News You Can Use
October 21, 2019
October 21 - 25
Red Ribbon Week Announcements
October 21-25, 2019
Please click on the link below to view the Red Ribbon Week daily announcements. As a reminder, all campuses are expected to make these daily announcements during Red Ribbon Week.ELEMENTARY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FewPr8O77mtXuIDTx12cYRqckzNl9i5v/view?usp=sharing
SECONDARY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FtGgVED8CvIwgl46yCHHTtZqWienaXDy/view?usp=sharing
Anti-Vaping PSA
October is "Change Your Password" Month in GPISD
Action: Change your Universal Password this month.
To help improve the security of programs, all staff must change their Universal Password during the month of October. If you do not change your Universal Password by Thursday, October 31, 2019, you will be locked out of your computer and all Universal Password systems.
Password Change Quick Link: https://prod.galenaparkisd.com/password
The link can also be found on the GPISD District Web Page under
Staff - Manage Universal Password.
Note: To access the password change site, you must be in the district, connected to our network.
If you need assistance or are not able to be in the district, call x1500.
Password Tips:
- Make your password long
- Make your password a nonsense phrase
- Do not use obvious personal information
- Keep your password confidential
For added email security, see Multi-Factor Authentication directions: https://tinyurl.com/y3kert9v
October Principal Checklist
Principals, please review the checklist and adhere to the deadlines noted.
Thank you!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NnNAeGQOiXg_y4mn87wWe8qqkMia6PrE
GPISD Education Foundation Bayou Legacy Walk
On Friday, October 25th, the annual GPISD Education Foundation Bayou Legacy Walk will be held along Carpenters Bayou, adjacent to the Administration Building. Proceeds from this event fund scholarships for deserving students from Early College High School, Galena Park High School and North Shore Senior High School.
Thank you to the following campuses for your commitment to the Bayou Legacy Walk benefiting the Education Foundation Scholarship program:
- Cloverleaf Elementary
- Galena Park Elementary
- MacArthur Elementary – in memory of Fran Keal
- Normandy Crossing Elementary
- North Shore Elementary
- Pyburn Elementary – in memory of Loyce Manahan
- Sam Houston Elementary – in memory of Maria Argueta
- Woodland Acres Elementary – in memory of Daniel Bazan Jr.
- Cobb 6th Grade Campus
- Cunningham Middle School
- Galena Park Middle School
- Woodland Acres Middle School
- North Shore Senior High
- Zotz Education Center
- Early College High School
It’s not too late to be included.
Pledge cards are due to the Foundation office by Monday, October 21st.
Are You In Compliance With Copyright Laws?
GPISD has added 2 new volumes, Volume 10 and Epic Moments, to the music library through Soundzabound--perfect for podcasts, classroom music/sounds, PowerPoints, videos, news, shows, video yearbooks, digital storytelling, presentations, TV broadcasts, web design and more!
Our students & staff members needing music should pull from these volumes to protect our system against copyright infringements. Soundzabound is included in ClassLink and the generic login information for everyone is:
- username = galenapark
- password = galenamusic
Please help spread the word and share this information with all students & faculty members. A good time to share is when you are discussing copyright, research, digital citizenship topics, etc.
Please share your student and employee GOOD NEWS!
The Communications Department is responsible for the Recognition portion of Galena Park I.S.D.'s monthly Board of Trustee meetings. Please help us by submitting to Sandy Mathews the name of any student or employee whose excellence is recognized at the state or national level, along with a short description of the honor they have earned/received. Thank you!
Get To Know Our Wonderful Campus Administrators!
Congratulations, Dr. Ashley Sherrard!
The Administrative Directory has been updated and now reflects this outstanding accomplishment. UPDATED: 10/17/19
Click on the link below to view the updated 2019-2020 GPISD Campus Administrative Directory.
Region 33 UIL High School Marching Band Contest
Saturday, Oct 19, 2019, 10:00 AM
Galena Park ISD Stadium, Wallisville Road, Houston, TX, USA
Region 33 UIL High School Marching Band Contest
Saturday, Oct 19, 2019, 02:45 PM
15025 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX, USA
Have A Digital Story Idea?
HOW DO I LOG INTO MY GPAPPS ACCOUNT???
You will need to be logged in to GPAPPS to access many links throughout each News You Can Use.
- ATEAM Presentations
- Principal Instructional Meetings
- Principal Operational Meetings
- Assistant Principal Leadership Trainings
- First Fridays (District Administrators Training)
Campus Contacts List
COORDINATORS, DIRECTORS, SENIOR DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS...
Do you want to know who's in charge of what at each campus? Check out the Campus Contacts Google Spreadsheets below.
Campus Administrators Required Meetings and Trainings Schedule
When are the POMS this year? What days do we have PIM? What is the ALT schedule? When are test coordinator trainings?
MONTHLY CALENDARS
Click on the link below:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15q7ieCx78oGkhQqazUvCGpbi3XQNu4Rf?usp=sharing
CHECKLISTS
Click on the link below:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DRiYrxfmmWalUV_zKl8zk-2uVM-iKy_-
2019-2020 OBSERVANCE DAYS
The GPISD list can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-izklue4rnNgJFHY2wfL93SeVK1nNqe3/view?usp=sharing
Secondary Assessment Calendar 2019-2020
https://drive.google.com/file/d/155h5bjLBASz-UkNB8VHpyPN0gjocKbEo/view?usp=sharing
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Superintendent's Expectations
1. Treat others BETTER than you treat yourself.
2. Model kindness, compassion, a strong work ethic, acceptance and forgiveness.
3. Build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, community members and colleagues.
4. Work collaboratively for positive growth and change.
5. Embrace 21st Century students and learning.
6. Ensure EVERY child is given the opportunity to ACHIEVE across multiple disciplines and activities.
7. Excellence is the ONLY OPTION, and excuses are not welcomed!
Galena Park Independent School District
The mission of the Galena Park Independent School District is to prepare students to become productive citizens and lifelong learners.
Email: communications@galenaparkisd.com
Website: www.galenaparkisd.com
Location: Galena Park Independent School District, Harris County, TX, United States
Phone: 832-386-1063
Facebook: facebook.com/GPISD
Twitter: @GalenaParkISD