Phoenix News
Collegiate Academy at TCC Northeast
October 20, 2019
A Message from the Director
Parents and Students,
The first nine weeks of the school year is in the books! High school report cards will be available online Wednesday. Please make sure you are checking your students' college grades on TCC blackboard. Encourage them to meet with their professor, if their grade needs improvement, or contact their Pathways teacher for ideas on how to support your student in their college classes.
On Wednesday, October 23 CA is wearing Orange! Students and staff please wear orange in support of kindness on Wednesday. The world we live in seems to be more self-centered everyday. Collegiate Academy will spend the day reflecting on kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Think about how you can demonstrate kindness this week! #PhoenixFamily #WearOrange!
Be kind whenever possible, it is always possible!
Ms. Knutz
"The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why!" Mark Twain
FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR'S DESK
We had a great week during PSAT and SAT testing.
CA will continue working with our students helping them improve their scores working diligently during pathways.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR CHRONICLES
PARENTS:
Registration is coming up soon (October 21st)!
In order to make sure we are all on the same page with expectations I'll be meeting with the Juniors in their Pathways classes on Friday this upcoming week before they sign up for their classes on Monday. I will also be going to the freshman and sophomore Pathways classes throughout this week as well (although they won't sign up for classes on Monday because they will sign up for their classes with me and a TCC representative at the TCC library from October 28th-31st).
Classes are also reaching their midterms and so now is a great time to check in with your students and see how they're doing in their classes. If you'd like to set up a time to meet then please send me an email and we can get something on the calendar!
STUDENTS:
With us reaching a very busy time of the year we're going to have to modify the counseling setup slightly. Up until this point we've been able to have walk-in conversations with regularity, however for now we will have to change to an appointment-based meeting schedule. If you'd like to talk about scheduling, credits, social-emotional well-being etc. please come to the office and sign in on the sign-up sheet or send me an email and we can work on finding a time to get together! Just because my door is closed doesn't mean that we can't meet, it just means that we need to find a time that works for both of us!
YEARBOOK
school support
School Spirit
Do you want to wear something that proudly represents Collegiate Academy?
Orders will be delivered to CA, just please make sure to choose group delivery at checkout.
DAY SPA NAIL FUNDRAISER
Here is another way to support our school and pamper yourself at the same time.
Day Spa Nail at 2350 Hall Johnson rd. Suite 125 Grapevine Texas extended the invitation for the entire month of October
Will donate 7% of your total each visit. Just bring the attached coupon
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Phoenix Buddies
Phoenix Buddies is now recruiting volunteers! This is a program for students who are looking for a place to consistently volunteer and who have a heart for children with special needs. If you're interested, contact Hope Sukach at suk3131@gcisdstudents.net or fill out this google form:
TUTORING CA STUDENTS
Do you like to help others? Need volunteer hours? Have a favorite subject? We are starting a CA Peer Tutoring program DURING THE SCHOOL DAY! To be apart of this, please fill out the form: https://tinyurl.com/CApeertutor
Looking for the opportunity to complete the hours of service?
Bear Creek Elementary is looking for 14 volunteers during the Trunk or Treat event on October 25.
If interested, send an email to Mrs. Yvonne Aguirre yvonne.aguirre@gcisd.net or Mrs. Wire wirevivian@yahoo.com as soon as possible to be registered.
Seniors VIBES
Mark your calendars for Apply Phoenix Night
Who: All seniors and senior parents
What:
- FAFSA/TASFA workshops in English and Spanish
- College Coaching Application Stations
- Dinner
- Door Prizes
- Free childcare available
When: Tuesday, October 29 from 4:45 - 7:30
Where: Collegiate Academy
Why: Our goal is that each senior and senior parent has all of the
information/assistance needed for their next steps at a college
or career education program of their choosing.
If you have questions, please contact Ms. Young at robin.young@gicsd.net
Please let us know if you and your family will join us. Phoenix Apply Night RSVP
yearbook senior recognition
To the Parents of Seniors! You can now purchase Senior Recognition Pages in the yearbook. If you want to make sure your senior is sent off to college in style, you can purchase anywhere from an 1/8 of a page to a full page and design it with photos of them and a message. Just follow the link below and click on "Yearbook Recognition Ads" to sign in and start designing!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=2510663
All Pages are Full Color!
1/8 Page - $30
1/4 Page - $50
1/2 Page - $85
Full Page - $150
senior rings
SENIOR (and junior) RINGS:
Balfour will be coming back on Monday, November 18th, during all lunches to collect class ring and letter jacket orders! $80 deposit due. Order packets are in the front office.
Class 2020 news
PROM THEMES
SENIORS! Want a say in your prom theme? Penny wars will be starting this week! Please make your vote! One penny = One point, all other coins and bills become negative points!!!
Don't forget to make your opinion count before October 23
- Under The Stars
- The Roaring 20's
- Hollywood Gala.
The winner will be announced on October 24th. Under The Stars is on the lead
SENIOR SHIRTS
SENIOR DAY
This year we will be going to Six Flags in May! More information will go out in Pathways. Please see Mrs. Roberts for more information
PROM PARENTS
If you are a parent wanting to help with prom (fundraising, decorations, donations, etc.), please email Mrs. Roberts with your child's name, as well as how you would like to help. Thank you! sarah.roberts@gcisd.net
Campus Newsletters
Red Ribbon Week 2019 - October 28 through November 2
Red Ribbon Week is celebrated every year during the last week of October. Red Ribbon Week is a nationally recognized substance abuse prevention campaign dedicated to the memory of Kiki Camerena, a Drug Enforcement Administration agent, killed in the line of duty.
