GES Families,

It's time to begin planning and preparing for the 2025-2026 school year! Registration is now open for all new and returning students. We ask that you complete returning student registration before May 16. The earlier you register, the better we can plan as campuses are staffed based on registration numbers. Registering now helps GCISD avoid last-minute hiring or staff relocations when the school year begins. 

The following links will help you access registration documents: 

• Returning students: Register via Skyward Family Access

• New families: Request a Skyward Family Access account first

• Pre-K: Complete the pre-K online application first

• New siblings: Log in to Skyward Family Access and add a new student by selecting the “New Student Online Enrollment” tab.

Additionally, we value your input as parents to share with us what will help your child to succeed in the next grade level. If you have specific input you would like to share with us, please see the section below regarding parent input for next school year. We will soon begin the process of creating balanced classes for next year and appreciate your thoughts in advance. 

While families can register all year long, your quick attention helps us in planning and preparing for the 25-26 school year and ensures a smooth start for all! 

All my best,

Mrs. Hale

Class Picture Day - April 15

Next Tuesday, April 15 is Class Picture Day. Glamourcraft will be on campus taking photos of each homeroom class from 8-10am. Families will have opportunity after pictures are taken to see the class pictures and purchase if they would like. 

Please note, if families have not given permission in Skyward for their child to be photographed, they will be omitted from the class pictures. 

Book Battle Week 6

This week, our Book Battle continues with our Week 6 books, Spider in the Well and Mr. Fox's Game of No. We will also be voting to see which book moves on to our finals, Scariest Kitten in the World or Campingland. This book battle is heating up, and the kids can't wait to see who the winners will be! 

No School - April 18

Friendly reminder that Friday, April 18 is a student and staff holiday. 

Student Input Form

In the coming weeks, we will begin to develop our class lists for next school year. In creating these lists we take into account district guidelines and keep in mind the need to create a balanced classroom for our GES Stars. This process involves multiple variables. Below you will find some of the variables we will consider as we develop class lists for the 2026-2026 school year:

• Gender balance

• Academic mix

• Personality and learning styles

• Peer relationships

• Class size

• Special needs

The objective is to place all students with a teacher in a balanced class that will support individual learning and growth.  At GES, we are very fortunate to have an exceptional group of teachers and staff to work with our students and families.

Families have the optional opportunity to fill out this student class information form. This form will not be used for requesting a teacher, but will give you a chance to share valuable information about your child.  There will also be a spot for your child to share. We will NOT be honoring specific teacher requests. The form will be available online to families April 14-May 2. Please complete the sections of the form online with your student.

Final class placement will not be determined until August.

Save the Date - Field Day 2025

Field Day will be Friday, May 16! We hope you save the date and can join us at some point during the day. Schedules will be sent out as well as permission slips in May. 

Coach Basil would love your support in signing up to Volunteer for our event! You must have a completed background check to sign-up. 

Volunteer Field Day 2025

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. 

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. 

EB Parent/Family Engagement - April 17

The GCISD Bilingual Services Department invites you to our second "Come and Go" event on Thursday, April 17, at the JPS Clinic Building (behind Timberline) – 3050 Timberline Drive, Grapevine, TX – from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This event is designed to provide Emergent Bilingual families with a convenient opportunity to register their returning students for the 2025-26 school year in Skyward at their own pace.

We look forward to seeing you! April Come and Go Skyward Help-2nd event.pdf

Breakfast 

Friendly reminder to please allow time for your child to eat breakfast and consume their food before they come into school or drop them off at 7:20 to allow ample time for a cafeteria breakfast purchase. Students should not be dropped off with their breakfast in hand and expected to eat it when they arrive in class. We have seen an increase in students carrying in bags of donuts and expecting to eat them in class. This is distracting to the classroom community. Thanks for your help in this regard! 

STEAM Fair Thank You

We want to give a huge thank you to our PTA leaders and all the teacher and parent volunteers who helped make our STEAM Fair a huge success! Heather Cato, our STEAM Fair coordinator took the event to new heights this year with the inclusion of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Congratulations to all our student presenters who did an incredible job sharing their projects. It was a great night of learning and exploring! 

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. 

• Tuesday, April 22nd- 5th Science

• Tuesday, April 29th - 3rd-5th Math

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. 

District Advisory Council Potluck - April 23

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