Gilbert Academy
Newsletter
Principal Update
We are continuing to work to help our students improve their skills in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. The teachers are incorporating arts integrated strategies such as VTS and Reading a Portrait in the classroom.
Progress Reports went home Friday afternoon with your student. Please sign the form and send it back with your student on Monday.
SOT Parent Elections which will take place on the 21st of September from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Please note that students should be dropped off no earlier than 8:15 in the morning as we do not have staff on duty to monitor them prior to this time window.
We hope that everyone has a great week at school.
Matthew Jackson
Principal
Gilbert Academy
PTA/PTO Interest
Public Library Message
Dear Parent/Guardian:
In addition to resources provided by the school libraries in the Clark County School District (CCSD), the public libraries in Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas-Clark County, and North Las Vegas provide access to print and digital resources for CCSD students and families with a free library card.
Parents/Guardians can apply for free library cards for themselves and their students by following the steps below:
Step one: Go to this link: https://bit.ly/3AN1bZw.
Step two: Identify the public library or library district that resides in your zip code.
Step three: Use the link in red that states, “Click here to apply for a library card,” and apply for a public library card.
If you have questions about obtaining a public library card, contact the public library or library district that resides in your zip code:
Boulder City Library: (702) 293-1281
Henderson Libraries: (702) 492-7252
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District: (702) 734-7323
North Las Vegas Library District:
Alexander Library: (702) 633-2880
Aliante Library: (702) 839-2980
North Las Vegas Library: (702) 633-1070
Estimados padres/tutores:
Además de los recursos que proporcionan las bibliotecas públicas en el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Clark (CCSD), las bibliotecas públicas en Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas y Norte de Las Vegas, proporcionan acceso a recursos impresos y digitales para estudiantes y familias del CCSD con una tarjeta gratuita de la biblioteca.
Los padres/tutores pueden solicitar tarjetas gratuitas de la biblioteca para ellos mismos y para sus hijos por medio de los pasos siguientes:
Paso uno: vaya al enlace: https://bit.ly/3AN1bZw.
Paso dos: identifique la biblioteca pública o biblioteca del distrito que se encuentra en su zona postal.
Paso tres: use el enlace en rojo que dice, “Haga clic aquí para solicitar una tarjeta de la biblioteca”, y solicite una tarjeta de la biblioteca pública.
Si tiene preguntas sobre cómo obtener una tarjeta de la biblioteca pública, póngase en contacto con la biblioteca pública o con la biblioteca del distrito que se encuentra en su código postal.
Biblioteca en Boulder City: (702) 293-1281
Bibliotecas en Henderson: (702) 492-7252
Distrito de Bibliotecas del Condado de Clark-Las Vegas: (702) 734-7323
Distrito de Bibliotecas del Norte de Las Vegas:
Biblioteca en Alexander: (702) 633-2880
Biblioteca en Aliante: (702) 839-2980
Biblioteca en el Norte de Las Vegas: (702) 633-1070
Community Outreach Event
This is Mr. Jackson and I hope this message finds you well. We need your help by sharing your voice on how to improve our school in the coming school year.
We will be hosting an outreach session for school staff, parents, students, and community members to participate in this process, and you are an essential member of this school community. Please see below for the session information.
Date: Tuesday, September 21st
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Virtual Link: meet.google.com/tyh-scrz-gya
Join by phone
(US) +1 609-491-2446 PIN: 820 111 739#
What Next: Simply add the session time and link to your calendar and share with others who are part of the school community.
Agenda:
1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Continuous Improvement Process Overview
3. School Partner Feedback
4. Open Discussion
5. Closing & Next Steps
We value your input and look forward to seeing you soon!
Best,
Matthew Jackson
Principal
Gilbert Academy