CES Partner Post
Monday, January 23, 2017
Colleyville STRONG!
The BEST are always striving to get better!
The BEST make everyone around them better!
Upcoming CES Events:
GCISD School Board Meeting at 7:00 pm
Tuesday, January 24
Fifth Grade Spinal Screenings
Wednesday, January 25
Choir Practice 3:00 to 4:00 pm in music room
Thursday, January 26
Class/Individual/Club Pictures
Fourth Grade Program Rehearsal at 2:00 pm in the cafeteria
General PTA Meeting at 6:45 pm in the cafeteria
Fourth Grade Program at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria
Friday, January 27
CES Spirit Day (wear you CES shirts)
CES Spelling Bee Champion
A Note from the School Nurse
Dear CES parents,
Donation request:
The clinic is low on a few commonly used items. Any donations of the following items would be much appreciated to get restocked for the new semester:
wipes
boys/girls new underwear ranging from 3T-8
boys/girls new socks from ages 4-11
gently used/new elastic waste shorts/pants
Illness reminder:
If your student is home or sent home sick with fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea, please be sure they remain at home until symptom free for a minimum of 24 hours without the aid of any medications. For more information about student illnesses at school please visit the school nurse website
http://www.gcisd-k12.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=39146
Thank you for helping make CES a healthy environment for our students.
Nurse Rudolph
GT Identification Parent Meeting (for students in grades 1st through 4th grade)
Fifth Grade Parents
The following is a list of important dates for you to be aware of as we head into the spring semester and prepare our students for their transition to middle school next year!
Feb. 10- Teacher Recommendations due for AVID, Electronic Student Application open
Feb. 22- 8:00-9:00 am Middle School Counselors visit 5th Grade and pass out course selection sheets
Mar. 3- Course Selection Sheets DUE to Mrs. Hernandez
Mar. 20- Student AVID applications are due
Mar. 20- Mar. 24- AVID interview letters sent out
Mar. 27- April 17- AVID interviews conducted
April 21- AVID acceptance/regret letters sent out by middle school
If you have any questions, feel free to call or email Mrs. Hernandez.
ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS: Middle School showcase nights are coming up!
The following are showcase nights for each of the middle schools. (These are in place of students visiting middle school campuses during the school day like they use to do in the past.) Attendance would be beneficial, as the middle schools will discuss course selection information including electives and extra-curricular.
2/21 - CMS Middle School Showcase 5:15-7:15
2/21 - CTMS Middle School Showcase 6-8
2/27 - HMS Middle School Showcase 6-8
2/28 - GMS Middle School Showcase 6-8
See below for more information from each school!
CTMS Showcase Open House
6 - 7 PM (5th Grade Parent Night)
Discuss things like the following:
● Bell schedule
● Communication
● Policies/Procedures
● Important dates
● Registration/Wolf Camp
● FAQs
7- 8 PM (Open House) All Grade Levels
Allow parents to visit the classrooms to learn
more about our programs, curriculum, fine arts,
and extracurricular activities.
From 20th to 24th of February
Counselors will be visiting 5th graders at their
Campus to talk about Course Selection
GMS Showcase Night
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
6:00 – 6:40 PM 5TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT in cafeteria
Learn About:
· Registration – Pony Camp
· Accelerated Choices – Course Selection
· STEM – Dual Language
· PE vs. Pre-Athletics
· Middle School Electives
6:45 – 8:00 PM 5TH GRADE ROTATIONS
Showcase All Electives and Core Classes
Parents will:
· Learn more about our programs, curriculum, extra-curricular activities.
7:00 – 8:00 Current GMS Families
We welcome you to visit your student’s classrooms and allow them to share their daily routine. Be prepared to work with them in Math, participate in Science labs, and view their Google classroom activities.
Questions: Call 817-251-5660 or email me at linda.young@gcisd.net
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 district 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 art 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.
GCISD Special Programs EXPO
GHS Theatre Performance
Grapevine High School Theatre will perform the Disney musical "Beauty and the Beast"
on February 2,3,4 & 6th at 7pm.
Musical accompaniment by GHS Band.
Tickets available online beginning January 19th at www.ghstheatre.org
Math Telescoping Exams
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
E2 - Enrichment & Extension
GT specialists across the district continue to collaborate with classroom teachers to better meet the needs of all students who have mastered the content being covered in class.
E2 seeks to propel students toward GCISD's Portrait of a Graduate:
Self-Regulated Learner
Skilled Problem Solver
Effective Communicator
Collaborative Worker
Global Citizen
E2:
Corresponds to Personal Learning Goals
Includes varied learning venues
Enhances excitement toward learning
Promotes self-managed learning
Provides opportunities to explore and develop interests and passions
Focuses on student needs; is student-centered
Is driven by student choice for the purpose of personal growth
Intentionally addresses the needs of the learner
So that:
Learners connect what they love to what they need to be successful through exploring independent strengths, opportunities for academic connections, and skills that are necessary for life, college, and career interests.Volunteering at CES
In order to volunteer in GCISD a volunteer must:
1. Read the Volunteer Handbook, watch the appropriate video included in the handbook and electronically sign the volunteer verification form.
