SGP Warrior Newsletter

• SENIOR Fall Bundle Pick Up - Thursday, November 7th during lunches (See flyer)
• Financial Aid and Application Workshop for Seniors - November 7th from 2:15pm - 4:30pm
• Football vs Bowie - Thursday, Nov 7th @Gopher-Warrior Bowl - 7:00pm (Last District Game)
• Girls Bball in the Dallas Mavs Fall Classic - November 7-9
• Santa's Helper Toy Collection - November 1 - December - Donate a new unwrapped toy!
• Success Saturday Support - November 9th from 8-11am in the Alex Building
• Boys Basketball in the Cowtown Classic Tournament @North Crowley HS
• Friday Nights Lights Contest ends - VOTE: https://7508.edulnk.com/e/qc6tu/16Rsm9?__$u__
• Sr Panoramic Picture - Monday, November 11th @1:30pm in the main parking lot
• A&M Barber College Free Haircuts - Monday, November 11th @3pm in the parking lot
• ACT - Title 1 Night - Monday, November 11th from 6:30-7:30pm (see flyer for more info)
• Swim Meet vs GP and Carrollton Creekview - Tuesday, November 12th @CFB ISD Natatorium
• Boys Basketball vs Keller HS @HOME - Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00/7:30pm
• Golf Tournament - Wednesday November 13th @Lake Arlington Golf Course
• JV/Varsity Wrestling Tournament at Arlington ISD Athletic - November 14 and 15th
• Girls Basketball in Allen Hoopfest @Allen HS - November 14 - 16
• Financial Aid Workshop - Thursday, November 14th from 6-7:30pm in the SGP Cafeteria
• Last Day for Senior Yearbook Ads - Friday, November 15th (see Info below)
• Thanksgiving Break - November 25 - 29 (all GPISD schools/offices will be closed)
• Success Saturday Support - December 14th from 8-11am in the Alex Building
• Winter Break - December 20 - January 3 (all GPISD schools/offices will be closed)

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The Final Round ends Monday, November 11 at 10:00am!!

Head to 995thewolf.com to vote for your school and help us WIN IT ALL!

PLEASE VOTE AS MANY TIMES AS POSSIBLE BETWEEN NOW AND MONDAY, NOV. 11th @10AM

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The College and Career Center is hosting an application workshop in the main library next Thursday, November 7th, from 2:15 to 4:30 p.m. If you do not have an off period, you must have a pass to come before 3. Dallas College will be there to answer any questions and offer assistance.

We hope to see you there! Stop by A154 or A131 if you have any questions!

Varsity Football -- Thursday, November 7 @Gopher-Warrior Bowl - 7:00pm

**CLEAR BAG POLICY**

Ticket Link: https://gofan.co/app/school/TX11562

If you can't make it to the game, watch on the GPISD Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/wy8tFZ1EGBc

Games Times are TBA

Games will be played in Frisco ISD

THIS SATURDAY!!!

WHEN: November 9th

TIME: 8:00-11:00 am (It is not a come and go. Students will stay the 3 hours)

WHERE: Alex Building (Enter on church parking lot side- door 10)

WHO: All Students

WHAT: Make-up work, recover attendance hours, receive HB1416 support, ACT/TSIA2 support

*YOU MUST HAVE YOUR STUDENT ID TO GET IN

*YOU MUST BRING YOUR CHARGED IPAD

*NO BACKPACKS WILL BE ALLOWED

They received DIVISION ONE!!!! Our first time competing a field routine and we earned straight ones, earning a division one rating! We loved being a part of the Dance Team Assessment and supporting teams from across the state!

In 2024, 25,500 applications were submitted, an impressive 7,288 students were selected as National College Match Finalists. These a students showcase exceptional academic achievements and meet financial qualifications, making them stand out among thousands nationwide. Congratulations to our Grand Prairie ISD students who have earned this incredible honor! We are so proud of your hard work, determination, and commitment to pursuing higher education. Your success inspires us all!

Yearbooks are currently on sale for $75 and the price will increase on Friday, November 15th!

Order your student a book before then atwww.jostensyearbooks.com

We will also be accepting cash payments on the landing on Wednesday November 13th- Friday November 15th. Attached is the order form for cash orders. We will also have paper copies available at the order table on those days!

Email crystal.garrett@gpisd.org with any question you have.

Seniors/Senior Parents:

The deadline to order Senior Recognition Ads is Friday, November 15th! Buy yours today before we run out of time or space! www.jostensyearbooks.com

Let's INTERACT & BE KIND as we collect as many toys as we can to help bring joy to children in our community for the holidays!!

