Trip RAMblings

One of the best ways to ensure your child’s reading success is to read and read AND read! Trip Elementary is sponsoring a book drive to get more books in the hands of our students.

BOOKS NEEDED

Do you have books in your home your child has outgrown? Are you ready to clean off your bookshelves? Please donate new or gently used children’s books Nov 11-18 (no Adult or board books) to your child’s teacher. We especially need chapter books. For every few children’s books donated, your child will receive a coupon to redeem AT the Book Swap November 21, 5:30-6:30!

Then join us for…

Book Swap, Food and Activities on

Nov 21 , 2024

Book Swap (5:30-6:30) and Activities (6:00-7:00)

Popcorn, Pizza, and More 5:30-until sold out Cash ONLY

Our Girls on the Run Club have been working very hard and we would love for some of our Trip Family to come out and cheer the girls on!

PTA Reflections Trip ES Contest Winners 2024-25

Visual Art

Primary Division

1st Place- Efua Ikhuoria, Ms. Mercier 2nd Grade

2nd Place- Sumaiyah Campbell, Mrs. Arroyo 2nd Grade

Intermediate Division

1st Place- Cassidy Davis, Ms. L. Bryant 5th Grade

2nd Place- Poojasri Kolavennu, Ms. Osborne 4th Grade

3rd place tie- Matthew Tsehaie, Ms. Contreras 3rd Grade

3rd Place tie- Abel Fetula, Ms. Osborne 4th Grade

Accessible Arts Division

1st Place- Jaden Weems, Ms. Myers 5th Grade

Honorable Mention

Nicholas Hooks, Ms. Stith 5th Grade

Gracie Mukendi, Ms. Smith 5th Grade

Photography

Intermediate Division

1st Place- Cortland Johnson, Ms. Hernalsteen 4th Grade

Literature

Primary Division

1st Place- Ansley Herringdine, Mrs. Maldanado 2nd Grade

2nd Place- Sumaiyah Campbell, Mrs. Arroyo 2nd Grade

Intermediate Division

1st Place- Anne Matchum Soup, Madame Tendon 5th Grade

2nd Place Amen Mesay, Mrs. Sims 5th Grade

3rd Place Abigail Brewer, Mrs. Blair-Walker 5th Grade

Dance Choreography
Primary Division

1st Place- Ariah Graves, Madame Hayes/Mrs. Hashiguchi 2nd Grade

Intermediate Division

1st Place-Alice Albareda, Mrs. Blair-Walker 5th Grade

2nd Place- Grace Souop, Madame Miley- 4th Grade

Music Compostition

1st Place- Addison Brewer, Ms. S. Williams 3rd Grade

2nd Place- Anne Matchum Souop, Madame Tendon 5th Grade

Film Production

Primary Division

1st Place Zion Sanders, Ms. McAdams 1st Grade

Intermediate Division

1st Place- Manuel Periero, Madame Tendon 5th Grade

2nd Place- Adriana Antes, Ms. L. Bryant 5th Grade

3rd Place- Emmanuel Sanders, Ms. Minor 5th Grade Zachary Gibson, Madame Tendon 5th Grade Mykah Sanders, Ms. Abraham 3rd Grade

Parents please check lost and found no later than November 21st. All items will be donated on Friday, November 22nd.

Yearbooks are now on sale on www.mypaymentsplus.com. They were just added to MyPaymentsPlus last week so if you normally pay for one in July make sure you log on to ensure you have ordered one! If you no longer see the option to buy one that means you have purchased one OR we have sold out. As of now we have not sold out!

To get more information about the Science Fair please visit the website below:

https://sites.google.com/g.gcpsk12.org/science-fair-2024?usp=sharing

U.S. Department of Education Announces 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups.

“The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are raising the bar for our nation’s students, serving as models for effective teaching and intentional collaboration in their schools and communities. As we celebrate their achievements, let us look to these schools for inspiration as we champion education as the foundation of a brighter future for every child.”

The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools reflect the full diversity of American education and serve students from all backgrounds. While awardees represent a wide array of schools, they share common traits. National Blue Ribbon Schools are led by leaders who articulate a clear vision of instructional excellence and uphold high standards. They showcase effective teaching methods and offer robust professional development for their staff. Data-driven instruction is a hallmark, and there is a concerted effort to ensure every student succeeds. Collaboration among families, communities, and educators is a key component of their success.

A National Blue Ribbon School award flag displayed in a school’s entryway or on a flagpole is a widely recognized emblem of exceptional teaching and learning. These schools serve as models of effective and innovative practices for educators across the nation.

The Department recognizes all schools based on student performance data including assessment results, student subgroup performance and graduation rates. Schools are recognized in both or either of two performance categories:

• Exemplary High Performing Schools: These schools are among the top performers in their state as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.
• Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools: These schools excel in narrowing achievement gaps between different student groups and the overall student body.

Each nominated school submits a comprehensive application detailing its school culture, curriculum, assessments, instructional practices, professional development, leadership, family, and community involvement.

Are you interested in volunteering at Trip ES. If so, please sign up using the link below. You will also need to complete the attached form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdp3lYSgeJ9FhDVtGZyFrf-oPLMSrXCsHmlO0IFdxQ-vyuDXA/viewform?usp=sharing

PARENTVUE/PARENTSQUARE

We have three different platforms that help you partner with us to support your student. ParentVue gives you access to your student's grades, attendance, course history, and more. ParentSquare is a communication platform designed to keep parents and guardians informed. Finally, My Payments Plus (MPP) is the resource used for student meal accounts, registering and paying for student activities, making donations to the school, and more.

All of these tools have web and app versions. Due to the transition from Parent Portal to ParentVue, some parents are having difficulties logging in. Please click here for a help guide to log into ParentVue. Still have questions? Email for help.

TRIP WEBSITE & FACEBOOK

Stay informed by visiting Trip's Website and Trip's Facebook Page.

Parents, please keep us informed of any changes to your contact information such as email, phone number, and address. It is very important that we are able to contact parents or guardians in case of an emergency. Updates can be made on the parent portal. Thanks so much!

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