Head U Gator News
March 9, 2017
Fun Run
Today was our Fun Run. Here are some pictures from the event:
If your student registered, you can still donate until Sunday. Go to http://www.thegetmovincrew.com in order to register your student for the fun run.
Peachjar
Federal Reporting letter
March 3, 2018
Dear GCISD Families:
Grapevine Colleyville ISD is sharing this information about the district and your child’s campus with you as part of its obligations under the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB).
Federal Report Cards for the state, the district, and each of the district’s campuses are now available on the district’s website at this link: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Domain/4942 or are also available on the Texas Education Agency’s website at: https://tea.texas.gov/Finance_and_Grants/Grants/Federal_Report_Card/.
Information on these report cards includes:
Part I: Percent Tested and Student Achievement by Proficiency Level – Provides the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) performance results and participation for each subject area and grade level tested.
Participation reports also include reports of the participation of Children with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) by assessment type.
Part II: Student Achievement and State Academic Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs) – Provides the AMO outcomes and data table of STAAR performance results for each subject area tested in the accountability subset. This section also includes participation rates on STAAR for reading/English and mathematics, use of alternative assessments, plus four-year and five-year graduation rates.
Part III: Priority and Focus Schools – Priority schools are the lowest 5% of Title I served campuses based on performance in reading and mathematics and graduation rates. Focus schools are 10% of Title I served campuses, not already identified as priority schools, that have the widest gaps between student group performance and safeguard targets.
Part IV: Teacher Quality Data – Provides information on teacher quality in three parts.
Part A – Percent of Teachers by Highest Degree Held – Professional qualifications of all public elementary and secondary teachers in the Texas.
Part B and C – Teachers with Emergency/Provisional Credentials, Low Poverty/High Poverty Summary Reports – Percentage of all public elementary and secondary school teachers teaching with emergency or provisional credentials, disaggregated by high-poverty compared to low-poverty schools.
Part V: Graduates Enrolled in Texas Institution of Higher Education (IHE) – Provides the percentage of students who enroll and begin instruction at an institution of higher education in Texas during the school year (fall or spring semester) following high school graduation.
Part VI: Statewide National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Results – Provides most recent NAEP results for Texas showing reading and mathematics performance results and participation rates, disaggregated by student group.
If you have difficulty accessing the information from the website, hard copies of the reports are available at the district or campus office.
Sincerely,
Wynette Griffin, Ed.D.
Principal
Learning Commons vs. Library?
The concept of the Learning Commons is relatively new to the Educational landscape, given that public lending libraries are approximately 2600 years old, as are some of the traditions of public school libraries! GCISD is on the leading edge of the Metroplex in this transition from a place that merely stores recorded knowledge to a place where new knowledge is created.
The learning commons turns the tradition on its head, resulting in an open, transparent space that invites communication, collaboration, and creativity within the guidance of teachers and the librarian.
Printed books are still vital to students, teachers, and the entire learning community, but digital access has broadened the scope of research and learning, freeing up library space to become a center for collaboration and creativity. The best way to facilitate these new roles is to replace the heavy, wooden furniture that served us so well up to the 20th century with light, movable seating and shelving that allows flexibility in the physical environment.
There are spaces for allowing productive noise, areas for quiet contemplation, furniture that can be moved for those wanting greater accessibility, and furniture that stays put for those who need a little predictability. Students gather in small groups, come individually, with a teacher, or as a class. After all, everyone learns a little bit differently, so the more varieties of materials and environments, the better to meet the needs of all learners.
At its best, the learning commons becomes a creative learning hub, the heart of the school and the learning process, with yes, books still at the heart of the learning commons. Rather than engage in a debate as to whether print is better than digital, quiet is better than industrious, the learning commons says yes to all.
Lottery
Gator Gallop
Join the Dad’s Club at Glenhope’s front drive to enjoy a 2-mile jog (or stroll) through Highland Meadows and Ross Downs to promote exercise and school spirit! The fun begins at noon with bounce houses and other outdoor activities. Registration will begin at 12:15pm; the race will start at 1:00pm. Event details:
• Inflatable obstacle course, bounce house, music, drinks and snacks!
• Coach Maupin will lead the warm up at 12:45.
• Medals to the first place finishers. Ribbons will be given to all finishers under the age of 12.
• Strollers welcome. Bicycles, Rollerblades and Scooters are not allowed.
• Entry fee is $5 per participant with a maximum fee of $15 per family. Moms, Dads, Gators, non-Gators, friends, siblings, and grandparents are encouraged to participate! Kids 4 and under are free.
All proceeds go to the Glenhope Dad’s Club
Get there early to register and enjoy the atmosphere!
Parent Technology Academy- 6:00 on 3/20 -GHS Library
Parent Technology Academy - Social Media: The next session of the GCISD Parent Technology Academy is on the topic of Social Media for Parents and Students. This session invites parents and students to be apart of the conversation and learn about social media and its impact on scholarships and college acceptance. Learn tips on how students can manage their online profile and hear the dangers associated with social media and things to be mindful of as well.
TALENT SHOW COMING!
April 12th, April 13th- Talent Show Auditions
April 25th- Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
April 26th- Talent Show
Tuition PreK
In the 2018-2019 school year, GCISD will offer a tuition-based pre-k program at Bransford Elementary, Colleyville Elementary, O.C. Taylor Elementary, Grapevine Elementary, Heritage Elementary and Bear Creek Elementary. There will be limited availability at Timberline and Silver Lake Elementary for a blended program that includes English and Spanish (an option if you are considering Dual Language in Kindergarten). To learn more about GCISD's tuition-based pre-k program, click here.
Calendar
March 19
2:55-4:00 Art Club
March 20
2:55-4 p.m. Good News Club
March 21
March 22
2:55-4:00 Mad Science
March 23
Running Club