Tiger Family Newsletter
The Week of May 14-18
Hello Tiger Families!
I want to take a moment to thank our amazing PTA! We have a small but mighty group of parents that worked tirelessly this past week to make our teachers & staff feel so special and appreciated. A special thank you to Hilda Lopez, Claudia Ramirez, Elizabeth Pond, Liliana Hernandez and Priscilla Wyatt for going above and beyond. You made this week spectacular!!
This upcoming week our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders get the opportunity so shine and show what they’ve learned this year on their STAAR assessments. Although this is only one way we measure how our achievement this year, we want our kiddos to show their best! What can families do to support?
· Reinforce how hard your child has worked learning all year and that he or she’s ready!
· Get students in bed by 9:00
· Start their day off with breakfast and a lot of smiles!
· Get to school in plenty of time so the beginning of the day isn’t hectic.
· We’ve worked very hard at school to make sure this isn’t a stressful thing for our kids. Help us in remind them of this!
Thank you for all that you do EVERY day to support your child and us. We appreciate you!
Proud to be your principal,
Ms. Ingram
Highlights from our Week!
3rd Grade Planning Ahead
Our Teachers Performed at the STAAR Pep Rally!
5th Grade preparing for Living Museum
Thank YOU PTA for Teacher Appreciation Week! We all felt so LOVED!
Important Dates and Information
This Week!
May 14-16 STAAR Testing: Grades 3, 4, 5-- CLOSED CAMPUS
May 17 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 8-10 in the Learning Commons
May 17 2nd Grade Field Trip
May 17 5th Grade Continuation Ceremony 6-7:30 @ CTMS
May 17 David's Legacy Foundation Presentation @ Dove Elementary 6-7 (Info below)
May 18 Kinder End of Year Celebration @ Parr Park 8-2
May 18 ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE BACK TO CAMPUS!
Coming Up
May 21 4th Grade Field Trip to AUSTIN!
May 21 5th Grade End of Year Celebration @ Parr Park 8-2
May 22 3rd Grade End of Year Celebration @ Parr Park 8-2
May 22 PTA Spirit Night at Panera Bread 4-8
May 23 2nd Grade End of Year Celebration @ Parr Park 8-2
May 23 PreK End of Year Celebrations on campus 10:15-11:15 (AM classes) 1:45-2:45 (PM classes)
May 23 Talented Tigers Art Club 3:15-4:15
May 24 Field Day
May 25 Bad Weather Makeup Day- No School!
May 28 Holiday- NO SCHOOL
May 29 1st Grade End of Year Celebration @ Parr Park 8-2
May 30 4th Grade End of Year Celebration @ Parr Park 8-2
May 31 Last Day of School-- Early Dismissal at 11:45
May 31 End of the Year Pep Rally 8:30-9:30
STAAR Tips
It is important for our students to get a good night's sleep, and a good breakfast!
Also, remember to take care of any medical needs! (medication, glasses, etc,). We want the day to run smoothly!
You can still sign up!
There is still time to sign up for TES PTA! It’s $10 & $5.50 goes to TES. This raises our membership number & helps fund events at school. Did you know that students may also join? What a great leadership opportunity!
May 18th we are having a popsicle party for all students who’s parents signed up for PTA.
Go to www.joinpta.org or send money to school!
GCISD NIGHT at the Globe Life Park in Arlington
Math Telescoping Window Opened!
On Thursday, May 3, at 9:00 a.m. registration for the June 20th administration of math telescoping tests opened. The registration window will remain open through midnight on May 23, 2018. Parents must complete a two-step registration process by going online from this webpage to register their child and then printing their online confirmation to attach to their fee payment. Payment is due by 4:00 p.m. on May 24, 2018. Payments may be mailed or hand-delivered to the Administration Building but MUST arrive by the deadline in order to be accepted.
Order Your School Supplies in Advance!
Order your school supplies for K-5 through PTA! You may order now through June 24th.
www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks
Enter our school ID: TIM008
Personalized Programs Application System
A Note From Dr. Ryan on the NEW STADIUM!
