STAR NEWS
Beaver Tech Family Newsletter
Week of 9/6/2024
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A word from your Proud Principal, Mrs. Garcia:
As we wrap up another exciting week, I wanted to take a moment to share some positive highlights and updates from our school community.
This week, our students demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm in both their learning and extracurricular activities. From engaging classroom discussions to collaborative activities, it’s been wonderful to see their creativity and dedication in action. We are proud of their hard work and the positive energy they bring every day.
We are also grateful for your continued support and involvement in your children's education. Whether through helping with homework, attending school events, or simply encouraging your child to do their best, your role is invaluable, and it truly makes a difference.
Looking ahead, we have some exciting events and opportunities for our students! In the meantime, let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made together and look forward to another successful week ahead!
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. Have a wonderful and restful weekend.
Upcoming Dates:
9/9- Grandparents Day
9/10- Information and Planning Meeting for the Multicultural event @ 5:30pm
9/13- Fall Picture Day
9/16- 9/20- College Week
9/18- Coffee with the Principal
9/26- Multicultural Literacy Night at 5:30pm
Picture Day!
Picture Day!
We are excited to announce that Picture Day is just around the corner! This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to capture a memorable moment of the school year.
📅 Date: Friday, September 13
Each student will have their picture taken, and you'll have the option to purchase photo packages.
We look forward to seeing all of our students looking their best on Picture Day!
multi-cultural event at beaver
multi-cultural event at beaver
If you are interested in being a part of our Multi-Cultural Night, come to the informational meeting on September 10 at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria!
Families, we want to do something we haven't done in several years, and we need your help! We want to bring back a Multicultural Night to Beaver Tech!!
This event will require families to join in to make it a success. Multicultural Night will be an exciting event that will allow us to introduce our Beaver Stars to different cultures represented through our diverse student body.
We are asking families to sign up to represent the country of their choice by setting up a booth on September 26 at 5:30PM.
Booth requirements: decorations (like a table cloth, unique items, or pictures) and an informative poster or sign representing a country. Food samples are encouraged but optional. If you do choose to include food, please make sure it can be served without heat and feed up to 50 people
While we encourage families to sign up in groups, we ask that no more than 6 people be present at the booth the night of the event to help ease traffic flow in the cafeteria. Also, we are limiting the event to 40 booths due to space, so please be mindful while signing up. We want to ensure every family has a chance to share their unique heritage!
If you are interested in being a part of this event, sign up here: Multi-Cultural Night Booth and attend the Parent Information Night on September 10 at 5:30pm in the library for more details.
Contact our Librarian Amy Woodruff, awoodruff@garlandisd.net , if you have any questions.
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Dear Grandparents,
Our Beaver PTA is delighted to invite you to a special celebration in honor of Grandparents Day at Beaver in the cafeteria. This is a wonderful opportunity to express our gratitude and celebrate the love and joy you bring to our lives.
Date: Monday, September 9, 2024
Time: 7:30-8:00am
Location: Beaver Tech Cafeteria
Enjoy a sweet treat and quality time with your grandchildren in their school environment.
We look forward to sharing this special day with you!
magnet student INFORMATION
magnet student INFORMATION
Information for Parents of Magnet Students-
In your Family Access Skyward account, please read through and sign the Magnet Expectations form for your student’s participation in a magnet program. Information provided will discuss student expectations, probation criteria, exit procedures and appeals process. This form will be available in Skyward until Sept. 9, 2024.
MAGNET STUDENT EXPECTATIONS-
All magnet program students will be expected to:
Maintain report card grades of at least 70 in all courses for each grading cycle. Students must maintain a score at or above grade level on the NWEA Map assessments.
Pass all sections of the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR).
Comply with all GISD Student Code of Conduct guidelines. Examples of noncompliance include repeated suspensions, either in-school or out of school. Placement in the Alternative Education Center will result in a student review and possible exit.
A word from the Assistant Principal
-By Mrs. Parker
Hi, I am Mrs. PArker!
Hi, I am Mrs. PArker!
Check out these updates:
⭐We are required to have monthly fire drills, and our September fire drill will be on Friday, September 6th.
⭐Also, this week, our common area focus has been restrooms. We've been discussing the do's and don'ts of the restroom and the importance of keeping them clean for whoever comes into the bathroom after us. We also use common language for our bathroom expectations, which is to Go, Flush, Wash, and Leave.
⭐September is Attendance Awareness Month. Students who have perfect attendance for the month of September will be entered into a drawing to win prizes. We are also competing against other elementary schools in the district for the highest attendance. Help us show that Beaver is the best elementary school in the district!
