Trip RAMblings

Parents and Guardians,

Our first All Pro Dad meeting for this school year is on Friday, November 1st.

Join us for this month’s topic: Gratitude. We will spend intentional time encouraging our kids
with fun activities and character-strengthening conversations!

We would love to see you and your kids there! Please RSVP below: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13626/chapter_meetings/58619/rsvp?h6

For more information or questions please send an email to Trip.Elementary@gcpsk12.org

Trip is holding a pumpkin decorating contest to benefit our Relay for Life team! The decorated pumpkins will be displayed during school and at Monster Math Night on Tuesday, October 29th. Make sure to bring your spare change to Monster Math Night because we will be using it to vote on the best decorated pumpkin! Prizes will be given to the 3 pumpkins that raise the most money. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, October 30th. Remember, all of the proceeds go to Trip’s Relay for Life team!

Monster Math Night will be a night filled with fun and games! You won’t want to miss it!

Once you find the perfect pumpkin, it’s time to get it dressed up for the season! Pumpkins should be decorated based on a character from a book. Let your creative side come alive!

The Rules:

Pumpkins should be small or medium sized (No larger than 8 inches in

diameter.) No large pumpkins, please.

Pumpkins MUST be whole. Do not carve, cut holes in, or puncture the pumpkin.

Entries must represent a book character.

Be creative! Use glue, paint, decorations, etc. to make your pumpkin look its best!

Please either print out a picture of the book cover or send in the book (labeled with your child’s name) that your child’s pumpkin is based on to display with the pumpkin.

***Pumpkins can be turned in October 23rd-29th. Please turn in decorated pumpkins outside of the library.***

Click below to download form that goes with pumpkin!

🎉 Trip Elementary Fundraiser Alert! 🎉

Hey Trip Elementary families! We’re excited to announce our upcoming United Way Fundraiser. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to have some fun while supporting a great cause.

🗓 Date: Thursday. October 31st
💲 Cost: $2 per student
👗 Theme: Non-scary costumes

For just $2, students can come to school dressed in their favorite non-scary costumes. All proceeds will go directly to United Way, helping to support our community.

Let’s make this fundraiser a huge success! Encourage your kids to get creative with their costumes and join in the fun. Thank you for your support!

#TripElementary #UnitedWay #Fundraiser #CommunitySupport

Trip Elementary is inviting veterans or active service members to participate in our Veterans Day parade. Participants and their child and/or grandchild will parade through the hallways along with some Cadets from Grayson High School's JROTC.

Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T-Z3hsIyXveVl40qQXxG1Drcq0eTjIpARJIyRRyCtcQ/edit

The parade will be on Monday, November 11th at 8:30 am.

*The deadline to sign up to participate in the parade is Thursday, November 7th.

*Specific directions for the event will be emailed to the address below on the morning of November 8th. Please do not call the front office for information.

*If you have any questions, email Angie Skinner (angie.skinner@gcpsk12.org)

If you have a family member who is a Veteran or who is currently serving in the military, we would like to honor them in our Veterans day video. The picture can be in uniform, but civilian clothes are fine too. We can not accept hard copy pictures. All photos must be submitted by November 7th.

If you have any questions, email Angie Skinner (angie.skinner@gcpsk12.org)

Send in photos here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T_9AD96Foe3iRrCVxwJXbUwrkPvxM2UUhIPdE8cbXCA/edit

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

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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