Mustang Minute
Greens Prairie Elementary Parent Monthly News & Updates
August 2024 - Back to School!
Principal's Perspective
We can't wait to welcome our Mustangs back on campus Wednesday, August 14th! The GP staff has been busy learning during our professional development time and preparing the classrooms to welcome our students! We are ready! A big THANK YOU shout out to the GP PTO! They have been hard at work preparing for events for our school family to not only support our school but to build our school community!
Each month, I will send a newsletter at the beginning of the month that will have important campus information as well as upcoming school events. I hope that you will find this information helpful.
A new year brings excitement and anticipation from students, parents, and teachers! We value your partnership in educating our students. We can't do it without you!
Donna Bairrington
Beginning of School Helpful Information
CSISD Back to School Resources
The first day of school is Aug. 14! Check out the CSISD Back-To-School resources to help you get ready for the new school year. https://www.csisd.org/parent-info/back-to-school-guide?fbclid=IwY2xjawEiE91leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZW1Av9DzrQs8x_Zatr63qB41Sqdn7cR7o6I-CiBxb-VcIntIbard9iCpQ_aem_KKwohSn3lzMH8WExA4CsxQ
GP Parent Orientation Hub
Looking for information shared from the kindergarten and first grade parent orientations? Check out the GP Parent Hub link below! Parents of second through fourth graders will also find the hub useful for grade specific orientation details. The GP Parent Hub will be a valuable resource throughout the year.
https://sites.google.com/csisd.org/gpparenthub/home?authuser=0
CSISD Bus Transportation
It’s time to register your student(s) for bus transportation for the 2024-2025 school year! If your student needs bus transportation to and/or from school, please complete the Transportation Registration form at this link. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdDGVmiENM.../viewform...
CSISD Prescription & Over the Counter Medication Policy Change
CSISD's policy for administering prescription and over-the-counter medication at all campuses is changing for the 2024-2025 school year:
If your student needs ANY medication including over-the-counter medications, nursing staff will require a physician, podiatrist, or dentist authorization in order to administer the medication in accordance with the Texas Board of Nursing licensing standards. This includes common items, such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc.
For more information and updated medication authorization forms, visit https://www.csisd.org/.../prescription-and-otc-medications
Donuts With Dads
Getting ready for a new year is not complete without our Watch D.O.G.S! Don't forget to complete the yearly required background check to become a volunteer! https://www.csisd.org/.../volunteers-in-public-schools... #SuccessCSISD
Volunteering at GP
If you are planning to volunteer in any capacity at Greens Prairie or any school in CSISD, please complete the CSISD volunteer application. All volunteers must go through the approval process, which includes a background check. We value our volunteers and welcome you to help in classrooms, on field trips, helping at PTO events, Watch D.O.G.S., and many other campus opportunities. So before the busy fall schedule begins, take a moment to complete the form.
Emergency Safety Drills
Safety is our number one priority for our school family. With that in mind, we practice emergency drills to ensure that all staff and students know what to do in the event of an emergency. Below are the tentative dates of our school's emergency practice drills for the year. Our staff will prepare the students so that they will know what to expect before the drill occurs. In Texas, all schools are required to conduct monthly fire drills. Each semester we conduct a lockdown and safe shelter in place drill as well. The dates below will provide you the opportunity to discuss the scheduled drill with your child before the drill occurs.
Fire Drills: Monthly fire drills are mandated by the fire marshal. Dates are tentative due to weather. Fire Drill Dates: 8/27, 9/16, 10/17, 11/15, 12/10, 1/13, 2/18, 3/17, 4/8, 5/7
Campus Lockdown Drills: This drill will consist of the teachers making sure that their classroom door is indeed locked. All students and staff move to a designated section of the room, out of the view of the door windows, and remain quiet. Administration will verify that all procedures are followed. Dates of Lockdown Drill: 9/12 & 1/21
Secure Drill: This drill allows everyone inside the building to continue on as usual. No visitor entrance is allowed during this drill because all doors are locked including the front doors. This drill prepares our school in case of an outside, community emergency. Date of Lockout Drill: 11/4
Shelter in Place Drills: This drill allows us to practice in case of bad weather such as a tornado drill or an environmental hazard. Dates of Shelter in Place: 11/21 & 3/4
Upcoming GP Events
August Dates to Note
8/14 - First Day of School
8/14 - Boohoo! YaHoo! Parent Social Breakfast in Library 7:45-8:45
8/15 - Morning Assembly Begins at 7:40
8/22 - Donuts for Dad - Watch D.O.G.S. Orientation 7:15-7:45 am
8/27 - First PTO Spirit Night of the Year - Willie's Grill & Ice House
8/28 - Students & Staff Wear Favorite College/Military/Career T-Shirt
5/28 - GT Parent Meeting @ 5:30
September & October School Calendar
Greens Prairie PTO
Boohoo! Yahoo! Breakfast
Come cheer (or cry) as we celebrate the new school year at our Boohoo/Yahoo Breakfast! Meet other parents and enjoy a delicious breakfast with us! Wednesday, August 14th, 7:45-8:45.
Want to sponsor the amazing students and staff at Greens Prairie? Click the link below to fill out a sponsor form. Funds donated go to t-shirts for every student and staff member, STEM Night, Rodeo, teacher grants, and MORE! Deadline to submit sponsorship is August 14th.
GP PTO Calendar of Events
Our GP PTO is busy getting ready for a great year! Check out all of the fun events that are scheduled this year!
GP School Calendar
Check out our school calendar for upcoming events!
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