Tiger Time News
News from the O.C. Taylor Principal, Lisa Young
Young@Heart, August 27, 2017
Dear O.C. Taylor Parents,
We started the year off with a bang! Thanks to our generous PTA, our students were able to view the eclipse at the maximum time the moon covered the sun. The students and staff enjoyed viewing the eclipse. I heard many expressions like, "Wow! So cool! Neat!" It is going to be a bright year here at OCT!
To the BEST of days,
Principal Young
Stay Connected at O. C. Taylor Elementary School
We have a number of ways to keep in touch with our school. Be sure to read, subscribe to and join these resources to get all the latest news.
Facebook: If you’re a Facebook member be sure to join the O.C. Taylor Elementary Facebook Group to get updates in your feed. This group is meant to provide another way to get news and updates.
Website: The school’s website has the latest news, updates, and calendars, as well as general information about the school, resources for parents, volunteer opportunity information, event information and ways to donate.
Twitter: We regularly post events and upcoming news on Twitter. Follow me on Twitter: @OCTYoung and follow our hashtag #OCT4U.
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.
Here Comes the Sun!
Click here to see a video highlighting the day. Thank you to the GCISD Communications Department for filming!
Upcoming Dates
Monday, August 28
8:30 Severe Weather Drill
Tuesday, August 29
Wednesday, August 30
5:00-6:30 p.m. 2nd and 3rd Grades, Curriculum Night
Thursday, August 31
8:30 Lockdown Drill
5:00-6:30 p.m. 4th and 5th Grades, Curriculum Night
Friday, September 1
College Colors Day: wear your favorite college colors
Monday, September 4
LABOR DAY... NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, September 5
Wednesday, September 6
Thursday, September 7
Friday, September 8
7:00 PTA Walk to School Day
OCT Updates
Sign Up for Text Updates from Principal
Curriculum Nights
Thank you, Starbucks!
GCISD DISTRICT FLYERS & INFORMATION
"Water Worth Saving" Art Contest
Note from GCISD Nutrition Services
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
We think your kids are..... G-G-G-G-reat!
Boo Hoo/Yahoo Reception
Parents, please join us on the first day of school for the...BOO HOO/YAHOO RECEPTION on August 21, from 7:40-8:30 a.m. in the OCT Learning Commons.
Questions: Dawn Hall
Back to School Night at Skatetown
O.C. Taylor Tigers, show your school support and have fun with new friends (and old) at Skate Town!
Thursday, August 24
4 - 6 pm
Admission $5 (includes skate rental)
O.C. Taylor will receive a portion of the profit.
Cake will be served
Siblings welcome!
Questions: Dotty Ponder
Thursday, Aug 24, 2017, 04:00 PM
SkateTown, William D Tate Avenue, Grapevine, TX, United States
O.C. Taylor Dads' Club
The OC Taylor Dads' Club is a PTA-backed organization that hosts and supports events to help build our amazing OC Taylor Tiger community. Join today and make a difference. Help support our children, staff and the administration of O.C. Taylor in the coming year.
Your involvement will improve education and empower our children through:
- Supporting school and PTA sponsored events
- Participating in Dads' Club events such as: Fall Campout, Pancake Breakfast, Golf Tournament, Dads' Club Holiday Parade Float, and more...
- Building a strong network of fathers in the O.C. Taylor Family
Signup sheets will also be available at Boo-Hoo Breakfast and Curriculum Nights.
The first Dads' Club meeting and social is August 31st 7:30 pm-9:00 pm at 5226 Pleasant Run, Colleyville.
Let’s help lead our children on this amazing journey called life.
Keep up to date at https://facebook.com/ OCTaylorDadsClub and https:// octaylordadsclub.shutterfly. com/
Contact Ben Stevens ben@benLstevens.com or Matt Smith vernomas@yahoo.com for more information
We Need Volunteers
Want to volunteer at O.C. Taylor? Follow these easy steps...
1) If you haven't already, complete the District's Volunteer Background Check Application for the 2017-2018 school year. Also, please read and sign the Volunteer Handbook included in the link as well. As a reminder, all volunteers are required to reapply each year. Human Resources / Volunteer/Background Check Application
2) Not sure how to get started? Sign up on the PTA Committee Interest form so we can contact you when volunteer opportunities arise that you may be interested in.
O.C. Taylor Elementary PTA Committee Interest Form
3) If you haven't volunteered at O.C. Taylor in the past, plan on attending one of our Volunteer Orientations to learn about the policies, procedures and more information about the PTA.
- Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 – 9:00 AM (In Cafeteria)
- Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 – 6:30 PM (In Library)
Questions: Jennifer Ditto