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GISD eNews | 11-7-24
  1. Georgetown District Orchestra Takes the Stage at State Conference
  2. How GirlStart is Paving the Way for Young Girls in STEM
  3. AP Exam Sign Up - Deadline Tomorrow
  4. Accessing your PSAT Scores
  5. Share Your Thoughts on Options for the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
  6. Georgetown ISD Celebrates Veterans Day on November 11
  7. You’re Invited: Early Learning Center Grand Opening Nov. 12
  8. Parent Learning Community November 14
  9. Join us in our Safety Efforts: Learn about Stay Safe! Reporting
  10. Nominations Being Accepted for Lead, Grow Serve award
  11. From The Caring Place/Loads of Caring: Free Laundry Services Nov. 12
  12. From the Georgetown Police Department: Blue Santa Applications Accepted through Dec. 9

Important news and announcements are posted regularly and we encourage you to visit our GISD eNews website www.georgetownisdnews.org for the latest news, updates, feature stories and more. We also invite you to stay in touch with us via social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

ICYMI:

Small Change Leads to Big Impact: Transportation Team Raises Funds for Childhood Cancer Awareness
GISD Rocketry Students Take off to NASA
November Board Workshop Briefs

Visit our eNews hub for more stories of GISD in the news.


 

This week’s features:

Georgetown District Orchestra Takes the Stage at State Conference
How GirlStart is Paving the Way for Young Girls in STEM

In this week’s eNews: 

AP Exam Sign Up - Deadline Tomorrow

Tomorrow, November 8 is the deadline for students to sign up for AP exams. Please check your campus communications for instructions on how to sign up.

 

Accessing Your PSAT Scores

Recently, many students in Georgetown ISD participated in the PSAT at their respective campuses. The PSAT serves as an important practice tool for the SAT, a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the US. Students in 11th grade who took the PSAT/NMSQT may also qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program, based on their scores. 

Students in 8th grade who took the PSAT 8/9 will receive a paper copy of their score report from their campus by November 22, 2024.

Students in 9th grade who took the PSAT 8/9 will receive a paper copy of their score report from their Counselor when they meet to discuss their graduation plan.

Students in 10th and 11th grade who took the PSAT/NMSQT can access their scores through the BigFuture School mobile app if they provided their phone number on test day. Students can also view their scores online through their personal College Board student account.

Any student wishing to obtain a paper copy of their score report may request one from their counselor.

We encourage you to review these reports with your child to better understand their performance and next steps in their academic journey.

Share Your Thoughts on Options for the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Thank you for sharing feedback on our academic calendars! Several calendar options were prepared for consideration for the 2025-26 academic year and reviewed by our District Performance Committee (DPC). You can review the top three selected calendar options and share your thoughts via the links below. DPC members will review the calendar options with their constituents and will vote to select a calendar to propose for approval by the Board of Trustees.

2025-2026 Calendar Options Survey

2025-2026 Calendar Options Survey (Spanish)

Georgetown ISD Celebrates Veterans Day on November 11
Georgetown ISD is excited to continue its tradition of celebrating Veterans Day this year on Monday, November 11. Campuses across the district have made plans to fill this special day with parades, performances, watch parties, and more. Visit our website for a list of celebrations open to the public. Please note: We encourage you to check back frequently as we continue to update the list.


You’re Invited: Early Learning Center Grand Opening Nov. 12

You’re invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of our Early Learning Center on November 12! Join us at 5015 Airport Rd. at 5:30pm. View the invitation for more information.

 

Parent Learning Community November 14 

Join us for a Parent Learning Community on Thursday, November 14 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Hammerlun, 507 E. University Ave. This month’s topic is Building Emotional Competence and Supporting Positive Behaviors. 

There will also be a family meal, fun kids activities, a parenting presentation, and community resources. View the event flyer on our website for more details. No RSVP is required.

Join us in our Safety Efforts: Learn about Stay Safe! Reporting

Safety is a shared responsibility, and in Georgetown ISD, we support a culture of “See Something, Say Something.” One way we support this culture is through the use of the district’s Stay Safe! platform, an online tool for reporting. Through the online platform, GISD students, parents and community members can notify school officials of incidents or actions that may pose danger to individuals or the school. Dialogues may even be submitted anonymously, and there are multiple ways to access the platform on our district and campus websites. The easiest and fastest link is located in the footer of every district website.

Learn more about Stay Safe! On our website at www.georgetownisd.org/departments/campus-student-services/stay-safe-anonymous-online-reporting

Nominations Being Accepted for Lead, Grow, Serve Award
The Lead Grow Serve Award highlights individuals who make significant contributions to our GISD community and embody the values we cherish. This award recognizes and celebrates recipients who exemplify a commitment to leadership, to growth and/or to service in Georgetown ISD. Consideration will be given to the following criteria: 

  • Direct impact on Georgetown ISD

  • Duration of impact

  • Number of individuals impacted

  • Alignment to the district’s mission of “lead, grow, serve” 

Award recipients will be selected by a committee that reviews Lead, Grow, Serve Award nominations monthly. Nominees must be a GISD student, staff member (any position) or parent, team of staff members, or a Georgetown community member or community organization who partners with the district.

 

If you know someone deserving of this recognition, we invite you to learn more and submit a nomination online at www.georgetownisd.org/community/awards-recognition-hub/lead-grow-serve-award

 

From Our Partners:

 

From The Caring Place/Loads of Caring: Free Laundry Services Nov. 12

The Caring Place provides the funds needed to cover laundry services one evening each month from 4-8pm at the Georgetown Washatopia, 1910 S. Austin Ave. All are welcome. No proof of need. First come, first served.

The dates for the remainder of 2024 are November 12 and December 10.

For more information, visit caringplacetx.org/loadsofcaring.
 

From the Georgetown Police Department: Blue Santa Applications Accepted through Dec. 9

A program of the Georgetown Police Department, Blue Santa provides toys to more than 2,200 children in Georgetown during its annual toy drive and distribution.

Each year, the Georgetown Police Department, department volunteers, citizen volunteers/volunteer groups, and businesses all work together and join forces to hold special events or set up donation barrels to collect toys or monetary donations. Toys are sorted into age-appropriate categories by the Blue Santa Workshop Elves and special Christmas boxes are filled for families who apply for assistance.

Blue Santa also donates toys anytime residents have lost their belongings in fires or natural disasters. Blue Santa is not just for Christmas, although that is the main focus of the program. Monetary donations and new, unwrapped toys are welcome any time.

Qualified families who live within the city limits may apply for benefits: https://georgetowntexas.gov/public_safety/police/events/blue_santa/apply_for_assistance.php 

 

 

Important Upcoming Dates

November 18 – Board meeting
November 25-29 – Thanksgiving break/District closed