GCISD’s Nutrition Services is pleased to announce that parents can now download the MySchoolBucks app to make online prepayments on their child’s school meal account and view transactions. There is a $2.75 processing fee for each transaction.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/payments-and-refunds
Reminder: Monday, October 9, is a student and teacher holiday. This includes all schools except Collegiate Academy. The District office will remain open, and we will welcome everyone back to school on Tuesday, October 10. Enjoy the three-day weekend.
For the last Principals Month highlight of this week, we want you to say hi to Dr. Griffin. A new skill that she would want to learn is to speak Spanish! Help us say thank you to Dr. Griffin for all she does for Glenhope Elementary School. #WeAreGCISD
October 2 is World Bullying Prevention Day. Join GCISD in wearing blue shirts and boots to kick off the 17th Annual World Day of Bullying Prevention. #WeAreGCISD
October 2 is World Bullying Prevention Day. Join GCISD in wearing blue shirts and boots to kick off the 17th Annual World Day of Bullying Prevention. #WeAreGCISD
Friday is 50's Day! We can't wait to see everyone in the 50's clothes!
On Friday night, the Dad's Club is holding their annual Dad's Club Sock Hop at 6 p.m. out by the playground. We hope to see you there!
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a temporary delay in the release of 2023 A-F accountability ratings for all districts and campuses across the State of Texas. The ratings were originally scheduled for release on September 28 and will now be delayed by approximately one month, according to the TEA’s press release.
Please view our website to learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/a-f-ratings
Officer Romero was presented her artwork that the students created for her office! We are blessed to have her guarding our Gators!
Due to the weather yesterday, Lunch with a Loved One is cancelled for today!
Picture Day is TODAY! You can place your order on mylifetouch.com, using the Picture Day ID found below, Lifetouch email communications or search for it online at mylifetouch.com
Due to the forecast, Lunch with a Loved One is cancelled for today and tomorrow.
Glenhope's Fall Picture Day is Friday, September 15th! These are the photos that will be featured in our yearbook.
Raptor visitor management system is experiencing a system-wide service interruption. The vendor is working to get the issue resolved as soon as possible. If visiting campuses, please bring your ID as we are manually checking in visitors. Thank you for your patience as the vendor works to resolve this issue.
A few of this weeks Spike's Super Students enjoyed their lunchtime treat! These students have demonstrated exceptional hallway behavior and got to invite a friend to eat lunch with them!
Please join us for our first Parent Tech Academy of the school year at the Professional Development & Education Center (PDEC) on September 20th at 6:30 p.m. The technology department will discuss apps that parents use, such as Canvas, Skyward, Lightspeed and Seesaw. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about each app and how they can stay better informed about their child. #WeAreGCISD
We hope to see you next week for Lunch With a Loved One!
Kinder, 1st, and 3rd grades will be on Thursday, September 14th and 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades will be on Friday, September 15th.
Did you know that absences from class result in serious disruption of a student’s learning experience?
Up to 8 days per year (4 per semester) may be excused by a parent note for missed attendance beyond medical, approved excused, and statutorily exemptions. Vacations taken during the school year will be coded as unexcused absences.
Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/attendance
✏️Attendance matters✏️
Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s learning and educational experiences. Up to 8 days per year (4 per semester) may be excused by a parent note for missed attendance beyond medical, approved excused, and statutorily exemptions. Vacations taken during the school year will be coded as unexcused absences.
Learn more about attendance by visiting our website: https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/attendance
We look forward to seeing our Kinder - 4th grade families on Thursday night!
Effective 9/1/2023, Texas House Bill 114 requires a student to be placed in the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) if the student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of, or sells, gives, or delivers marijuana, THC, or an e-cigarette to another person within 300 feet of school property or at a school-related event.
Parent may find the full version of the Bill here: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00114F.pdf
The District encourages all families to talk with their students regarding the dangers associated with vaping or drug usage and to discuss the implications of this new law with your children, emphasizing the importance of adhering to school policies and laws for their own welfare and for the betterment of the school community as a whole. Your cooperation and support in ensuring that our district remains a safe and healthy educational environment for our students is deeply appreciated.
