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  • GCISD FastNews - May 15, 2012 Summer School Programs

    Posted by Verone Travis at 5/15/2012

    There's something for everyone with GCISD's Summer Programs so take a look at what's available and register your child today for some fun and learning this summer.

    Online registration for summer programs continues for elementary and secondary students, who have a wide variety of choices when it comes to summer fun and learning at GCISD. For kindergarten through grade 8, enrichment classes are engaging and exciting, giving students a taste of art, music, drama, science, math, technology, reading, travel or sports. Elementary Enrichment classes meet for three hours a day, five days a week, for one week. Classes are held at Cross Timbers Middle School, with the first session beginning the week of June 4 and the last session the week of August 20.
     
    With Secondary Summer School and Secondary Enrichment, students have options for credit recovery, acceleration and enrichment, including field trips. Secondary summer programs will be at Heritage Middle School. Morning and afternoon classes are available, and several online classes are available.  Session A is June 4 through June 15; Session B is June 18 through June 29.
     
    The summer programs at GCISD also include KidzU Summer Camp, KidzU Extended Care, Bowmen Sports Camps, Summer Enrichment for ages 3-5, ESL/Bilingual and bridge classes in math and/or science for 6th and 7th graders for enrichment or acceleration.
     
    The Summer Bridge Math and Science Acceleration or Enrichment Program courses are designed to strengthen math and science knowledge and thinking skills. The program is designed to support current students in On-Level, PAP or Accelerated Math or Science for success in 7th or 8th grade Math and Science. Each course, taught by GCISD math and science teachers, is three weeks in length for four hours a day, and runs concurrently with GCISD summer school courses.
     
    Visit the Summer School Programs section of the website for more details on any of these programs and for the online registration link.
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  • GCISD FastNews - May 11, 2012

    Posted by Verone Travis at 5/11/2012
    GCISD FastNews
     
    Election Day
    Saturday, May 12, is Election Day so please take a few minutes to get out and vote. On the ballot are candidates for two places on the GCISD Board of Trustees. Board members are elected to three-year terms, are unpaid and do not represent specific geographic areas. Place 1: Kimberley Barber Davis, Julia Guzman-Henderson. Rick Hinckley will be on the ballot but is no longerseeking election; Place 2: Becky St. John-  (Incumbent), Gary Harrison-Ducros. Michael McCoy  will be on the ballot but is no longer seeking election. A sample ballot is available here. For additional information, please visit the Tarrant County Elections website.
     
    Parent Satisfaction Survey closes at 5 p.m. today
    Today is the last day to give us your feedback on the Parent Satisfaction Survey. Survey closes at 5 p.m.
     
    High schools named to list of "best schools" by U.S. News
    Colleyville Heritage High School was ranked 37th and Grapevine High School was 47th in Texas in this year's U.S. News Best High Schools list, published this week. Nationally, CHHS was ranked #417, while Grapevine High School ranked #529. The 2012 rankings including data on nearly 22,000 public high schools from 49 states and the District of Columbia. CHHS received a Gold Medal, one of only 46 in Texas awarded. GHS received a Silver Medal, one of 123 in Texas to receive that additional honor. U.S. News included 402 Texas schools in the rankings. Read more.
     
    Congratulations to our GCISD Employees of the Year
    Three GCISD employees were named teachers of the year and paraprofessional of the year during festive campus visits by the "Surprise Patrol." Secondary Teacher of the Year is Nichole Cruson, Heritage Middle School, Elementary Teacher of the Year is Linda Fullhart, Silver Lake Elementary, and Paraprofessional of the Year is Bev Bergeland, Bridges.

    The employees were visited at their campuses with the fanfare of drums and the excitement of students and co-workers cheering them on as Superintendent Robin Ryan made announcements to each one and gave them gifts from the district. Janice Kane, Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation Executive Director, presented each with an invitation to the Foundation's Star Awards Banquet where each will receive a check from the Foundation. Other members of the "Surprise Patrol" included Chief Learning Officer Rick Westfall, and Patti Davis, Executive Director of Administration. Several members of the Colleyville Heritage High School Drumline set the exciting pace for the presentations.

