NEWS FROM THE CORRAL
January 15, 2016
6th Grade Student Choice Jason Williams
7th Grade Student Choice Coach Mele
8th Grade Student Choice Bob Lashbrook
Good Evening Pony Parents,
It is truly amazing that January is at the mid-point. We have had a busy week in Pony Land and all are looking forward to a three day weekend. Classes will resume on Tuesday.
This week we recognized Student Choice Awards to the following staff:
6th Grade Jason Williams - Head Band Director
7th Grade James Mele - Touch Systems and Boys Coach
8th Grade Bob Lashbrook - Biology anf PAP Science
These three staff members work tirelessly to ensure our students have the BEST each day. Thank you students for recognizing the hard work of your teachers.
The monthly calendars are filling up with important dates so please stay tuned to future events. In particular make note of the dates counselors will visit with 8th grade students concerning next years course selection. We are already planning for 2016-2017 and want all students to be informed of the many choices offered.
Upcoming 6th Grade Information Session for current 5th Graders
February 23 5:30 - 6:30 GMS Cafeteria
STEM information available at the District EXPO
As always we welcome your questions and concerns and look forward to visiting with you at GMS events.
Have a great weekend and @gmsYOUMatter!
Linda Young, Principal
Ponies in Action
RISING FRESHMEN
GHS and CHHS school counselors will present information on general 9th grade requirements and school life as well as talk about how the new graduation requirements (House Bill 5/HB5) impact class selection and the future.
When: February 2nd
Where: GMS Cafeteria
Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM
PALS Begin Dove Mentorship
GMS PALS has reignited their relationship with Dove Elementary and enjoyed their first opportunity to meet their mentee. Thank you Mrs. Aschenbrenner for working with our students and supporting this relationship.
Dual Language Performs at Grapevine Rotary
Grapevine Rotary has partnered with many years and we always enjoy sharing the exciting learning taking place on our campus. This week our Dual Language presented the play, "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", completely in Spanish. It was a crowd pleaser and the students did an excellent job representing our program. Thanks to Ms. Haley Wise, Dual Language teacher, for keeping the passion going with this exceptional opportunity for GMS students.
7th Grade Girls Basketball SWEEPS CTMS Wolves
Thursday was a fantastic evening for our 7th grade girls basketball by winning all three games against tough CTMS teams. Congratulations to our coaches and players for continuing to get better every week. This is a great way to head into the tournament this weekend at HMS. Go Ponies!
CHHS JV Panteras Perform at GMS
CHHS Panteras and Flag Team performed for our students to demonstrate some of the choices available in high school. Be sure and see the picture below of former GMS students posing with some of their former teachers. They did an outstanding job representing our high schools and sharing their talents. Thank you to their directors for helping us keep students involved at the next level!
Outstanding Student Breakfast
Friday morning the library was filled with students and parents for our Outstanding Student Breakfast for the second grading period. Thank you students and parents for focusing on grades, behavior, and character. You Matter at GMS.
PTA UPDATES
Please remember to continue to turn in your Box Tops for Education to the GMS office. This is a great way for our PTA to earn money on items we need and use everyday in our homes. Just places the box tops in an envelope and Mrs. Bice or Mrs. Serrano will take them!
FUTURE PTA FUNDRAISER
Stay tuned for announcements on an upcoming PTA fundraiser. The great news is you don't have to sell or buy anything! You can't beat a deal like that.
Star Students @ Grapevine Rotary
PALS at Dove
Former Ponies now @ CHHS
District Information
Excellence in Education Video
Please follow the link below and hear from our superintendent, Dr. Robin Ryan, on the various ways GCISD funds your child's education.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZK8EMQ3kZM
FIRST COMMITTEE
Facility Innovation and Readiness Stakeholder Team (FIRST) to study andprioritize ways to create the best possible learning environment forGCISD students. This facility planning team comprised of parents, community constituents, and campus and district staff will be brought together to consider the district’s financial position and strategic plan as it relates to programs for students, facilities, infrastructure, technology, security, etc. The membership structure of the FIRST is available under the tab marked TEAM.
GCISD has not called a bond election but is researching the possibility of a May 2016 referendum through this process. http://www.gcisdfirst.net/
LETS TALK
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is excited to offer Let's Talk!, a new way to engage the district in conversation for parents, staff and the community. In an effort to continually improve the district's communication with stakeholders, Let's Talk! streamlines the process for parents, staff and community members to submit a question, comment, suggestion, concern or compliment.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS EXPO February 16
From engineering challenges to advanced academics to language immersion and early childhood education, GCISD offers a world of opportunities for students. Families are invited to learn more about these opportunities at the Special Programs Expo on Tuesday, February 16 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Cross Timbers Middle School. The expo will feature stations showcasing our STEM programs, ASPIRE Academy and Dual Language programs. New to the Expo this year, families may also learn about the proposed tuition-based Pre-Kindergarten program, iUniversity Prep and Collegiate Academy. In addition to program stations, presentations focusing on the instructional components and benefits of these programs will be delivered in the lecture hall and Student Activity Center (SAC).
The applications for dual language, STEM academies and tuition-based pre-kindergarten will be available online beginning Friday, Feb. 17 and are due by Friday, March 25. If more applications are submitted than the maximum number of students each campus may accept, then a lottery will be conducted on Friday, April 1, and streamed live on the district’s website. More information will be available on the website after the Expo.
http://www.gcisd-k12.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Texas Academic Performance Report
Below is the link to our 2014-2015 Texas Academic Performance Report. This report is a culmination of our student and staff demographics, accountability and academic performance, as well as our state accountability rating for the 2014-2015 school year. Campus report cards were attached to your student report card sent home last Thursday. Please call should you have questions on our performance report.
http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/42024
The 2016-2017 GCISD Student Staff Calendar is available for viewing at:
Should further updates come from state decisions our Board will continue to provide parent this information.
CHHS Leadership Team visits GMS
CHHS Panteras Perform at GMS
More classroom excitement
More Basketball
Goldilocks, Mama Bear and the Narrator
Pantera Pride
Next Weeks Events
Pony Pride Clinic 12:30 - 6:00 GMS Cafeteria
Girls BB Tournament @ HMS
Monday January No School
Tuesday Exito Hispano 6:30 in Lecture Hall
Boys Basketball @ GMS 7th & 8th
Wednesday High School Counselors from GHS and CHHS with 8th graders
Thursday GMS Spelling Bee 8:00 am in cafeteria
Girls Basketball @ Coppell N 7th & 8th 5:00
Friday 6th Grade Cotillion 6:00 - 9:00 in cafeteria
Boys Basketball Tournament 7th A Team @ Hurst JH
8th A Team @ Harwood JH
Saturday Boys Basketball Tournament Continues
Math / Science Team to CMS
Future Events:
January 26 7th Grade Field Trip to Career & Tech Center @ GHS
January 29 Progress Reports Available
MS Band Ensemble @ CTMS
January 30 Sci Girls STEM to Smith Museum
Math / Science Team to Forte Jr High in Azle 6:30 - 2:00
February 2 Play It Safe 7th Grade presentation
HS Night for current 8th graders
February 3 Musical Auditions
February 4 Scoliosis screening
February 8 PTA Carnation Sales
February 16 District Expo