GES Families,

We are so excited to have an awesome program for families on Tuesday night, April 1st provided by our amazing GES PTA! This event is open to all GES families and we would love for you to join us from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.  

In addition to the student STEAM Fair projects that will be on display in the cafeteria, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will give four museum tickets (2 adult tickets and 2 children tickets) to each family that signs in tomorrow night! They will be doing presentations in the cafeteria at 6:20 and 7:20pm as well as having hands up learning activities in the gym. 

We will have a brief PTA meeting beginning at 6pm and the program will start immediately after. This is one that you and your students will not want to miss! 

Find all the details on our website here: www.gespta.org/steam.

We still need volunteers to make the night a huge success! If you're planning to stop by and would be available to help out so we can ensure that all the activities will be avialable to our students, please Sign up to volunteer here. 

All my best,

Mrs. Hale

Figurative Language Parade - April 4

Our 3rd-5th graders are dressing up this Friday as idioms, a type of figurative language. We invite our families to come watch as they parade around the building at 8am. We will follow the same route as our Book Character Parade in the fall. Families do not need to sign-in to enjoy the parade from the perimeter of the building along our sidewalks. 

STAAR Test Dates & CLOSED Campus

The following dates when STAAR tests will be administered are CLOSED campus dates. This means we cannot have any visitors or volunteers inside the building between arrival and dismissal. All staff present on those days must have specific training. 

• Wednesday April 9th - 3rd-5th Reading

• Tuesday, April 22nd- 5th Science

• Tuesday, April 29th - 3rd-5th Math

STAAR Snacks for Staff

Please help us provide snacks and drinks for our GES staff as they administer the STAAR test for our students. You may drop your items off in the secure vestibule before April 9th. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA5AF2EA4F4C70-55903859-staff

Book Battle Week 5

Our Book Battle: Week 4 winner was Campingland by Ame Dyckman! The vote count was 328-171, and we announced this to our students this morning on KGES!

Our books for Week 5 will surely be a hit, because they feature Officer Weber and Mr. Revels! We know that sometimes your child might miss a book battle, or that your child might even want to share these books with younger siblings. Here is a link . Just click on the book covers to watch. Enjoy!

Principal Book Club - Rescheduled to April 23

The final Principal Book Club of the year will be on Wednesday, April 23. Orginally we had reserved this Wednesday, but Mrs. Wahpekeche had the opportunity to attend the a conference this week for librarians and will be off campus. We are excited to offer a new date since this is our last opportunity for the school year. 

The topic will be Robotics with a grade level range of 1st-3rd grade. If you are interested in attending with your child, please RSVP HERE so we know how many families to expect. 

College & Career Event - Presenters Needed

It's that time of year -- GES College & Career Event time! If you are willing to volunteer your time on Tuesday, 5/13 during this opportunity for our GES stars, please complete this Presenter Form by Monday, April 28th! Whether it be 30 minutes for your Star's class only or his/her grade level or the entire day, we would appreciate your time in showcasing your college experience and/or career choice/passion! 

Spread the word and the included link to family, friends, or community members that could support our college and career awareness, too!

Future Stars Preview Night

Calling all new PreK and Kinder Stars for the 2025-2026 school year! We would love for our future star students to be able to come see a little of our campus and be adopted into the GES Star Family. Students and families will take a short self-guided tour of the campus where they can see the gym, art classroom, library, PreK and kinder classrooms, and of course the playground! Come and meet new families who will also be coming to GES next fall. 

Community Invited to Attend Walk a Mile with GCISD April 15

Walk a Mile with GCISD 2025 will be an exciting event for all in GCISD and throughout our community. Staff, families and community members are invited to join us from 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, at Mustang Panther Stadium. This free event is to spend time together as a GCISD family, meeting new people and spending time with friends while walking the track in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. GCISD community leaders, as well as first responders and Baylor Scott & White will also be there. Mark this event on your calendar. 

District Advisory Council Potluck - April 23

You're invited to bring a friend and attend the GCISD DAC Potluck. 

Tutoring for Students

We get lots of requests this time of year from families regarding tutoring. If your child is struggling and you feel they need more support after the school day, we would highly recommend that they use iReady for additional practice and support. All families can sit down with their child after school and guide them through completing an iReady lesson in reading, math, or both. These lessons are tailored to their individual needs and you will begin to see their growth as they fill in gaps and practice their skills. 

Our campus expectation continues to be that each student meets a minimum of 30 minutes per week and passes 2 lessons in both reading and math. If your child is not completing these minutes in class, it would greatly benefit them to complete the minutes at home. 

Spring Photos are Ready!

To view your child's school photos, click on the email or text you received from Angela Wengrenovich Photography. You will enter your info and be taken directly to your child's gallery. This email only went to the primary parent in Skyward. You can forward to anyone you would like to view the photos.

If you didn't receive an email or can't find it, please visit this link - https://www.angelawengrenovichphotography.com/ges/ - to find more info on accessing your photos.

This is a new system this year. In order to purchase all your digital files, you'll need to add each photo to your cart. There is a max price on all the digital files per child of $60, so if you order 3 or more, you should add all to your cart to get them all for that price. Next year, there should be a "buy all" button!

All orders are due by Monday, March 31 at 11:59pm.

If you have any questions, please let me know at awengrenphoto@gmail.com

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!" 

Walk a Mile T-Shirt Store is Open through March 26

Order your t-shirts today for Walk a Mile with GCISD! The online store, with adult and youth sizes available, is open now-Wednesday, March 26. T-shirts may be picked up at the administration building on Monday, April 14, or at the event, 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, at Mustang Panther Stadium. 

Walk a Mile is a free, come-and-go event that is a chance to engage with fellow families, friends, GCISD staff and community leaders, while walking the track. We hope to see you there!

Save the Dates: Success Ceremony & End of Year Parties

We hope you will save these dates for the end of year Success Ceremonies and Celebrations! The end of the school year is quickly approaching and we can't wait to celebrate with our students. 

Mathematics Telescoping Testing

Please see the Mathematics Telescoping flyer for information regarding telescoping testing for the Spring and Summer of 2025. Additional information is also available on the mathematics telescoping website.