Monday Message
News from Mrs. Hilcher- Principal of Grapevine Elementary
Week of September 19-23, 2016
GCISD Device Agreement
Just a reminder that we have a new GCISD Device Agreement for 2016-2017. Due date for signed device agreement forms is this Friday, 9/23/16. Every parent is asked to sign the Device Agreement form and pay a one-time elementary fee of $50, regardless of whether their student will take home their iPad or Chromebook (5th grade only). Students that already paid $35 last year for device take home privileges will only need to pay $15 this year to complete the $50 device fee. New students will need to pay the $50 device fee. Even if a student is not taking the device home, parents are still asked to sign the agreement and pay the $50.
Cash, or checks made payable to Grapevine Elementary School, will be accepted in the front office. You may choose to pay online at the following site: https://gcisdschools.revtrak.net/tek9.asp (Select Annual Device Replacement Protection Plan Fee). Please note that only $50 fees can be paid online and there is a $5 surcharge for paying online.
Device Agreements were distributed at Meet the Teacher night and an additional copy will be sent home with students who are missing forms on Monday, 9/19. Additionally, a link is provided below if you would like to print the agreement. Signed agreements can be sent in with a student or can be brought into the front office.
Campus Initiatives
GES Bank for Kindergarten
GES STAAR 2016 Accountability Information
Friendly Reminders
- Please remember our tardy bell rings at 7:40am this year. Students may enter the building at 7:15 and will wait with their peers in the cafeteria (K-2) or gym (3-5). Students will be supervised by GES staff and released to their class at 7:35am. Students who are not in their classrooms at 7:40 are marked tardy. We've reminded our Stars to aim for 7:30 to be at school, just to be on the safe side!
- Don't forget that when in school zones, all drivers are prohibited from texting and using handheld devices while driving. Thanks for helping us keep all of our students and staff safe while dropping off or picking up your child(ren).
Volunteer Requirements
Volunteer requirements are different for 2016-2017. In order to volunteer at GES, or around GCISD, all volunteers must:
- read the Volunteer Handbook (this replaces the previous face to face volunteer trainings held on campus)
- watch the appropriate video included in the handbook
- electronically sign the verification Google form for each campus you plan to volunteer
- complete the volunteer background check. A link is included in the handbook.
The following link takes you to the online Volunteer Handbook and background check: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=474
When you are ready to volunteer at GES, feel free to call the front office at 817-251-5735 to verify that both of the required steps have been recorded as completed. We appreciate your support as you complete these steps and volunteer to work with our GES students.
GCISD Reads
Upcoming Events
Monday, 9/19-Friday 9/23 Texas Constitution Week
Thursday, 9/22 Cheer Club (2:55-3:30pm); GES Bank training (3-4:30-Learning Commons)
Friday, 9/23 GCISD device agreement forms due
Tuesday, 9/27 Campus Excellence Committee meeting (3:10pm)
Wednesday, 9/28 4th grade field trip to Camp Thurman; Art Club (2:55-3:55pm)
Thursday, 9/29 Cheer Club (2:55-3:30pm); GES Bank training (3-4:30 Learning Commons)
GES Information & Announcements
Snack Donations Needed
PTA Information
SAVE THE DATE!
Mark your calendar for our second annual Glow Dance on Friday, October 28 from 6:30-8pm. This will be a family event, so plan to come dance with your GES Star!
Please plan to join us for our GES Fall Carnival on Saturday, November 12th from 2-5PM. This is a great opportunity to have some fun with your GES Star and raise money for our school! Our PTA is already working on making this a fabulous event for all who attend! Look for more details in your child’s folder in the coming weeks.
Volunteer of the Month
GCISD Information
GCISD Information
Important Links
- GCISD's online volunteer handbook & background check
- 2016-2017 Parent-Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct
- The ABC's of Grapevine Elementary
- Counselor Horn's website
Follow Our Story
Follow the excitement on Twitter and Facebook:
- On Twitter follow:
Principal Mrs. Hilcher: @GESHilcher
Assistant Principal Mrs. Landrum: @GESLandrum
Grapevine Elementary: @GESStars
Your favorite teacher: @GES[lastname]
All GES classrooms by checking our #GESshineon
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrapevineElementary