The Book Character Parade will be held October 27th! Costumes must be school appropriate and represent a character from a book. Each student will need to have a copy of the book their character is in. There are so many options in the library! Please start planning now to make sure the book your student needs is available!
Red Ribbon Week will be October 23-27! Be sure to check back here and in the newsletters for the themes!
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 Dove Spirit Shop will be open THIS FRIDAY, September 29th during lunches!
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.
Get out your calendars and Mark the Date!! October 9 -13 will be Partners in PE (PiPE) Week this year!
This is an exciting opportunity to join your Dove Dolphin(s) in being active in PE.
For grade levels (K, 3, 4, 5) that show “Split” classes, Please ask your child if they are in a Split class or not. This WILL AFFECT their PE time/day.
Please look at the following pictures to find your child’s timeslot.
We look forward to having GCISD approved visitors in the gym with us for this special week! Be sure to have your volunteer background check completed beforehand and be on the lookout for a FAST PASS coming soon!
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications - Deadline September 27th
The grace period for receiving breakfast and lunch on last year's free and reduced status will end on September 27th. If you have not completed the application for the 23-24 school year by the 27th you will no longer receive free or reduced priced meals.
Please visit www.nlappscloud.com to complete this application for the 23-24 school year before 9/27/23. If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Hill, Dove counselor at jennifer.hill@gcisd.net. We'd love to help you with this matter so your child(ren) does not lose their free or reduced lunch status. The deadline for doing this is three weeks away, Wednesday, September 27th, so please act now.
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
✏️Attendance matters✏️
Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s learning and educational experiences. 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 about attendance by visiting our website: https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/attendance
Effective 9/1/2023, Texas House Bill 114 requires a student to be placed in the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) if the student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of, or sells, gives, or delivers marijuana, THC, or an e-cigarette to another person within 300 feet of school property or at a school-related event.
Parent may find the full version of the Bill here: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00114F.pdf
The District encourages all families to talk with their students regarding the dangers associated with vaping or drug usage and to discuss the implications of this new law with your children, emphasizing the importance of adhering to school policies and laws for their own welfare and for the betterment of the school community as a whole. Your cooperation and support in ensuring that our district remains a safe and healthy educational environment for our students is deeply appreciated.
Dove Campus Excellence Committee
The Dove Campus Excellence Committee (CEC) is a site based decision committee that meets regularly to discuss campus initiatives, plans for improvement, and progress made towards goals. The committee, which meets after school five times a year, is comprised of teaching staff, non-teaching staff, a district representative, and parent, community, and business members.
We are in need of one business member and one community member to join our committee for the 23-24 school year.
If you know someone that we should contact for the business or community slots, please email Mrs. Landrum at heather.landrum@gcisd.net
Changes to School Policy Regarding E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Related Substances
Effective 9/1/2023, Texas House Bill 114 requires a student to be placed in the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) if the student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of, or sells, gives, or delivers marijuana, THC, or an e-cigarette to another person within 300 feet of school property or at a school-related event. Parent may find the full version of the Bill here: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00114F.pdf
The District encourages all families to talk with their students regarding the dangers associated with vaping or drug usage and to discuss the implications of this new law with your children, emphasizing the importance of adhering to school policies and laws for their own welfare and for the betterment of the school community as a whole.
Your cooperation and support in ensuring that our district remains a safe and healthy educational environment for our students is deeply appreciated.
Free and Reduced applications for 2023-2024 will be available beginning July 10, 2023.
Starting on July 10, 2023, applications will be available to fill out for the 2023-2024 school year. Families are encouraged to complete the Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals available online at www.schoollunchapp.com. A paper copy may be downloaded from the website or requested at any campus or Nutrition Services office.
The application will determine a child’s eligibility for free and reduced-price meals and may assist in the determination of eligibility for other state or federal benefits. Only one application needs to be completed per household. Schools will notify the household of the child’s eligibility.
If you have questions, please call 817-251-5617 or send an email to child.nutrition@gcisd.net.
Check out the summer reading opportunities by clicking the link below!
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