Head U Gator News
January 26, 2017
Garden work day
If we have enough workers, we can also use help with the garden shed. If you need to go to a game or a practice but have even an hour to help, please do!
Nutrition survey- please take!
There are only 7 questions....please weigh in with your opinion!
GT LEAD referrals
PARENT REFERRAL FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-4
Gifted and Talented Learning Experiences for Academic Discovery
(GT LEAD)
Referrals for students in grades 1-4 who are interested in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD’s GT LEAD program services for the 2018-2019 school year will begin on Friday, February 2, 2018, and will be accepted through Friday, February 16, 2018. These referrals are for students in grades 1-4 only at this time.
To refer your child for GT testing, you may obtain the Permission to Test and Parent Inventory forms from the school office or access them online through the GCISD website on the Advanced Academics webpage at:
http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/45955.
The forms should be completed and returned to the office no later than Friday, February 16, 2018. Testing will occur February 26 through March 9. Parents will be notified regarding results as soon as the assessment process is completed.
YEARBOOK ORDERS
Parent Technology learning opportunities
Top Apps that parents need to know about
February 20 6 p.m. BCE Cafeteria
Mobile App and Social Media awareness and branding
March 20 6 p.m. GHS Library
Tops Apps that parents need to know about
April 19 6 p.m. CMS Cafeteria
Internet Safety (Digital Citizenship) – tools for at home Internet filtering
May 22 6 p.m. CHHS Library
Personalized Program Expo....
Math Telescoping Exams
Math Telescoping Exams
Testing opportunities for telescoping in math for the 2018-2019 school year are available in the spring and summer for GCISD students who are completing Grades K - 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 22nd for the April 21st test administration.
The exam dates and registration deadlines for each exam date are listed below:
Spring Exam Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018 9:00 am Colleyville Middle
Online Registration Opens – Spring Exam Date: February 22, 2018
Online Registration Deadline – Spring Exam Date: March 8, 2018
The online registration form will become unavailable on March 9, 2018
Exam Fee Payment Deadline – Spring Exam Date: March 9, 2018
GT LEAD information
Come and learn more about GT LEAD testing and classes for 1st-4th grades at our informational meeting on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at 6:00 pm. We will meet in the Panther Den located in the Professional Development Center: 5800 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville 76034.
Calendar
Jan. 29th
Art Club
Jan. 30th
2:55-4 p.m. Good News Club
Jan. 31st
Choir
Feb. 1st
Play It Safe
Feb. 2nd
Pep Rally and Spirit Day
Boxtops due
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