Poster Contest
GCISD will be sponsoring a drug prevention poster contest.
- Posters must be on 11 x 17 paper or ½ of a posterboard.
- Select your own campus committee to choose 1st, 2nd and 3rd place posters for each grade level.
- Send all 1st place posters to the front desk of the administration building for the district wide competition by Tuesday, October 29.
- Please include the student’s name, grade and school on the back of the poster.
- District winners will be announced on Wednesday, October 30.
Public Service Announcement Competition
GCISD is also sponsoring a Public Service Announcement competition. All video entries must be submitted by Tuesday, October 29 to info@gcisd.net. Please title the email “RRW PSA 2019”. Entries must be no longer than 30 seconds. Winners will be announced on Thursday, October 31.
All first place district level winners will be recognized at the November school board meeting. Your campus principal and counselor will be notified.
College and Career Night
College and Career Night will be held on Wednesday, October 23 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Grapevine High School. This event is organized by GHS & CHHS Counselors and the Go Centers. Visit the 120+ Universities, Junior/Community Colleges, Technical Schools, Military Schools, and Military Recruiters. Click here to view the flyer.
TSI Testing Policy
Next week students who have not yet passed all 3 TSI tests will receive a hard copy of the TSI Testing policy for the 2019-2020 school. This policy will be distributed in the Pathways classes. We are asking parents and guardians to please review the hard copy of the testing policy with their student, sign it, and send it back to school with your student. Signed policies may be given to your student’s Pathways teacher. The policy will help students focus on the tests that they need at different stages of their associate degree. If you have any questions about your student’s progress in completing the Reading, Writing, or Math TSI test, please email Kristinia Haney at kristinia.haney@gcisd.net
Collegiate Academy 2019-2020 TSI Evening Testing Schedule
Students may sign up for one of the following evening TSI Testing sessions this year if they prefer testing after school. Spaces are provided on a first come first serve basis. Students will need to arrange for a ride home after they complete their test. Mrs. Haney sent an email to all students last week with the dates and links to the Google form to reserve a spot in the testing room. If your student has accidentally deleted the email or needs assistance signing up, please ask them to email Kristinia Haney at kristinia.haney@gcisd.net for assistance.
Upcoming After School Testing Sessions in Room 1238:
Spots are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
- October 10 (Thursday) 4:30- until you complete the test
- November 12 (Tuesday) 4:30- until you complete the test
- January 14 (Tuesday) 4:30- until you complete the test
- February 11 (Tuesday) 4:30- until you complete the test
- March 17 (Tuesday) 4:30- until you complete the test
- May 12 (Tuesday) 4:30- until you complete the test
Notes from the Attendance office:
Contact Amy Silva-Adams for Attendance questions.
817-515-6775
If a student must be absent from school a parent/guardian should call attendance or send an email each day to report the absence. I will also accept a note from the parent/guardian the day the student returns to school.
If a student is missing for a doctor's appointment, it is very important to always get a note from the doctor and present it when signing into school or returning the following day. You or your physician may email the doctor's note directly to me.
Email: Amy.SilvaAdams@gcisd.net
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
We want to hear from you! As members of PTK, your feedback is very important to us. We are constantly looking for opportunities to involve our ECHS members. An important part of PTK is fundraising, and we would like to bring some of those events to your high school building. Please let us know what are some fundraisers that you would want to see at your high school. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact any of the PTK officers.
https://forms.gle/9pepvetP8b7SSvrh7
If you are a PTK member please fill out this form. PTK is looking for ways to make sure that the ECHS members are able to receive all of the information and resources available to the rest of the college members.
https://forms.gle/jSn7v9ZPWMdw6gc68
Lesly Alvarado
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Tau Chapter Early College High School Liaison
FORMS
Oct 14 - We will have classes
Oct 16 - PSAT Testing
Oct 18 - End of 1st 9 weeks
Oct 21 - Opens TCC Registration for Spring
Oct 24 - Volleyball Game @ TCC 5:30 - 6:30pm
Oct 28 - Nov 2 - Red Ribbon Week
Oct 29 - Apply Phoenix Night - Seniors Family Event
Nov 8 - College Trip Stillwater Oklahoma
Nov 11 - Veteran's Day Assembly
Nov 12 - BBBS Dinner Event
Nov 15 - Basketball Game @ TCC NE 6 - 7:30pm
Nov 18 - Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Rep in Senior Pathways
Nov 19 - Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Rep in Senior Pathways
Collegiate Academy at TCC Northeast
Email: bobbe.knutz@gcisd.net
Website: https://ca.gcisd.net/
Location: 828 West Harwood Road, Hurst, TX, United States
Phone: 817-515-6775
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Grapevine-Colleyville-ISD-Collegiate-Academy
Twitter: @GCCA_PHX
VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK
For the protection of students and staff, all volunteer applicants must read the Volunteer Handbook and are asked to complete the online form authorizing the district to obtain a criminal history background check. All volunteers are required to reapply each year. Please click on link below to complete background application form. Application Form
Juniors and Seniors
We are about to embark on our first overnight college road trip.
The trip is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 8 and 9, and the $40 covers transportation, hotel, and breakfast.
If you are interested in joining us to tour Texas Woman's University, Oklahoma University, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Central Oklahoma, please check in with Ms. Young for more details.