Hello, Gator Families! 

We had a great week back with our Gators! We practiced routines, made New Year goals, and enjoyed seeing each other. 💚

A Friendly Reminder: Learning First! We want to ensure every student can stay focused on their learning goals. To help minimize distractions in the classroom, please ensure that all toys, trading cards, and electronic gadgets remain at home. These items can often lead to lost instructional time or hurt feelings if they are misplaced or broken. Thank you for helping us keep our classrooms a place where learning come first! 

Remember, the start time for GCISD elementary schools is 7:35. Doors open at 7:20, with breakfast available until 7:35. Gators are tardy after 7:35. Please make every effort to arrive on time each day - Strong Attendance Matters! Every Instructional minute counts!

Please remember to send your Gators in comfortable clothes and sneakers for their busy school days! Water bottles and nut-free snacks are also a must to make each day successful!

It truly takes a village, and our swamp is one of a kind! 

Let's show some appreciation for our staff! If you are feeling grateful for anyone on our staff and would like to pass that message along, please share it here. We will share it in our weekly staff newsletter! 

Do you have a question I can help answer, or feedback to make Glenhope even better! Please complete the form! 

-Alishia Ilic

GHES Principal 

Our January Guidance focus will be the character trait Perseverance. More information to come!

Play it Safe 

GCISD will host the parent/guardian preview for our annual Play It Safe, PK-5th, on Tuesday, January 13th at 10:00 a.m. video the Zoom link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87031072106

Or Dial: +1 346 248 7799

Meeting ID: 870 3107 2106

A recording of the preview will also be posted afterward for your convenience. Locations/links will be shared once the recording has rendered.

You can also view grade level videos and presenter scripts from 12/16/25 – 1/14/26 at the link below:

Scripts/Videos

Password: GC26

All families must OPT IN or OPT OUT of participating in Play It Safe presentations. In order to help more parents/guardians make this designation, please complete this Opt In/Opt Out form as soon as possible. No Skyward form needed. All designations are due by Friday, April 3, one week before Glenhope's presentation date of April 10th. 

If you have further questions regarding Play It Safe at this time, you can contact Lauren Canafax at lauren.canafax@gcisd.net or 817-251-5720.

Lunch Bunches

A new round of Lunch Bunches will begin in January. If you requested for your child to participate and I have found the right fit for them, you should have received an email from me on December 17th or 18th.  A new round of Lunch Bunches will begin in March.

Check-Ins

If your child is ever in need of a check-in or if you have any concerns to discuss, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at lauren.canafax@gcisd.net. 

If you would like to learn more about the role of a GCISD school counselor, click here. You are always welcome to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. 

❄️📚 December Reading Logs 📚 ❄️

Students can turn their BINGOs in this week or next (since we had a short week this week). 

A total of 95 BINGOs have been turned in so far! Way to support your child in their reading! 

 Library Book Donations 

The library is now up for Book Donations. The books need to be in good condition. I will have a cart in the PTA Workroom for parents to put donated books in there. The books will be taken and either used in our library if the book is on the approved list, or we need more copies. If the book is not on the approved list, but fits the criteria, we will see if it can get on the approved list. If we cannot use the book in our library, I will take them to Half Priced Books and use funds for items in the library. 

 Library Volunteers 

Next week, we will have a sign up for Library Volunteers. We are looking for different type of volunteers that fits your wants and needs. If you are interested, please fill out the form with your email and I'll be in contact with your level of volunteering.

These are the following volunteers we are looking for: 

• Library Assistants: Parents who come in and assist children during check out times, find books for students or help with makerspace needs

• Shelfers: Parents who come in and reshelf books as books come in at all times in the library

• Readers: Reading books to see if they are good fit for our approved list (done at the comfort of your home)

• Special Projects: Help the library with some special projects like wrapping books for "mystery books", decorating the library for seasons or special events, help with special projects happening in the school

Glenhope Yearbook

Yearbook Sales are LIVE! I will put a handout in your box today to go home today or Monday. If you want to put a blurb in your newsletter, you can copy and paste below: 

Get your Glenhope yearbook TODAY! Yearbooks are on sale for $40. If you are interested in buying a yearbook, please view the information below:

Steps to Order:

1. Go to:  https://www.balfour.com/texas/colleyville/glenhope-elementary-school

2. Place your order and pay online

3. Books will be delivered and passed out at school in mid-May. 

4. **Please note: no cash or checks will be accepted at school for yearbooks. You must order your book online.**

Parent Collection of Pictures: 

Glenhope would love to collect pictures from parents for the Yearbook. We know that we don't always capture ALL the moments, so would love some help. 

If you'd like to send a picture in for the yearbook, please do so here. If you want to send more than 3 at a time - please email them to megan.arnold@gcisd.net.

We're excited to see your photos! Please share pictures of Glenhope students and staff in action - not family photos - so we can highlight our school community in the yearbook. 

Thank you for your help in capturing this school year!

https://forms.gle/KntysCwKBC3vZPPg8

Free and Reduced-Priced Meal Applications Are Still Accepted 

Every dollar counts and if you qualify for free and reduced meals for your child, there is still time to complete an application. Applications are available at www.schoollunchapp.com  and can be completed at any time during the school year. The sooner the application is completed and if you qualify, the sooner your child can begin to receive meals at the free or reduced price. 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 

Volunteer Background Check

Apply Online

GCISD utilizes Raptor Technologies for volunteer applications and signing up for volunteer opportunities. 

Friendly Reminder of School Hours: 

7:20 am: Doors Open 

7:30 am: Warning Bell Rings 

7:35 am: School Day Begins 

3:05 pm: Dismissal 

Please walk in your child if you arrive at 7:36 or after. They will be counted tardy if they arrive after the bell., I suggest adjusting your drop-off time by about 10 minutes. Our data shows that the arrival line is significantly shorter between 7:15 and 7:25 a.m., which could help you avoid the rush of people getting in line last.  

If you need more pick up passes, please email rebecca.garrett@gcisd.net with your request and current number and child's name! 

Important Information from Nutrition Services

Important Information from Nutrition Services

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 website here. 

More information including menu item nutritional information and allergens may be viewed through the nutrition services website or by downloading the Meal Viewer app through the apple or android store. 

In accordance with program guidelines, the Free and Reduced application will be available online as part of skyward registration. The free and reduced application should be filled out electronically at https://www.nlappscloud.com/. For those parents that still would like to complete a paper application, they may download an application on the website or stop by the Nutrition Services office at 5800 Colleyville Blvd.

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 5 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 offered an alternative meal that will be charged to the student’s account.

If you have questions about the Nutrition Services program, please call ext. 5618 or email child.nutrition@gcisd.net. 

Meal Prices

• Pk-8 Breakfast - $1.85

• High School Breakfast - $2.05

• Reduced Breakfast* - $0.00 

• Adult/Guest Breakfast - $3.25

• Elem. Lunch - $3.10

• Middle Lunch - $3.30

• High School Lunch - $4.00

• Reduced Lunch* - $0.40, after Sept. 1, No cost

• Adult/Guest Lunch - $4.75

 *(Reduced priced at GHS, CHHS, Bridges is $0.30 breakfast, $0.40 lunch)

This institution is an equal opportunity provider