STAR Summer News
July 2018
Welcome to our NEW Shooting Stars
Caitlin Elam - AP
After hours and days of examining resumes and screening hundreds of candidates, I am so pleased to introduce Caitlin Elam. She has a lot of energy and is passionate about serving students and staff. As soon as we are back in the building we will set up a time when you can stop by and introduce yourself to her as she takes the reigns of her new position.
Here are just a few factoids about Caitlin that will help you get to know her before you actually meet her:
Professional:
- Product of a 50/50 K-5 dual language program
- Texas Tech University- Bachelors, Spanish and Education. Studied abroad in Salamanca, Spain
- UTA- Masters, Ed. Leadership & Policy Studies with bilingual education emphasis
- Lewisville ISD- secondary and elementary experience. Taught high school Spanish and 5th grade ESL in the 50/50 dual program
Personal:
- Texan, born and raised
- Married 4 years, Charles, mechanical engineer
- Daughter, Brenley - 2 years old
Francisco Cepeda - Counselor
Amber Barnes - 2nd Grade
Jesica Leguizamon - 1st Grade Dual
Judy Kelley - 1st Grade
Wendy Miller - Special Education
Beth Fountain - 4th Grade Dual
FLEX Hours
FLEX Site
The new GCISD FLEX website is ready for 2018-2019 with the exception of a couple of modules. Teachers may begin working on the Flex requirements beginning June 2. Teachers must complete the Flex requirements off contract time by October 5, 2018. All other staff may use contract time to complete the modules.
Paraprofessional Work Calendar
Paraprofessionals Information
The work calendars for 2018-2019 can be found on the main website - Departments/Human Resources. Please check the website to make sure that you have the correct date for returning to work.
Summer Learning
Summer Learning Opportunities for GCISD Staff
If reading by the pool (or inside in the air conditioning) is your preference, be sure to stock up on titles that meet your learning needs before you leave. GCISD has two new options for accessing books, so please check these out as well!
Please put these days on your calendar!!!
We will need all teachers and staff available for the following days:
- August 6/7 - New hire training
- August 8th - Campus welcome - Everyone
- August 9th - District learning institute
- August 13 - 16 will be campus based professional development
- August 15 - Convocation
- August 17 - Non contract day for teachers (your choice if you are at school preparing)
Silver Lake Elementary
Email: shannon.cole@gcisd.net
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=17379
Location: 1301 N Dooley St, Grapevine, TX, United States
Phone: 817-251-5750
Twitter: @iamsjcole