Silver Lake Elementary
Family Newsletter
2023-24
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October 2nd - October 6th
Principal's Star Breakfast was a HIT!
Principal's Star Breakfast was a HIT!
Upcoming Events
Oct 3- Bully "Bug" Parent Presentation- Provided by SLE School Counselor, Ms. Davis. 6-7 pm. (See flyer below)
Oct 12- School Picture Day
Oct 13- 5th Grade Field Trip
Oct 16 - 19 Book Fair
Oct 17 - Grade level picnics (Background checks required for all in attendance)
Kinder: 10:40-11:40 am
3rd: 11:00-12:00 pm
5th: 11:50-12:50 pm
Oct 18 - PK picnic: 10:30-11:30 am (Background checks required for all in attendance)
Oct 19 - Grade level picnics (Background checks required for all in attendance)
1st: 10:40-11:40 am
2nd: 11:00-12:00 pm
4th: 11:50-12:50 pm
Oct 19 - PTA Fall Festival 6:00-7:30 pm
Campus Updates
Campus Updates
Points from your Principal:
Points from your Principal:
This week we were able to celebrate some of our KIND AND RESPECTFUL students at our first Principal's Star Breakfast. Students were nominated by their classroom teachers for demonstrating our Character Traits of the month. We are so proud of our students--- they really are the best!
Each month our campus counselor Ms. Davis provides lessons on different character traits. Each six weeks one student will be nominated by their classroom teacher who demonstrates the character trait that is being taught. The next theme that will be taught is empathy. Those that are nominated by the classroom teacher will be notified in a phone call, will receive a special invitation, and can come and celebrate their child, and our students, in a special breakfast.
We want to provide a special THANK YOU to our PTA. They have partnered with us in order to purchase the special breakfast for our students. We are so grateful for all they do to celebrate our kids and families.
Are your students excited about our first Experience Design week? Under the Big Top is coming-- thank you to all that have supported this week! We are excited to get it under way.
Nicole Whiteside
Points from your Assistant Principal
Points from your Assistant Principal
The following includes steps that the district takes to update parents/guardians regarding a student's absences in relation to Attendance for Credit and Grade Level Promotion and Attendance Referrals for Truancy. Parents/guardians can monitor student absences in Skyward.
Attendance for Credit and Grade Level Promotion: In order to receive credit for a class, a student is required to attend class 90 percent of the days a class is offered regardless of whether the student's absences are excused or unexcused.
Attendance Referrals for Truancy: Students enrolled in prekindergarten-grade 12 are required to attend school and are subject to the compulsory attendance requirements as long as they remain enrolled.
Informational Items
Informational Items
Appointment Reminders
Appointment Reminders
Any student that is not physically present at school during our Attendance Period of 10:00 AM- 10:15 AM will be considered Absent. Notes from any appointments serve as documentation to mark your student accordingly to time of arrival and dismissal.
We encourage all doctor, dental and any other type of appointments to be scheduled before or after the attendance time to avoid any absences.
Notes from the Nurse
Notes from the Nurse
Medications at school: Students are not allowed to have medications, even over the counter creams or ointments, in their backpacks at school. Please see the nurse if your student needs to be given any over the counter or prescription medications during the school day, including emergency medications. Please DO NOT send medications to school with your child for their use or to bring to the nurse. All medications must be kept in the nurse’s office for the safety of all students and should be dropped off to the nurse by a parent/legal guardian.
Some guidelines for when your child should remain home:
- Fever of 100 degrees or higher within the last 24 hours
- Vomiting and/or diarrhea in the last 24 hours
- Unknown rash
- Itchy, red eyes with discharge
- Jaundice (yellowing of the white of the eyes or skin)
- Ringworm of the scalp (until treatment has started)
Students should remain home until free of fever, vomiting and/or diarrhea for 24 hours without the aid of any medication. To protect your children at school, students that are assessed to have any of the signs and symptoms listed above will be sent home.
Change of clothing: All students should have an extra set of seasonally appropriate clothing, including underwear, in their backpack. Clothes can be soiled for various reasons besides potty accidents (mud splashes, food spills, etc.). Your help is much appreciated in maintaining their comfort at school. The clinic has a limited supply of underwear and clothes. If clothing is unavailable, you will be called to bring clothes for your student.
Always feel free to contact the nurse with any of your questions or concerns.
Jessica Wilkins, RN, BSN
Silver Lake Elementary School Nurse
817-251-5758
jessica.wilkins@gcisd.net
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
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 3pm.
From The District
From The District
2023 GCISD Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest
All elementary, middle, and high school students are invited to submit original artwork for the cover of GCISD’s official holiday greeting card. This year’s theme is "Joy in Serving." Three student designs—one each from the elementary, middle, and high school levels—will be selected and sent out on behalf of the GCISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brad Schnautz. Cards are sent to community leaders, area businesses, organizations, and other school districts.
Each student will submit their artwork to their campus art teacher or other designee. Each school will select campus-based winners whose art will then be submitted to the district level for final selection. Each high school will choose up to 10 finalists; each middle school will choose up to 5 finalists; and each elementary will choose up to 3 finalists. Final designs for the cover will be selected by the Superintendent and his designees based on originality, the theme, use of the elements of art, and overall design.
The three students whose works are selected for the GCISD Holiday Greeting Card will receive $25 and recognition at the December meeting of the Board of Trustees. The selected artwork will be featured on the district’s website and used in district publicity.
GCISD Mobile App
Did you know that GCISD has a new mobile app to help our community know what is happening on campus? The app lets you read the latest announcements, review upcoming events and find important documents. If you haven't already, download the app and subscribe to your student’s campus!
2023-2024 Parent-Student Handbook
The 2023-2024 Parent-Student Handbook is now available! Here is the link.
PTA Newsletter
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