BESTeam Tidbits
April 1, 2016
BES Volunteers are Souper!
To get the word out, please e-mail this invitation to volunteers who work with you and your students. Some volunteers will receive the invitation more than once, but that's okay. In addition to the e-mail, please take a few minutes for your students to create a special invitation from your class to send home in Friday folders.
Please take a moment to sign up for an item to bring to honor our volunteers.
Celebrations
A HUGE thank you to Tonya for organizing a smooth assessment week!
Thank you everyone for a successful STAAR week!
Three out of five days no subs!!!!
Three of our terrific Texan teachers have been invited to join VALOR! Congratulations!!!
Thank you Rebecca & Dee for keeping the lounge stocked with tea!
Remember to... Check this list, check it twice!
- Teacher Self Report parts II and III are due April 15. Please login to Eduphoria to complete these by April 15. Thank you!
- If you are attending the GCISD Innovative Teaching with Technology Conference - June 14, please let us know by placing your name on this list.
- Last day to register for Rachel’s Challenge 5K is Monday, April 4. Don’t want to run? You can still join in the fun. Enjoy visiting all the booths at the community fair! Stop by Bransford Booth and take a quick kindness picture at our photo booth. Tweet us out #BESTexans and you can wear jeans to school the entire next week!
- Upload Cornerstone Tasks. Let Lisa know if you need any assistance. Thank you for the great learning experiences you are facilitating for our students!
- Thank you for keeping us informed about what's going on with our terrific Texans! Outside of school, our students have experienced loss, illness, and life altering events. Please let Jamie, Tonya, and Abbey know about these events so we can support our students and their families.
- Mark your calendars for GHS Football Readers on Friday, May 13.
FYI
- GT starts back this week!!!
- Mike Russell, our facility maintenance person, has had a long hospital stay recently and will be out for an extended length of time. We thought it would be nice to help make his recovery a little easier by giving him some restaurant gift cards.
Denise will be collecting money and have a card for you to sign on Monday, if you're interested. - On Monday, March 28th, online registration will open for our Elementary GCISD Summer Programs which includes Summer Enrichment, KidzU Camps, and ECDC Camps. This summer we will offer courses for students completing K-6th grades. Our program brochure is available online on the Summer Enrichment page and a limited amount of printed brochures will be sent out to all elementary campuses the week of March 28th. If parents need assistance with the online registration or have questions, you can direct them to the Summer Programs Office which is located in the GCISD Tax Office this year. The number is (817) 251-5206 and the office will open Monday, March 28th.
- Two online GT courses have just opened. These classes will be facilitated vis Google Classroom, and will count towards the initial 30 hours of GT and can also serve as a 6 hour update. GT CORE COURSE: Nature and Needs of GT Students ONLINE SESSION (March 21-May 6) http://eduphoria.gcisd.net/wshop/default.aspx?cid=3748 GT CORE COURSE: Social Emotional Needs of GT Students ONLINE SESSION (March 21-May 6) http://eduphoria.gcisd.net/wshop/default.aspx?cid=3747
- Remember to register to vote so you may cast a ballot in the May 7 election. VisitTexasEducatorsVote.com to fill out the voter pledge. Additionally, TeachTheVote.org features education issues only.
Patriot Paws: Kindergarten will be kicking off a PBL the first week of April called Patriot Paws. For the introductory event, we will have two assemblies, with service dog and all. Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 7 8:00 a.m. for kinder through second grades, and 9:00 a.m. for third through fifth grades. For more information on this event, please click here.
Humanities Learning Opportunity: https://www.smore.com/pvc11-humanities-happenings
Rachel's Challenge: GCISD is gearing up for the annual Rachel's Challenge 5K and Community Fair onApril 16th. We will have two guest speakers and several student performances throughout the morning. If you would like to run in the chip-timed 5K, showcase your business in our community fair, or volunteer your time please click here for more information. http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/32352
Kindness Day: April 6 is kindness day in GCISD. Dr. Ryan has said we can wear jeans and a Rachel's Challenge shirt.
Retirement Dinner: If you are planning on retiring this school year, please mark your calendar for the GCISD Retirement Dinner on May 5, 2016.
Interested in earning a Master's? Click here for information.
Spirit Nights
- 4/5: Zoe's
- 4/26: Raising Cane's
- 5/3: Chick-Fil-A
- 5/17: Chop House Burger
Pre-K Update
PLCs
April 5: Technology PLCs with Kerissa. Take a few minutes to complete the PLC form. https://docs.google.com/document/d/16iFIrKKN8SCgA3jxW5pX0Yemtk6ESvk9OuHlEvb1T-U/edit
GCISD To Host Bond Election Information Meetings
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is hosting four bond election meetings starting March 10 to provide voters and community members with information on the proposed package. On February 18, GCISD Trustees voted to call a $248.975 million bond election for Saturday, May 7, 2016.
“We are holding informational meetings at each of our middle schools to give members of the community the opportunity to choose the most convenient time or location to learn more about the bond proposition,” said Dr. Robin Ryan, GCISD Superintendent.
Quadrant meetings will be held:
April 5 at Cross Timbers Middle School, 2301 Pool Rd, Grapevine
The one hour meetings begin at 6 p.m. and will be held in the campus cafeteria. During the meeting, district leaders will give an overview of the proposed projects, explain the community-led selection process, where and how to find specific information about each campus and facility, discuss the tax rate, and answer questions from community members.
Early voting is April 25 - May 3. GCISD residents age 18 and up can register to vote through April 7. Detailed information on the bond proposal can be found at GCISDBond2016.com.
BESTeam
Week at a Glance
Monday
Ranger's Spirit Day: Wear jeans and Ranger's gear. BES Dad's Club will be cooking us burgers for lunch!
Tuesday
Our local 7-11 partner will be providing us with lunch. Mr. Patel will be bringing the food in 2 shifts, the first at 10:45am and the next at 11:50am.
Technology PLC
5th Grade Field Trip
Staff Meeting 3:10 p.m.: Bond Presentation
Zoe's Spirit Night
Wednesday
5th Grade AVID Interviews
GCISD Kindness Day is Wednesday, April 6. Wear your Rachel’s Challenge Shirt! If you don’t have one were a Bransford shirt.
Thursday
Patriot Paws Assemblies: K-2 at 8:00 a.m. & 3-5 9:00 a.m.
Friday
BES Spirit Day
PTA Executive Board 9:00 a.m.
Happy Birthday Carolyn!
Where in the World...
4/4: BES :) Texas Rangers Spirit Day
4/5: Tech PLCs, Staff meeting 3:10 p.m., Zoe's Spirit Night
4/6: Principals' Meeting
4/7: BES :)
4/8: BES :)
4/11:BES :) Admin 3:15 p.m.
4/12: BES :)
4/13: Principal Meeting
4/14: BES :)
4/15: BES :) Talent Show!
Jamie Halliburton
Email: jamie.halliburton@gcisd.net
Phone: 806-441-6518
Twitter: @BESHalliburton