⭐Check out the information below about PBIS and be sure to ask your student how they demonstrate being a Beaver STAR!
PBIS
PBIS
(Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)
(Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)
We're starting our first school-wide challenge Monday, which will focus on following cafeteria expectations.
Grade levels will compete for the most points earned through the end of the month. Kinder and 1st will compete with 2nd, and 3rd, 4th, and 5th will compete against each other. The cafeteria staff and custodians will award 0, 2, or 4 points for each lunch. 4 points will be given if all rules are followed, 2 points for some rules followed, and 0 points for no rules followed.
The Rules:
In the line:
5 people at a time, under the apples
Voice level 0 unless you are ordering
Once you select something, you keep it
At your table:
Clean floors
Clean tabletops
Voice level 2 (talking to a friend)
THE GOLDEN RULE: Respectful Manners
Students will get these specifics during announcements on Monday. Please help us to encourage them during this challenge. The winning grade levels will get a special surprise to be announced at a later date.
Counselor Corner
-By Mrs. Sinclair
college week
college week
College Week is September 16-20! Our Beaver Stars will be learning all about college this week. We'll celebrate with dress up days, games, and fun projects.
Spirit Days:
Mon. 9/16: Let's think about college! Wear your teacher's college colors!
Tues. 9/17: We're crazy about college! Wear your craziest outfit!
Wed. 9/18: We're college bound! Wear your favorite college t-shirt!
Thur. 9/19: We're dressing for success! Wear a career outfit!
Fri. 9/20: Our future starts here! Wear Beaver spirit gear!
How do I talk to my student about college?
How do I talk to my student about college?
College Week is a great time to start talking to your student about their future plans. College is just one option after high school. It's important for our students to know that college is for everyone!
Here are some ways to get your student thinking about college:
Take a virtual field trip of a college. Find virtual campus tours on YouTube about different colleges.
Help your child interview someone about their college experience.
Research a college your student is interested in.
Check out this college presentation from Ms. Sinclair.
Explore different careers and if they need a college degree. Check out onetonline.org for career information.
Design a college pennant about a college your student is interested in.
Check out this College Week Menu for more projects you can do with your student. Students can turn in certain projects for free college swag!
safety patrol
safety patrol
We are looking for responsible 5th graders to join our Safety Patrol team!
Safety Patrol helps greet students in the morning and makes sure that students safety get on buses and in cars in the afternoon.
This is a great opportunity for learning to be a leader, helping your school, and making friends!
If your student is interested, please have them fill out the Beaver Safety Patrol application here: bit.ly/spfall2024
For more information about Safety Patrol, check out our information letter here.
Students are chosen based on applications and teacher recommendations.
Hispanic Heritage month
Hispanic Heritage month
Hispanic Heritage month begins September 16 - October 15. Each morning during Hispanic Heritage month, students will be learning and celebrating Hispanic culture! Be sure to ask your student what they are learning about.
Mondays - Spanish phrase of the day
Tuesdays - Notable Hispanic people
Wednesdays - Hispanic country
Thursdays - Hispanic traditions
Fridays - Fun Facts
Something SPECIAL
-By the Specials Team
spotlight of the week: ART
spotlight of the week: ART
Information
Important Forms
Important Forms
Need to change how your child is dismissed?
Please contact the school to make dismissal changes by 2:30 pm. After 2:30 pm, changes may not be communicated to staff in time.
To make changes, please contact the Beaver office directly at 972-494-8301 or email beaverattendance@garlandisd.net to communicate the changes.
If you email your changes, please include the student's name, grade, and desired change.
Do NOT email changes to the teacher or use the Dojo app since they may not have time to check these during the day
september calendar
september calendar
September 2024.docx
Appreciation
Appreciation
Show some love!
Do you want to show a Beaver staff member some appreciation? Is there a staff member that you really appreciate or something about Beaver that you love?
Share it.
At Beaver, we believe in building a positive environment through appreciation.
Join us!
need someone?
need someone?
We are here to help!
Need a teacher or other staff? Staff emails
Need office staff?
Liz Sanchez- Office Aide- Esanchez2@garlandisd.net
Maria Flores- Data Clerk- MFlores2@garlandisd.net
Maria Robles- Principal Secretary - MRobles@garlandisd.net
Need the nurse? - Abby Drews- Adrews@garlandisd.net
Need the counselor? Amy Sinclair - alsincla@garlandisd.net
Need the assistant principal? Lindsey Parker - Lparker@garlandisd.net
Need the principal? Jehieli (Jay) Garcia- jcgarc02@garlandisd.net
Office hours: 7:30am-4:00pm
(972) 494-8301
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