April 14, 2020 Weekly Update
Galena Park I.S.D. Employee Newsletter
A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT
April 14, 2020
Dear Galena Park I.S.D. Staff,
I hope you have had a fun and relaxing holiday weekend in the company of loved ones. I understand this has been a very different and challenging Spring semester, and I thank you for the grace and care you have demonstrated to your students. More than ever, our students need us to be beacons of light, both in the educational sense and in the emotional sense. Let's continue to be the light in every way we can, at every opportunity.
Galena Park I.S.D. will remain closed until it is safe for us to reopen. Although we are currently scheduled to remain closed until May 4th, this is a rapidly changing situation and no decision has been made regarding the District’s reopening. We will keep you all updated as we receive additional information and further decisions are made.
It is critically important for each of us to do our part to lessen the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our community. I urge you to continue to adhere to the Stay Home, Work Safe order as long as our local authorities deem it necessary. Each of you, and your loved ones, continue to be in my thoughts and prayers every single day. Be well.
Sincerely,
Angi Williams, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
GPISD EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Homegrown Student Scholarship and the GPISD Foundation Career Development Scholarship are now available (see link below). All applications should be sent by mail or email to the attention of Cathy Ethridge, Foundation & Special Events Coordinator. Applications sent by mail must be postmarked by April 30, 2020 and emailed applications must be sent by April 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
Cathy Ethridge
Galena Park ISD Administration Building
14705 Woodforest Blvd.
Houston, TX 77015
Please contact Cathy Ethridge by email with additional questions or concerns.
Scholarship Link: https://www.galenaparkisd.com/Domain/81
2020 District Needs Assessment Survey
GPISD Employees:
The 2020 Needs Assessment Survey is now available. The survey is part of the Comprehensive Needs Assessment for both the District and campuses. The feedback received will be utilized in the needs assessment process, required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), to develop District and campus plans. Your input is a vital part of the process. See survey link below:
The survey will be available to complete until April 20, 2020. You will be required to login to Eduphoria; however, the survey results are anonymous.
Thanks in advance for your participation!
Survey Link:
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - ONLINE VIDEO MEETING TRAINING DEADLINE IS TODAY
Teachers,
While the district is closed, we expect students to continue learning at home with the remote support of teachers and support personnel. To better support and prepare teachers for at-home teaching/learning, there is one remaining initial online training required course:
Online/Video Meeting Requirements (Click here: Link to training) - Deadline: April 14
This required training will provide all teachers with guidelines and foundational knowledge for online teaching/learning needed to provide the best learning opportunities for GPISD students.
Grading, Promotion & GPA Guidelines
NOTE: The letters below provide clarification to the Spring 2020 grading, promotion, and GPA guidelines:
Elementary English Parent Letter
Elementary Spanish Parent Letter
Middle School English Parent Letter
Middle School Spanish Parent Letter
Curbside Meals Distribution Changes - Please Read
CENSUS 2020... DO YOUR PART!
Completing the 2020 Census online takes only 4-8 minutes--please take a moment to log on to mycensus2020.gov to do your part to ensure our community is counted!
Don't forget to complete the census!
GPISD Technical Support
The Technical Support offered is to assist students and staff with accessing District resources; the support is not provided as technical support for personal hardware.
Please email your questions to:techsupport@galenaparkisd.com or call 832-386-1400.
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS! HERE'S TO YOU!!
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
ERIC KIRCHNER, 4/13
DEANNA GORDON, 4/14
KRISTI GIBSON, 4/15
KRISTINA EASTON, 4/17
VERONICA MARTINEZ, 4/17
ANALEE PRUNEDA, 4/17
DAVID KAHN, 4/18
MOLLY WALDING, 4/18
OMESHIA GREEN, 4/19
CHERYL SLAID, 4/19
LACY COVER, 4/14
LILLIANA MARTINEZ, 4/15
ALYSSA JUNCO, 4/16
STEPHANIE LARA, 4/17
MARISOL RODRIGUEZ, 4/18
CLOVERLEAF ELEMENTARY
ASHLEY STEWART, 4/13
CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
NELSON MELO, 4/18
GALENA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELIZABETH GREEN, 4/14
DIANA RESENDEZ, 4/16
JAIME ROCHA, 4/18
GALENA PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
DEBRA DAVIS, 4/17
GALENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL
SHELBY MILLER, 4/14
MARIA CORTEZ-OCHOA, 4/15
ANA REYES, 4/16
TAMARA VALENCIA, 4/19
GROUNDS
TOMAS SANCHEZ, 4/14
HAVARD ELEMENTARY
KAREN BERNAL, 4/17
TIFFANY WILLIAMS, 4/18
LINDA GUERRERO, 4/19
MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CAROL PEIL, 4/17
TARA BLAKLEY, 4/18
MAINTENANCE
JEFFRY KILLOUGH, 4/18
ORLANDO ORDAZ, 4/19
NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY
BLANCA MORALES, 4/14
ERNESTO SALDANA, 4/14
GRACIELA RODRIGUEZ, 4/18
NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
PATSY ST JULIAN, 4/15
ROSE MARIE CUNANAN, 4/16
ELVIRA RAMOS, 4/17
SANDRA VALENCIA, 4/18
NORTH SHORE 9TH GRADE CENTER
ANGELICA DELGADO PENA, 4/19
NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CORY LAXEN, 4/17
ADAM VELA, 4/18
PYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARSHA TREMONT, 4/17
SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY
DENISE MADDUX, 4/15
TRANSPORTATION
LATASHA FLENORY, 4/16
BOBBIE GAONA, 4/17
WANDA DEBLAW, 4/18
TANGELA RATCLIFF, 4/19
DR. SHIRLEY J. WILLIAMSON ELEMENTARY
JESSICA COCOM, 4/14
WOODLAND ACRES ELEMENTARY
MELISSA CHAVEZ, 4/16
JUANITA ALEMAN, 4/17
WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL
WHITNEY BROOKS, 4/15
ZOTZ EDUCATION CENTER
CHRISTOPHER SHERRARD, 4/16
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Galena Park I.S.D.
The mission of the Galena Park Independent School District is to prepare students to be productive citizens and lifelong learners.
The Galena Park Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to designated youth groups.
Email: communications@galenaparkisd.com
Website: www.galenaparkisd.com
Location: Galena Park Independent School District, Harris County, TX, United States
Phone: 832-386-1000
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