Mustang Message
August 30, 2019
A Principal's Perspective
I feel very proud when I am out in the community and receive positive feedback from a stranger about our school. They have heard about our school and the great things that are happening for kids at GP. From day one, we have intentionally built our school on a mission focused on our students. Working together each year, each day to fulfill our vision is no easy task. It truly takes each one of us every day to be all in for each other and most importantly our students! Below are two comments that I have received from parents. Feedback from our customers, in this case parents, provides insight in to how we are meeting our vision each life...each day...each hour! Thank you for your passion, your focus on student success, your high expectations for our students and of our fellow staff members to push us to be great for our students and for being all in when you walk through the door each morning! I appreciate you!
"We came here in town about 3 years ago! Actually, It’s not easy to move to a new place and new country with a kid. At the first time he was a student of _______ elementary school but It was hard time for him and me but after we moved that we love this village and school.
Always I feel so warm and thank you for teachers and staffs in Green Prairie Elementary school!! They are so friendly! .... I love GP elementary school very much! " GP Parent
From a mom about the GP Staff: "...Common thread for GP are big smiles, caring, welcoming. It's such a simple thing to do, but can make such a huge impact on someone's day. Thank you to you and your team for smiling! Thank you for caring! Thank you for making GPE a welcoming place to all!"
Be innovative - Design the possibilities!
Donna
Morning Duties for the Week
Gym & Morning Assembly (7:20-7:45): Parr/Sullivan
Word of the Week: 8/26-labor; 9/1-contribute; 9/9-pride; 9/16-tenacity; 9/23-respect; 9/29-eager (Note: 8/26 & 9/1 words were switched)
Tuesday Book Share: Parr, Sullivan & Simmons
Gym (7:20-7:45): Fraley
Parent Drop Off Direct Traffic (7:20-7:55): Kieschnick
Parent Drop Off Car Doors (7:20-7:55): Bingaman & S. Rhine
Cafeteria (7:20-8:00): Eppes
Bus (7:15 - 7:55 Buses/ Cafeteria after all buses arrive): Miles
Counselor Schedule: 4th Circles; Wilson, Cooper, Parr, S. Anderson, Sullivan & Kinder Circles
Librarian: GP
Week at a Glance
Sunday: CSISD Required Trainings Due https://csisd.schoology.com/course/1640535581/materials?f=158434624
Monday: Staff and Student Holiday!
Tuesday: Fall MAP assessment window opens until 9/27; Kinder color days - wear red
Wednesday: Kinder color days - wear orange; Training for new GP Teachers 3:30-4:30
Thursday: PTO Meeting @12:00 pm in science lab; T-TESS Evaluations - goal setting conference due; Kinder color days - wear yellow
Friday: Fire Drill @ 10:15; Kinder color days - wear green
Social Committee Information
News & Notes
Parent Conference Day, Monday, October 14th: As you begin to schedule parent conferences, please keep 2:00-2:30 open for a brief faculty meeting in the cafeteria. Our agenda for our first C^2 time will be a coaching overview and parent conferences.
Positive School Relations: September 3rd will begin our 3rd week of school! Have you taken the opportunity to reach out to each parent to provide a positive contact concerning their child?
- First Three Weeks of School Positive Parent Contact Goal: Examples: email, phone call, note home, etc.
- Campus Goal: Each student will receive a postcard (in office storage closet and stamps from Casey) by the end of the first nine weeks (October 18th).
- Campus Goal: 100% parents/guardians will attend parent conferences in October.
Laminator Update: It is that time when laminating will be done by specific staff members. This will help to avoid any issues with the laminator. If you have something that needs laminating, please place on the table or laminator stand with your name on it. Tori Moore Wells and Stephanie Bell will laminate throughout the week.
GP Student and Staff Pictures: Did you take any pictures yesterday of our students wearing their Aggie colors? Do you have any pictures from the first few weeks of school? Please download to Teacher Scratch - 2019-2020 Pictures - File in correct folder such as grade level, events (schoolwide events), staff etc.
Happy Birthday
This Week Birthdays:
Trish Mosier, Speech - Sept. 3rd