    View photos of this year's recognitions for Teachers of the Year, Paraprofessional of the Year, Auxiliary Employees of the Year and retirees. 
     
     
     

     
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  • GCISD FastNews - May 3, 2012

    Posted by Verone Travis at 5/3/2012
    GCISD FastNews
     
    Silver Lake Elementary principal to join CTMS
    Lisa Dunn, principal of Silver Lake Elementary School, has accepted an opportunity to serve as principal of Cross Timbers Middle School in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. Long-time educator Linda Tidmore, current CTMS principal, is retiring at the end of this school year. Dunn has been principal of SLE for nine years and has a total of 11 years campus administrative experience in education and 22 years in GCISD. Dunn will finish out the school year at SLES before officially taking over the leadership role at CTMS. Read more
     
    Parent meetings set in May for dual language programs
    Parent informational meetings for the Two-Way Dual Language Program will be held in May at the three GCISD campuses that have the program. Schools with the program are Silver Lake Elementary, Cannon Elementary, and Timberline Elementary. Applications for the Dual Language Program for 2012-2013 will be available at the meetings and accepted beginning Monday, May 21. Registration for incoming kindergarten students who would like to participate in the Two-Way Dual Language Program during the 2012-2013 school year will be held in May. Enrollment in the Two-Way Dual Language Program is open to ALL incoming kindergarten students in the District, as space is available. Currently space is available at Cannon and Timberline elementary schools. Read more
     
    Rachel's Challenge Rally set for May 22
    The public is invited to attend The Rachel's Challenge Rally in Mustang-Panther Stadium, May 22, 6 p.m. The rally will be a fun and exciting event to celebrate and congratulate all students, grades K-12 grades, who have made the commitment to kindness and compassion and have followed it so diligently throughout this school year. Rachel's Challenge is a program that has been implemented throughout GCISD to promote kindness and compassion so that our schools remain safe places to learn. More than 4,000 participants are expected for the event. Read more
     
    Dr. Ryan leads state legislators on campus visits; Rep. Truitt talks school finance with community
    At the invitation of Superintendent Robin Ryan, state legislators Rep. Vicki Truitt and Sen. Wendy Davis toured several campuses, talked with students about their various projects and got a first-hand look at the new digital classrooms that have been implemented this year across the district. In addition to her campus tour, Representative Truitt partnered with GCISD  to host a Town Hall meeting regarding Texas school finance on May 1 at Cross Timbers Middle School. About 80 parents and school administrators were in attendance as Rep. Truitt discussed the looming difficulties facing the state's public education funding and addressed questions and comments from many members of the audience. Truitt said she will take all the feedback from constituents back to Austin to share with legislators as a newly appointed member to the Select Committee on Public School Finance, which will study the issue in depth and make recommendations to the 83rd Legislature in 2013. 
     
    Graduation for Class of 2012
    Graduation for seniors at Grapevine High and Colleyville Heritage High will be held on May 31, at College Park Center - UT Arlington. The center is located at 601 S. Pecan Street, Arlington, TX 76019  map and directions.  Commencement for GHS is at 3:30 p.m., and at 7:30 p.m. for CHHS. 
     
    Early voting underway for two places on GCISD Board
    Early voting began on Monday for the GCISD Board of Trustees election to fill Places 1 and 2. Two candidates, Rick Hinckley, Place 1, and Michael McCoy, Place 2 have notified the district in writing that they are no longer actively seeking election to the GCISD Board of Trustees. March 8 was the official withdrawal deadline for candidates to have their names removed from the ballot, so both Hinckley and McCoy still will be listed as candidates on the election ballot. Votes cast for them will be tabulated as for any other candidate, but neither is seeking a place on the Board of Trustees. Board members are elected to three-year terms, are unpaid and do not represent specific geographic areas. Early voting continues throughMay 8. Election Day is May 12. More about the election, voting locations. 
     
    Say thanks....
    • National Teacher Day, Tuesday, May 8
    • National School Nurses Day, Wednesday, May 9
     
    Registration underway for Elementary, Secondary Summer Programs
    Registration for Elementary Summer Enrichment and Secondary Summer Enrichment registration is underway. For more information, visit the Summer School section of the website.
     
