Are you ready to get to know the next principal highlight? Say hello to Mrs. Alexander from Grapevine Middle School. Her favorite thing about being a principal is watching her students grow, mature and discover their talents. Drop a comment to thank Principal Alexander for all she does for her school and the District. #WeAreGCISD
October 2 is World Bullying Prevention Day. Join GCISD in wearing blue shirts and boots to kick off the 17th Annual World Day of Bullying Prevention. #WeAreGCISD
On October 11, 2023, GCISD will administer the PSAT 8/9 to 8th graders and the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to grades 9-11. Students in grades 8-11 will need to bring their charged GCISD-issued device and charger to school on 10/11.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/psatnmsqt-information/
FALL TENNIS started at GMS! They have been meeting for practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 to 5PM. If you are interested in joining please reach out to Coach Green, Hutcherson or Williams and bring a copy of your physical (if you aren't currently in athletics.)
8th grade Pony Parents! We are having Parent Information Night on October 2nd. We we be explaining High School 4-Year Plans that each 8th grader will complete this fall. It will take place in the GMS Lecture hall at 6PM. Reunión en español disponible en CTMS el 11 de octubre.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PONIES!!!! The PSAT is coming up on October 11th. All 8th graders will take it that morning using their chromebooks so please make sure it is charged the night before!
REMINDER PONIES! Tomorrow is Make-Up Picture and Picture Re-Takes!
Pony Parents: Tomorrow, Sept. 20th @ 10AM There is a VIRTUAL Parent Preview for the Play it Safe! program. There you will get an overview of the program and watch the grade-specific video your child will see.
Please join us for our first Parent Tech Academy of the school year at the Professional Development & Education Center (PDEC) on September 20th at 6:30 p.m. The technology department will discuss apps that parents use, such as Canvas, Skyward, Lightspeed and Seesaw. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about each app and how they can stay better informed about their child.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a temporary delay in the release of 2023 A-F accountability ratings for all districts and campuses across the State of Texas. The ratings were originally scheduled for release on September 28 and will now be delayed by approximately one month, according to the TEA’s press release.
Please view our website to learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/a-f-ratings
CONGRATS TO OUR GMS HONORS BAND! They received the 2023 Mark of Excellence as a Class A National Winner!
Attention Pony Families!
Tomorrow is the last day to place an order for a yearbook for $40! Get it while you can!
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A08291830
Fall Tennis is upon us! If you are interested in Tennis;practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5PM. You must have a physical on file and the GCISD athletic forms filled out in order to participate. See Coach Hutcherson, Williams or Green for more information.
It's Taco Tuesday!! Dine in or Order Online (with PromoCode GRAPEVINE) at Chuy's in Southlake TODAY! Mention the GMS fundraiser upon paying for your meal and 10% of all food purchases will be donated!
Raptor visitor management system is experiencing a system-wide service interruption. The vendor is working to get the issue resolved as soon as possible. If visiting campuses, please bring your ID as we are manually checking in visitors. Thank you for your patience as the vendor works to resolve this issue.
Please join us for our first Parent Tech Academy of the school year at the Professional Development & Education Center (PDEC) on September 20th at 6:30 p.m. The technology department will discuss apps that parents use, such as Canvas, Skyward, Lightspeed and Seesaw. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about each app and how they can stay better informed about their child. #WeAreGCISD
Greetings Ponies! Get your yearbook now! The back-to-school sale ends 9/15!
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A08291830
Did you know that absences from class result in serious disruption of a student’s learning experience?
Up to 8 days per year (4 per semester) may be excused by a parent note for missed attendance beyond medical, approved excused, and statutorily exemptions. Vacations taken during the school year will be coded as unexcused absences.
Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/attendance
✏️Attendance matters✏️
Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s learning and educational experiences. Up to 8 days per year (4 per semester) may be excused by a parent note for missed attendance beyond medical, approved excused, and statutorily exemptions. Vacations taken during the school year will be coded as unexcused absences.
Learn more about attendance by visiting our website: https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/attendance
Effective 9/1/2023, Texas House Bill 114 requires a student to be placed in the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) if the student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of, or sells, gives, or delivers marijuana, THC, or an e-cigarette to another person within 300 feet of school property or at a school-related event.
Parent may find the full version of the Bill here: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00114F.pdf
The District encourages all families to talk with their students regarding the dangers associated with vaping or drug usage and to discuss the implications of this new law with your children, emphasizing the importance of adhering to school policies and laws for their own welfare and for the betterment of the school community as a whole. Your cooperation and support in ensuring that our district remains a safe and healthy educational environment for our students is deeply appreciated.
