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August 23, 2024
August 23, 2024
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Greenback giving campaign
Greenback giving campaign
We are beginning our annual Greenback campaign, where you are able to donate to our school to help supplement our budget. Our first purchase with Greenback funds this year will be a new, larger kiln for our art program. We will be sending home more detailed information next week, so please be on the lookout for information.
These funds are used for additional items for our classrooms as well as other expenses we can't pay for with our district provided budget.
Traffic information
Traffic information
We have not had a crossing guard in the crosswalk area of Glenhope Circle South and the exit from the front of the building because Colleyville PD has been in the process of hiring. The new person is supposed to start next week. However, there are things we need you to do everyday to help keep our children safe:
Please pay attention to the children and staff members who are attempting to cross. Be alert to what they are communicating.
Please do not go into the cross walk and stop there, It prevents students from crossing.
Follow the directions the staff member or crossing guard is giving.
Be sure that you STOP when the staff member or crossing guard indicates. They often feel in danger because of driver behavior.
No in/out through the Teacher’s parking lot except permitted cars (disabled and reserved spaces). This is a safety hazard for our students who walk or ride their bikes. This is the parking lot closest to the cafeteria.
First PTA meeting!
First PTA meeting!
Dad's Club had 40 people come to their first meeting....can we match their attendance?!
Room parent opportunities!
Room parent opportunities!
Visit GCISD’s VATRE Information Page
Visit GCISD’s VATRE Information Page
GCISD has launched a webpage at www.GCISD.net/VATRE to provide the GCISD community with information about the upcoming voter-approved tax rate election (VATRE) that will be on the November 5 ballot. Voting dates and explanations about the VATRE, why the board has called the election, how it would impact GCISD’s tax rate, and how this election differs from the bond are available. This page will include details of informational meetings as soon as plans are finalized. The district will also continue to share information through the district’s regular communication channels. Stay informed by visiting www.GCISD.net/VATRE.
Counseling CanaFACTS
Counseling CanaFACTS
"Welcome to the Swamp" Lunches for New Students
Is your student new to Glenhope? Please be on the lookout for an email from me with details about next week's "Welcome to the Swamp" lunches. All new 1st - 5th grade Gators will be invited to join me in the counseling room to eat lunch with other new students in their grade while we get to know one another, have fun, and talk about our new school. This is not a counseling group, but is instead a one-time lunch intended to help students with the transition to a new school.
If your student plans to participate, please pack their lunch on the following date:
1st Grade (Potter, Robertson, and Cummings): Monday, August 26
1st Grade (VanOss): Thursday, August 29
2nd Grade: Friday, August 30
3rd Grade: Thursday, August 29
4th Grade: Tuesday, August 27
5th Grade: Wednesday, August 28
Repeated information
Procedure for Students with Unpaid Meal Charges
Procedure for Students with Unpaid Meal Charges
Parents/Guardians shall monitor their student’s school meal account to ensure that they always have a positive balance. In the event that a student does not have a positive balance, the student may charge up to five meals to their account. Only reimbursable meals may be charged. A la carte items may not be charged. Communication about a negative meal balance will be sent to parents/guardians via email/text. Students who have exceeded the 5 charged meal limit, will be offed an alternative meal that will be charged to the student’s account.
If you have questions about the Nutrition Services program, please call ext. 5615 or email julie.telesca@gcisd.net.
Pre-k-8 Breakfast - $1.65; Reduced Breakfast - $0.00 (this school year only)
Elem. Lunch - $2.90
Reduced Lunch - $0.40
Adult/Guest Lunch - $4.50
2024-2025 Back-to-School Attendance Updates
2024-2025 Back-to-School Attendance Updates
Important attendance information: Attendance matters! Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s learning and educational experiences. Parents and students are encouraged to avoid unnecessary absences. Two important state laws govern attendance. In efforts to promote student attendance and learning, please note the following reminders and updates to GCISD attendance requirements.
Laws Governing School Attendance:
Compulsory Attendance (AKA Truancy)
Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten
Students enrolled in prekindergarten or kindergarten are required to attend school and are subject to the compulsory attendance requirements as long as they remain enrolled at a campus.
Ages 6–18
State law requires that a student who is at least six years of age, or who is younger than six years of age and has previously been enrolled in first grade, and who has not yet reached their 19th birthday, shall attend school, as well as any applicable accelerated instruction program, extended-year program, or tutorial session, unless the student is otherwise excused from attendance or legally exempt. Students/families who do not meet compulsory attendance will be referred to the GCISD Attendance Review Board and/or referred to Tarrant County Court for truancy. If a student fails to attend school without excuse on three or more days or parts of days within a four-week period but does not fail to attend school for the time described below, the district shall initiate truancy prevention measures on the student.
Attendance for Credit or Final Grade (AKA 90% Rule)
To receive credit or a final grade in a class, a student in kindergarten–grade 12 must attend at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered. With the exception of absences due to serious or life-threatening illness or related treatment, all absences, whether excused or unexcused, must be considered in determining whether a student has attended the required percentage of days. Students who are in danger of losing credit or promotion will be contacted by the campuses with plans for opportunities to regain lost instructional time.
Official Attendance-Taking Time
Official attendance is taken every day at 10:00 a.m. Attendance is taken at 8:55 a.m. at Collegiate Academy and 12 p.m. for Bridges.
Documentation after an Absence
Up to eight days per year (four 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. All absences whether excused or unexcused count toward the 90% rule.
A parent must provide an explanation for any absence upon the student’s arrival or return to school. The student must submit a note signed by the parent. The campus may accept a phone call from the parent, but reserves the right to require a written note. A note signed by the student will not be accepted unless the student is age 18 or older or is an emancipated minor under state law. The campus will document in its attendance records whether the absence is excused or unexcused.
School Menus Online
School Menus Online
Welcome back! Nutrition Services is excited about the upcoming school year. School Menus, the district charge policy, menu item pricing and more can be found on the department's school menus web page.
More information, including menu item nutritional information and allergens, may be viewed through the Nutrition Services web page or by downloading the MealViewer app available for download through the Apple Store or Google Play.
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Grade Level & Department Newsletters
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