November 11, 2024
Gattis Elementary School
Calendar of Events
This Week's Events
- 11/11 - Veterans' Day Ceremony @ 7:55 AM
- 11/11 - TAG Referral Window Opens
- 11/12 - ELAR STAAR Interim (3 -5)
- 11/12 - Make-up Fall Picture Day
- 11/12 - PTA Member Meeting @ 6:30 PM
- 11/13 - Thanksgiving Lunch
- 11/13 - BOY MATH TTAP (3)
- 11/13 - MATH STAAR Interim (4-5)
- 11/14 - TAG Parent Referral Meeting @ 5:30 PM
Upcoming Important Dates
- 11/19 - STEAM Night @ 5:30 PM
- 11/25 - 11/29: Thanksgiving Break
Message From Ms. Ali
As we approach Veterans Day, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms are truly inspiring, and it is our honor to celebrate and remember their contributions. On this special day, we invite everyone to take a moment to reflect on the service of veterans within our own community and across the nation. Let us also remember the families who support them and the countless ways they, too, have sacrificed in service to our country. Thank you to our veterans for the courage and commitment you have shown in serving our nation. We are forever grateful for your service and proud to honor you on Veterans Day. Join us in watching our Veterans' Day Recognition video.
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A medida que nos acercamos al Día de los Veteranos, queremos extender nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a los valientes hombres y mujeres que han servido en las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos. Su dedicación, sacrificio y compromiso para proteger nuestras libertades son verdaderamente inspiradores y es un honor para nosotros celebrar y recordar sus contribuciones. En este día especial, invitamos a todos a tomarse un momento para reflexionar sobre el servicio de los veteranos dentro de nuestra propia comunidad y en todo el país. Recordemos también a las familias que los apoyan y las innumerables formas en que ellos también se han sacrificado al servicio de nuestro país. Gracias a nuestros veteranos por el coraje y el compromiso que han demostrado al servir a nuestra nación. Estaremos siempre agradecidos por su servicio y orgullosos de honrarlo en el Día de los Veteranos. Únase a nosotros para ver nuestro video de reconocimiento del Día de los Veteranos.
Apply for FREE and REDUCED Breakfast and Lunch Meal Benefits Online!
You must submit an application each school year for Student Benefits. If your student qualified for Free/Reduced Lunch last year, their benefits ended unless you reapplied and requalified by September 27th. Click here to apply!
- Takes 5 minutes
- Completely CONFIDENTIAL
- Full web security
- Apply anytime during current school year
- Student benefits can begin within 72 hours
Benefits Included:
- May provide reduced registration fees for AP, SAT, and/or ACT tests
- May result in free or discounted fees to participate in activities
- May qualify you for discounted rates associated with college applications
- May qualify you for discounted rates on internet services
- Establishes eligibility for free or reduced prices on delicious and nutritious meals
- Breakfast entrées with up to two fruit sides and milk
- Lunch entrées, with up to two fruit sides, two vegetable sides and milk
CELEBRATIONS
Student Leadership Summit
This past Saturday, November 8th - 6 of our fifth grade students attended the annual Student Leadership Summit. We won the cheer competition! See our cheer below:
G-A-T-O-R-S
Gators lead and do our best!
With open hearts and voices strong,
We lift each other all day long!
(clap, clap)
Gators lead!
(clap, clap)
Yes, indeed!
Honoring voices, proud and true,
Gators shine in all we do!
Gratitude Notes for Gattis Staff
Dear Gattis Families and Students,
As we approach the season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible work our teachers and staff members do day in and day out to support and inspire our students. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we would love to invite you to take a moment to write a note of appreciation to the teachers and staff members who have made a positive impact on you or your student's learning and growth this year.
Whether it's a simple "thank you" for their dedication, a note about how they've helped your student succeed, or a specific example of kindness or support they've shown, your words will go a long way in brightening their day.
When you fill out the form HERE it will generate a note of gratitude for the teacher/staff that we will print for them!
We know our teachers and staff members will be deeply touched by your kind words, and we are so thankful for your continued partnership in making this a wonderful school year.
Thank you for your support, and we wish you and your family a joyful Thanksgiving season!
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Estimadas familias y estudiantes de Gattis,
A medida que nos acercamos a la temporada de gratitud, queremos tomarnos un momento para celebrar el increíble trabajo que nuestros maestros y miembros del personal realizan día tras día para apoyar e inspirar a nuestros estudiantes. Con el Día de Acción de Gracias a la vuelta de la esquina, nos encantaría invitarlo a tomarse un momento para escribir una nota de agradecimiento a los maestros y miembros del personal que han tenido un impacto positivo en el aprendizaje y crecimiento de usted o de su estudiante este año.
Ya sea un simple "gracias" por su dedicación, una nota sobre cómo han ayudado a su estudiante a tener éxito o un ejemplo específico de amabilidad o apoyo que han mostrado, sus palabras contribuirán en gran medida a alegrarle el día.
¡Cuando complete el formulario AQUÍ, generará una nota de agradecimiento para el maestro/personal que imprimiremos para ellos!
Sabemos que nuestros maestros y miembros del personal se sentirán profundamente conmovidos por sus amables palabras y estamos muy agradecidos por su continua colaboración para hacer de este un año escolar maravilloso.
¡Gracias por su apoyo y le deseamos a usted y a su familia una feliz temporada de Acción de Gracias!
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
PTA Member Meeting - Tuesday, 11/12
We love to get feedback from our community and this is your opportunity. We will be making plans for the Spring Carnival and we want your input. Or, if you have any questions or topics that we as a board can address or answer please fill out THIS FORM as we will have 10 minutes for member feedback at the meeting.
STAAR Interim and TTAP Information
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will take STAAR Interim (practice version of the STAAR test) and/or TTAP (Texas Through-year Assessment Pilot) to evaluate their academic progress throughout the year. These assessments provide valuable data to guide instruction and ensure students stay on track for academic success.
Important reminders to prepare your student for testing:
Fully Charged Chromebook: Please ensure your student charges their Chromebook the night before testing if applicable. Teachers will review with students to update chrome and clear the cache to ensure a smooth testing experience.
Good Night's Sleep: A restful night of sleep is crucial for doing their best on testing day.
Eat Breakfast: A healthy breakfast will help students stay focused and energized throughout the testing period.
Snacks & Water Bottle: Please send a healthy snack and a water bottle with your student to keep them fueled.
Timely Arrival: It's important that all students arrive at school on time (7:35 AM) for testing.
CLOSED CAMPUS during testing days:
- Please also note will not be able to have visitors on campus in the morning on testing days. Please plan accordingly for Tuesday, 11/12 and Wednesday, 11/13. Pre-K guardians may continue to walk their student to the classroom in the morning if needed. Literacy partners may continue to be on campus for grade levels not involved in testing.
Thank you for your support in making sure our students are well-prepared for these important assessment days.
TAG Referral Window, 11/11 - 12/13
The referral window for students to be considered for gifted services is from November 11, 2024 through December 13, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. You will find the registration link on the Round Rock ISD TAG website. On the morning of November 11th at 8:00 AM the links will be live and you can submit registration requests. After completing the online form, you will receive email confirmation of your referral for gifted services. Please keep a copy of the confirmation email for your records.
For more information, please review the TAG Referral Information – English.
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El período de referencia para que los estudiantes sean considerados para servicios para superdotados es desde el 11 de noviembre de 2024 hasta el 13 de diciembre de 2024 a las 4:30 p.m. Encontrará el enlace de registro en el sitio web de Round Rock ISD TAG. La mañana del 11 de noviembre a las 8:00 a.m. los enlaces estarán activos y podrás enviar solicitudes de inscripción. Después de completar el formulario en línea, recibirá por correo electrónico una confirmación de su recomendación para servicios para superdotados. Guarde una copia del correo electrónico de confirmación para sus registros.
Para obtener más información, revise eI información de referencia de TAG – Español.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Report an Absence Reminder
If your student will be absent from school for illness, please complete this report an absence google form.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
2024-2025 Hope Austin Food Assistance/2024-2025 Hope Austin Asistencia alimentaria
Hope Austin is partnering with Gattis to provide weekend food assistance for any student who needs it. If you would like your Gattis student to bring home a bag of snacks weekly simply click here and provide some information.
Hope Austin se ha asociado con Gattis para brindar asistencia alimentaria durante el fin de semana a cualquier estudiante que lo necesite. Si desea que su estudiante de Gattis traiga a casa una bolsa de refrigerios semanalmente, simplemente haga clic aquí y proporcione información.
Check-out our Gattis Counseling Website for more information and resources.
INFORMATION FROM PTA
Gattis PTA
Gattis PTA runs many programs throughout the year to benefit our school and the education of our students. Get involved, and join our team by becoming a member today! PTA is more than a group of involved parents and teachers. We are a community that cares deeply about the success of our students!