     
     
     
     
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  • GCISD FastNews - April 30, 2012

    Posted by Verone Travis at 4/30/2012
    GCISD FastNews
     
    Want to vote early? Early voting begins today
    Early voting begins today for the GCISD Board of Trustees election to fill Places 1 and 2. Two candidates, Rick Hinckley, Place 1, and Michael McCoy, Place 2 have notified the district in writing that they are no longer actively seeking election to the GCISD Board of Trustees. March 8 was the official withdrawal deadline for candidates to have their names removed from the ballot, so both Hinckley and McCoy still will be listed as candidates on the election ballot. Votes cast for them will be tabulated as for any other candidate, but neither is seeking a place on the Board of Trustees. Board members are elected to three-year terms, are unpaid and do not represent specific geographic areas. Early voting begins today (April 30) and ends on May 8. Election Day is May 12. More about the election, voting locations.
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  • GCISD FastNews - April 26, 2012

    Posted by Verone Travis at 4/26/2012
    GCISD FastNews
     
     
    Parent Satisfaction Survey - Your Feedback is Needed!
    The GCISD parent satisfaction survey is now open. It will take approximately 20-25 minutes to complete and all answers will be confidential. Information you provide will be used to continuously improve our school and our district, so please take a moment to complete the survey. The survey will remain open until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 11. Your feedback is vital in helping us serve you better! Begin the survey here.
     
    GCISD and Rep. Truitt partner on school finance town hall meeting
    State Rep. Vicki Truitt (R-Keller) and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD are partnering in a town hall meeting to engage local residents, educators, parents and students in a discussion about challenges with the public school finance system. Truitt is organizing the meeting to better understand the concerns of those that she represents in the Legislature. The town hall meeting will be held from 6::30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, at Cross Timbers Middle School, 2301 Pool Road, Grapevine, TX 76051.more information
     
    Early voting for Board of Trustees election begins April 30
    The polls open for early voting on April 30, and voters will have an opportunity to elect two board members to serve on the GCISD Board of Trustees. Places 1 and 2 on the Board are open. Candidates are elected to three-year terms, are unpaid and do not represent specific geographic areas. Early voting ends on May 8 and Election Day is May 12. Candidates for Place 1, currently held by Charlie Warner, are Kimberley Barber Davis, Julia Guzman-Henderson and Rick Hinckley. Candidates for Place 2 are Becky St. John, incumbent, Gary Harrison-Ducros and Michael McCoy. more information
     
    Frequently Asked Questions for proposed attendance zone adjustment for SLES, Dove, Cannon 
    Questions and answers related to the proposed attendance zone adjustment have been posted on the district website. The questions were taken from the recent parent survey offered to those at Cannon Elementary, Dove Elementary and Silver Lake Elementary regarding a plan being considered to adjust attendance zones for those three schools. The plan would alleviate crowding at SLES caused by steady growth in student enrollment. A proposal is scheduled to be recommended to the GCISD Board of Trustees during a meeting on May 7. The recommendation originally was planned for the April 23 meeting, but district leaders delayed to allow the district more time to study parent survey responses and to give parents additional time to review the details of the proposal. Thank you for your feedback. Read the FAQs.
     
    Pickup packets for next year's kindergarten, prekindergarten registration
    Enrollment packets for students who will be entering prekindergarten or kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school year will be available for pickup at each elementary campus, during April 30-May 4, 7:30-3:30 p.m. Completed packets may be returned anytime during the week of April 30-May 4 during regular school hours. Packets may also be pick up and/or returned on Tuesday, May 1, during evening registration/orientation at each campus. During this time, parents and students also may visit the school and meet some of the administrative staff and teachers. This year’s enrollment process for prekindergarten and kindergarten is different from that of previous years, allowing parents more flexibility to pick up the registration packet, complete the enrollment information and return the packet to the campus.  Find out registration requirements and May 1 times for each school.
     
    Registration underway for Elementary, Secondary Summer Programs
    Registration for Elementary Summer Enrichment and Secondary Summer Enrichment registration is underway. For more information, visit the Summer School section of the website.
     