Donate A New and Unwrapped Toy:

Nov. 1st - Dec. 4th

We offer the ACT, for free, every year to our 11th grade students. This test not only gives students a chance to show their college readiness, but it is also one of their first chances to earn scholarship money for college. Please join us this Monday, November 11th from 6:30-7:30 in the main theater at South. We are having a special presentation from ACT to talk to you about how this test impacts application to college, scores needed for scholarships, and how to successfully navigate the test. If you are the parent of an 11th grade student, you will not want to miss this. If your child is not an 11th grade student but you are interested in learning more about the ACT and how to support your student as they prepare for the test, please join us as well. Remember, the best way to support your high school student is to be informed. Join us for this special presentation!

*Learn about the ACT

*Learn about earning scholarships with scores

*Learn about the best ways to prepare for the ACT

Dates for SGP:

Monday, November 11th and Monday, December 9th

Haircuts are on a First Come, First Cut basis!

Financial aid is a Texas graduation requirement for all seniors. While Financial Aid does not open until December 1st this year, we encourage students and families to create their FSA IDs (financial aid accounts) to make the process easier when the forms become available. To assist you in this process, we will be hosting a Parent Financial Aid Workshop on Thursday November 14th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Main Cafeteria. During this time, we will go over the basics of financial aid, help create FSA IDs and answer any questions you may have.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/aZxcFiyyMP

VOE Request Form:

• 48 Hour Turnaround. NO EXCEPTIONS

• You must owe NO attendance hours

• Have NO Fines

• Must have passed your classes

PREVIOUS semester

Link to VOE Request: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12gW2xAyOzIRNAKE6PxmDFgFloj3PQRBOZNBE6rCzox8/viewform?edit_requested=true

Teacher Tutorial Times: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LnY_i4_ERE9wE1FeD9urAvReD_cOEzpxLfMVejMxbbw/edit?usp=sharing

Starting next Monday, Mr Reed will start assigning lockers to students during lunches. Alex Building students will have to check with admin during lunches to get permission to come to the main building. Students can scan the QR Code above to enter their information.

Please remind students they need the following....

• Locker Number and Hallway ( Tell them to take a picture of locker number)

• A combination lock (No key locks)

Please read carefully the following back to school information posted under SGP Announcements: https://www.gpisd.org/Page/79

https://www.gpisd.org/calendar#calendar1/20240802/month

If you plan to drop off and/or pick up your child from school, please see the traffic map. We need parents and students to pay careful attention to the traffic flow to make things run smoothly when dropping off and picking up students from school. Please make sure you plan extra time in the mornings to navigate through traffic until everyone is familiar with the SGP traffic routes. Pay careful attention to roads that are entrance only, exit only, and bus lane only. Students and visitors will enter and exit the building at the main entrance.

We want our Warriors dressed for success daily so please take a minute to review the GPISD dress code policy: https://www.gpisd.org/Page/48060

For replacement IDs (students will get them in the discipline office):

• 1st replacement is $1.00 after that IDs will be $4.00
• IDs must be worn everyday (visible around the neck area)

Backpack Requirements

• As part of Grand Prairie ISD’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety for students and staff members, clear/mesh backpack requirements will be in effect when the 2024-2025 school year begins. This decision is a preventive safety and security measure to ensure our campuses continue to be safe and productive learning environments.

Parking Permit documents to submit:

• Valid Driver’s License (Student’s Driver's License)
• Valid Proof of Insurance
• Completed Parking Permit Request Form (Permit will be updated soon)

Parking Permit application and more info:

https://www.gpisd.org/Domain/15148

No students will be allowed to park on campus without a parking permit.

Check out the Parent/Student Presentation 2024 on the website under announcements:

https://www.gpisd.org/Page/79

Below is also the information sheet we passed out during orientation.

Bus Locator: https://www.gpisd.org/Page/37019

If you need a VOE, please email your students attendance clerk 48 hours in advance to request the form. Thanks

Warrior Families,

Welcome Back!!!

We are excited to start back this school year. You will receive this newsletter weekly to be aware of what is happening at SGP. Also, make sure you are following us on social media. We are looking forward to a fantastic school year.

Larry Jones

Principal

South Grand Prairie High

Email: Larry.Jones@gpisd.org
Website: https://www.gpisd.org/Page/79
Location: 301 West Warrior Trail, Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Phone: 972-343-1500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SGPHSOfficial/
Twitter: @SGPHS