ACE February Newsletter and Spring Parent Survey
ACE families our February newsletter received almost 400 views, WOW! Plus almost 200 families completed our ACE Spring Survey. Your feedback is vital to our program. Our team will continue to strive to make ACE THE PLACE everyday, every student, the ACE WAY! Thank you for your continuous support to all ACE students at seven campus sites across GPISD.
ACE Students Reave Up Their Engines With STEAMGINEERS
All aboard the MindWorks STEAM train! Students travel down the tracks of science, technology, engineering, art, and math as they discover, explore, and create in ways they never thought possible. It’s full speed ahead for all-things-STEAM! STAFF and STUDENTS ARE LOVING IT!
DAVID DANIELS-ACE BALLET CLUB
Ballet can be a brilliant opportunity to get away from the stress of life and the everyday pressures for something different and enthralling, whether that is as a kid approaching exam time. Our ACE students are all smiles after completing Ballet Club this spring.
BOWIE FINE ARTS-ACE GROSSOLOGY
This kit is packed with all things sticky, smelly, slimy, and totally disgusting. Hold on to your stomach as the gross factor is raised to a whole new level, including BOOGERS!
MORTON- ACE RAMP UP WITH STEAMGINEERS
Third and Fifth grade students at Morton tap into their scientist minds to develop ramps and discuss speed and velocity as they learn about simple machines.
TRAVIS- ACE DIRTY DIAPER SCAVENGER HUNT
5th grade students at Travis go on a high speed scavenger hunt to discover what's in the diaper from our ACE Grossolgy Kits. Students braved to taste and used background knowledge skills to infer the contents of the diaper🤢
Garcia- ICO DJ Club
Students are learning the basics of music equipment, mixing music, developing age-appropriate set lists and most importantly, working on self confidence when they perform for their upcoming ACE DJ Finales
Opera In Suitcase
Students in afterschool programs join The Dallas Opera for a 2-day opera event. On Day 1, students work with TDO Teaching Artists to learn the basics of opera through an interactive workshop based on The Billy Goats Gruff. On Day 2, students, faculty, staff, and parents enjoy a live performance of the children’s opera, The Billy Goats Gruff.
Upcoming ACE Field Trip~ April 25 and April 26, 2024
GPISD ACE After School Program is delighted to extend an invitation to your child for a special field trip to Fort Worth Zoo. To participate in this exciting opportunity, your child must be actively involved in ACE for more than 45 days and maintain good standing during regular school hours. The deadline to meet these requirements is March 28th.
Bush, Daniels, Morton, Travis: Thursday, April 25, 2024 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Bowie, Garcia, Seguin: Friday, April 26, 2024 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
ACE Gardening Club
Nurture Young Minds through the Wonders of Gardening
Discover the Magic of Gardening with our STEM-Based Earth Sciences Program!
Engaging Elementary Students in STEM, Social and Emotional Learning
Hands-On Exploration of Science, Nature, and Sustainability
Planting Seeds of Knowledge and Cultivating Emotional Growth
Encourage Curiosity, Responsibility, and Environmental Stewardship
Exciting Experiments, Observations, and Discoveries in Every Class
Watch Young Gardeners Blossom with Confidence and Empathy
ACE partners with Girls Scouts this Spring
Your Year of Adventure
Kick off the spring with an exciting new journey as a Girl Scout and discover fun and friendship at every turn!
Build a habitat for baby animals or dive into the world of robotics. Clean up a local park or design your own garden. Meet new friends and learn new things about yourself.
As a Girl Scout, you’ll have the chance to explore the world around you, have a blast, and—most importantly—find the space to be truly, totally yourself.
That’s what being a Girl Scout is all about.
Don’t miss your chance to grow, learn, and laugh with a supportive crew at your side
Conflict Resolution
When handled well, conflict is an opportunity to grow the relationship. This training will help caregivers and other adults understand how to manage conflict with the children/students/youth in your life to set them up for healthy future relationships.
Dangers of Vaping
Discover the facts about vaping and safeguard your child's well-being! Learn how to have meaningful conversations with your child, spot warning signs, and encourage a healthy, vape-free lifestyle.
March is going to be a very special month for us at the library because we will be hosting our very own.....
EXT-ROAR-DINARY DINO FEST!
From March 15th, 16th, and 17th, at 2961 State Hwy 161 Epic Central, join us in this FREE event for all ages with tons of fun games, crafts, and programs! The pictures below will have all the information plus more!
Full STEAM Ahead: Spring Break Tech (Warmack | Grades 1-4 | Mar. 12 4-5:30 PM)
Navigate through fun STEAM activities with our friends from the Perot Museum!
- Email Adriane at abbulthuis@gptx.org
Craftapalooza (Warmack | Grades PreK-5 | Mar. 13 2-3:30 PM)
Let’s get crafty! Enjoy multiple projects to choose from while supplies last!
SPRING IS TESTING SEASON!
Before the test, visualize yourself doing well. If possible do not study on test day (it can increase anxiety, which can lead to test anxiety and memory loss). Schedule several review sessions prior to the test - short but frequent is better than one long cram session. Review the main points the night before.When it comes to standardized tests, practice makes (almost) perfect. Taking multiple practice tests under timed conditions will help you become accustomed to the time restraints and practice your reading and question-answering strategies. Believing in yourself is the BEST STRATEGY! If you can believe it, you can achieve it!
ACE STUDENTS YOU GOT THIS,
Ms. Rice
Stacy Houston. M.Ed.
ACE Family Engagement Coordinator
Email: stacy.houston@gpisd.org
Phone: 972-522-7021 Ext. 17021
650 Stonewall Dr., Grand Prairie, TX 75052
At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents.