Head U Gator News
February 11, 2019
Grateful Heart...
I am grateful for...
...Cheryl Searle, who has been working really hard with a student who is experiencing significant behavior issues.
...Karly Evans for volunteering to play basketball with one of Brittany's students as an incentive for improved behavior!
....Colleen Patton, who took Lynette's class with a happy heart on Thursday when Lynette's sub canceled.
,,,kinder and 2nd grade for our fun Pokeno outing on Wednesday!
...Shelly Johnson for mentoring a student on a volunteer basis while we're trying to get some behaviors under control.
VALOR
Applications for VALOR (Vanguard Association of Learning, Observation, and Reflection) will be coming out in February. VALOR is a group of innovative teachers that commit to reading, learning, observing, and reflecting together. If accepted you will have the opportunity to visit classrooms all over the district as well as be observed by your peers based on group and personal goals and receive individualized feedback from an instructional coach. Following is specific information on the application process:
Applications (google form) will go out February 12 in an email from Dr. Newell and due by Feb. 26 at 5 pm. The VALOR team will score based on a rubric and on input from campus principals
A group will be selected to move on to the interview portion and if you make it, you will be contacted by a VALOR team member to set up a time for the interview at your campus either during your conference or after school
You will be contacted by Dr. Newell with the final decision
We hope to invite about 24-28 people to our next class of VALOR
For more information, please visit our web page, ask a former VALOR teacher, or contact Melanie Gonzales (melanie.gonzales@gcisd.net).
“It takes courage to be introspective about your craft as a teacher.” - Dr. Suzanne Newell
Your journey begins with one step. Consider applying to be a part of the vanguard and taking that first step and finding that courage!
Metroplex Science MiniCAST
Tuition PreK
In the 2018-2019 school year, GCISD will offer a tuition-based pre-k program at Bransford Elementary, Colleyville Elementary, O.C. Taylor Elementary, Grapevine Elementary, Heritage Elementary and Bear Creek Elementary. There will be limited availability at Timberline and Silver Lake Elementary for a blended program that includes English and Spanish (an option if you are considering Dual Language in Kindergarten).
The district will offer a 10% discount to current employees for the campus based pre-k program. Before and after school care will also be available in our KidzU program for employees with children enrolled in pre-k at no additional cost. The total cost of the program will be $5,650 including a $100 registration fee and $150 supply fee both due in the spring to reserve the seat. The first monthly payment of $540 will be due July 30.
GCISD employees will have priority placement on the requested campus for their pre-k student. Simply fill out this Google Form to provide us with information we need at this time. Forms must be complete by March 9. Additional registration information will be collected once the class placement is confirmed.
White House Tour
Calendar
Feb. 12th
Student Council
Art Club
Feb. 13th
2:55-4 p.m. Good News Club
GTU
Feb. 7th
Choir 4th 3-5
Choir 5th grade 3-4
Feb. 8th
Mad Science
Feb. 16th
Puberty videos-5th girls and boys
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