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GES Families,
I am officially back on campus this week and excited to kick off Literacy Week with our students and staff. Reading is the foundation for all other learning and we have the privilege in elementary school of teaching our students to read. More importantly, we want to develop a love of reading in our students that lasts a lifetime!
We have many fun themes planned for this week and hope your student will join us in dressing up! See the flyer below for information regarding the specific days. We will be doing lots of reading in school and celebrating in a variety of ways.
In addition, we would like to thank our PTA for purchasing a special Dr. Seuss themed program that students will have the opportunity to watch tomorrow during their lunches. For remote students, we will share the link through Seesaw to watch when they would like.
We encourage you to take time this week to read with your child, visit the public library, download an audio book, and making reading fun!
All my best,
Nancy Hale
Campus News and Announcements
Campus News and Announcements
Snacks Needed
Snacks Needed
For some of our families, providing a nutritious snack each day to assist their GES star’s performance throughout the day does not happen consistently because of food insecurities. If you are able, please donate individually packaged Goldfish or pretzels in order to help us provide that snack for students who arrive at school without it because of the insecurities. If you would like to order on Amazon, and send donations directly to campus, you can find a link HERE. This would not pertain to students that simply forgot a snack that day. If your Star forgets his/her snack often, sending multiple days worth of snacks might help. For questions, please feel free to contact Angela Horn at angela.horn@gcisd.net or 817-251-5740. Thank you for your continued generosity and thoughtfulness.
GES Teachers are Magical
GES Teachers are Magical
Has a GES staff member gone above and beyond for your child? Please take a moment to thank a teacher who has made an impact for your family. You can recognize them on our GES Teachers are Magical form. We will link it each week in this Monday Message and then share out the great things our "cast members" are doing during our monthly faculty meetings and weekly staff newsletters.
Puberty Videos
Puberty Videos
Just a reminder that our 4th girls and 5th grade boys and girls puberty videos are coming up on March 11th and 12th. A preview of these videos was available in the fall. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Lindsey at 817-251-5742.
Special Thanks
Special Thanks
There were a number of individuals from our facilities department who helped clean up our campus and prepare it for students after a broken pipe during our winter storm. These individuals worked around the clock not only at GES, but on several campuses and we are so grateful for their dedication. Our PreK and Kinder classes that were impacted made them cards that we will be sharing this week. If you feel so inclined, reach out with an email or send a thank you to campus and we will be sure to get it to them.
Facilities team: Ivan Lum, Ken Coble, Mike Russell, Mike Driscoll
Custodians: Mr. Nino, Carlos Rubio, Maria Hernandez, Lilia Valadez
Spring Creek BBQ Spirit Night - March 9
Spring Creek BBQ Spirit Night - March 9
We are having a Spirit Night at Spring Creek BBQ on Tuesday, March 9th! We are encouraging online pre-orders and curbside pick-up. You can order at springcreekbarbeque.com or on their mobile app. In-store dining is open (5pm-9pm) as well as curbside pickup (5pm-8:30pm). There will not be a class contest this year BUT the first 75 pick-up orders will receive a prize pack! Staff members will be running out curbside meals and prize packs rather than carrying meals inside. Spring Creek will donate 20% of all the evening’s proceeds to the school. All money raised will go towards our campus literacy goals!
Hat Day - March 9
Hat Day - March 9
We will have another hat day next Tuesday, March 9th to support CHHS Project Graduation. Donations of $1 can be made virtually through Venmo @CHHS-ProjectGraduation or through Paypal using the following LINK. We are not accepting donations in person this year as seniors are not allowed on campus to collect.
Open House
Open House
This year Open House will look different. What remains the same, is that it will be a celebration of your child's hard work and growth throughout the year. There will not be a synchronous evening time with families. Instead, students will create something that they can share with their families about what they're learning and doing in school. Be on the lookout for information from your child's teacher or in their grade level newsletter during the week of March 8-12.
Updated Remote Specials Schedule
Updated Remote Specials Schedule
Click around on this virtual counseling bulletin board for resources and/or requests!
March Character Quality
March Character Quality
This month's character quality in classroom guidance lessons, Circle Up topics, and throughout GES is RESPONSIBILiTY! Browse our Responsibility Newsletters below for ideas of how to partner with us from home.
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I am here and ready to help! At any time this year, whether learning remotely or in-person, please click the I want to talk with Mrs. Horn form to request a visit. This form is also be included in grade level newsletters and Seesaws, and stays housed in my email signature, on the GES Counseling district website, and as many locations as possible.
Campus Activities and Events
Campus Activities and Events
This is a live Google Calendar that we will keep updated throughout the year with campus activities. Click the calendar to open it up so you can switch to week or month view and look at future dates. Please check back frequently for new additions.
PTA Announcements
PTA Announcements
Meet the PTA Tuesday - Please RSVP
Meet the PTA Tuesday - Please RSVP
Have you been wondering how to plug into the GES PTA or what leadership positions are available? We know the current pandemic has made many things difficult, including knowing how to help your child's school or where you can even get involved! We have partnered with the Londoner for a socially-safe, outdoor evening on March 2nd for parents to come see us and find the answers to your questions! Appetizers included!
