GES Families,

This week our students in 3rd-5th grades will begin their annual STAAR tests. This means we will have a closed campus to all visitors. We cannot have outside guests on these days as anyone inside the building during testing hours must be security trained. Students will be testing on the following dates: 

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

• Tuesday, April 22nd- 5th Science

• Tuesday, April 29th - 3rd-5th Math

We know our students and staff have been preparing all year for these assessments and we know they are going to do an amazing job! Thank you for encouraging your child if they are in a testing grade and ensuring a great night of a sleep, a healthy breakfast, a healthy snack, and a water bottle. It's most important to us that our students simply try their very best. We appreciate your partnership in helping students prepare from home.

Our testing schedule does impact our PreK-2nd grade students as they may be going to their specials classes at a different time of day on Wednesday. This allows our 3rd-5th graders the opportunity to have a longer instructional block first thing in the morning to complete their testing. Lunches for all grade levels will remain at the same time. Recess times for 3rd-5th grades have been adjusted around specials and lunch. 

Thank you to everyone who donated snacks or signed up to donate snacks for the teacher hospitality table. We love to be able to provide a little extra caffeine and snacks for them, too, during the long testing hours. 

I am so proud of our students and staff. Our stars are ready to shine! 

All my best,

Mrs. Hale

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! 

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! 

Pizza and Popsicles Parties - April 11

The top fundraising homeroom classes in each grade level from our Fun Run will have their pizza and popsicles party this Friday, April 11. We're hoping for nice weather to be able to sit out on the patio.  Students are welcome to still bring a lunch if they choose or purchase from the cafeteria. 

No Tardy Tuesday

Our PBIS Committee introduced a new student incentive in January to try to encourage students and families to arrive on time each morning. On the first Tuesday of the month, we are recognizing the top grade level in K-2 and 3-5 who have the least percentage of student tardies. These grade levels receive extra recess time. 

For the third month in a row, our winners are 2nd grade and 4th grade! Winners will be announced on KGES Tuesday morning. 

Book Battle Week 5 (again ;)

We are repeating our Week 5 books because many students didn't have a chance to listen to the books or vote while Mrs. Wahpekeche was out. 

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!

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. 

No School - April 18

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

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. 

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!

District Advisory Council Potluck - April 23

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

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!"