Walk a Mile with GCISD!!

On April 15th, GCISD will host the 3rd annual Walk a Mile Event at Mustang-Panther Stadium from 6-7:30.  Make plans now to join Dr. Schnautz and friends from around the district at this fun event.  Here's a video from Dr. Schnautz with an invitation: WALK A MILE video 

⏰ Tardy Reminder & Morning Drop-Off Tips

We’ve noticed a rise in the number of tardies each morning, and we want to remind families how important it is for students to arrive on time. When students are late, they miss valuable instructional time and disrupt the flow of the classroom. A strong start to the day sets the tone for success! It also prepares your student for future success in their academic and professional lives, because they are learning the importance of being on time.

To help with the morning rush, please remember that access to the back entrance opens around 7:25 AM. Using this entrance can help speed up the drop-off process and get more cars through efficiently.

Thank you for your support in ensuring our students are ready to learn and start their day on time!

Lunch room reminders:  When you come to visit your child for lunch, it's a special treat for them and we want it to be a great time for both of you.  Our rules are that adults must sit at the back table and only with their child.  Students are not allowed to bring a friend to the back table.  Staff members don't enjoy having to enforce this, so please follow these expectations when you're visiting!

Get Ready to Make Summer Plans: GCISD Summer Programs Registration Opens March 24

Get ready for an unforgettable summer! Registration for GCISD summer programs opens March 24 on our Summer Programs page. Whether your child loves sports, adventure, hands-on learning, or making new friends, we have something for everyone!

Extended Day Program

This summer will be unforgettable and action packed at EDP with:

• Amazing Race Challenges – Compete in exciting adventures!

• Special Interest Clubs – Explore new hobbies and skills!

• Splash Days – Cool off with water-filled fun!

• Time Travel Adventures – Journey through time in engaging, learning activities!

New! EDP Mini Camps 

Think of these as the ice-cream sprinkles on top of an already amazing summer! Mini camps add MORE fun, MORE excitement, and MORE unforgettable memories. Choose mini camps only or add them to your EDP experience for the ultimate summer adventure.

Calling All Future MVPs and Sports Superstars

Want to train with the best? GCISD’s top-notch coaches are running sports camps all summer long! No matter your age or skill level, we’ve got a camp for you. Get ready to run, jump, and score your way to an amazing summer. New athletic camps will be added throughout spring and summer—so keep checking back!

Academic Summer Program Opportunities

Need a summer academic boost? We’ve got you covered:

• Courses for middle School students

• Secondary summer school (high school)

• Summer Bridge courses

Summer is calling. Will you answer? Get ready to say "Hello, Summer!" 

Parents,

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is always in need of substitute nurses to help at our campuses as needed. If you have a valid RN license and are interested in assisting, please apply for our Substitute Nurse position at https://grapevinecolleyville.schoolspring.com/.

Thank you for your support!

To strengthen cybersecurity and prevent phishing attacks, staff email addresses are not currently accessible on the “Staff” pages on our district and campus websites. However, most employee emails can still be found on individual school websites on the department or grade-level pages. The district’s communications and technology departments are currently working with our website vendor on ways to make these staff email addresses easily accessible for our community while also enforcing cybersecurity measures.

In the meantime, parents may also connect with their student’s teachers via Skyward or the Rooms tool within the GCISD App (if used by the teacher). If you need to confirm an email address, please contact the campus directly. Thank you for helping us protect our staff from online threats.

Counseling CanaFACTS

Play It Safe: March 28th

Students who were opted in viewed the Play it Safe presentations during Specials on Friday, March 28th. If you want to continue the conversation at home, here are some resources. 

Career Day: May 16th

Our Glenhope Career Day is scheduled for Friday, May 16th. We are inviting students from the GCISD Career and Technical Education program to deliver some presentations, but will also have various presenters from the community. We would love for some of those presenters to be Glenhope parents! If you are willing to join us on Friday, May 16th to deliver a 20-25 minute presentations to Glenhope students, please complete this form by Wednesday, April 9th. If you are not able to present but know of another community member who might be a good option to present, please tell me about them by emailing lauren.canafax@gcisd.net and I will reach out to them. Thank you for helping our students know about the many career paths out there! 

April Character Trait: Courage

When students visit for Guidance time in April, we will discuss COURAGE. Students will learn that courage means "choosing what is helpful, right, and kind -- even when it is hard or scary." We'll play a game that encourages students to identify the courageous act in various scenarios, then we'll talk about how the courageous act is an example of one of our other character traits (empathy, responsibility, gratitude, cooperation, perseverance, honesty, and respect). 

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

Need to get to your Teacher Newsletter?  Follow these steps!

1.  Select the drop down arrow next to "Grade Levels"

2. Select the drop down arrow next to your grade level

3. Select the drop down arrow by your team of teachers

4. Select the "Date" that corresponds to the week

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

We want to remind you about the 90% attendance rule in Texas. According to state law, students must maintain at least 90% attendance in order to receive credit for their courses. This means that students cannot exceed 18 full or partial day absences throughout the school year.

If your child has to miss school due to a doctor’s appointment or any other reason, please remember to send a doctor’s note to Ms. Tanya within 5 days of the absence. These partial day absences will be coded as doctor appointments and will not count toward the total number of absences.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us support your child's education!

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

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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