    Rachel's Challenge Rally - May 22, 6 p.m.  
    Rachel's Challenge Rally will be held at the Mustang-Panther Stadium on May 22 at 6 p.m.. Sponsored by GCISD and the GC Education Foundation, Rachel's Challenge will be a fun and exciting evening to celebrate and congratulate students throughout the District who have made the commitment to kindness and compassion and who have followed it so diligently. More than 4,000 participants overall are predicted to attend this year, including 900 elementary students, 800 middle school choir members, high school drum lines, and clubs from middle and high schools. The GHS Drill Team will have a donation table at the rally for its annual Kick-a-thon Fundraiser to benefit the Beth DuPertuis Scholarship Fund. This fund has awarded $15,000 in scholarships since 2000. For more information on Rachel’s Challenge visit www.rachelschallenge.org
     
     
     
     
     
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  • GCISD FastNews - April 20, 2012

    Posted by Verone Travis at 4/20/2012 12:00:00 PM
    GCISD FastNews
    TAKS and STAAR testing next week
    Students in this year's 10th and 11th grades will take the TAKS test next week. The tests must be passed for graduation and will be used by colleges to determine readiness for higher education. Sophomores will be testing on April 24 (Math), April 26 (Science) and April 27 (Social Studies), while Juniors will be testing on April 25 (Math), April 26 (Science) and April 27(Social Studies). Students taking exit level retests for graduation will take them on April 24, 25, 26 and 27th. Students in third and fourth grades will take the STAAR Math Test on Tuesday, April 24 and the STAAR Reading Test on Wednesday, April 25. Fifth graders will take the STAAR Science Test on Thursday, April 26. STAAR is the new state-mandated assessment. More information about STAAR is available here.
     
    Parent meetings set for Two-Way Dual Language Program
    Parent informational meetings for the Two-Way Dual Language Program will be held in May at the three GCISD campuses that have the program. Schools with the program are Silver Lake Elementary, Cannon Elementary, and Timberline Elementary. Applications for the Dual Language Program for 2012-2013 will be available at the meetings and accepted beginning Monday, May 21. Registration for incoming kindergarten students who would like to participate in the Two-Way Dual Language Program during the 2012-2013 school year will be held in May. Enrollment in the Two-Way Dual Language Program is open to ALL incoming kindergarten students in the District, as space as available. Currently space is available at Cannon and Timberline elementary schools.

    Cannon - May 8

    • English meeting: 6-7 PM
    • Spanish meeting: 7-7:30

    Silver Lake - May 8

    • English meeting: 6-7 PM
    • Spanish meeting: 7-7:30
    Timberline - May 9
    • English meeting: 6-7 PM
    • Spanish meeting: 7-8 PM
    The Two-Way Dual Language program provides opportunities for students to acquire a second language  while maintaining their home language and achieving academic performance at or above grade level. Spanish-speaking and English-speaking students are together in a classroom, and daily instruction is delivered in both Spanish and English.

    Parent Survey opens next week
    It is that time of year when we ask for your feedback about the experience you and your child have had with the academics and operations at your school and in the district. Your input is used in measuring our progress and ensuring the decisions we make, and the priorities we set, continue to align with the expectations of the families we serve. Spring 2011 was the first year GCISD coordinated a district-wide survey effort to gauge parent satisfaction with its campuses, staff and operations. In previous years, each school conducted individual surveys of parents. The purpose of having a district-wide effort is to streamline the survey process, provide more meaningful data collection and two-way communication, and align with the district’s LEAD 2021 strategic plan. This year’s survey will begin next week and will remain open for two weeks. The survey will take approximately 20-25 minutes to complete and all answers will be confidential. We then will share the results with you and outline what changes you can anticipate as a result of your feedback. Please watch for specific survey dates coming next week.

    GCISD and Rep. Truitt partner on school finance town hall meeting
    State Rep. Vicki Truitt (R-Keller) and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD are partnering in a town hall meeting to engage local residents, educators, parents and students in a discussion about challenges with the public school finance system. Truitt is organizing the meeting to better understand the concerns of those that she represents in the Legislature. The town hall meeting will be held from 6::30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, at Cross Timbers Middle School, 2301 Pool Road, Grapevine, TX 76051. Read the news release for more information.
     
