To create a positive learning environment for all students that integrates the Arts into Education.

What a beautiful, extended weekend to wrap the month of March! I hope you and your family had a nice three-day weekend. We are excited to see our Texans back tomorrow morning.

Last week, our kindergarten and first grade students performed A Princess and Her Dragon for students and families. WOW! I am impressed with how our students memorized their lines, songs, motions, and expressions!! What a fun show that they created! An enormous shout-out to Mrs. Benson and Mrs. Culpepper for writing, arranging, and producing the show!

In addition, Reid S and Daniel J represented Bransford at the GCISD Special Olympics. Both our Texans competed and earn ribbons in their events. I am so proud of them both! Way to go, guys!

Congratulations to Jack E in third grade!! He WON the NTTA Driver Safety Awareness campaign contest. You can see his creation below. Way to go, Jack!!

Please remember school begins at 7:40 am. It is best to drop your child off by 7:37 so they can get inside and arrive to class before the bell rings which promotes a positive start to their day.

Wishing you all a wonderful week as we welcome April!

All My BESt,

Ms. Gerdes

On April 8, 2024, there will be a rare and captivating astronomical phenomenon—a total solar eclipse of the sun in the North Texas area! GCISD, in partnership with the Perot Museum, is equipping all students and staff with a pair of ISO certified safety glasses for safe viewing of the eclipse. Each campus in GCISD will offer engaging solar eclipse activities and experiences for students to enjoy. More details will be shared as we approach this remarkable event.

If you do NOT want your child to view the Eclipse at school, please read and sign this form and return to school.

**PLEASE NOTE**

The office will be closed from 1:30-2:00 pm on April 8th to allow staff to experience the Eclipse.

4/1 - College Day AND Fun Hair/Hat Day; Spirit Night at Chick fil A from 5-7 pm

4/2 - Wear favorite team apparel

4/3 - Wear tie dye

4/4 - Wear PJs or comfy clothes

4/8 - Eclipse (information and Opt-Out Form above)

4/15 - HOLIDAY

4/17 - CLOSED CAMPUS 3-5 reading STAAR

4/18 - CLOSED CAMPUS 5th science STAAR

4/19 - Bransford ARTy (ticket information below)

4/23 - CLOSED CAMPUS 3-5 Math STAAR

5/3 - Lion King at CHHS Gym - 5:30 pm Call Time; 6:30 pm Showtime

5/4 - Lion King at CHHS Gym - 5:30 pm Call Time; 6:30 pm Showtime

5/6 - College Day; Popsicles on the Playground for INCOMING PreK and K from 3:30-4:30

5/13 - In and Out Burger Lunch

5/21 - Field Day (more info to come later)

5/22 - Hop and Pop (for students during Specials)

5/23 - Last Day of School! Early Release at 11:45 am

Walk a Mile with GCISD

After a successful inaugural Walk a Mile event in 2023, GCISD is bringing it back for a second year! Mark your calendars for 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, at Mustang Panther Stadium. Once again, this will be an evening where GCISD comes together to walk the track, meet new people and spend time with friends. Join us for this event!

Camine una milla con GCISD

¡Después de un exitoso evento inaugural Walk a Mile en 2023, GCISD está trayendo de vuelta para un segundo año! Marque sus calendarios para las 6 p.m., martes, 7 de mayo, en el Estadio Mustang Panther. Una vez más, esta será una noche donde GCISD se une para caminar la pista, conocer gente nueva y pasar tiempo con amigos. Acompáñenos en este evento

Have you registered to vote?

The last day to register is Thursday, April 4, 2024, to be able to vote in the May Election. Please visit VoteTexas.gov for information on how to register and have your voice heard.

¿Se ha registrado para votar?

El último día para registrarse para poder votar en las Elecciones de Mayo es el jueves 4 de abril de 2024. Por favor visite VoteTexas.gov para obtener información sobre cómo registrarse y hacer que su voz sea escuchada.

State-Based Pre-K Roundup is on April 2 and 4

GCISD’s State-Based Pre-K Roundup will be from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., April 2, and from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., April 4, at the Professional Development and Education Center, 5800 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034. An RSVP is required for attendance and will be available April 1 at www.gcisd.net/pre-k.

Tuition-based pre-K is also available. To register for tuition-based pre-K, please email gcisd.pk@gcisd.net or call 817-251-5538.

Inscripción en Pre-Kínder financiada por el estado es el 2 y el 4 de abril

Inscripción para el Pre-Kínder de Grapevine-Colleyville ISD financiada por el estado será el 2 de abril de 8 a.m.-7 p.m., y el 4 de abril, de 8 a.m.-5 p.m., en el Centro Educativo de Desarrollo Profesional, 5800 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034. Se requiere reservación (RSVP) para asistir, la cual estará disponible el 1 de abril en la página www.gcisd.net/pre-k.

También estará disponible inscripción para el pre-Kínder con matrícula de pago. Para inscribirse en pre-kínder con matrícula de pago, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a gcisd.pk@gcisd.net o llame al 817-251-5538.

GT LEAD

Counselor

Students with Phones and Watches

Some of our students now have watches that they can send and receive texts with. Most are for communication with parents, but that is not always the case. We wanted you to have the exact board policy (related to elementary schools) for personal use devices. If a student has a device like this or a phone, they are asked to keep it in their backpacks during the school day because they are not permitted without administrator permission during school hours.

Electronic Devices and Technology Resources

Possession and Use of Personal Telecommunications Devices, Including Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices

"An elementary school student or a student at an alternative school may access and use a personal telecommunications device or other personal electronic devices only with administrative permission."

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Location: 601 Glade Road, Colleyville, TX, USA
Phone: 817-305-4920