Sometimes it seems like summer will never end. But finally that first cool, crisp autumn chill comes along and rekindles fond memories of the cozy, colorful days and nights to come. So, bring it on, autumn! Give us the shortening days, the diminishing light, and, even, one day soon – although we are not quite ready yet – snow! The changing and passing of the seasons are one of the constant, external rhythms of our lives. Just as creating a routine as a family can help create some healthy norms, easier days, and happier children, embracing and celebrating the changes of the seasons can be a wonderful addition that honors the routines of nature.

Regardless of your childrens’ age, there are many ways to bring the Fall Season into their learning. Songs, games, dances, fingerplays, and stories that honor the changing season are perfect for preschoolers, but are also fun for older children. Older children can find science experiments, math explorations and books that match with the season and can be great at helping prepare seasonal ingredients in the kitchen or to facilitate celebrations together. Enjoy your family time!

Ms. Lewis has been in Education for twenty years. She has taught elementary and middle school students. She has been an Academic Counselor, Assistant Principal, Principal, and Dean. She's married, with two daughters, and three grandchildren. Welcome aboard Ms. Lewis, we're glad you're' here!

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT OUR PARENT D.A.S.H WORKSHOP AT YOUR ACE SITE!

Travis and Morton-Tuesday- October 17th, 5:00-6:00pm

Daniels and Garcia-Wednesday - October 18th, 5:00-6:00pm

Sequin, Bowie, and Bush-Thursday- October 19th, 5:00-6:00 pm

The DASH diet is low in salt and rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean protein. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The diet was first created to help lower high blood pressure. It is also a healthy way to lose weight. R.S.V.P TODAY!

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Dear Girls Inc. Families!

Girls Inc. is now enrolling for our October Saturday Camp: Day of the Girl Camp! Girls can join us on Saturday, October 28th from 10AM-2PM at our South Dallas Campus. Our participants will experience a fun-filled day exploring how girls are changing the world through role play activities and creating their own action plans to champion change in their communities. The program is only $10/girl and is open to girls in 1st-8th grades. Parents and guardians can use the attached flyer to complete registration. Email any questions to info@girlsincdallas.org.

Thank you!

Independent Reading is the foundation of lifelong reading!

Successful independent reading is the end result of a well-executed balanced literacy program. It allows students the chance to “practice” the strategies they’ve learned through guided reading, shared reading, and teacher read alouds – the other components of balanced literacy. With level appropriate materials, students now have the skills they need to read on their own. That means they can read confidently and are actually excited about their ability to read.

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice! How do you get to be a proficient (even prolific) reader? Practice, practice, practice! As all musicians and athletes know, practice takes time. That’s why time should be set aside to practice reading as well. Also, by dedicating long blocks of time to independent reading, students quickly get the idea that reading is important.

Before students can become proficient independent readers, they must have the tools they need to be successful. Inside the toolbox are two basic strategies; decoding strategies and comprehension strategies. Decoding strategies help children move forward when they stumble upon a word they don’t know. They know what to do to figure it out.

Comprehension strategies guide students to think about what they’re reading – to make connections, use visualization, ask questions, and make inferences… all to synthesize the words they read into something they comprehend. How do students learn these strategies? The teacher models them. Independent reading time is when the students apply them.

Our Purpose:

• To encourage parents to actively participate in the creating and implementing of educational programs for their children

• To strengthen the relationship between school staff, parents, students and the local community

• To address barriers keeping parents from being involved in their child's education

• To encourage collaboration among parties that serve children and families, where the results promote educational excellence in achievement for all students in the Grand Prairie Independent School District

You are getting closer to your dreams each day. Keep up the hard work, and you will get the best results. I wish you a great future because you deserve it. Stay positive, work hard, and success will be knocking on your door.

Billisha Rice, M.A.

ACE Director
Grand Prairie ISD

https://www.gpisd.org/ACE

• Monday, October 9, 2023~ Holiday
• Monday, October 16, 2023~Teacher Workday
• Friday, October 27, 2023~ Lights On Family Event

For the 31 days of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), pink ribbons appear as the impact of breast cancer is brought to the forefront of national conversation.

But we know that to help those facing breast cancer, awareness alone isn’t enough. This October, get involved. Get screened. Make a donation. Take action. Make this BCAM about more than awareness.

Stacy Houston. M.Ed.

ACE Family & Parent Engagement Coordinator

Email: stacy.houston@gpisd.org

Phone: 972-522-7021 Ext. 17021

650 Stonewall Dr, Grand Prairie, TX 75052