Check out what's happening in August! 

We are so excited to welcome our newest Stars...  kindergarteners! This meet and greet is a time just for them. This is an opportunity for our kindergarten students and families to come to campus, see their classroom, meet their teacher, meet other staff and drop off school supplies. We want to make sure our kinder students are ready and excited for the first day of school! We hope to see them soon. 

Who: Kindergarten Students

When: Wednesday, August 7 

Time: 2:30-4:00pm 

This is a come and go event. 

If kindergarten families are unable to attend on 8/7, they  are more than welcome to come to the Porch Party on 8/8. 

You are invited to attend our Porch Party at Beaver on

 Thursday, August 8th. 

You will be able to meet your new teacher, see your new classroom and join our PTA. This is also a great time to drop off your school supplies and take lots of pictures with your new teacher and friends! There will also be help available for you to complete the online forms in Skyward and SchoolCafe. 

In order to help accommodate the number of families that attend and limited parking, we are staggering the times based on last name. 

Date: Thursday, August 8 

Times: 

Last name A- L: 3:30pm -4:30pm

Last name M-Z: 4:30pm -5:30pm 

This is a come and go event for all students Kinder- 5th grade! 

Here you will find the school supplies list for 

2024-2025 : Beaver Tech School Supplies 

PTA will not be selling school supplies this year. 

• 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 who 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 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 during 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 when 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@garlan.

Please take time to complete the following forms: 

1. Student Information Update- in Skyward: 

   • Student Information Update forms for Back-to-School will be available online to parents in Skyward on July 22, 2024. The forms are located under the Student Information Update tab. Here are step by step instructions if needed. 

2. Income Verification Form- in School Cafe: 

• The student's economic status will be determined by the National School Lunch Program (NLSP) application or Income Verification form available on SchoolCafé. SchoolCafé is our meal management service that allows families to see school menus and apply for Free/Reduced Price Meals.

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 who 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.

The Garland ISD Student Services department has developed a district Back-To-School Call Center. 

The Call Center will be open from July 29th- August 11th from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm to answer any Back-to-School questions. The phone number to the

 call center is 469-373-9714. 

The Call Center is available to take your call! 

Please know that if you arrive on campus before 7:30am, there is no staff available to monitor students. Please do not leave your student unattended before 7:30am.  Parents are welcome to walk students to the front doors. We ask that parents do not enter the building past the front doors.  Students who 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. 

Car drop-off arrival:  

Enter the parking lot while traveling west on March Lane.

• • Pull up to the drop-off area using the lane closest to the building.  Drive as far down the driveway as possible. Please do not stop at the front doors. 

  • Pay close attention to the adults in the crosswalk to ensure safety for everyone crossing to enter the building.

  • NEVER use the alley for dropping off students for any reason.  The cones that are placed for safety should not be removed.

  • Pull through the main lane at the front of the school only and exit west on March Lane.

  • If you park and walk your child up to the school, make sure that you park in a designated visitor parking space near the building or on the street.

Procedures are in place to ensure our students are dismissed promptly and safely. The safety of our students is our priority.  Please be flexible and patient, especially during the first weeks of school, as we implement the systems.  When picking up a student, a car tag is REQUIRED. We will not be using any type of app for dismissal. 

• Each parent will receive three card tags per student. 

• Replacement card tags will cost $1 each. 

There are 4 different ways a student can be dismissed: Accompanied walkers, School Bus/Day Care Transportation, Car Rider, or Independent walkers  

This is an important message for families of students who use bus transportation: First day of school is almost here! Our drivers have been working hard to rehearse their routes and make sure August 12 is the beginning of a great week. With that in mind, we ask for your patience during the first week of school as some buses may experience delays due to construction and traffic congestion in our tri-cities. 

Back-to-school route information, including bus number, stop time, and stop location will be available beginning August 1 to parents of all eligible regular and special education students. You must be eligible for transportation. 

Route Information will be located on two platforms: 

1. StopFinder Parent App – Provides bus tracking, as well as bus assignment details. If you have previously activated Stopfinder there is no need to do so again. If you did not activate your StopFinder access last year, look for an email from noreply@stopfinder.com the first week of August to set up your password and access the StopFinder Parent App. StopFinder information updates frequently as route times or locations change. StopFinder will contain up-to-the-minute information. 

 2. Skyward Family Access – After logging into Skyward Family Access, click “Online Forms” to find the transportation Information. (Bus tracking is NOT available in Skyward Family Access.) 

GISD Transportation: 972-494-8530  GISD Transportation  

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

TRANSPORTATION CALL CENTER •

July 22 to September 6, 2024 - 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday 

Call Center number is 972-494-8530 

Trained operators will be able to answer parent questions on the spot 

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