March 6, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:Megan Overman, Public Information Officer
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
817-251-5503

Activities planned to celebrate Texas Public Schools Week

GCISD campuses will join students and educators across the state in celebrating Texas Public Schools Week from March 10-14 with a variety of activities. This year’s theme is “Lift Off to Learning.” As part of this celebration, parents and community members are invited to visit classrooms and participate in open house events to get a first-hand look into the educational activities in GCISD schools.

The Masonic Lodges of Texas established Texas Public Schools Week in 1954 to recognize the contributions made by the state’s free system of education. The Texas School Public Relations Association has promoted this annual week-long celebration for more than 20 years. Each year, the event has grown and it continues to be a meaningful way to showcase the many educational opportunities given to the millions of students who attend Texas public schools.

A complete list of campus-specific activities is available from each school or on school web pages. Highlights scheduled for this recognition week include:

Monday, March 10
Grapevine High School – Spring Open House, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Gym 1. This will be a casual “meet and greet” opportunity for parents to visit with teachers. The event will feature performances by GHS cheerleaders, choir, band, Fabulous Fillies, Belles and Theater department. PTSA meeting will take place from 6-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 11
Colleyville Middle – Open House and book fair, 6:30-8 p.m. Drama presentation at 7 p.m.
Cross Timbers Middle – Open House, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Book Fair will be open 6:15-8:15 p.m.
Grapevine Middle – Open House, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Quilts made by the Student Council will be on display in the library. The quilt squares were decorated by GMS students and the finished quilts will be sent to Brooks Army Medical Center in San Antonio.
Heritage Middle – Open House, 6:30-8 p.m. During the activities, members of the GES Social Studies Department will sponsor their annual chili cook-off.
Timberline Elementary – Donuts for Dad, 7-8 a.m. in the library.

Wednesday, March 12
No Open House activities scheduled.

Thursday, March 13
Bear Creek Elementary – Open House, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PTA will host a family dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. Students will showcase what they have been learning about different countries as part of Cultural Diversity Week. Each grade level is studying a different country and participating in projects and lessons specific to that country. All grade levels will learn history, dress, food, climate, animals, language and geographical facts about each country.
Bransford Elementary – Open House, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The book fair will be open during the open house.
Cannon Elementary – Open House, 5:30-7 p.m. The book fair will be open during the open house.
Colleyville Elementary – Open House, 6-7:30 p.m. Honor Choir will perform at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Third-grade will present a “Hall of Inventors.” Students will dress as their chosen inventor and perform speeches based on their research.
Dove Elementary – Open House, 6-7:30 p.m.
Glenhope Elementary – Open House, 6-7 p.m. The Dad’s Club is hosting a spaghetti dinner from 5-6:30 p.m.
Grapevine Elementary – Open House, 5:45-6:46 p.m. At 7 p.m., students will present a Spring Choir Concert titled “Rockin’ America.”
Heritage Elementary – Open House, 6:30-8 p.m. Family book fair night, 6-9 p.m. Fourth-graders will present a “Wax Museum” in the hallways.
O.C. Taylor Elementary – Open House, 6-7:30 p.m. First grade Texas reports will be on display in the hallways. Animal research projects may be found in the classrooms. Third grade will present a “Wax Museum” from 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Silver Lake Elementary – Open House, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Book Fair, 6-8 p.m. Third grade students will present “The Hall of Inventors” at 6:30 p.m. They will become living statues of their chosen inventors and will perform speeches based on their research.
Timberline Elementary – Open House, 6-7:30 p.m. The Dad’s Club is hosting a spaghetti dinner from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Friday, March 14
O.C. Taylor Elementary – Second grade students will celebrate “Dr. Seuss Day” by dressing up as the author or one of his many characters.
Timberline Elementary – Muffins for Mom, 7-8 a.m. in the library.

Thursday, March 27
Colleyville Heritage High School – Spring Panther Pride Night, 6:30 p.m. in the Main Gym honoring CHHS students involved in spring sports, as well as recognition of students and teachers for outstanding success in academics, fine arts, DECA, debate and special education.

Note: This is not a complete list of activities. Please contact the campus or visit the campus web site for more campus-specific activities.