We hope you found great deals shopping tax-free weekend! Don't forget to label anything and everything that comes to GES with your child's first AND last name so we can return it when it's lost... and it WILL get lost! Thanks for your help!
First Day of School Safety and Security
Walking your child to class on the first day of school is a time-honored tradition. We want all of our families that choose to be able to walk their child to class on Wednesday, Aug. 14th and take pictures before giving their kids a big hug and wishing them a great day!
However, we need your help! In order to safely have all visitors in the building, EVERYONE (over the age of 18) will need to Raptor in at our kiosks in the vestibule. In an effort to alleviate long lines on the first morning of school, we are allowing families to print their "First Day of School" visitor badge in advance. You may do this at Meet the Teacher on Monday, Aug. 12 from 4:30 - 6:00 OR on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 8:00-4:00pm. You will simply scan your valid ID and print the badge, then hold onto it until Wednesday morning. When you arrive on campus Wednesday, please plan to wear your badge on your shirt where it can be visible to all staff and have your photo ID available as you enter the building so we can ensure it matches the badge. We will have plenty of staff at the main foyer entrances to allow all those with a printed badge to enter quickly. We appreciate your support and cooperation as we continue this tradition in a safe manner for all students and staff.
Independence Day this year will be on Thursday, Aug. 15th! Families will be able to walk their children to the foyer entrances and send them off into the building independently from there. We will have lots of adults stationed and ready to help escort students to their classrooms.
Meet the Teacher is tomorrow evening! School begins on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 so we will have Meet the Teacher on Monday night, August 12, 2024 from 4:30-6:00pm. This is a come and go event, so feel free to stop in when your schedule allows. Meet your new teacher, see your new classroom, reconnect with friends, and bring your supplies to leave in your classroom!
Our PTA will be set-up in the cafeteria with various tables and opportunities for families to join the PTA, check out our PTA sponsored clubs and more! Families who purchased a School Supply Pack may pick-up in the gym and take the supplies to their classroom.
We also encourage all families to print their "First Day of School" visitor badge at our kiosks while on campus. (See below for more info.)
Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the GCISD app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians check your email or sms with instructions to sign up and access new features.
Convocation 2024 is in the books! We are excited to work Together for Tomorrow! Thank you to Chicken N Pickle for hosting us and to the Board of Trustees for the generous $500 staff bonus!
🏈 Today, August 1, sign-ups for Junior Captains are officially open! 🏈
As a Junior Captain, pre-K through fifth grade students can step onto the field to deliver the game ball at a home football game and join the team for the coin toss. The applications are open until August 16, and you will find out if your student was chosen in the random drawing by August 23 in an email. We can’t wait to welcome your student into the big lights on Friday nights.
Apply today: https://forms.gle/wq765zdpchpEPWws7
It's almost time for Kindergarten Star Camp! We can't wait to see you tomorrow!!
It's almost time to MINGLE! We can't wait to meet our youngest STARS!
Last year, we reviewed the GCISD Emergency Response Protocol, but did you know that if there is a situation at your child's school, there are multiple ways to ensure you receive notification? To ensure you are informed, GCISD will send you text messages (for those who opted in during enrollment), emails and mobile app notifications, and post updates on district social media pages and websites. Make sure you stay up to date with what is happening in the district by following our social media channels and downloading the GCISD app. #WeAreGCISD
Is your student returning to GCISD for the 2024-2025 school year? Registration is easier than ever since many cells are pre-populated with information about your student from the previous school year. Register now through Skyward to let schools know you’re coming!
If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to contact your campus. We're here to support you every step of the way!
www.gcisd.net/enrollment
We are excited to bring the RISE program back to GES this year and our special education department. We have hired Mrs. Nasreen as our RISE teacher and look forward to welcoming her to the GES family. You can read all about her below:
"Hello everyone, my name is Saeeda Nasreen, but you can call me Ms. N.
I eagerly look forward to working with you and your families in the
upcoming school year. Some things to know about me: I am a mother of
three wonderful children, love to crochet in my free time, and have a
passion for teaching. I got my undergraduate degree in EC-6 and Special
Education from the University of Texas at Arlington and graduated with
Latin honors. I'm very excited to be part of the special education team at
Grapevine Elementary as a RISE teacher! GO STARS!"
It's school supply shopping time! Attached you will find the GCISD School Supply List for the 2024-2025 school year when you are ready to begin shopping for your child.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TUbPC1oMDPwD2hxnG0GFq480hHdLQeTy/view?usp=sharing
✏️ Ready for another fantastic school year? ✏️
Parents, please register your GCISD student for the 2024-2025 school year to help us plan the best year ever! If you have questions about registration or need assistance, contact info@gcisd.net or call 817-251-5200.
We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on August 14: www.gcisd.net/enrollment.
This week several of our GES star students have enjoyed attending CHHS Baseball Camp! This during a week when we saw 2 former GCISD students play in the MLB All-Star Game right here in Texas! Congratulations to GHS grad David Fry and CHHS grad Bobby Witt Jr.! We are so thankful for the amazing GCISD Athletic Department that makes these opportunities available for our students!
PreK Families, please mark your calendars! Our PreK Mingle is quickly approaching. Detailed information will be sent via email to those who have completed registration in Skyward early next week. You will sign-up for a 1-hr. session during the window. We hope to see you all there!
We can't wait to meet all our new kindergarten families! Our Kindergarten Star Camp is coming up on Thursday, August 1st for all students who have completed registration in Skyward. An email will be sent out early next week with more details. We hope to see you all there!
We are halfway through July, which means the school year is just around the corner. To help you navigate the start of another great year, we have created a list of back-to-school resources. Check out the website to learn more: www.gcisd.net/back-to-school
Please help us welcome back Ms. Henson to our special education staff! She will be joining our new RISE classroom as a paraprofessional this year! You can read more about her below:
Hello! My name is Morgan Henson and I am excited to be officially joining the Special Education team at GES. This past May I received my Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and got the opportunity to work alongside GES during my time student teaching.
Spending time with family, friends, and my one year old niece is something I cherish in my free time.I’m excited for the adventures this next school year holds.
We are excited to kick-off the 2024-2025 school year in a few weeks! Our staff is studying positive psychology this summer through the works of Shawn Achor and we're eager to spread positive vibes through our new theme, "Peace, Love, & GES!"
As you travel, throw a GES shirt in your bag, take some pictures, and post in the comments below! Keep it going all summer long! We miss our students and staff and want to see ALL the adventures!! #GESShineOn
