Tiger Time News
News from the O.C. Taylor Principal, Lisa Young
Young@Heart, May 21, 2017
Dear O.C. Taylor Parents,
A sincere thank you to all parents, grandparents and family members who participated in our annual OCT Career Day! Many students were talking about the visits and discussing what they wanted to be when they grow up. Thank you for your time and for items you brought for the students! We have the best parents!
Thank you to our innovative music teacher, Mrs. Vencil, who allowed our 5th grade students to write the script and plan the entire 5th Grade Rocks Program! The students' ownership allowed them to be as creative as they wanted to be...even with large confetti explosions at the end! Amazing job by our 5th grade kids! They are so bright, dedicated, and inspiring. We are all going to miss them! I believe I saw a tear or two in the eyes of several moms. Savor these last eight days of elementary school; they are the greatest of days.
We would like to extend an invitation to you to attend our annual End-of-Year Ceremonies for each grade level. We will acknowledge each individual student and formally celebrate a successful year. (See dates and times below.)
To the greatest of days,
Principal Young
Email: lisa.young@gcisd.net
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=16665
Location: 5300 Pool Road, Colleyville, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 305-4870
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OC-Taylor-Elementary-School-361871583888299/
Twitter: @OCTYoung
OCT Vision: To empower our children today to create a better tomorrow.
OCT Mission: To create life-long learners and develop servant leaders through authentic, real-world experiences.
Monday, May 22
10:45 Former OCT Seniors walk the halls while we play Pomp and Circumstance
Tuesday, May 23
Wednesday, May 24
Students turn in iPads to get new iPads (see specific instructions below)
Thursday, May 25
Field Day
Friday, May 26
NO SCHOOL, Bad Weather Day
Monday, May 29
NO SCHOOL, Happy Memorial Day!
Tuesday, May 30
8:15-9:15 Kindergarten End-of-the-Year Ceremony
9:45-10:45 1st Grade End-of-the-Year Ceremony
1:45-2:45 2nd Grade End-of-the-Year Ceremony
Wednesday, May 31
8:00-8:30 PreK End-of-the-Year Ceremony in the PreK Classroom
8:30-9:30 3rd Grade End-of-the-Year Ceremony
1:45-2:45 4th Grade End-of-the-Year Ceremony
Thursday, June 1
Last Day of School :(
9:00-10:30 5th Grade Continuation Ceremony
11:45 Dismissal
OCT May Updates
New iPads for Students
The district is on a five-year device replacement plan, meaning that students in kindergarten through third-grade will be receiving a new iPad. Our students in fourth-grade will hold on to their current device as they will receive a Chromebook when they enter fifth-grade in the fall.
On Weds., May 24 staff members from the technology services department will be on campus to trade the devices. Please have your K-3rd grade student bring the device and the charger on May 24.
One of the things that parents and staff shared with the district through ThoughtExchange is the concern with screen time and the possible disruptions to the instructional environment. Over the last several months, our technology services department has been working on a new mobile device management system which helps ensure that instruction is not interrupted with device misuse. With this new system, students will not be able to transfer apps purchased from their current iPad to the new device. They will still have access to them on another device with their personal login; however, they will not have access to them on the new device. We hope this will reduce distractions in the classroom and help with parental concerns regarding screen time at home.
We are very excited to be able to provide your student with this new instructional device. If you have any questions, please contact our campus technologist or your student’s teacher.
4th and 5th Grade Only:
Registration for 2017-18 School Year
As we look ahead to the 2017-2018 school year, I wanted to share some information with you regarding registering for the upcoming year. Registration for returning students will open in early August 2017. When the date has been finalized, information will be available on the district website, social media channels, back to school tools website and in The LEADer.
If you know you will not be back next year, please let your classroom teacher know and Ms. Betty in our front office.
A Note From Our P.E. Coaches, Coach Mester and Coach Mac
A Note From Our Librarian, Mrs. Bonacci
Students who completed the GCISD READS Challenge are invited to our Kona Ice Parties! Kindergarten, 3rd, and 4th will have their celebration on May 30th from 1:30-2:30 and 1st, 2nd, and 5th graders will celebrate on May 31st from 1:00-2:00. If you would like to volunteer to help during our parties please email me at dawn.bonacci@gcisd.net.
All GCISD library books are due by May 12th but students will continue to have access to e-books through EPIC and audiobooks through Tales2Go throughout the summer.
Our Spring “Buy-One-Get-One free” Book Fair begins on May 22nd and ends on May 25th. Your child will have the opportunity to create a wish list using the Scholastic Book Fair app. If you would like to volunteer to help during our book fair please email me at dawn.bonacci@gcisd.net
A Note From Our Counselor, Mrs. Whisman
Please click here to see the May counseling newsletter.