    Nutrition serves spring newsletter to parents
    GCISD Nutrition Services' parent newsletter, "Around the Plate," is out and you won't want to miss it! In the Spring issue of the newsletter, learn about nationwide program that provides free, nutritious breakfasts for students, see the dates and locations for the Summer Feeding Program, meet the District's new registered dietitian and get some guidelines for storing summer produce. The Nutrition Services website is also a great source of information about food related topics such as ideas for healthy snacks, gardening with children, nutritional data on items served in the school cafeterias, the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs, and food allergens. Download the newsletter here; visit the Nutrition Services website.
     
    Earth Day observances get students to think "green"
    Earth Day is Sunday, April 22, and schools throughout the district celebrate with a variety of events and activities. Check out what some schools did and how the students learned more about recycling, reusing and renewing resources, plus a photo gallery of the Recycled Hat Day contest at Heritage Elementary.
     
    Pickup packets for next year's kindergarten, prekindergarten registration
    Enrollment packets for students who will be entering prekindergarten or kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school year will be available for pickup at each elementary campus, during April 30-May 4, 7:30-3:30 p.m. Completed packets may be returned anytime during the week of April 30-May 4 during regular school hours. Packets may also be pick up and/or returned on Tuesday, May 1, during evening registration/orientation at each campus. During this time, parents and students also may visit the school and meet some of the administrative staff and teachers. This year’s enrollment process for prekindergarten and kindergarten is different from that of previous years, allowing parents more flexibility to pick up the registration packet, complete the enrollment information and return the packet to the campus.  Find out registration requirements and May 1 times for each school.
     
    Registration underway for Elementary, Secondary Summer Programs
    Registration for Elementary Summer Enrichment and Secondary Summer Enrichment registration is underway. For more information, visit the Summer School section of the website.
     
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  • GCISD FastNews - April 12, 2012

    Posted by Verone Travis at 4/12/2012 12:00:00 PM
    FastNews
     
    Join us this afternoon for GCISD's 50th Anniversary Celebration
    In 1965, Grapevine and Colleyville schools consolidated and today we are still Building Excellent Schools Together! Join us from 4:30-6:30 p.m. today as we celebrate this 50 year milestone in the rich history of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. The program includes performances by the CHHS and CHHS bands, announcement of the 50th Anniversary Literary Contest Winners, a special presentation from U.S. Congressman Kenny Marchant, proclamations from both cities, and recognition of former superintendents, board members and others who are present. This will be followed by a reception in the Administration building, and student performances and displays throughout the building. Watch for a special edition of GCISD FastNews tomorrow with photos from the 50th Anniversary Celebration.
     
    Meet the candidates for Board of Trustees at public forum
    The public is invited to learn more about those who are on the election ballot for GCISD Board of Trustees at a candidates forum on Wednesday, April 18, 7 p.m. at Grapevine High School. Hosted by the GCISD Council of PTAs and moderated by the Tarrant County League of Women Voters, the forum will begin immediately after the GCISD Council of PTAs general meeting and officer election. All candidates have been invited to participate in the debate-style question and answer session, in which they will respond to questions asked by the audience.
     
    Pickup packets for next year's kindergarten, prekindergarten registration
    Enrollment packets for students who will be entering prekindergarten or kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school year will be available for pickup at each elementary campus, during April 30-May 4, 7:30-3:30 p.m. Completed packets may be returned anytime during the week of April 30-May 4 during regular school hours. Packets may also be pick up and/or returned on Tuesday, May 1, during evening registration/orientation at each campus. During this time, parents and students also may visit the school and meet some of the administrative staff and teachers. This year’s enrollment process for prekindergarten and kindergarten is different from that of previous years, allowing parents more flexibility to pick up the registration packet, complete the enrollment information and return the packet to the campus.  Find out registration requirements and May 1 times for each school.
     
