June 2018


Congratulations to our Accelerated Center for Education Graduates!

Limited Open Enrollment and Special Request applications are due June 8th. Late applications will not be accepted.
Summer Safety Tips
- Water Safety
- How to beat the heat and sun
- How to keep mosquitos from bugging you
- Injury Prevention
- Cyber Bullying
Click on the 2018 GPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR link to view the 2018-2019 district calendar

GPISD Digital Story
On this episode of Digital Story, we are highlighting Cimarron Elementary alumni and retired professional boxer, Raul Marquez, came out to inspire and motivate students to be the best they can.
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Galena Park ISD is hosting the 2018 Auxiliary Job Fair on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at the Joyce Zotz Education Center. Come join our team and start an exciting new career path. Click on the link for additional information.

When Should My Child Start Preparing for College?
In GPISD, we believe it is never too early to start the college process. Because of the numerous steps and possible pitfalls, we recommend your child follow this timeline to have the best chance of getting into a four-year university and winning scholarships to pay for it: Click on the following link to view the timeline...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f51vHn-GhCj60XidUZ0MCFjp5RlTPECT/view?usp=sharing

MENTAL HEALTH TIP OF THE MONTH

How To Access Your Child's STAAR Scores
Did you know you can access your student's STAAR scores on the Texas Assessment Management Parent Portal?
Just go to their webpage, https://txparentportal.emetric.net
If you do not know your student's access code click on "Look Up Access Code" in blue beneath the login area. The PEIMS ID code is your student's state ID or Social Security Number without any dashes.
Click on the link above to view schedules
Click on the link above to view fine arts program schedules.

North Shore Senior High School Graduation
Sunday, June 3rd, 10am
NRG Parkway
Houston, TX
Galena Park High School Graduation
Sunday, June 3rd, 2pm
NRG Parkway
Houston, TX
EOC Summer School Starts
Monday, June 11th, 7am
353 Castlegory Dr
Houston, TX
EOC Summer School Starts
Monday, June 11th, 7am
400 Keene Street
Galena Park, TX
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, June 11th, 6pm
14705 Woodforest Boulevard
Houston, TX
Auxiliary Job Fair
Thursday, June 14th, 4-6pm
13801 Holly Park
Summer STAAR/EOC Testing Dates
Tuesday, June 26 - Math STAAR Re-Test: Grades 5 and 8
Tuesday, June 27 - Reading STAAR Re-Test: Grades 5 and 8
Monday, June 25 - English I EOC
Tuesday, June 26 - Algebra I EOC
Wednesday, June 27 - English II EOC
Thursday, June 28 - Biology EOC
Thursday, June 28 - US History EOC

Returning Student Verification...
GPISD Policy, in accordance with Texas Education Agency regulations, requires returning students to verify residency within the GPISD boundaries annually. Please plan to attend on the dates/designated locations to complete returning student verification for the 2018-2019 school year. For dates, times and locations click on the following link:
https://tx02217083.schoolwires.net/Page/1081Click on link for updates