Campus News 7-31-06

What’s Happening This Week
• GCISD registration for 2006-2007
Registration begins today for schools throughout GCISD and continues through early August. Dates, times and other pertinent back-to-school information for specific campuses is available on the district’s web site, www.gcisd-k12.org/pr/backtoschool.htm.

• Season tickets for varsity football on sale
Season tickets for Colleyville Heritage and Grapevine High varsity football games will be on sale for current season-ticket holders from July 31-Aug. 16 at the GCISD Swim Center, 2305 Pool Road. Tickets may be purchased from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays and 8 a.m.-Noon Fridays. Season ticket sales will be open to the public beginning Aug. 21. The five-game packet for each school is $40. Information: 817-251-5641.

• Bridges registration for 2006-2007
Verification of residency and health cards for students returning to Bridges Accelerated Learning Center in the fall will be accepted from 8:30 a.m.-Noon on Aug. 3 at the school. Parent orientation will be 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22. Information: 817-251-5526.

Upcoming Calendar Items
• GHS Fish Camp
Incoming freshmen to Grapevine High School will attend orientation from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 7 in the GHS Auditorium. Students will learn about GHS traditions, pick their class schedules, pay required fees, get locker assignments, tour the campus and pick up textbooks. Cost is $15 and includes lunch, commemorative T-shirt, student planner and student ID. Information: 817-251-5210.

• Foundation hosts luncheon for new GCISD employees
The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation’s annual New Educator Luncheon will be 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Grapevine Convention Center. Employees who have been hired for the 2006-2007 school year, or were hired after the start of the 2005-2006 school year, are invited to this year’s welcome luncheon. The event will be catered by Outback Steakhouse. Registration forms and information are available at www.gcisd-k12.org/foundation/txstar_welcome.html. Information: 817-251-5480.

• GCISD resumes school-year hours
The last day of summer hours for Grapevine-Colleyville ISD offices and campuses is Aug. 4. Beginning Aug. 7, administrative offices will be open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Check www.gcisd-k12.org/pr/hours.html for school hours for students. Information: 817-251-5503.

• GCISD Convocation
All Grapevine-Colleyville ISD employees are encouraged to attend the 2006 Convocation ceremonies, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 10 at the Grapevine High School gymnasium. This is the annual kick-off event for the new school year. Information: 817-251-5503.

• CHHS freshman orientation
Incoming freshmen to Colleyville Heritage High School will attend orientation from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 11 in the CHHS Panther Gym. Students will learn about CHHS traditions, tour the campus, pay required fees, etc. Cost is $10 and includes lunch and various CHHS spirit gear. Information: 817-305-4700.

• GCISD first day of school
The first day of school for GCISD students is Aug. 15. Check www.gcisd-k12.org/pr/hours.html for school hours and www.gcisd-k12.org for back-to-school details. Information: 817-251-5503.

Awards and Announcements
• CHHS Band accepting silent auction donations
The Colleyville Heritage High School Band is accepting donations of goods or services for its 2006 Extravaganza and Silent Auction. This year, the annual fund-raiser will feature a preview of the band’s 2006 show, “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein. The band hopes to raise $11,000 to fund clinicians for the students as well as the materials needed for the band’s equipment trailer. The event will be Aug. 25 at the CHHS Student Activity Center. Information or donations: Vicki Smith, 817-798-6233 or vickismith9@comcast.net.