2. Complete the volunteer background check. A link is included in the handbook.
Here is the link to the Volunteer Handbook:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lEEkd9c-nDWp3_lioPMCw9bNxFrq-NXIxQ9jssTmY6Q/edit?usp=sharing
At CES, we ask that you do not bring younger siblings into the school when volunteering.
From the CES PTA
PTA Website: Please visit the PTA website – www.colleyvillepta.org.
WE WANT AND NEED YOUR VOICE! Please join your fellow GCISD PTA members on January 26th for a Legislative Advocacy Roundtable Discussion hosted by the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Council of PTAs.
MEET and TALK with YOUR area legislators and staff and pick up advocacy tips to use throughout the current 85th Texas Legislative Session.
· Thursday, January 26, 2017
· 6:30-8:00pm (childcare not provided)
· Light refreshments provided
· PDEC (Professional Development and Education Center): 5800 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, TX 76034
We will give a brief overview of our district PTA's top 5 issues for our legislators to address: 1) Reduce STAAR emphasis, 2) Oppose vouchers and ESA programs, 3) Adequate school funding, 4) Pursue a new accountability system that is valid, reliable and balanced and 5) Clarify the role of school districts on cyber-bullying. (Handouts with more information on each issue will be available at the event.)
Pre-registration is not required, but is highly recommended so we can get a headcount and plan appropriately. To register, scroll down to find your school and RSVP at the following site: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d45a9a72ca46-legislative.
For questions, please contact your local PTA Legislative Advocacy Chair, Julianne Pitzele (Julianne3357@hotmail.com) or President Doug Noell, GCISD Council of PTAs Legislative Chair (doug_noell@yahoo.com).
Box Tops Update
Total box tops since the start of school: 6,010 (goal is 20,000 this year)
Top 5 box top collectors by class:
1. Edelmon: 511
2. Allen: 479
3. Christian: 435
4. Ray: 398
5. Schultz: 394
Ms. Edelmon's class is the first class to receive the fruit snack party for collecting 500 box tops, way to go!
Please continue to collect and turn in box tops each week. They are collected and counted each Friday. We received a check in December for $1,366.60 thanks to your help!
Goal: 20,000 CES Total = 6,010
Total Box Tops as of January 11, 2017
(PK) Freyou 355
(K) Maddox 229
(K) McMeans 197
(K) Schultz 394
(K) Trahan 99
(1) Christian 435
(1) Dean 290
(1) A. Feaster 249
(1) Dyck 303
(2) Allen 479
(2) Edelmon 511
(2) Marquez 240
(2) Rovner 178
(3) M. Feaster 155
(3) Clem 183
(3) Seifried 151
(3) Smith 160
(4) Grant 46
(4) Murray 94
(4) Redwine 95
(5) Hedges 213
(5) Perdue 125
(5) Ray 398
(5) Schmitz 222
(5) Bowman 209
YEARBOOK
Calling all teachers and parents!
We are in need of your support for candid pictures from the school year. Please help us by sending in pictures of your kids and their class!
There are 2 methods to send your pictures in:
1, Please submit images from this year to Jessie Tang at cesyearbookeditor@gmail.com.
When submitting, please include the following information for accuracy:
- Child’s Name (First and last name please)
- Grade Class/Teacher’s Name
- Event and Date
2, You can also load them directly to our yearbook site:
https://community.pictavo.com/login?returnurl=%2fphotos%2fload
There is an app that you can use from your smart phone:
http://community.pictavo.com/mobile
Looking forward to a great 2016-2017 yearbook with all your help!
Any questions, please contact Jessie Tang at cesyearbookeditor@gmail.com.Technology Tidbits
Technology Safety Resources for Parents and Students:
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/scope-and-sequence
Here are some kid friendly search engines for your kids to use at home: http://gcisdtechlessons.wikispaces.com/Search+Engines+for+Kids
GCISD LEAD 2021- Building Excellent Schools Together!
The mission of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is to be THE BEST and through the district’s strategic plan, called LEAD 2021, we continue building on the foundation started in 2011-2012. LEAD stands for Leading Excellence – Action Driven. For more information about LEAD 2021, please visit the district website. There are some exciting educational experiences going on in GCISD!
GCISD’s WHY?
Redefining Education because your future matters today!
GCISD’s Portrait of a Graduate
Skilled Problem Solvers
Communicators
Global Citizens
Self-regulated Learners
Collaborators
Colleyville Elementary School
Location: 5911 Pleasant Run Road, Colleyville, TX, United States
Phone: 817-305-4940
Twitter: @CEScowboys