Parent STAR News
Jan. 30 - Feb. 3
SHOUT OUT TO OUR VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH FOR FIRST SEMESTER
SEPT. - NINA SCHULTE
OCT. - HILARY BLAZEVIC
NOV. - BRIDGETTE SHAMBURGER AND DEANNA HOLMES
DEC. - BRIAN COSSETTE AND BRIAN BURGESS
THANK YOU TO EACH OF YOU FOR YOUR ABOVE AND BEYOND SERVICE TO SLE
Spring Picture Day is Coming! Thursday Feb. 2
It's time to order your Classroom Group Picture!
SchoolPix Inc. will be taking Classroom Groups and Spring Individual Portraits at Silver Lake Elementary on Thursday, February 2nd.
Two ways to order your Classroom Group Picture….
1. Attached you will find an order form, please print and fill out the order form and return with payment to the photographer on picture day.
2. To order online by credit card, please go to www.schoolpixinc.com and select the “Online Ordering” tab and select “School Portraits” from the pull-down menu. When prompted, enter Silver Lake’s School Code 1617-0154. A confirmation email will be sent confirming your order has been received. No further action is required.
PLEASE NOTE: Spring Individual Portrait Proofs and Ordering Information will be sent home 2-3 weeks after picture day.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call SchoolPix Inc. customer service at 972-334-9140 or email us at info@schoolpixinc.com.
Please note: All group portrait orders are to be submitted to the photographer on picture day. All school portraits are 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
HIKE AND BIKE
Wednesday, Feb 1, 2017, 07:15 AM
Silver Lake Elementary School, North Dooley Street, Grapevine, TX, United States
YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
Yearbooks are $20 if purchased by January 31, and will go up to $25 on February 1. You will have until March 10 to purchase a yearbook.
Pay with Credit Card
If you would like to use a credit card to purchase your yearbook, log on to our secure site www.YearbookOrderCenter.com or call 1.866.287.3096. Please have your order number, 20935, handy when you order by phone or online. There is no additional fee to order your yearbook online!
Or you can fill out this form (http://bit.ly/2j4AOGn), attach check (SLE PTA) or cash & return to school today.
SILVER LAKE NIGHT AT SPRING CREEK BARBEQUE
- Spring Creek will donate 20% of all the evening's proceeds to SLE
- Students should sign in at the front door.
- The class with the best attendance will be given a prize by Spring Creek.
Wednesday, Feb 8, 2017, 05:00 PM
Spring Creek Barbeque, Texas 114, Grapevine, TX, United States
JUST A REMINDER WE WILL HAVE EARLY RELEASE ON FEB. 9 AT 11:45 A.M.
TELESCOPING EXAMS
Math Telescoping Exams
Testing opportunities for telescoping in math for the 2017-2018 school year are available in the spring and summer for GCISD students who are completing grades K through 7.
The Math Telescoping Information Packet will be available on the district website under the For Parents and Students Directory by selecting the link for Acceleration Exams, Math Telescoping, Grades K-7.
Parents will find information about the requirements to qualify for Math Telescoping and instructions about the TWO STEP Online Registration Process. There will be links to print the Information Packet, begin the TWO STEP Online Registration Process to register for the spring exams, view the TEKS on the TEA website, and download Study Guides for the exams purchased from UT-Austin. The online registration form will go live on February 27th for the April 29th test administration.
The exam dates and registration deadlines for each exam date are listed below:
Spring Exam Date: Saturday, April 29, 2017 9:00 AM GHS - TECC
Online Registration Opens – Spring Exam Date: February 27, 2017
Online Registration Deadline – Spring Exam Date: March 10, 2017
The online registration form will become unavailable on: March 11, 2017
Exam Fee Payment Deadline – Spring Exam Date: March 30, 2017
Summer Exam Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 9:00 AM GHS - TECC
Online Registration Opens – Summer Exam Date: May 11, 2017
Online Registration Closes – Summer Exam Date: May 25, 2017
The online registration form will become unavailable on: May 26, 2017
Exam Fee Payment Deadline – Summer Exam Date: May 31, 2017
LOVE YOUR DEVICE CONTEST
Design a video, presentation or poster to teach others how to properly care for their devices All entries must be submitted to Katherine.Sparks@gcisd.net by February 7, 2017 Be creative and don’t forget to include the district device expectations. Winners announced on Valentine’s Day
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/46181
ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS
GMS SHOWCASE NIGHT FEBRUARY 28 STARTING AT 6:00 P.M.
Information flyers with all details for both schools are attached to this email.
Gifted and Talented Information Night
The 1st -4th Grade Gifted & Talented Identification Parent Informational Meeting will be held on Feb.2 from 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm at the PDEC, 5800 Colleyville Blvd in the Panther Den. Join us to learn more about the referral, testing, & program services for first - fourth grade students. The referral window will be from Feb. 13 - 24, 2017. Testing will take place between Feb. 27 - March 10, 2017. A recording of the meeting will be posted on the Advanced Academics website for those unable to attend.
The information flyer is attached to this email.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT BROCHURE ART CONTEST
GCISD students of all ages are invited to create artwork illustrating the fun learning opportunities available through GCISD’s Summer Enrichment Program. This year’s theme is “Rockin' Through the Summer.” The winning artwork will serve as the cover design for the GCISD Summer Enrichment brochure, which will be posted on the website and provides information about registration and summer learning opportunities for students completing K-6th grades. Winning artwork will also be used to promote the Summer Enrichment Program through social media. The student who creates the winning entry will be recognized in the brochure and during a regular meeting of the GCISD Board of Trustees.
Art must be original and can be hand-drawn, painted, computer-designed or in any other medium. Judges will be looking for a design that is creative, appropriate and uses the “Rockin' Through the Summer” theme. Art should be on 8 ½” x 11” paper and submitted in color, but be able to be reproduced in black and white. Student's full name, school, grade and teacher's name should be on the BACK of the artwork. Please do not frame or mat entry to any size larger than 8 ½” x 11”. Our contest opened January 9, 2017, and the deadline for submitting the art is Friday, February 10th. Students should submit entries to their campus art teacher. Art teachers can submit any entries to Cindy Pearson at Colleyville Elementary.
Silver Lake Elementary
Email: shannon.cole@gcisd.net
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=17379
Location: 1301 N Dooley St, Grapevine, TX, United States
Phone: 817-251-5750
Twitter: @iamsjcole