    Leadership changes for several campuses announced 
    Several campus leaders have accepted new roles within the district beginning with the 2012-2013 school year. Becky Prentice has accepted an opportunity to serve as the Coordinator of Assessment for GCISD. Prentice, who has served the past six years as principal of Colleyville Heritage High School, brings 27 years of experience in classroom and campus administration to her new role in the district. Emberly Spillman, Coordinator of Alternative Schools (Vista and Bridges), has accepted the position of Director of Counseling. Tim Hughes, who has been principal of Grapevine Middle School for 12 years, will be moving to the Coordinator of Alternative Schools role.

    TxDOT to begin SH 26 pavement overlay on Monday, April 16 
    TxDOT will begin construction to resurface SH 26 through Colleyville, Hurst, and North Richland Hills on Monday, April 16. The project will consist of pavement milling, pavement repair and an asphalt overlay. During construction, SH 26 will be reduced to one lane each way. Work areas will be limited to approximately two miles and the majority of the work will be completed during daytime off-peak hours (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) to minimize the inconvenience to the traveling public. The project will encompass SH 26 from John McCain Road to Farm-to-Market Road 1938. The first phase will be from John McCain Road to Glade Road. The seven-mile project is estimated for completion by this fall/winter, dependent on weather.      View daily lane closures on the TxDOT website here.

    Registration underway for Elementary, Secondary Summer Programs
    Registration for Elementary Summer Enrichment and Secondary Summer Enrichment registration is underway. For more information, visit the Summer School section of the website.
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  • GCISD FastNews - April 5, 2012

    Posted by Public Information at 4/4/2012 3:00:00 PM
    GCISD FastNews
     
    No School Friday,  April 6 - Unused Bad Weather Makeup Day
    Administration Building will be open.
     
    You are invited to 50th anniversary celebration on April 12, 4:30 p.m.
    Join past and present students, employees, superintendents, board members and community members as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the consolidation of Grapevine and Colleyville school districts. The program will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the GCISD Administration building. At 5:30, the celebration will move inside the Administration building for a reception sponsored by the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation, displays of memorabilia, student exhibits and mini performances Fifty years is a lot of history - come celebrate the district's past, present and future!  Download the flyer.
     
    Required immunizations for middle school students available at schools in April
    GCISD and the Tarrant County Health Department will be hosting an immunization clinic at middle schools in April. All 7th graders will be required to have proof of the the required vaccines prior to the first day of school. Read more.
     
    Submit your bid and win the opportunity to throw the first pitch
    The GCISD Education Foundation is offering you the opportunity to submit a bid for the First Pitch at the Texas Rangers versus Seattle Mariners game at GCISD's Night with the Ranger, Tuesday, April 10. The winner also will receive four premium seats and a parking pass.
    This auction package has benefitted the teachers and students in GCISD with as much as $2,000 is the past. Bids will be accepted through Friday, April 6, 12 noon. Submit your bid via email to Executive Director Janice Kane at janice.kane@gcisd.net.
     
    Texas Rangers Night on April 10 for GCISD families
    Texas Rangers are offering $2 reserved seat upper tier tickets on GCISD Night at the Rangers, April 10, or any other Texas Rangers ISD Night in April, May and June. In addition to the Rangers Student Rewards program, family, employees and friends may purchase tickets for the ISD games for a savings of over 40% off regular gate prices. Tickets are available online at texasrangers.com/isd; use the password RangersISD. Game times are 7:05 p.m. but subject to change.  On GCISD Night at the Rangers, April 10, the Cross Timbers Jazz Ensemble Choir will perform the National Anthem.
     
    Registration underway for Elementary, Secondary Summer Programs
    Registration for Elementary Summer Enrichment and Secondary Summer Enrichment registration is underway.
    For more information, visit the Summer School section of the website.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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  • WEATHER ALERT - April 3, 2012, 1:40 p .m.

    Posted by Verone Travis at 4/3/2012
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  • GCISD FastNews - March 29, 2012

    Posted by Public Information at 3/29/2012 3:00:00 PM
    GCISD FastNews

    Shannon Tovar - New GHS Principal GCISD welcomes new Principal of Grapevine High School
    Veteran educator and campus administrator Shannon Tovar has been selected to join GCISD as principal of Grapevine High School. She currently serves as principal of Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy in Dallas ISD. The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Board of Trustees approved hiring Tovar at the March 26 meeting.

