Silver Lake Elementary
Family Newsletter
2023-24
Embedded Files
May 20-23
Upcoming Events
May 20 - 4th grade awards @ 8:00 am Fast Pass Link
May 21 - 1st grade awards @ 8:00 am Fast Pass Link
May 23 - Last day of school
5th grade awards @ 8:00 am Fast Pass Link
Campus Updates
Campus Updates
Points from your Principal:
Points from your Principal:
As we reach our last week of the 2023-24, I want to thank each of you for a wonderful school year. We learned, grew, and ended the year celebrating our students.
This year, I am most proud of our volunteer and community support growth. With the help of Itzy and all of you, we were able to thank and appreciate over 100 volunteers who made IT ALL happen. PTA, Dad's Club, community members, and outside volunteers helped us see three Experience Design weeks through, assisted with field day, picture days, hobby groups, academic learning, and so much more. We grew this year with participation and support!
Secondly, we are celebrating our growth with Experience Design. This was the first year our campus was able to send 4 educators to Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, GA to learn from their team and come back to share ways to engage our students and families even more!
Our Kindergarten and 1st graders have outstanding grade level data to end the year, and they are not alone. We have seen tremendous growth in Math in grades 3-5, as well! Thank your teachers-- they are the best.
If I do not see you before the year is over, I hope you have a great summer! I will be working a little over the summer. Outside of that, I will be finishing my dissertation for my doctorate and traveling to Boston. I hope you have some great things planned for you and your families, as well.
See you in August for the 2024-25 school year!
Nicole Whiteside
Also...
Each GCISD campus has a Campus Excellence Committee (CEC). Each year, this committee will establish and review the campus educational goals, objectives, and progress made within the Campus Improvement Plan while ensuring alignment with the vision, mission, and District Improvement Plan. This committee is composed of representation from campus teachers, staff, parents, and business owners in the community.
If you are interested in serving on the Silver Lake CEC, please reach out to me directly at nicole.whiteside@gcisd.net. Having a full committee composed of all of the various stakeholders listed above is important.
This year, the Silver Lake CEC met on the following dates:
-December 4, 2023
-February 5, 2024
-May 6, 2024
A variety of topics were discussed including the following:
Campus academic performance
Campus deliberations on programming, district changes, and future planning
Updates on district-level priorities and how they are applied on campus
Upcoming camps events and information on our staff committees: Engage, CHAMPS, and Experience Design
This year, the Silver Lake CEC discussed Standards Based Report Cards (SBRCs) on 12/4/23. We discussed the purpose of report cards, the differences between SBRCs and traditional numeric report cards, and campus input on this topic. This information was received by the campus principal and brought to GCISD Principal Meetings and the District Excellence Committee for consideration.
If you are interested in serving alongside us in the capacity-- let me know!
Nicole Whiteside
Points from your Assistant Principal
Points from your Assistant Principal
Families Can Access Test Scores on Scheduled Dates
Results for the STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate tests are expected to be available on the dates listed below:
Tuesday, May 14 - TELPAS Alternate Score Release for Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing for grades K-2 Emergent Bilingual
Friday, June 7- STAAR End of Course English I, English II, Biology, Algebra I, U.S. History Score Release
Wednesday, June 12 - TELPAS Score Release for Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing for grades K-12 Emergent Bilingual
Friday, June 14 - STAAR grades 3-8 Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies Score Release
Thursday, June 20 - STAAR Alternate 2 grades 3-8 and End of Course Score Release
Friday, August 2 - June STAAR End of Course Score Release
Families can access their children’s results through Skyward Family Portal on the release dates. Instructions on how to access scores in Skyward are here. If for any reason, your child’s results are not in Skyward, they can be accessed through the Texas Education Agency’s Family Portal, which will require an access code. Instructions on how to obtain the access code for your child can be found here. To learn more about the exams and what grade levels or students take the respective tests, visit TEA’s website.
Silver Lake Apparel Spirit Store
Silver Lake Apparel Spirit Store
If you would like to announce your student's birthday on our marquee in the front of the school, please use this link above. Click link for additional information.
(Please complete if you would like to attend any campus event, lunch or field trip.)
Grade Level Newsletters
Grade Level Newsletters
Transferring out of SLE attendance zone
Transferring out of SLE attendance zone
If you have moved out of the SLE attendance zone, you will need to apply for a transfer using this link.
Progress Reports
Progress Reports
Progress Reports have been uploaded to your parent Skyward.
Attention Parents of Pre-K Students,
Attention Parents of Pre-K Students,
Here's a heads up for next school year. The State of Texas requires documentation for DTaP and Polio after the age of 4 and a second dose of MMR and Varicella (chicken pox) vaccinations prior to entering kindergarten. These 4 vaccines are often given at the 4 year old check up by your primary care doctor. If you have a 4 or 5 year old child who has already seen the physician this school year for their annual exam, please contact your physician's office for an updated copy of your child's vaccination records. Otherwise, please plan to obtain these vaccines and provide a copy to the school nurse OR you may consider a conscientious waiver (see below) for these vaccines. You can email a copy of the updated record to jessica.wilkins@gcisd.net. I will update Skyward to reflect the latest vaccine dates. This is one thing you can check off the list early and save yourself the anxiety of scrambling for these shots prior to the first day of school in August. And I'm all about making things easy.
Please see the link below to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services regarding information on waivers. The conscientious waiver forms may take up to 3 weeks to arrive to you and they do require a notary signature so plan ahead. Please note the COVID-19 vaccine is not required by the State of Texas to attend school.
https://co-request.dshs.texas.gov/
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/Exemption-Information---School-Immunizations/
For more information on vaccine/immunization requirements for school, see the link below.
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/school-requirements.aspx
You may view and print your child's vaccine records on file with GCISD by logging in to your Skyward Family Access account. Pick your student's name and then click "Health Info" on the bottom of the left column. Then click "display options" at the top. A box will pop up for you to click "Show Vaccinations". Please be sure to take a copy of your child’s current immunization record to your physician or to CVS, CareNow, or any facility or pharmacy who offers vaccinations should you not have a primary care doctor. If you do not have health insurance, you may contact the Tarrant County Health Department (817-248-6066) for an appointment to receive vaccines and take a copy of your current immunization record.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Jessica Wilkins, RN, BSN
Direct phone: 817-251-5758
jessica.wilkins@gcisd.net
Repeated Information
Repeated Information
Reporting Absences:
Reporting Absences:
Please email Tyla Aguilar, our Attendance Clerk when reporting student absences or any other attendance related emails. Her email is tyla.aguilar@gcisd.net
STUDENT DROP OFF & Pick UP
Please note that the school does not open until 7:25. If you drop your child off before this, please know that they will not be under adult supervision.
We are continually streamlining our arrival and dismissal procedures and are grateful for your help and assistance in getting our learners to and from school safely!
With that, we wanted to send some updates and reminders regarding our arrival and dismissal procedures:
Parents, please stay in your car during carline drop-off and pick-up. This keeps the line moving efficiently for all, and is safer for students and families.
Children will be responsible for buckling and unbuckling themselves.
Students need to be in class by 7:40. With that in mind if you are not in the car line inside the gate at 7:40 you will be asked to turn around and walk your student in. Please bring your ID to Raptor into the office.
After the initial traffic in the first week, the back gate will be closing at 3:20. If you arrive after this time, students will be picked up in the front of the school through the office.
Thank you for all you do to help us keep our students and staff safe during these times.
FRIDAYS ARE SPIRIT WEAR DAYS!
Every friday we encourage all students and staff to wear Silver Lake gear, or green and blue! We have a competition going to see how many class members can wear the most spirit wear!
We will have a spirit shop open to purchase shirts and gear soon.
Student lunch accounts
Parents, as a reminder, please check your student's lunch account. It is important to check often so your student's lunch account does not go into a negative balance. Our cafeteria manager has sent home letters and an email if your account is currently negative.
BIRTHDAYS- NO FOOD, NO DRINKS, NO BALLOONS
You may bring small toys, stickers, pencils (if you want to bring something to share with others).
Lunch Drop off:
Parents, please leave lunches in the vestibule, if you come before 9:45 to drop off a lunch. After that, you will need to get a raptor badge and place your student's lunch on or in the shelves right next to the cafeteria doors.
If you come during your child's lunch, you will need to raptor badge in, and go into the cafeteria as a visitor to hand it to your child.
We wish we had enough staff to manage this, but we could really use your extra hands! Thanks for understanding.
If you want to come into the school, and you will be around other children you MUST complete a Volunteer Background Check. This could take up to a few days to complete. Click Here. If you are unsure if your volunteer background check has been approved or not, please contact Itzy in the Front Office at 817-251-5750.
Lunch Visitors Will Start Sept. 5th
Lunch Visitors Will Start Sept. 5th
Upon arrival, you will need to use our intercom system and let the front office know you wish to have lunch with your student. Please state if it's inside or outside. You will need to bring a valid state-issued ID and use our visitor kiosks in the vestibule to obtain a visitor's badge, then proceed to the front office. Please allow extra time before your scheduled time to get checked in. You will need to bring your own lunch as we will not be able to accommodate visitor lunches through our lunch lines at this time. You may bring lunch for your student or they may go through the line while you wait.
You will be meeting your child in our visitor area in front of the office. Since we have very limited seating we will be following the schedule below:
Mondays - Pre K, 1st, and 4th
Tuesdays - Kinder and 3rd
Wednesdays - 2nd and 5th
Thursdays - All grades while spots last
Fridays - All grades while spots last
Returning Parent Volunteers- You must complete the volunteer background check EVERY SCHOOL YEAR. Please be sure you click the link to re-enroll for the 23-24 school year.
Times to remember:
7:20-Students will be able to enter the campus beginning at 7:20am in the morning. They may get breakfast until 7:35. After this, the breakfast line will be closed.
7:40-Classes begin promptly at 7:40am. Please ensure that your child has time to get to their classroom and be in their spots ready to learn at 7:40!
Our outdoor staff come into the building at this time-as we begin serving our students in classrooms then!
Tardies-Students are late if they are not in class by 7:40. If your student is late, please park your car and Raptor into the office. Please bring your ID. This will ensure students enter safely
3:00- Dismissal is at 3:00 pm
From The District
From The District
Beat the Filter Challenge
May 29-30, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
Location: GCISD campus location - TBD
Tech-savvy students, get ready for a thrilling two-day challenge to outwit the district's internet filter! Picture yourself in a room filled with filtering engineers and ethical hackers, observing your every move and cheering you on as you navigate the digital labyrinth.
Prizes, awards, and letters of recommendation await the winners, opening doors to future opportunities. It's a safe and educational event, open to grades 6-12. Limited spots available, so act fast with your district-issued device! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure where you'll learn, compete, and discover your digital prowess!
This challenge is designed to be a safe and educational experience. You'll get to flex your hacking muscles without any risk of violating district policies or landing yourself in hot water. Spaces are limited, so act fast! This event is open to students in grades 6-12, and you'll need to bring your district-issued device to participate. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure, where you'll learn, compete, and most importantly, have an absolute blast! Who knows, you might just discover your true calling as a digital mastermind!
Questions? Contact technology@gcisd.net
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