Teacher Appreciation Week Thank You

We are so grateful for every kind word, picture drawn, hand-written note, decorated space, time donated, and thoughtful gift that was provided last week. Year after year our PTA and families step up in such a huge way to recognize our teachers and staff at GES for Teacher Appreciation Week. It truly is amazing and goes such a long way in showing your support. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 

Field Day & Last Day Bag Lunch Sign-up - due Tuesday

There are 2 opportunities before school gets out where students must request a school lunch in advance if they wish to purchase so our cafeteria staff can plan accordingly. Half-sheets were sent home last week. You may print an additional copy HERE if needed.

Our amazing PTA will be purchasing pizza for all students on Field Day, May 16. Students may still choose to bring their own lunch on Field Day and/or purchase a bag lunch from the cafeteria if they don't prefer pizza or want additional food. Students have a picnic lunch in their classrooms on Field Day. 

On the Last Day of School, Thursday, May 22, students will be dismissed at 11:45am. If you would like your child to have a bag lunch before they go home and the opportunity to eat, please sign-up on the bottom half of the bright yellow paper. 

Lunches will only be prepared for those who reserve them in advance. 

College & Career Event - May 13

We are excited to celebrate College and Career Day tomorrow! Thank you to all the families who have volunteered to share with our students. 

Students are encouraged to wear College Colors as we learn about our future career opportunities tomorrow! 

Emergency Notifications

Didn't get the emergency notifications on Monday? Please check your Skyward access and settings to be sure you have signed up for both text and emails and that your information is current. Today's events were shared via text, email, website alerts, and GCISD social media. 

iReady End of Year Reports

Students have been busy completing their end of year assessments in both Reading and Math! We are so proud of our students and teachers for all their hard work this year. Reports will be sent home by May 20th with student scores and growth this year. We hope you will take a few minutes to celebrate your child's growth and success with them! 

This year our goal for each student was to meet their personal Target Growth in iReady! Each child's growth was determined based on their individual level to start the year. Students who make 100% of their target growth in reading will earn the opportunity to visit the Book Machine. Students who make 100% of their target growth in math will earn the opportunity to visit the toy machine. 

If students made their Stretch Growth, that means they grew more than a full year in that particular subject from beginning of the year testing to end of year testing. This is a HUGE accomplishment! 

Book Battle Week 10

Final votes are coming in and we should have a Book Battle champion by Thursday! 

GES Yearbooks

Yearbooks have arrived! They are being sorted and will be delivered this week to classes. We are asking that students keep them at school until next week when they will have a chance to get signatures from their classmates and students in their grade. 

Many thanks to our PTA Yearbook Coordinator, Angela Wengrenovich, for putting together our yearbooks this year. 

Success Ceremonies

We hope you all will be able to join us for your child's Success Ceremony! This is a long-standing GES tradition. It is a special time for students in each grade level to share what they are most proud of learning that school year. Prior to the ceremonies, all GES students will reflect on their growth with their teachers; and then, the students will decide something they are most proud of learning to be shared at the ceremony. 

Below are the times for all Success Ceremonies and celebrations. We will open the doors 30 minutes before each grade level ceremony for check-in and have a place for families to wait in the cafeteria prior to opening classrooms. 

Free Summer Meals for Kids

GCISD is offering free summer meals for all children ages 18 and younger through the federally funded Summer Food Service Program. No registration is required. Children simply need to show up at the designated feeding site during the scheduled times:

Location: Timberline Elementary

Dates: May 29 – July 25 (Monday–Friday)

• Breakfast: 7:40 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.

• Lunch: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

• Note: Closed June 19 and July 4

Meals must be eaten on site. Students will choose at least three items for each meal, and lunch must include a fruit or vegetable to count as a complete meal.  

Nutritious meals help keep kids healthy and ready to learn—even in the summer!

For more info, call GCISD Nutrition Services at 817-251-5618 or visit www.gcisd.net. To find more meal sites, visit www.SummerFood.org or call 211.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Get Your Engines Started: Tell Us You are Coming for the 2025-2026 School Year

The green flag has dropped and registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Getting ahead of the pack and registering by Friday, May 16, helps campuses plan since staffing is based on registration numbers. Registering now helps avoid last-minute hiring or staff relocations when the school year begins. 

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

Pre-K 3 Class for 2025-2026 School Year

GCISD’s early childhood program is expanding to include a Pre-K 3 class beginning next school year. The Pre-K 3 class is a state-funded option specifically for eligible students and will be housed at the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC). As this is the first year of the program, space will be limited. Eligibility criteria is listed on the application form, which is available here. If you have any questions, please email gcisd.pk@gcisd.net.

No Parking in Neighborhoods Around School

To ensure the safety and well-being of all our students and our kind neighbors in the surrounding streets, please be sure to utilize the designated campus parking lot and car lines as well as supervised crosswalks. Parking in the neighborhood, especially in marked "no parking" zones, unfortunately creates a potential safety hazard for residents should emergency vehicles need clear access. We have been informed by the Grapevine Police Department that they will be issuing tickets in these restricted areas. Your cooperation in keeping our students and community safe is much appreciated. 

GES Summer Withdrawal Form

We are asking any families who know they are NOT returning to GES for the 2025-2026 school year to please complete the following GES Summer Withdrawal FORM. We need to be sure that we collect necessary technology from your student prior to the end of the year if you are planning to move. 

This does not include students moving on to middle school. 

Returning Student Registration & Devices

Any student who hasn't completed Returning Student Registration by Friday, May 16th will be asked to return their student device and charger before the summer. This will ensure that we have all technology should a family not return to GES in the fall. 

To register a returning student click here. 

Families who are awaiting a transfer request should register for the campus they are currently zoned for. Transfer requests will be processed at a later date. To view attendance zones, visit our School Maps Online. 

All Library Books Due May 9th

It's almost time for all those books to come back! Mrs. Wahpekeche will email notices to parents of what books your child has on Wednesday, May 7th. If you receive a notice, please help your child finish their library books and return them quickly to our library. if you have ANY books on your home bookshelves with GES barcodes on the front, please send them back to school.  Any child that returns their books by May 9th will receive a surprise from Mrs. Wahpekeche! Thanks for your help!

District Advisory Council Potluck - April 23

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