August 3, 2020
Galena Park I.S.D. Employee Newsletter
A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT
August 3, 2020
Dear Galena Park I.S.D. Staff,
I hope you and your families are still faring well throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and I hope you are as excited as I am for the start of the 2020-2021 school year!
As you can imagine, our Reopening 2020 plans are revised every time the TEA, CDC, and/or our local and state authorities issue new guidance to school leaders. For this reason, I'm asking you to remain flexible and patient with us. Please know I am very mindful of your health concerns, as well as our students' educational needs, and consider these priorities when making decisions regarding our return to school/work.
Please check GPISD's Reopening 2020 webpage (https://www.galenaparkisd.com/Page/8977) several times per week, for up-to-the-minute information about our Reopening plans.
I miss you all and look forward to the opportunity to see you soon.
Be Safe,
John C. Moore, Ed.D
Superintendent of Schools
A SONG TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY
Adam Bendorf and Ryan Rogers, assistant choir directors at North Shore Senior High School (NSSHS), created a virtual choir made up of THREE DECADES of NSSHS choir students, Class of 1992 to 2020!
Please click here to enjoy the sounds of former NSSHS choir students!
TWO MORE BENEFITS ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE SESSIONS ADDED
Great news! Two more sessions have been added!
2020 Benefits Open Enrollment - Wednesday, 8/05/2020, 4PM Zoom Session
REGISTRATION LINK: https://galenapark.schoolobjects.com//wshop/default.aspx?cid=55275
2020 Benefits Open Enrollment - Wednesday, 8/12/2020, 4PM Zoom Session
REGISTRATION LINK: https://galenapark.schoolobjects.com//wshop/default.aspx?cid=55274
For more information on Open Enrollment and Benefits, click here. You can access the Benefits Book, rates, brochures, TRS-ActiveCare Resources and so much more!
Online enrollment ends August 14th and assisted enrollment ends August 21st.
Kind Regards,
Holli L. Sherrard
Director of Employee Benefits
Galena Park ISD
(832) 386-1507 Direct
"Excellence in all, for all, by all"
Required Back to School Professional Development
Galena Park I.S.D. Employees,
Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year! Due to this unprecedented time, the back to school district professional development will be completed through online platforms. The required training will be released in 2 phases. You will need your Eduphoria login to complete the training.
Phase 1 can be accessed by clicking on the button below.
Please review the entire attached document, as it includes the following information:
- Employees required to complete the training
- Date training is due
- Training description
- Estimated time needed to complete each training
- Link to take you directly to training login in Eduphoria Strive
Teachers, please notice there is one training that is due August 2nd as it needs to be completed before the Teacher Academies which take place August 3rd - 5th.
If you have any problems logging in to Eduphoria, please contact the technology hotline - techsupport@galenaparkisd.com
If you have a problem or error once you are in the training, please contact Mark Nickelson - mnickels@galenaparkisd.com
Thank you!
Holli Malloy
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
and Professional Development
Galena Park ISD
832-386-1179
GPISD Employee Benefits: Enrollment Window is Open
ONLINE ENROLLMENT | July 15, 2020 – August 14, 2020 | 24/7
Visit https://ffga.benselect.com/enroll to enroll in benefits online.
Your login is your Social Security Number, no dashes (123456789).
Your PIN is the last four digits of your social security number and the last two digits of your birth year (678977).
ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE | July 15, 2020 – August 21, 2020 | 8:00am - 5:00pm
Contact Enrollment Assistance Center:
1-855-765-4473 select Option 3
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
Contact Employee Benefits Department:
Email benefits@galenaparkisd.com
Jenny Bernabe 832-386-1276 | jbernabe@galenaparkisd.com
Holli Sherrard 832-386-1507 | hsherrard@galenaparkisd.com
Access the Provider Directory to check for your in-network providers https://www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecare/doctors-and-hospitals.
