews@garlandisd.net  

Online links for common student services tasks such as enrolling, withdrawing and requesting transfers, transcripts or verification of enrollment.  

Student Services: 972-494-8201

Need to enroll? Enroll in GISD  

Need to transfer schools? Transfer form  

Need to withdraw? Withdraw form 

Here you will find the school supplies list for 

2024-2025 : Beaver Tech School Supplies 

PTA will not be selling school supplies this year. 

The school doors open at 7:30am. School starts at 8:10am. Dismissal is at 3:30pm. 

First Day of School is Monday, August 12

Please know that if you arrive on campus before 7:30am, there is no staff available to monitor students. Please do not leave your children unattended before 7:30am.

 Students that arrive after 8:10am are marked tardy.  

Please be prompt in picking students up at 3:30pm. There is no staff available to monitor students after 4:00pm

Beaver is excited to announce that all students receive free breakfast and lunch!

Breakfast will be served in the classroom from 7:50am-8:20am. 

SchoolCafé is our meal management service that allows families to see school menus, apply for Free/Reduced Price Meals, and provide income verification for CEP schools. 

We will be using Dojo school-wide. We want 100% of our parents connected! Our goal is to provide families with a window into the great things happening at Beaver weekly! Your teacher will provide you with the information on how to get connected. You can access Class Dojo through the app or also access on https://www.classdojo.com.  Teachers will also provide you with information to connect to their classroom. 

Back-to School route information including bus number, stop time and stop location will be available in Skyward to parents of all eligible regular and special education students.  Stopfinder will be used on GISD Buses to provide parents with notifications and up-to-date information! 

GISD Transportation: 972-494-8530  GISD Transportation  

GISD Transportation Twitter:https://twitter.com/gisdbuses