News You Can Use
March 2, 2020
March 2-6
Week 1 - March 2-6
Tues./March 3 Flyer: Census Flyer Week 1 in Spanish and English will be email
blasted district-wide via Blackboard System. (Communications Dept.)
Tues./March 3 Website: Week 1 Slider Image and link to Census 2020 website on GPISD page will be added to each campus website and the district website. (Communications Dept.) Blurb: Do you want to help your community? Do your part by completing the 2020 Census!
Wed./March 4 Announcement One-Liner: Let's talk about the 2020 Census. Did you know that every 10 years everyone in the United States gets counted? It's called the census. You can do your part for the 2020 Census by making sure an adult in your home counts you, too! (Principal)
Wed./March 4 Social Media Post: Share Graphic Week 1 in English and Spanish on district and campus Facebook pages. (Principal and Communications Dept.)
Wed./March 4 Create FB Event: A Facebook Event will be created on the District FB page by the Communications Dept. using the Week 1 Event Graphic and the details below. Campuses with a FB page will be added as co-hosts. Campus Social Media Managers should accept the co-host invitation so the event also appears on the campus FB page. (Principal and Communications Dept.)
Event Name: Census 2020 Day
Location: Galena Park I.S.D.
Description: April 1st is National Census Day. The Census is a special event that takes place once every 10 years! We are asking staff and students to wear YELLOW with JEANS on April 1st in recognition of the 2020 Census.
Category: Other Frequency: Occurs Once
Starts and Ends: April 1st
Registration for Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten
Relay for Life - The Greatest Cure on Earth
What: Relay for Life of Houston North Channel
Theme: The Greatest Cure on Earth (Carnival Inspired)
When: Friday, May 1, 2020
Time: 6 pm-12 Midnight
Where: Channelview High School Track - 1110 Sheldon Road Channelview, TX 77530
GPISD District Contact Person: Lynn Nutt
Important Spring 2020 Dates
Spring 2020
- NS Football Banquet (State Championship) - Thursday, March 5
- Spring Break: March 9-13
- STAAR/EOC Testing: April 7-10
- Dazzling Diamonds Banquet: April 23
- STAAR/EOC Testing: May 5-15
- GPISD Service Awards Banquet: May 21
- GPISD Graduations - May 31 (NS @ 9, GP @ 1, EC @ 4)
March Principal Checklist
Principals, please review the checklist and adhere to the deadlines noted.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ScxXb0nPOAr0BA6SCSf0-MChLI4Fi0Dj
Thank you!
Inclement Weather Preparedness
Galena Park I.S.D. Is More Than One Score
Please help us collect information about the wonderful things happening in Galena Park I.S.D. for inclusion in the 2019-2020 edition of More Than One Score!
Save your submissions to the More Than One Score folder, using the following link to the specified Google folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1phJpAJUEyPrf_WVFaIOo2VCXoD5qS8iE?usp=sharing
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- 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
• Content due Monday by 5:00 p.m. to be included in the Thursday publication.
Employee & Parent Newsletters - Monthly Publications - Click here for deadlines.
Get To Know Our Wonderful Campus Administrators!
Click on the link below to view the 2019-2020 GPISD Campus Administrative Directory.
You may log in here to update your contact information.
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