A Note From Our GT LEAD Teacher, Mrs. Griffin
No Fidgets and Toys
If a student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or an Individual Accommodation Plan (IAP) outlining the use of a fidget, that student will be able to use the device only in the classroom during teacher designated and designed times.
Thank you in advance for helping us to maintain a safe learning environment.
GCISD DISTRICT FLYERS & INFORMATION
For Future CMS Colts
Hello Future CMS Colts,
I know you are excited to come to CMS next year and I want to make the transition to Pre-Athletics as easy as possible. Please join the REMIND 101 group created for parents and students for communications through the summer and the 17-18 school year.
Girl Information:
text to the number 81010
message should read @cms6girls
Boy Information:
text to the number 81010
message should read @1718cmsbps
I have also attached the link for uniform order information. The deadline is May 31st, at 11:59pm. If you don't order during this window, you will not have them delivered to your child the first week of school and will be responsible for the uniform. We will have a second order opportunity but they will not be available until the 4th week of school. Please add these links and info to any newsletters that go out from your campus, i.e. PTA or Principal's Newsletter.
Girl's link https://cgpe2017.itemorder.com
Boy's link https://cbpe2017.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true
Kim Haley
Colleyville Middle School
PE Department Head
Lunch Accounts and Negative Balances
Math Telescoping Exams, June 28, 2017
Testing opportunities for telescoping in math for the 2017-2018 school year are available this summer for GCISD students who are completing grades K through 7. The Math Telescoping Information Packet is available on the district website under the For Parents and Students Directory by selecting the link for Acceleration Exams, Math Telescoping, Grades K-7.
Parents will find information about the requirements to qualify for Math Telescoping and instructions about the TWO STEP Online Registration Process. There will be links to print the Information Packet, begin the TWO STEP Online Registration Process to register for the summer exams, view the TEKS on the TEA website, and download Study Guides for the exams purchased from UT-Austin. The online registration form will go live on May 11 for the June 28 test administration.
Important dates are listed below:
Summer Exam Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 9:00 am
Grapevine High School – TECC
Online Registration Opens: May 11, 2017
Online Registration Closes: May 25, 2017
The online registration form will become unavailable on: May 26, 2017
Exam Fee Payment Deadline: May 31, 2017
The New Confidential Student Report (CSR)
The Texas Education Agency publishes STAAR® report cards for all students every year. To improve communication and transparency with educators and families, TEA has redesigned the Confidential Student Report (CSR). The goal of the redesigned CSR is to create a family-friendly report on student progress, specifically highlighting growth and improvement as much as proficiency. The new CSR features:
- Growth and progress information
- A summer reading list
- Lexile levels and trend data
- New performance level descriptors
- Resources and suggestions for parents to use at home
- Suggested questions for parents to ask teachers and counselors
GCISD Night at the Ballpark in Arlington, June 6, 7:05 p.m.
To receive your cap, go by the First Base Ticket Office (windows 39 & 40). You must have a cap voucher to pick-up your cap.
Lower Box (Reg. $68) x $50 = Total $
Cholula All You Can Eat Seats (Reg. $48) x $45 = Total $
Corner Box (Reg. $49) x $37 = Total $
Lower Reserved (Reg. $35) x $29 = Total $
Lexus Club Terrace (Reg. $31) x $25 = Total $
Upper Reserved (Reg. $18) x $17 = Total $
Upper Reserved (Student) x $12 = Total $
Summer Enrichment 2017
GCISD is Now Hiring! Join the GCISD TEAM!
Many opportunities are available in our auxiliary departments:
- Nutrition Specialists -PT w/ benefits – work while your students are in school!
- Kidzu Site Aide – PT w/benefits – this schedule works well for local college students!
- Night Custodians
- Bus Drivers & Monitors
- Maintenance Engineers
Apply online at: www.gcisd-k12.org
School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
GCISD - Building Excellent Schools Together
GCISD LEAD 2021- BUILDING EXCELLENT SCHOOLS TOGETHER!
The mission of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is to be THE BEST and through the district’s strategic plan, called LEAD 2021, we continue building on the foundation started in 2011-2012. LEAD stands for Leading Excellence – Action Driven. For more information about LEAD 2021, please visit the district website. There are some exciting educational experiences going on in GCISD!
GCISD’s WHY?
Redefining Education because your future matters today!
GCISD’s Portrait of a Graduate
Skilled Problem Solvers
Communicators
Global Citizens
Self-regulated Learners
Collaborators
O.C. Taylor PTA Website
PTA Website: Please visit the PTA website – www.octaylorpta.com.