Good afternoon,
As we wrap up another great school year in GCISD, we are already looking ahead to next fall and the re-opening of Mustang Panther Stadium. I am sure that most of you have observed the progress on the facility while driving down Highway 26, but I am also sure that many of you have asked the question, “will this be ready by August?”
This year, Texas had a significant amount of rain, compounded with high winds, which has unfortunately delayed the completion date for the project. We have been working diligently with our football coaches and their respective opponents to make any necessary adjustments to the schedule. As a result, we have made the following changes:
Week One:
August 30: Grapevine v. Azle at Dragon Stadium
August 31: Colleyville Heritage v. North Forney at Dragon Stadium
Week Two:
September 7: Grapevine v. Abilene Cooper at Apogee Stadium (UNT)
September 7: Colleyville Heritage v. Carroll at Dragon Stadium
Week Three:
September 13: Colleyville Heritage v. Trinity at Pennington Field
September 14: Grapevine v. Northwest at Northwest Stadium
Week Four:
September 21: Bye week for both teams
At this time, the first planned home game for the 2018 season is the Colleyville Heritage homecoming game against Newman Smith High School on September 28.
We understand that this is not ideal for our families, fans and especially our players; however, the weather and its impact on construction is beyond our control. We have worked with neighboring districts to have great places for our students to perform and I am confident that our students, fans and community will show up and support our teams during these first few weeks of the season.
Thank you for your understanding and patience during the stadium construction. It will all be worth it when we are enjoying the performances from our students at the new Mustang Panther Stadium!
Dr. Robin Ryan
GCISD Superintendent of Schools
TEXRail in Grapevine
TEXRail will be increasing their number of trains that travel through Grapevine! In an effort to raise awareness and safety, they will be conducting presentations for every grade level on May 18th during specials time.
Please review the following safety videos:
Parr Park Days
Kindergarten:
When: May 18- Award Ceremonies will take place on campus from 8:45-10:45. Students and teachers will leave for the park at 11, and will leave from the park at 1.
1st Grade:
When: May 29- Students and teachers will walk over at 8:45 to arrive by 9:00. The award ceremonies will take place at the park. Lunch will be served at 11:00, and the grade level will leave the park at 1:45.
2nd Grade:
When: May 23- Award ceremonies will take place on campus in classrooms at 8:15. Students and teachers will walk over to Parr Park at 9:00 a.m. and return to TES by 2.
When: May 22- Award Ceremonies will take place on campus at 8am in classrooms, will attend specials @ 9:35, and will leave for the park at 10:30. Students will return to campus between 1:30 and 2.
4th Grade:
When: May 30 - Awards will be from about 8:30-9:30. We will leave for Parr Park immediately following awards. Students will need to bring a sack lunch, as we will be eating at Parr Park that day, returning to school around 1:00/1:30.
5th Grade:
When: May 21- Students and teachers will leave for the park at 9 and leave the park to return at 1:30.
Will need: A sack lunch and sunscreen (1st and 5th grade do not need sack lunches). If they plan to play in the water, students can wear a swimsuit under their clothing. If you have a two piece swimsuit, your child will need to wear a shirt over the swimwear. You will also need a towel and sunscreen! More specific information to your grade level should be communicated through your grade level newsletter.
Kinder Water Day!
Please send students in their Timberline shirts, shorts, water shoes and a swimsuit under their clothes! Don't forget sunscreen! More information here.
May 24- FIELD DAY!
Field Day is Thursday May 24th @ Parr Park for 1st-5th graders. Students will leave campus around 8:30 to walk to the park. Field Day will be from 9-2.
PTA will be providing a free lunch (hot dog, banana, pretzels) If your child does not want the free lunch, or have specific dietary needs, they may also bring their own.
Students will need to bring $1.00 for their Field Day backpack. Permission slips and more info will be coming home soon.
For Kinder Field Day, please refer to the Kinder Water Day post!