Kind Regards,
Holli L. Sherrard
Director of Employee Benefits
Galena Park ISD
(832) 386-1507 Direct
"Excellence in all, for all, by all"
GPISD COVID-19 STAFF REPORTING LINE
GPISD Staff,
As we move forward in our efforts to better assist staff during this pandemic and to ensure appropriate tracking of COVID concerns in GPISD, a reporting line has been developed for your use.
If you are experiencing health concerns you believe are related to COVID-19, contact your direct supervisor immediately and then call the GPISD COVID-19 Staff Reporting Line at 832.386.1090. Nurses are available from 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., 7 days a week to address your concerns and to provide guidance on the following conditions:
- Staff who are lab confirmed for COVID-19
- Staff who have been exposed to someone lab confirmed for COVID-19
- Staff experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
Thank you and be safe.
Mechelle Epps, Ed.D.
Galena Park ISD
Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services
Office: 832-386-1033
Fax: 832-386-1444
Leading...Learning...Serving
GPISD Childcare Center Enrollment Information
Registration for the Galena Park I.S.D. Childcare Centers is now open for the 2020/2021 school year. The center is not open to the public; it is a service extended to Galena Park I.S.D. employees only.
As a reminder, weekly payments are made via payroll deduction. The payment of your registration fee online will secure your spot for the 2020/2021 school year. Space will be limited due to new guidelines issued by the state of Texas for Childcare Centers.
Online link: https://www.galenaparkisd.com/Page/7442
If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Garrett, North Side Director of Childcare Services or Diane Sharp, South Side Director of Childcare Services.
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THIS MONTH'S BIRTHDAYS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
REBECCA BOUTTE, 8/1
BRENDA VELIZ, 8/2
JASON BOLLICH, 8/3
JULIEN GUILLORY, 8/3
SERETHA AUGUSTINE, 8/6
AMBER DUNAHOO, 8/6
TRESA ORPHEY, 8/6
KAREEN BROWN, 8/7
VANESSA MADRIGAL, 8/7
TAMMY MERIMON, 8/7
LESLEY HINTON, 8/8
LEANN ATWOOD, 8/9
HENRY HART, 8/9
RUTH MORRIS, 8/10
FLORINDA RENTERIA, 8/10
MARIA ESPARZA, 8/11
DAVID HARRIS, 8/13
JANIE SALAZAR, 8/13
SANDRA DELGADO, 8/14
AMY GRANT, 8/15
CYNTHIA CANTU, 8/17
MICHAEL MCKAY, 8/19
JODI CARMICHEAL, 8/20
EXEL GALARZA QUINONES, 8/21
CINDY THREATT, 8/21
RAQUEL BRITTON, 8/24
TIFFINY LEWIS, 8/24
WANNA GIACONA, 8/26
PAMELA OOMMEN, 8/26
RHALE KELLEY, 8/27
STACY MACIAS, 8/28
ENRIQUE MARIN, 8/28
DANIELA PIZANO-ZARATE, 8/29
