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September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024
October 4th
Pep Rally Friday morning at 7:40
TailGator Friday night at 5:30
Dress up days for Red Ribbon Week will be announced later this month
Our current total is:
$7,583. The kiln is in process!
We would also like to provide subs for our teachers to be able to have time for planning. With our current total we can provide one half day of planning for each teacher.
Greenback giving campaign
Greenback giving campaign
We are in 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. The cost of the kiln and installation will be about $5000.
If you want to pay by credit card or electronically, please go to this link: Greenback link
If your company does matching charitable donations, please let us know and we will follow up on applying for those matching funds, also.
In addition to the kiln, 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. We'd also like to give our teachers a half day of vertical planning time, which will cost about $2000 for each of them to have one half day.
ALL THE VATRE INFO IN ONE PLACE!
View VATRE Facebook Live Presentation
In case you missed it, GCISD’s Facebook Live Presentation held Wednesday, September 18, about the upcoming voter-approved tax ratification election (VATRE) is available on GCISD’s YouTube Channel and the district’s Facebook page. Hear from Superintendent Dr. Brad Schnautz and Chief Financial Officer Derick Sibley share details about the VATRE, why the election has been called and its impact on the tax rate.
Register by October 7 to Vote in the November Election
Monday, October 7, is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5, 2024, general election. Please visit VoteTexas.gov for information on how to register. Additional important dates are:
Early voting: Monday, October 21 through Friday, November 1
Deadline to apply for ballot by mail: Friday, October 25
Election Day: Tuesday, November 5
Stay informed about GCISD’s voter–approved tax ratification election by visiting www.GCISD.net/VATRE.
Before You Head to the Polls: Learn About GCISD’s Tax Rate History
The Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) on the November 5 ballot will ask Grapevine-Colleyville ISD voters to consider ratifying the overall tax rate of $0.9233, generating nearly $6 million in funding for school district operations.
Did you know that GCISD’s overall tax rate is 47.3 cents less than it was in 2018, which equates to $90 million of taxpayer relief? This is the lowest overall tax rate in GCISD in more than 25 years.
Since 2018, the GCISD Board of Trustees has lowered the Interest & Sinking tax rate from $0.3567 to $0.1864. The Maintenance & Operations tax rate has also decreased due to statewide compression from $1.04 to $0.7369. With the passage of the VATRE, the new overall tax rate would be $0.9233, resulting in a $0.0014 lower overall tax rate from 2023.
Learn more about why a VATRE is on the ballot, how it would impact GCISD’s tax rate and what it will fund at www.GCISD.net/VATRE.
GCISD Receives High Marks in Efficiency Audit Required for VATRE
The audit analyzed GCISD's academic, financial and operational performance in comparison to similar districts. Auditors highlighted that GCISD received an "A" in the state’s accountability ratings, an "A" in the state’s financial ratings, and demonstrated an average daily attendance higher than both peer districts and the state average.
According to the auditors, “When all of the data was pulled together for the report, we concluded that, with respect to all of the eight peer districts, GCISD efficiently uses its resources and would be good stewards of increased tax revenue as a result of this M&O tax rate increase, but that would be for voters to decide in November.”
Read the full story here and learn more about the VATRE at www.GCISD.net/VATRE.
Three Facts About the VATRE
Three Facts About the VATRE
GCISD registered voters will be asked to consider adding three cents to the Maintenance & Operations tax rate through a voter-approved tax ratification election on the November 5 ballot. Here are three quick facts:
Even with the VATRE, GCISD’s total tax rate will be lower - Even with the three additional pennies from the passage of the VATRE, the GCISD total overall tax rate (M&O plus I&S) will be lowered by $0.0014.
Funds are not subject to recapture - Tax funds collected through these additional three pennies would stay within GCISD and not be subject to recapture, meaning that 100 percent of these funds would remain in the district.
The three-cent increase to the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate would generate approximately $6 million - These funds would be for school district operations, which includes instruction, staff, transportation, maintenance, extracurricular activities and other daily operating expenses, excluding projects included in the recent bond. Bonds are paid for by a separate Interest & Sinking (I&S) fund, which is debt service.
Learn more at www.GCISD.net/VATRE.
Thanks to PTA for organizing a fun parent night out at Hop and Sting. The setting is very casual and it was a beautiful evening for parents and staff to visit and socialize. If we're able to do another similar event, I'd encourage you to attend!
Glenhope Dad’s Club: 24 - 25
We are excited to have many of our Dads returning and we look forward to meeting the new Dads that are interested in joining the club. Each year we have a number of events that you can participate in.
Main Events
Car Morning Drop off (daily)
Watchdogs (weekly – contact Coach Maupin – sponsor)
October Tailgator (replacing Sock Hop)
Fall Golf Fundraiser (this will be a pre planning to the Spring Tournament)
December Parade of Lights / Float – this will be multiple meetings to get our float ready
April Spring Golf Tournament
Volunteer and participate with PTA when needed
We look forward to an incredible year. Follow the link to join our Group Me chat. https://groupme.com/join_group/88594405/Suo7s0ih
Bring the family and join us at our GHES Dad's Club TailGator on October 4th! (This event will take place in the back of the school.)
iReady reports will be sent digitally on Thursday afternoon. Be on the lookout for an email from your child's teacher!
Counseling CanaFACTS
Counseling CanaFACTS
October is Bullying Prevention Month
In October, all Glenhope students will focus on the character trait Responsibility. We'll discuss how one big responsibility of ALL students is to prevent and report bullying. We'll discuss the definition of bullying, go over examples of bullying vs. mean behavior, and discuss how to report bullying on our campus. As a visual reminder of these discussions and to show our unity against bullying, all students and staff are encouraged to wear BLUE and/or BOOTS on October 7th to "Stomp Out Bullying," then ORANGE on October 16th for Unity Day. Please add those dates to your calendar!
Parents play a huge role in helping to prevent bullying. Please check out the CharacterStrong Bullying Prevention webpage, which has a GREAT video explaining what bullying truly is and why we take it so seriously. The webpage also has guidance on what to do if your child may be experiencing bullying, how to handle cyberbullying, and a list of proactive strategies for promoting well-being and resilience. You are encouraged to check out this resource and talk to your kids about bullying to reinforce the messages they are hearing at school.
Red Ribbon Week is coming up October 28th-November 1st! I will send the theme days and more information in next week's newsletter.
If you would like to learn more about the role of a school counselor, please visit our GCISD Counseling website. Reach out to Lauren Canafax (lauren.canafax@gcisd.net) if your student needs a check-in or if you have any questions/concerns.
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
Help out Glenhope PTA when you shop at Tom Thumb!
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.
Please email Nurse Liz (elizabeth.giblin@gcisd.net) and Tanya Hill (tanya.hill@gcisd.net) whenever your child will be out sick.
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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