Leadership will be on-hand from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to help you better understand who we are, what we do, and what opportunities there are for you to help both this year and into the 2021-22 school year. Let us know if you can come, or if you cannot make it but would love to be included in a virtual Q&A meeting, please fill out this form! Registration is required to attend!
Magical March General Meeting
Magical March General Meeting
Please join us on March 11th at 6:00 pm for our General Membership Meeting and a fun Magic Show for student members! We will be voting on several items including the 2021 Nominating Committee.
A Special Election will be held for a new President-Elect. On February 1st, President-Elect Melanee Warren stepped down from her role to focus on other needs. The GES PTA Executive Board nominated Lyndsey Hill to be presented to Membership as the new President-Elect. Should Lyndsey be elected with a majority vote, she will then complete this year as President-Elect and serve as the GES PTA President for the 2021-22 school year.
To receive a meeting link for the General Meeting & Magic Show, please fill out this form no later than March 9th.
Capital Improvements Request Form
Capital Improvements Request Form
Each year we designate money in the budget to give back to the school. Anyone can apply for capital improvements, and our goal in awarding the money will be to ensure that each item benefits the maximum amount of students. Have something you want to request funds for? Please fill out this request form by Friday, March 12th.
We are also still looking for members to serve on the Capital Improvements Committee. Members of this committee will meet virtually at the end of March to review Capital Improvements applications and select recipients. If you would like to volunteer for this committee, please email VP of Communications Lyndsey Hill at communications@gespta.org.
GES Has S.T.E.A.M. and Talent!
GES Has S.T.E.A.M. and Talent!
This year we are combining the S.T.E.A.M. Fair and Talent Show. They will be virtual during the week of April 5 - 9. Each evening we will showcase GES students' S.T.E.A.M. projects and talents.
Who: Any GES student can submit a video
What:
S.T.E.A.M. videos should be the student describing their S.T.E.A.M. project and showcasing it. Remember S.T.E.A.M. stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Examples include science fair project, art showcase, an engineering project, etc.
Talent videos should be the student showcasing a talent. If the student is singing, please include the name of the song. Examples of talent videos include dancing, singing, playing an instrument, gymnastics, taekwondo, comedy, etc. Group acts are welcome.
How:
S.T.E.A.M. videos can be uploaded here. Talent videos can be uploaded here.
All videos are due by Friday, March 12th. Videos must be under 2 minutes and include the student(s) name, grade, and teacher.
If you have any S.T.E.A.M. questions, please email Vanessa Morales at steam@gespta.org. If you have any Talent Show questions, please email Sharma Castillo at talentshow@gespta.org.
We can't wait to see all the amazing videos!
Parking Spot Winners
Parking Spot Winners
Congratulations to GES PTA Members Allison Jenkins and Steve Grace. They are the winners of the February Membership Parking Spot Raffle. Allison and Steve you can use your front row parking spaces from now until September 1, 2021.
2020 - 2021 Leadership Team
2020 - 2021 Leadership Team
GES PTA is looking for some fresh faces and new ideas for our 2021 - 2022 Leadership Team. We absolutely could use your leadership and creativity. Please fill out this interest form if you are interested in joining our team.
Order Your Yearbook
Order Your Yearbook
It's time to order your 2020 - 2021 yearbook! Don't miss out on all the fun memories captured in this year's yearbook. Order yours now here.
Volunteers for Nominating Committee Needed
Volunteers for Nominating Committee Needed
The Nominating Committee selection is underway! We are looking for 5 committee members and 5 alternates to make up our 2021 Nominating Committee. The committee will be tasked with selecting next year's officers including President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President of Communications, Vice President of Membership, Vice President of Ways & Means, Vice President of Programs, and Vice President of Star Support. The committee will be voted on by our membership and then will have 30 days to meet virtually to select the officer slate. The selections will then be presented at the final membership meeting of the year for elections. Please note, members cannot serve in two consecutive terms of the nominating committee. If you would like to serve in this short, yet highly impactful committee, please sign up here.
GCISD News
GCISD News
Intent to Enroll Form
Intent to Enroll Form
Do you plan to attend GCISD schools next year but are not currently enrolled? Let us know you are coming! As GCISD prepares for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, it is vital that the District have accurate enrollment predictions in order to properly staff for the number of students that will be attending school.
If you have children who are not enrolled in GCISD for 2020-2021, but will be enrolling for 2021-2022, we ask that you complete this Intent to Enroll form prior to March 12.
You DO need to complete the form if your child(ren)...
- Did not attend GCISD in 2020-2021 (for any reason), but will attend in 2021-2022
- Is entering Pre-K in GCISD in August 2021
- Is entering Kindergarten in GCISD in August 2021 AND did NOT attend Pre-K in GCISD
Please DO NOT complete the form if your child(ren)...
- Attended GCISD for the 2020-2021 school year, including Pre-K students
This form in no way obligates families to attend school in GCISD in 2021-2022, and it is also not a formal registration. Information regarding registration will be shared in the coming months.
If you know a family that may need to complete the form, please share this information with them. Thank you for your assistance in preparing for the 2021-2022 school year.
Tuition Based Pre-K Program
Tuition Based Pre-K Program
There are a few more spots available in GCISD’s Tuition Based Pre-K program for the 2021-2022 school year! You can find information regarding tuition, campus availability and more on the GCISD Pre-K Website.
Students that may qualify for state-based Pre-K will be able to begin registration for the upcoming school year in April 2021.
School Calendar Changes
School Calendar Changes
As Dr. Ryan shared earlier in the week, due to the additional instructional minutes we have built into our calendars, we will not need to add any days to the 2020-2021 school year. We will need to modify our end of year early dismissal days for elementary and middle school students, and we will communicate more information regarding that schedule as we get closer to May. Additionally, students will still have off the regularly scheduled bad weather days on Friday, April 2, and Friday, April 30. Staff who were originally scheduled to be off on Friday, April 2, and Friday, April 30 will have those two days off.
Chromebooks - KIOSK Mode
Chromebooks - KIOSK Mode
The Spring Interim Assessment window is approaching. During the window, February 16- March 31, all district-issued student CHROMEBOOKS (grades 5-8) will be placed in KIOSK mode for test security purposes for the remainder of the school year beginning February 16, 2021. To exit KIOSK mode, students will need to hold down the CTRL-ALT-S key combination.
National School Breakfast Week
National School Breakfast Week
Calling all parents! Did you know...Breakfast is FREE to all in-person students in PK-8 for the remainder of the 20-21 school year? Breakfast is available each morning from 7:15-7:35 a.m for elementary school students and from 7:30-8:00 a.m for all middle school students.
The Breakfast menu includes a variety of student favorite items such as pancakes, french toast, breakfast pizza and sausage biscuits to name a few. Breakfast items are made from whole grains and lean proteins and also include a selection of fruit and fat free milk. Menu items offered at breakfast do not contain peanuts or pork unless otherwise specified.
Monday- March 8th, Kick off to National School Breakfast Week. All students who stop in for breakfast today will receive a sticker. Show your sticker to the cashier at lunch and get a FREE snack of your choice!
Tuesday-Breakfast Taco Tuesday! Stop in for a breakfast taco made with whole grain tortillas, turkey sausage, eggs and cheese.
Wednesday- Join us for Fluffy French Toast and Chicken Sausage, this combo is always a student favorite.
Thursday- Texas Thursday! Students always love our Crispy Chicken on a Southern Style Buttermilk Biscuit. Pick up a Texas Grown orange or Grapefruit with your meal today!
Friday-FREE Donut Friday! Enjoy a whole grain donut with your breakfast! Be sure to choose a fruit and milk to make a complete meal for FREE.
Technology Assistance
Technology Assistance
GCISD Technology Resources is committed to serving students and staff, especially during the District's remote learning instruction. Please keep in mind these very helpful resources:
ClassLink - GCISD's single sign-on portal for students and staff. ClassLink allows users to sign in once and have access to all of their accounts at the click of a button.
Help Desk - Students and staff can submit help requests to GCISD's Help Desk at any time. If you need your student's password reset, or are having trouble accessing ClassLink, please call 817-251-5629 during our extended help desk hours. For all other issues with student devices, please fill out a help ticket at help.gcisdstudents.net.
Outdoor WiFi Access - As a reminder, wireless network access is available outside of many GCISD campuses for use by students, parents and staff. Click here for locations, maps and instructions on how to connect.
Grade Level Newsletters
Grade Level Newsletters
All grade level newsletters will also be sent out weekly directly to families from your homeroom teachers. Grade level newsletters can also be accessed using the links below.
Volunteer Requirements
Volunteer Requirements
Volunteers are significantly limited at this time, but there may be opportunities later in the year. Go ahead and apply now so you're ready when the time comes.
In order to volunteer at GES, or around GCISD, all volunteers must:
read the Volunteer Handbook (this replaces the previous face to face volunteer trainings held on campus)
watch the appropriate video included in the handbook
electronically sign the verification Google form for each campus you plan to volunteer
complete the volunteer background check. A link is included in the handbook.
The following link takes you to the online Volunteer Handbook and background check: https://www.gcisd.net/cms/one.aspx?pageId=195550
When you are ready to volunteer at GES, feel free to call the front office at 817-251-5735 to verify that both of the required steps have been recorded as completed. We appreciate your support as you complete these steps and volunteer to work with our GES students.
Lunch Reminders
Lunch Reminders
Parents and loved ones are not able to come up for lunch at this time. We are currently limiting visitors in our building.
Lunch Times
Lunch Times
PreK: 10:15 - 10:45
Kindergarten: 10:45 - 11:15
1st Grade: 11:15 - 11:45
2nd Grade: 11:45 - 12:15
3rd Grade: 12:15- 12:45
4th Grade: 12:45 - 1:15
5th Grade: 1:15 - 1:45
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