BECKER EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
VANESSA MELENDEZ, 8/9
ANA LARA, 8/20
CIMARRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CRYSTAL MONROE, 8/4
DIANE DELGADO, 8/6
MONINA ERISPE, 8/6
CAROL RODGERS, 8/13
PATRICK PIAZZE MCMAHON, 8/17
ANNA CORTEZ MEJIA, 8/25
GABRIELA GARCIA, 8/26
APOLONIA SALAZAR, 8/28
DIAHNNA PEAIRSON, 8/29
CLOVERLEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HERMELA FRANCO, 8/3
MARCELLA GARCIA, 8/3
ANGELES ROSALES, 8/3
CRYSTAL GUZMAN, 8/13
JOAN LEBLANC, 8/19
ALMA DE LA TORRE, 8/23
HELEN CASTRO, 8/30
MARIA RAMOS DE GARCIA, 8/30
ANDREA LOPEZ PATINO, 8/31
NATALIA TAMEZ GARZA, 8/31
COBB 6TH GRADE CAMPUS
MELISSA ARNEAUD ALI, 8/1
MARY WASHINGTON, 8/9
CLAIRISSA WALKER, 8/10
MICHAEL BARRICK, 8/14
SERINA MATLOCK, 8/15
JEANNETTE MOLINA, 8/15
RAQUEL SANCHEZ, 8/18
FELICIA SWINDELL, 8/23
MARILYN RODRIGUEZ, 8/25
MARY MAHONEY, 8/26
SILVIA PEREZ, 8/27
ANNA KAREN SAHAGUN, 8/27
ELVIA CAMPOS, 8/28
CYNTHIA YELL, 8/28
CTE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
ROBERTO DIMALIWAT, 8/9
CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
JAMES HAIR, 8/10
ANDY LINDER, 8/10
ADEYE AKLILU, 8/12
MICHAEL DAWSON, 8/12
MARGARITA ACOSTA, 8/13
JAMES DAYS, 8/19
ANGELA GLYNN, 8/23
ADRIANA ARGUELLO, 8/30
CUSTODIAL SERVICES
IGNACIO GUEVARA, 8/17
FACILITIES PLANNING
HAROLD FLETCHER, 8/17
GALENA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARIA PENA, 8/7
LAKEISHA SANDERSON, 8/7
CAMBRIAN PICHON, 8/9
ANA ROJAS, 8/14
CYNTHIA LUNA, 8/24
ESTELA CHAVEZ, 8/27
MICHAEL CROUCH, 8/31
BRITNEY HAMBERG, 8/31
GALENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
VANESSA VELEZ, 8/4
VALERIE REGALADO, 8/5
EVELYN FLORES, 8/6
MEGAN EVANS, 8/7
MARISSA RAMIREZ, 8/8
OFELIA SORAIZ, 8/8
FRANCES SELLERS, 8/10
STEPHANIE FOUNTAIN, 8/14
ANDRE GRAY, 8/14
ROCIO RIVAS, 8/14
JOSE MERINO PLASENCIA, 8/17
NOLAN RICKS, 8/19
CLIFFORD MCCOLLOUGH, 8/20
VIRGINIA BARKER, 8/24
CLAUDE COLLINS, 8/24
JOHNNIE PRICE, 8/27
ROSA CONTRERAS, 8/30
EBONY DUNHAM, 8/30
GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
MIGDALIA GONZALEZ, 8/2
RON RICHMOND, 8/3
CARITA CURRY, 8/6
ANTONIO HERNANDEZ, 8/6
RONNIE WHIGHAM, 8/6
MIRIAM VALENCIA, 8/8
ANNETTE KAISER, 8/9
DOROTHY STEPHENS, 8/10
AMBEREEN KHAN, 8/12
SONIA VAZQUEZ, 8/12
OLGA TORRES, 8/13
SHARMAINE AGUILERA, 8/15
JAMES TURRUBIARTES, 8/16
KAYLA DAUGHERTY, 8/17
ELENA CASINGAL, 8/18
NICHOLAS JOHNSON, 8/18
JOHN MCCRACKEN, 8/18
PATRICIA KASPRZAK, 8/21
DEBORAH EATON, 8/23
JEFF KING, 8/27
DONALD MORRIS, 8/27
ANA DIAZ, 8/28
GPISD AGRICULTURAL CENTER
FRANCISCA TORRES, 8/29
GPISD CHILDCARE CENTER
KAYLAN SHERRARD, 8/4
