Mustang Minute
Greens Prairie Elementary Parent Monthly News & Updates
October 2024
Principal's Perspective
October has finally arrived! Welcome Fall! September kicked off our school year with an unforgettable visit from Dinosaur George! October promises to bring many fun-filled events that will provide opportunities for our school family to celebrate learning together. Don't miss events such as the Kindergarten Fall Festival, Boosterthon Pep Rally, Book Fair, STEM Night, the 50th Day of School, and our favorite, Book Character Day and parade! Of course, these special events only happen with the support of our parents, PTO, and staff. Working together, we truly are creating a positive, enriching learning environment for our students to learn and grow. Thank you for your continued involvement and partnership.
Sincerely,
Donna Bairrington, Principal
CSISD Helpful Information
CSISD Calendar
We want to hear from you!
CSISD is committed to partnering with families to provide the best possible education experience for all students. Complete the Fall 2024 Family Survey to let us know how the 2024-25 school year is going so far:
CSISD Coffee Chat
Join us in the CSISD Board Room on Oct. 21 from 1 - 2 p.m. to hear from the CSISD Curriculum & Instruction Department about All Things Academics. Free drip coffee is provided by Harvest Coffee Bar!
CSISD Bus Guest Ridership Policy:
At times, a student may wish to get off at a different stop, or ride a bus with a friend. Any similar requests must be made in writing to the campus office by the morning of the date of the change. The written request must include the name of the student with whom he/she wishes to ride as well as a contact number for the parent. The requesting student must be currently receiving bus privileges in order to ride on another bus. Any changes must be approved by a campus administrator.
Greens Prairie News & Helpful Information
Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 11th, is our parent-teacher conference day. This is an important meeting that provides an opportunity for the teacher and parents to work together to support a child's academic and social-emotional success for the school year. The classroom teacher will share academic progress and growth based on assessments and classroom observations, discuss how your child is doing socially and emotionally such as making friends, and goals for your child for the school year. This is also an opportunity for you, as the parent, to share insights from your child's perspective, ask questions about curriculum, instruction, classroom procedures, grade level activities, and your goal for your child as well. We look forward to seeing you at parent conferences!
GP Parent Information Hub
Looking for information shared from the kindergarten and first grade parent orientations? Check out the GP Parent Hub link below! Parents of second through fourth graders will also find the hub useful for grade specific orientation details. The GP Parent Hub will be a valuable resource throughout the year. https://sites.google.com/csisd.org/gpparenthub/home?authuser=0
Volunteering at GP
If you are planning to volunteer in any capacity at Greens Prairie or any school in CSISD, please complete the CSISD volunteer application. All volunteers must go through the approval process, which includes a background check. We value our volunteers and welcome you to help in classrooms, on field trips, helping at PTO events, Watch D.O.G.S., and many other campus opportunities. So before the busy fall schedule begins, take a moment to complete the form.
https://www.csisd.org/departments/communications/volunteers_in_public_schools_programDinosaur George Visits Greens Prairie!
Dinosaur George was a hit at GP on Tuesday, Sept. 24th! We even had our very own Night at the Museum! The underwriter for this event for all CSISD schools was the CSISD Education Foundation! Thank you to the Education Foundation!
Upcoming GP Events
October & November School Calendar of Events
Greens Prairie PTO
Making GP Even Better For Our Students - Volunteer!
Did you know that all parents/guardians are members of the GP PTO? There are many ways to help out at GP.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Watch D.O.G.S.
- Serve on the PTO Board
- Donate your time at a PTO event such as the GP Rodeo, Book Fair, STEM Night, Fine Arts Night
- Chaperone a field trip
- Host a student activity club for 2nd - 4th graders
- Help in the library
- Help in your child's classroom or grade level
Want to volunteer? Contact your child's teacher, the GP office, and/or our PTO board president, Veronica DiSalvo (pto.greensprairie@gmail.com).
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Boosterthon
Put your running shoes on and get ready to go! Boosterthon is just around the corner! Dude Perfect prizes, fitness, high-energy, awesome music, dancing, snow cones, and school spirit all combine to provide a unique fundraiser for our school. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards our new playground for all students. Parents are invited to join in the fun on Friday, November 1st! Look for more information coming to you from the PTO!
GP PTO Calendar of Events
Our GP PTO is busy getting ready for a great year! Check out all of the fun events that are scheduled this year!
Community News & Family Opportunities
Family Time
Want to find activities for your family to do in College Station? Check out the link for ideas. https://visit.cstx.gov/things-to-do/
College Station Nature Center Youth Programs
Explore the great outdoors with your family! Check out the link to find out more about College Station's nature programs. https://blog.cstx.gov/2023/08/30/kids-can-learn-about-the-wonders-of-the-great-outdoors-this-fall-at-the-halter-nature-center/
GP School Calendar
Check out our school calendar for upcoming events!
Greens Prairie Elementary
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Email: contact@gp.csisd.org
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Location: 4315 Greens Prairie Trail, College Station, TX, USA
Phone: (979)694-5870
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Twitter: @greensprairie