Welcome to ACE!

We're excited about another great year of ACE. The Grand Prairie ISD ACE program is committed to providing additional academic support and enrichment opportunities to all students enrolled in the ACE program.

At ACE, we recognize the importance of working together with families and community members to better support our students. The ongoing social, academic, and emotional success of our students rely on the network of families and schools. We welcome all ACE families and parents to volunteer this school year. As a requirement of the ACE program, ACE parents must volunteer for at least two ACE family events per semester.

The Grand Prairie ISD ACE Program values the input of all our ACE families. We strongly encourage you to complete this survey to provide feedback about your interests and the ACE program.

Click HERE to complete ACE Parent Survey.

TRAVIS WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY

Email: Latoshia.Coleman@gpisd.org

DELMAS MORTON ELEMENTARY

Email: lucio.dehoyos@gpisd.org

DAVID DANIELS ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE

Email: stacy.houston@gpisd.org

JUAN SEGUIN ELEMENTARY

Email: Ana.Lopez@gpisd.org

BOWIE FINE ARTS ACADEMY

Email: Charbisha.Mathis@gpisd.org

HECTOR GARCIA ELEMENTARY

Email: marie.ramirez@gpisd.org

BARBARA BUSH ELEMENTARY

Website: https://www.gpisd.org/bush

For more information about the FREE swim safety classes, speak with your campus ACE coordinator.

• Homeschool Movement Hour (Main | 5 and up | Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 16, Dec. 14 2 PM)

Let’s get moving with games, dancing, and other fun exercise activities. This program is exclusively for homeschooling activities. Email Camille at cplemmons@gptx.org to register.

• Raising Canes Lotería (Main | All Ages | Sept. 15 4:30 PM)

To kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month – Let’s have some family fun playing Raising Cane’s version of Raising Cane’s version of Lotería! There will be prizes, swag, and of course Raising Cane’s sweet tea and lemonade! Email Ashley at awyche@gptx.org to register.

• Cara Mia Theatre Presents: Juan Inès: The Child Who Loved to Read (Main | 6 and up | Sept. 21 6 PM)

Join us for this highly imaginative, interactive bilingual play that tells the story of Mexican poetess Sor Juana Inès de la Cruz, who lived in Mexico in the 1600’s when women were discouraged from reading and writing. Through perseverance, Sor Juana overcame many obstacles to become the most celebrated poet in Mexico’s history.

• Barbie Party (Warmack | All Ages | Sept. 25 4:30 PM)

Barbies, Kens, and all our friends are invited for a special party! Make accessories for your favorite doll, pose for a photo in a life-size Barbie box, and enjoy fun music with your friends.

• Tween LEGO Club (Warmack | Grades 4-9 | Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 4:30 PM)

Join us for an afternoon of building with LEGO. Let’s see what you can create. Each meeting will feature a new theme and challenge. We will lay our tables and provide LEGOs, you do the rest. Email Isela at imena@gptx.org for more information about this program.

• Video Game Hangout Session (Main | Grades 6-12 | Sept. 21 6:00 PM)

Join us for a fun filled hour of Nintendo Switch gaming exclusively for teens. No registration required. Email James at jfranklin@gptx.org for more information.

September 5 - Building Trust with Youth

Our first session aims to empower adults (caregivers) to engage with young individuals in manners that cultivate feelings of safety, respect, and worth. Walk away with strategies for creating stronger and trusting relationships.

• Location: Johnson DAEP Door #1

September 12 - Mental Health 101: Stress & Anxiety

This is an introduction session to mental health. Learn how to manage your stress and anxiety by identifying positive stress relievers. In this presentation, parents will learn how to manage their anxiety and help their child as well.

Location: Johnson DAEP Door #1

September 19 - Back-to-School: Parent Edition

Are you aware of when grades are posted in Skyward or how to access your student’s report card? Join us to discover how to stay updated and explore the support our counselors and social workers offer to students facing social-emotional obstacles.

• In-person location: Education Center - Board Room
• Virtual: Pre-Register here to receive a zoom reminder

The 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Observance is from September 15 to October 15. This year's theme is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation". During this time, ACE students will explore and celebrate the achievements, traditions, and cultural diversity of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

Click here to learn more fun facts about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

All district offices/campuses are closed on

Monday, September 4, 2023

in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

All ACE Program Sites will be closed also.

Parents, community members, and local organizations are welcome to volunteer in the GPISD's ACE program. Even just a small amount of time volunteering can impact a student's academic, social, and emotional development. Together, we can make a difference!

Greetings Ace Families,

We have had a wonderful start of the school year. I am so pleased with the amount of returning students to our program. This proves that families like what we are doing and are ready for another incredible year. I encourage parents to engage in conversation with our scholars about the amazing activities and projects, they are doing an ACE. You will find that we will continue to offer opportunities for academics, enrichment, and family engagement.

I would like to invite parents/guardians to participate in volunteering for special events and day-to-day ACE programming. As always, thank you for allowing our scholars to participate in the ACE program and we look forward to seeing you this school year.

Sincerely,

Billisha Rice

ACE Project Director

Email: billisha.rice@gpisd.org
Website: https://www.gpisd.org/Page/49821
Phone: 972.237.5469

ACE Family Engagement Coordinator

Email: tammeka.foreman@gpisd.org
Website: https://www.gpisd.org/Page/49821
Location: 650 Stonewall Drive, Grand Prairie, TX, USA