STAR NEWS
Beaver Tech Family Newsletter
Week of 8/6/2023 V.4
The first day of school is almost here!
The first day of school is TUESDAY, AUGUST 8!
We enjoyed seeing so many students and families at the Porch Party! We are looking forward to seeing our students on the first day of school.
Doors open at 7:30am. School starts at 8:10am. Dismissal is at 3:30pm.
-Mrs. Garcia Your Proud Principal
Fequently asked questions
School Frequently Asked Questions:
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. Can we come eat lunch with my child?
A. Visitors for lunch will only be allowed on Mondays beginning September 11, 2023. We will use the first six 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. 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. 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. Do students at Beaver have to wear a uniform or standardized dress?
A. No. We are not a uniform or standardized dress school. Students follow the GISD Dress Code.
Communication
We want our parents to stay informed on what is happening on our campus! There will be several forms of communication including: School-Wide and Classroom Class Dojo, Star News Parent Newsletter, messages via Skyward, Thursday Folders and Twitter.
If you aren't on Class Dojo, make sure you join us!!
Please be patient during arrival and dismissal the first few days of school .Expect delays!
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 that arrive between 7:30-7:50am will wait in the Gym. At 7:50am they will be dissmissed to their classrooms. They will be offered breakfast in the classroom.
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 as possible.
Pay close attention to the adult 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.
Please be patient during arrival and dismissal the first few days of school .Expect delays!
PIkMyKid - We will continue to use the PikMyKid app to help with dismissal.
ALL parents need to download the free PikMyKid app. Dismissal changes can and should be made in this app no later than 2:30 p.m. After that time, please call the office.
Two (2) PikMyKid car tags/place cards will be provided to EVERY family. If additional ones are needed, let us know.
Students will not be released without a tag!
GISD Back-to-School
Call Center
The Garland ISD Student Services department has developed a district Back-To-School Call Center. The Call Center will be open from July 24th- 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 note that during the first days of school there may be some delays and all times are approximate. Expect delays!
Back-to School route information including bus number, stop time and stop location will be available in Skyward starting Aug. 1 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!
StopFinder Parent App – The app 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.
GISD Transportation: 972-494-8530 GISD Transportation
GISD Transportation Twitter:https://twitter.com/gisdbuses
SchooL Supplies
If you would like to order school supplies, you can do that through our PTA HERE.
You can also check out the school supplies list HERE! .
Student information Update forms
Please update your Skyward Forms! Please make sure your contact information is accurate!
We also ask that you complete the CEP Form! The Community Eligibility Provision helps provide our campus with funding. This form in found in School Café OR Skyward.
ALL students at Beaver will receive FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH regardless of economic status.
Our mission and Core VALUES
Our focus is to ensure that we are providing excellence and heart to ALL Beaver STARS. Every kid. Every day. They are ALL our Stars.
Our Mission:
Together we provide a safe and diverse learning community. Learning is enriched through relevant experiences and enhanced with technology, so that all students are successful.
We support learners by:
Building positive relationships
Guiding all students to become Supportive, Team Players who are Adaptable, Respectful and Shine Bright
Challenging all students to reach their maximum potential with a growth mindset
Engaging all students through collaboration and creativity
STARS Highlights
Did you know that at Beaver we have a Pet Center?
These pets belong to all of our students! Our 5th graders help take care of them daily.
We can't wait to see our kids!
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