News from Mrs. Vise:

Dear Glenhope Families,

It is with a mix of excitement and sadness that I share some news with you. My husband has accepted a new position at work, which will take our family to Connecticut. While he will begin his new role shortly after the New Year, my two children and I will remain here to finish out the school year before joining him up north.

The past five years at Glenhope have been nothing short of wonderful. I have truly enjoyed being part of this special community, building relationships with your children, and watching them grow and learn. The memories we have made together will stay with me always, and I am so grateful for the trust and support you have shown me over the years.

Thank you for making Glenhope such a joyful place to lead and for being part of this incredible journey. I look forward to a great second half of the school year together, filled with more learning, laughter, and special moments.

With gratitude and warmest regards,

Lauren Vise

Calling all 2nd - 5th grade Gators: You've got talent and this is your chance to show the entire Gator Swamp at Gator's Got Talent.  Our talent show performance is February 28 at 6:00 pm.  For additional details and to sign-up for an audition visit https://forms.gle/XJX3Pd1wGCSHtX3C8.

GT testing:

Mrs. Griffard asked me to remind you that she will be doing testing for the next two weeks.  If you signed your student up for testing, please make every effort to have them here at school.  Also, be sure their device is here and charged.  If they have to miss testing it requires her to pull them at a different time that will not be with their peers.  We want every student to have the best possible environment for testing.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the 2024 Federal Report Cards at the State, District, and Campus level with information as required by federal law. The Federal Report Cards do not contain 2024 State Accountability Rating information. 

To view our district and campus federal report cards, please visit our Accountability webpage (https://www.gcisd.net/page/school-report-cards-src) for a link to search on TEA's site or click on the red "Archived State and Federal SRCs" button at the bottom of the page.

i-Ready Family Center

Visit the i-Ready Family Center website to learn more about i-Ready and view additional resources to help support your child.

Counseling CanaFACTS
Play It Safe

Be on the lookout for an email from the district about Play it Safe. The email contains detailed information about the Play it Safe program. In order for your child to view the presentations, you must follow the instructions in the district email. The email asks you to OPT IN or OPT OUT of Play it Safe. The email also references a Play it Safe preview, which was hosted live on January 14th but is now available for you to watch at any time HERE. **Please note that the Glenhope Play it Safe date is March 28th. The screenshot on Skyward may say February 17th, but this has been rescheduled to March 28th.**. If you do not fill out the form or if you opt your child out of viewing the presentations, your child will not be allowed to watch the presentations. If you did not receive the email or if you have any questions after reading the email/viewing the previews, please reach out to me at lauren.canafax@gcisd.net 

January Character Trait: PERSEVERANCE 

When students visit for Guidance time in January, we will focus on PERSEVERANCE. Students will learn that perseverance is "pushing yourself to work through challenges and obstacles." We will discuss the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset and how our mindset influences our willingness to push ourselves. We will then play a game that requires students to rewrite thoughts from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. We will talk about the power of the word "yet" and will remind ourselves that we can do hard things. If your child mentions something is hard or difficult, remind them that they can do hard things. Foster a growth mindset in your child so that they can persevere when faced with academic, social, or emotional challenges. Here are some tips for parents on fostering a growth mindset. 

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

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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