⭐Do you know a GCISD employee who always puts their best foot forward for students? ⭐
Nominate them for our Stars of GCISD program! Your nomination will be sent to the nominee and entered into a monthly selection for the GCISD Star of the Month. Learn more: www.gcisd.net/starsofgcisd
🗓️Tomorrow is the big day🗓️
On January 12 at 8 a.m., tuition-based pre-k applications will open. Applications must be completed with all documents, and students must be four years old by September 1, 2024. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/pre-kindergarten
📢The GCISD Transfer Window is Almost Here📢
The general and STEM student transfer application window for the 2024-2025 school year will open on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 8 a.m. Online applications will be accepted through Friday, February 16, 2024, at 4 p.m.
Check out our website to learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/transfer-information
🌟 Do you know a superstar employee in GCISD? Show them appreciation for the difference they make in the District by nominating them for the Stars of GCISD award! Click the link below to begin filling out the nomination form. 🌟 #WeAreGCISD
https://www.gcisd.net/StarsOfGCISD
BCE Families,
We are excited to welcome back all of our students tomorrow, Thursday, January 4th! Please have your students charge their school-issued devices so they are prepared for class tomorrow. Happy New Year Cubs!
Bear Creek Elementary School students recently participated in the Euless Police Department EPIC program during PE class. The goal of EPIC is to inspire a fit and healthy lifestyle at an early age while also promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship. Thank you, Euless Police, for visiting our BCE students! #WeAreGCISD
Thank you to the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation for sponsoring last night’s Junior Captain Matthew Ecklar. He did a great job delivering the game ball and assisting with the coin toss! #WeAreGCISD
All buses have been able to begin their routes and we are expecting no more than a 15 minute delay. Thank you!
This morning, the fire alarm was going off at GCISD's Transportation Building as bus drivers were arriving. The fire department is on the scene and staff is currently waiting for the all clear. However, all bus routes across the district will be delayed this morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
GCISD’s Nutrition Services is pleased to announce that parents can now download the MySchoolBucks app to make online prepayments on their child’s school meal account and view transactions. There is a $2.75 processing fee for each transaction.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/payments-and-refunds
Say hello to today’s principal highlight, Dr. Calvert from Bear Creek Elementary School. If he could quickly pick up a new skill, it would be successfully folding fitted sheets! Help us thank Dr. Calvert for all he has done to make a difference in the lives of others at BCES. #WeAreGCISD
Great things are happening today at Bear Creek Elementary School. Thank you to the Euless Fire Department for visiting BCES to teach our students about fire safety. #WeAreGCISD
This morning, Evan the therapy dog brought smiles to Bear Creek Elementary School. Evan and his handler visit campuses around the area and bring joy to students. How cute is this pup🐕?
Reminder: Monday, October 9, is a student and teacher holiday. This includes all schools except Collegiate Academy. The District office will remain open, and we will welcome everyone back to school on Tuesday, October 10. Enjoy the three-day weekend.
October 2 is World Bullying Prevention Day. Join GCISD in wearing blue shirts and boots to kick off the 17th Annual World Day of Bullying Prevention. #WeAreGCISD
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a temporary delay in the release of 2023 A-F accountability ratings for all districts and campuses across the State of Texas. The ratings were originally scheduled for release on September 28 and will now be delayed by approximately one month, according to the TEA’s press release.
Please view our website to learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/a-f-ratings
Raptor visitor management system is experiencing a system-wide service interruption. The vendor is working to get the issue resolved as soon as possible. If visiting campuses, please bring your ID as we are manually checking in visitors. Thank you for your patience as the vendor works to resolve this issue.
Please join us for our first Parent Tech Academy of the school year at the Professional Development & Education Center (PDEC) on September 20th at 6:30 p.m. The technology department will discuss apps that parents use, such as Canvas, Skyward, Lightspeed and Seesaw. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about each app and how they can stay better informed about their child. #WeAreGCISD
Did you know that absences from class result in serious disruption of a student’s learning experience?
Up to 8 days per year (4 per semester) may be excused by a parent note for missed attendance beyond medical, approved excused, and statutorily exemptions. Vacations taken during the school year will be coded as unexcused absences.
Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/attendance