    "Shannon Tovar is a great addition to the GCISD team and GHS community," said Dr. Robin Ryan, Superintendent. "Her strong background in increasing student achievement and vision for designing engaging, relevant instruction for learning, coupled with her collaborative leadership style and ability to build relationships, are a perfect match with the goals of the school and the district. We are excited to welcome Shannon to GCISD and look forward to continuing the long-standing legacy of GHS with her at the helm." Read more.
     
     
     
    50th Anniversary You are invited to 50th anniversary celebration on April 12
    Join past and present students, employees, superintendents, board members and community members as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the consolidation of Grapevine and Colleyville school districts. In April 1962, the community voted, and the two districts became Grapevine Consolidated District. It wasn't until 1975, that the district became known as Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District.
    The program will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the GCISD Administration building. At 5:30, the celebration will move inside the Administration building for a reception sponsored by the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation, displays of memorabilia, student exhibits and mini performances. Please spread the word of this event and if you have photos from the past that you'd like us to share on our 50th Anniversary website and on Facebook, please email them to publicinformation@gcisd.net. If there are people in the the photos, please provide the names and any other information you know about the location, event, etc. Fifty years is a lot of history - come celebrate the district's past, present and future!  Download the flyer. 

    Board votes to delay implementing 15 percent end-of-course rule
    GCISD's Board of Trustees approved a resolution during the regular meeting in March that delays the use of scores from the new State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) in students’ final grades for the 2011-2012 school year only. The resolution suspends the portion of the Board Policy EIA(LOCAL) requiring the new state-mandated ninth grade end-of-course assessments to account for 15 percent of a student's final grade. Get all the details and find out how the resolution affects students.
     
    Required immunizations for middle school students available at schools in April
    GCISD and the Tarrant County Health Department will be hosting an immunization clinic at the following schools for students in the 6th grade:
    • Colleyville Middle School - Tuesday, April 10, 9 a.m.
    • Heritage Middle School - Tuesday, April 10, 9 a.m.
    • Cross Timbers Middle School - Thursday, April 11, 9 a.m.
    • Grapevine Middle School - Thursday, April 11, 9 a.m.
    Find out more on the Health Services section of the website.
     
    Texas Rangers Night on April 10 for GCISD families
    Texas Rangers are offering $2 reserved seat upper tier tickets on GCISD Night at the Rangers, April 10, or any other Texas Rangers ISD Night in April, May and June. In addition to the Rangers Student Rewards program, family, employees and friends may purchase tickets for the ISD games for a savings of over 40% off regular gate prices. Tickets are available online at texasrangers.com/isd; use the password RangersISD. Game times are 7:05 p.m. but subject to change.  On GCISD Night at the Rangers, April 10, the Cross Timbers Jazz Ensemble Choir will perform the National Anthem. Download the Texas Rangers ISD Nights flyer for more details.
     
    Nominate your "Top Teacher"
    Fort Worth, Texas magazine is looking for the top teachers in the area as nominated by students, parents, other teachers, school officials and anyone else who wishes to participate. The magazine will recognize 21 independent school districts and area private schools in a feature article planned for publication in August. The teachers featured will be selected on the number of votes/nominations. Make your nomination through May 1 by visiting http://www.fwtx.com and selecting Top Teachers.
     
    Record destruction schedule set by state regulations
    Consistent with the notification requirements set forth in federal and state regulations regarding the destruction of confidential records, Special Education records for students withdrawn or graduated on or before May 2004, will be destroyed April 12, 2012 (34 CFR 300.624). If you have any questions about this process or about student specific records, you may contact personnel at GCISD’s Special Services Department at 817-251-5533.
     
    Mark Your Calendar
    April 6 - Bad Weather Makeup Day, no school (unless we use a bad weather day between now and then)
    April 12- 50th Anniversary Celebration, 4:30-6:30 p.m., GCISD Administration Building
    May 22 - Rachel's Challenge Rally, 6 p.m., Mustang-Panther Stadium
     
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