District Update
2.22.21
Due to the instructional time that our students missed last week, Galveston ISD will not have an Early Release Day on March 3. We will use March 3 as a full instructional day.
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Nominate Galveston ISD's E3 Employee of the Month
Do you know a team member who epitomizes the GISD mission to Educate, Engage, and Empower EACH student for a life of Excellence? If so, please click on the link below and fill out the form to nominate our February, 2021 E3 Employee of the Month. Tell us why your nominee deserves this honor and find out who the winner is in the March 1 edition of the District Update. https://forms.gle/YuYvmcEy9vnhqHho7
E3 Photo Contest
Now through April 5, Galveston ISD employees can submit fun photos with their E3 coins for a chance to win great prizes! We will share submissions weekly on the District Update like this one! Christina Stark, Crenshaw Magnet Coordinator at Antelope Island, part of the Great Salt Lake in Utah during our winter break of 2020.
Our mission is to Educate, Engage, and Empower EACH student for a life of Excellence. GISD employees are encouraged to keep their E3 coin on them as a reminder of why they do what they do for our children every day.
Send your photo with a short description to communications@gisd.org. If you are a Galveston ISD employee who does not have an E3 coin, please contact communications@gisd.org.
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Burnet Garden Ribbon-Cutting
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Morgan STEM Experiment
Students in Ms. Markello’s kindergarten class enjoyed their STEM experiment of soaking eggs in vinegar, which dissolved the shell and rubberized the egg. They made hypotheses, documented daily observations of the changes, checked their hypotheses, and drew conclusions!
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Solar Systems at Crenshaw
Third-grade Bulldogs completed a solar system unit that was "Out of this World!" Students studied our solar system, researched their favorite planet and designed a travel brochure. They used TIDE writing to share their knowledge and created beautiful chalk pastels depicting the orbits of the planets.
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February is Love the Bus Month!
Galveston ISD would like to thank our drivers and aides for all their hard work and dedication to the district and students!
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Galveston ISD Athletics Week of 2/22 - 2/27
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Galveston ISD in the News
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Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers
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DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Applications are now available for the 2021 Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest. This contest recognizes Texas high school seniors who are taking an active role in litter prevention in their school or community.
The contest is open to any Texas high school senior currently attending public, private or home school and planning to attend an accredited college or university in the Fall 2021 semester. The contest will award a total of $9,000 in scholarships to three winners in May 2021.
“We’re looking for students who are developing exciting and creative solutions to keep Texas litter-free,” said Becky Ozuna, program administrator for the Don’t mess with Texas program. “We aim to shine a spotlight on their innovations in the hope of inspiring other Texans to do their part to keep our state beautiful.”
To enter the Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest, visit dontmesswithtexas.org. Applications must be received via online submission by 5:00 p.m. (CST) March 31, 2021. Sponsors for the Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship include Buc-ee’s and iHeart Media.
Don’t mess with Texas has been educating Texans about litter prevention since 1986. The program includes a grassroots partnership with the Keep Texas Beautiful organization, annual “Trash-Off” community outreach events and the Adopt-a-Highway volunteer program.
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Rosenberg Library Virtual Story Fair
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How to Change Language Settings on Facebook and District Updates - Spanish Language
Galveston Independent School District
Email: communications@gisd.org
Website: www.gisd.org
Location: 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, TX, USA
Phone: 409.766.5100
Facebook: facebook.com/GalvestonPublicSchools/
Twitter: @galvestonisd