PK Field Day:
We will be having Field Day at Timberline. All Pre-K students will be here at 7:40. Races will start at 8:45 in the gym and on the soccer field. We will have lunch at regular time, 10:45, in our classrooms. We would love to have parents cheer us on!
End of the Year Pep Rally!
Kindness awards will be given out, and we will be revisiting the year through a slideshow video! We hope to see you there.
Summer Nutrition Program
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session.
Silver Lake Elementary: June 4 – July 13
Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cross Timbers Middle School: June 4 – August 10
Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
STAAR Results
Results for 5 and 8 Reading and Math STAAR
Results for April Grades 5 and 8 Reading and Math STAAR will be posted at www.texasassessment.com in the FOR FAMILIES section in the STUDENT PORTAL on May 1, 2018. Parents will need their student's unique access code to retrieve the scores. This code is located in SKYWARD or on any previous STAAR Report Card at the bottom of the page. Parents can also go to www.texasassessment.com and retrieve the unique access code with their student's first name, social security number, and date of birth.
The performance labels and descriptors are as follows:
Masters Grade Level: Students at this level have exceeded the assessment requirements and TEA expects students at Masters Grade Level to succeed in the next grade or course with little or no academic intervention. Students in this category demonstrate the ability to think critically and apply the assessed knowledge and skills in varied contexts, both familiar and unfamiliar.
Meets Grade Level: Students at this performance level have met the assessment requirements and have a high likelihood of success in the next grade or course but may still need some short-term, targeted academic intervention. Students in this category generally demonstrate the ability to think critically and apply the assessed knowledge and skills in familiar contexts.
Approaches Grade Level: Students at this level have met the assessment requirements for purposes of Student Success Initiative grade promotion and graduation and are considered to have met at least the minimum passing standard. A student achieving Approaches Grade Level is likely to succeed in the next grade or course with targeted academic intervention. Students in this category generally demonstrate the ability to apply the assessed knowledge and skills in familiar contexts.
Does Not Meet Grade Level: Students at this level have not passed since performance indicates a student is unlikely to succeed in the next grade or course without significant, ongoing academic intervention. Students in this category do not demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the assessed knowledge and skills.
Volunteers Wanted
Want to be a part of an amazing community?
We have many opportunities for you to join in on the fun at Timberline. Whether you would like to assist on campus, or pick up and return materials, we have something for you!
Please contact our amazing front office staff at 817-251-5770 for more information.
Also, we are also looking for volunteers to assist with our talented Ballet Folklorico Club!
Can you sew? Do you know this style of dance? Please give us a call.
Ride Change, Doctor's Appointments and Emergency Care for Late Pickups
Ride Changes:
The school will follow the direction you provided about how your child gets home each day. If there is a change to this, you must notify the office in one of the following ways:
Send a written note with your child with details for how he or she will get home that day.
Email maria.reyes@gcisd.net and kimberly.becerra@gcisd.net with details for how you child will be picked up prior to 2:00 p.m.
Call the office 817-251-5770 prior to 2:00 p.m.
Changes cannot be made by text messages or calls to teachers. Teachers are working with your children during the school day and we can’t ensure that information will get to the office.
If your child has a doctor's appointment that requires leaving school early:
- Please notify the office the day before the appointment so the office has time to prepare necessary checkout for you.
- Pick up your child prior to 2:30 for early release. Because of the size of our school, we are not able to process early pickups after this time. This is a shared policy across GCISD elementary campuses.
- Send a doctor's note in with your child the following day so that we are able to excuse the partial absence.
If you have an emergency and are not able to pick up your child(ren) by 3:20:
- Your child(ren) will be taken to KidzU for supervision at which time an emergency care fee is charged.
- KidzU is located at the Timberline Annex, across from the LAC.
- Unless there are unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather, our car rider dismissal line is cleared by 3:20.
- If possible, please call the office to alert us of the emergency.
Ways and Where Tigers tell our Timberline Story
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Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Domain/2032
Location: 3220 Timberline Drive, Grapevine, TX, United States
Phone: 817-251-5770
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