
May 2018
KEEPING YOU CONNECTED...
It's hard to believe how quickly the school year has gone by!
In Galena Park ISD, our students are extremely important to us and so are you. Please enjoy this edition of a newsletter especially designed for you.
Thank you for staying connected!
When Should My Child Start Preparing for College?
In GPISD, we believe it is never too early to start the college process. Because of the numerous steps and possible pitfalls, we recommend your child follow this timeline to have the best chance of getting into a four-year university and winning scholarships to pay for it: Click on the following link to view the timeline...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f51vHn-GhCj60XidUZ0MCFjp5RlTPECT/view?usp=sharing
FREE BREAKFAST PROGRAM
All students will continue to receive FREE breakfast for the remainder of the year.
Breakfast Initiative for students:
1. Eat it
2. Share it
3. Save for later
Tips for a successful STAAR testing week
1. Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep!
2. Make sure your child has a healthy breakfast!
3. Build up your child's confidence!
4. Support and praise your child for their hard work!
5. Leave a special note in their lunch box!
6. Celebrate when testing is complete!
How To Access Your Child's STAAR Scores
Did you know you can access your student's STAAR scores on the Texas Assessment Management Parent Portal?
Just go to their webpage, https://txparentportal.emetric.net
If you do not know your student's access code click on "Look Up Access Code" in blue beneath the login area. The PEIMS ID code is your student's state ID or Social Security Number without any dashes.
May Character Education: Trustworthiness
The mission of Galena Park ISD is to prepare students to become productive citizens and lifelong learners.
We feel that by engaging our students in exciting lessons that explore and incorporate higher level thinking skills, we can assure success for all of our students.
Trustworthiness is keeping your promises, which is a great way to foster trust. People know you will follow through and do what you promised to do, so they will be able to put their trust in you. Always looking for a way out of what you promised will make people have less trust in you. If you want to be viewed as a responsible and trustworthy person, keep your promises.
Please take a moment to talk to your child about this month's character education theme and what it means to them. Administrators and teachers will be highlighting students who exhibit this character during the month of May.
GPISD Digital Story
On this episode of Digital Story, we are highlighting the GPISD Cosmetology Department's 1st Annual Princess Day and The 7th Annual Young Men and Women's Conference
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District Holiday
Testing Dates
Tuesday, May 15- Reading STAAR Test: Grades 3 and 4
Tuesday, May 15- English III STAAR Test: Grades 5 and 8
Wednesday, May 16- Science STAAR Test: Grades 5 and 8
Thursday, May 17- Social Studies STAAR Test: Grade 8
May 8- May 10: EOC Testing
General Construction Update Meeting
Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 06:30 PM
14310 Duncannon Dr, Houston, TX 77015, USA
Relay for Life
Come out and show your support for the American Cancer Society
Friday, May 4, 2018, 06:00 PM
13501 Hollypark Drive, Houston, TX, USA
Elementary UIL Academic Meet
Saturday, May 5, 2018, 10:00 AM
North Shore Senior High School, Castlegory Dr, Houston, TX, USA
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, May 14, 2018, 06:00 PM
14705 Woodforest Boulevard, Houston, TX, United States
Havard Elementary 20th Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 05:30 PM
Havard Elementary School, Wallisville Road, Houston, TX, USA
NSSHS and GPHS Commencement Ceremonies
NSSHS Graduation Ceremony: 10AM
GPHS Graduation Ceremony: 2PM
Congratulations, Class of 2018!
Sunday, Jun 3, 2018, 10:00 AM
NRG Stadium, NRG Parkway, Houston, TX, USA
North Shore Senior High School 10th Grade Center
Woodland Acres Elementary
The Mission of Galena Park ISD
Email: communications@galenaparkisd.com
Website: Galenaparkisd.com
Location: 14705 Woodforest Blvd, Houston, TX, United States
Phone: 832-386-1000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GPISD/
Twitter: @GalenaParkISD