COURTNEY ESPINOSA, 8/14
BARBARA GARRETT, 8/23
GPISD NORTH ANNEX
JAMI BAKER, 8/15
MICHAEL SIERRA, 8/21
GREEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY
ALACIA ANDERSON, 8/2
MARIA FLORES, 8/10
JOSUE MONREAL, 8/10
ROSALINDA BENAVIDES, 8/11
MIREYA GUEVARA, 8/12
BELINDA ESCARENO, 8/17
GROUNDS DEPARTMENT
ALMA VITELA, 8/3
BRITNEY HAVARD, 8/12
TIMOTHY LUKE, 8/15
HAVARD ELEMENTARY
ANGELICA BELTRAN, 8/1
LIZET RAMIREZ, 8/10
GISELA DE LA CRUZ LOPEZ, 8/16
PETER GASPARI, 8/20
TAMEISHA HAGAN, 8/24
KELLI REDMOND, 8/29
ROSEMARIE BAUTISTA, 8/31
JACINTO CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHAVAA BARRETT, 8/6
SUSIE WILLIAMS, 8/7
VIANEY KORIE, 8/12
SANDRA REYNA, 8/14
MONICA NEIRA, 8/17
MORENA LOPEZ, 8/18
DANIELA URIAS RIVERA, 8/20
MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KORAL CORONADO, 8/4
MARIA BOYD, 8/10
ANA GARZA, 8/11
MARIBEL MARTELINO, 8/16
ANGIE MEDELLIN, 8/17
MAINTENANCE
JAIME HERNANDEZ, 8/1
REYNALDO FERNANDEZ, 8/7
MARLENE GARCIA, 8/9
SCOTT MAY, 8/20
FRANK PADILLA, 8/26
DANIEL THOMAS, 8/28
NORMANDY CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PAIGE TURNER BURT, 8/16
THEO YEUNG, 8/17
NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CARMEN REYES, 8/4
LINDSEY HOOD-ARENALES, 8/6
NELLY MARTINEZ MENDEZ, 8/8
YVETTE VALDEZ, 8/8
MANUEL ROJAS, 8/10
VICTORIA GARCIA, 8/13
DIANA FOOSE, 8/16
LESLIE STEVENSON HENSON, 8/23
OLGA MCCORMICK, 8/24
VIRGINIA CHAVIRA, 8/26
ARMANDO GARZA, 8/27
VICKI MCDADE, 8/27
NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAURA SUAZO, 8/2
DONDRIA SMITH, 8/3
JOCELYN FORTUNA, 8/4
LESA HARRIS, 8/16
JEANNETTE GREEN, 8/21
ASHLEY RIVERS, 8/23
WONISHA TATUM, 8/23
TANGELA KEGLER, 8/27
CARL POLK, 8/27
ALMA CARDENAS, 8/28
MARGARET JONES, 8/31
NORTH SHORE 9TH GRADE CENTER
ALLYSON SIMMONS, 8/1
ERIN DRYE, 8/3
SHANNON SCHULTZ, 8/6
YSAMAR ALONSO, 8/8
DERYK KOYM, 8/9
TIA DAVIS, 8/12
J'TIONNE CLEVELAND, 8/13
BRIDGETT MCCOY, 8/13
BRITTANY SMITH, 8/14
AMANDA DEAN, 8/17
JOHNATHAN DANIELS, 8/19
NATALI ALMARAZ, 8/21
DALLAS JACKSON, 8/23
DAVID PIERSON, 8/28
BRENDA HALL-CHARLES, 8/29
TERESITA RODRIGUEZ, 8/30
NORTH SHORE 10TH GRADE CENTER
CHARLOTTE ROGERS, 8/3
LILIANA CANTU, 8/6
DUWAYNE LA FOUNTAIN, 8/10
ROSA RODRIGUEZ, 8/10
DEBRA HENSARLING, 8/15
AYANNA HARRIS, 8/19
RICHARD GORDON, 8/21
KATERINE HERRERA LARA, 8/21
MICHELE TAYLOR, 8/23
RUTH ESTUDILLO, 8/29
NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LAFONDA BLACK, 8/1
DAVID PERSAILS, 8/1
ANTHONY BOUTTE, 8/3
LEKEITHA JOHNSON, 8/3
TALIA KIRKPATRICK, 8/5
LISA REAVES, 8/5
TAUREAN SIMMONS, 8/8
DIETRICK WITT, 8/10
MARIA FLORES, 8/14
DOMINIQUE BROWN, 8/17
MELISSA JENSEN, 8/17
ERIC HERNANDEZ, 8/18
CHARMIAN SCOTT, 8/19
GAYE MINCHEW, 8/20
OSTROVA MCGARY, 8/21
ELIZABETH PEREZ, 8/21
SHAUN WYNN, 8/21
GLENDA REYES, 8/25
IVAN DEL ANGEL REYES, 8/27
SILVESTER MORRIS, 8/27
MELVIN RODRIGUEZ, 8/30
PEP FACILITY
NICOLETTE HANEY, 8/21
ANABEL VAZQUEZ, 8/31
PURPLE SAGE ELEMENTARY
JENNIFER BUCHANAN, 8/5
DEYSI GUEVARA, 8/5
MARIBEL RAMOS, 8/9
WENDY MCGEE, 8/12
KENYA BENER, 8/15
JOHANNA ROGERS, 8/15
ELDA JAIMES, 8/27
DESHALETTE SCOTT, 8/31
PYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CATALINA CORDERO MORENO, 8/15
LANI ROSE MERCADO, 8/20
JESSICA DELA CRUZ, 8/24
MARIA ALBA, 8/25
SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY
ARACELI RAMIREZ, 8/4
YUMIKA WHITE, 8/7
EMMA CARRERO, 8/12
MARIANA SEPULVEDA, 8/20
FELICITAS RODRIGUEZ, 8/23
STEVEN OVALLE, 8/27
PATRICIA FELDER, 8/29
VICTORIA ROJAS, 8/30
TICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TAMARA BRAZILE, 8/5
CANDY MOLINA, 8/10
LAWRENCE ETIENNE, 8/13
CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ, 8/14
ARACELI SALINAS, 8/15
TRANSPORTATION
CAROL ANDRUS, 8/1
MARIA AGUILAR, 8/6
VALVINA JASSO, 8/7
GREGORY LOPEZ, 8/7
MICHELE WEBB, 8/8
YVONNE ESQUIVEL, 8/10
ANATASIA LEGARDY, 8/14
SONIA VILLEGAS, 8/14
ANGELA GOINS, 8/16
M ROSARIO HERNANDEZ, 8/19
JOCELYN LUCIO, 8/19
CATALINA REYES, 8/21
DAVID MUNOZ, 8/22
AUBREY BRINKLEY, 8/24
JOSE DE LA ROSA PEREZ, 8/25
MORA BRAZELTON, 8/27
ELIDA RAMIREZ, 8/27
JANICE BANKS, 8/28
WONDA JONES, 8/28
DENETRIA MAYES, 8/29
DELEAICE SAPP, 8/29
WILLIAMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ADARA WILLIAMS, 8/17
CASSANDRA NIETO, 8/18
LATASHA FOSTER, 8/20
WOODLAND ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GUADALUPE SUQUET, 8/1
AMERICA GARZA, 8/4
ADELA HERRERA, 8/13
ANNA PUENTE, 8/19
EMELY BENITEZ, 8/21
JOVITA GUTIERREZ, 8/22
SONIA GUTIERREZ, 8/26
WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
DVONTE DAVIS, 8/3
REGINALD BROWN, 8/4
LINDA SCHOFFIELD, 8/11
BRISIA NAJERA ARRIAGA, 8/12
MADILYN PATTERSON, 8/27
ZOTZ EDUCATION CENTER
KRISTEN BOYETT, 8/9
JOSE LERMA, 8/9
JOSEPH SEKELY, 8/20
ANTHONY GARCIA, 8/22
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Galena Park I.S.D.
The mission of the Galena Park Independent School District is to prepare students to be productive citizens and lifelong learners.
The Galena Park Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to designated youth groups.
Email: communications@galenaparkisd.com
Website: www.galenaparkisd.com
Location: Galena Park Independent School District, Harris County, TX, United States
Phone: 832-386-1000
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Twitter: @GalenaParkISD