Key Communicator
October 2019
October is a busy month! We have National Principals Month and Red Ribbon Week! Please be sure to highlight your campus principal for all of their hard work!
In this newsletter, you will find information about:
- Red Ribbon Week Contest
- Youtube Series- Digital Story
- Observance Days
Please do not hesitate to email or call me if you have any questions or concerns!
-Elyse
Red Ribbon Week Contest
Red Ribbon Week is quickly approaching and we want YOU to participate in a contest!
Throughout the week, please photos that represent your campus’ theme for the day! Each day, the communications department will select the best photo and the five best photos will be recognized on social media!
We are looking for quality photos that capture the moment and tells a story!
Rules:
- Create a folder in your campus Key Communicator Folder
- Name the folder: Contest- RRW
- Email me to let me know your campus will be participating
Below are a few examples of what we are looking for!
Digital YouTube Series
During the 2017-2018 school year, we started our two new video series, Digital Story and Perfect Match. These two series have been a HUGE hit on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube!
This school year, we will focus our attention on Digital Stories. Please submit the Eduphoria Formspace form 1 to 2 weeks prior to the events.
How to find the form:
- go to Eduphoria
- click Formspace
- click Submit New Form (bottom left corner)
- click Communications Department
- click Communications Request for Service
If you find out about the event last minute, please email Brishen Thompson (bthompson@galenaparkisd.com); Mark Nickelson (mnickels@galenaparkisd.com); or myself (erountree@galenaparkisd.com)
Submission Reminders
- In subject line of email, please put the album name and number (ex. #1 GPE Back to School)
- Submissions should be made in a timely manner
- Keep your submissions short and sweet
- Make sure submissions are written in third person (ex. Galena Park Elementary welcomed back all their students today! The students and staff were excited to explore their new school building.)
- Spell check and proofread before submitting
October Observance Days
October 1-5: Custodial Appreciation Week
October 6-12: Fire Prevention Week
October 14-18: National School Lunch Week
October 21-25: National School Bus Safety Week
October 23-31: Red Ribbon Week (observed in GPISD 10/21-10/25)
For a complete list of Observance Days, please visit: https://tx02217083.schoolwires.net/cms/lib/TX02217083/Centricity/Domain/2924/19-20%20Observance%20Calendar%2010419.pdf