GISD eNews | 2-20-25
- Autism Family Training Offered by Baylor University on Feb. 28
- Free SAT prep: Schoolhouse Peer Tutoring
- Georgetown FFA Annual Spring Vaccination Clinic Feb. 25
- From the GCCMA: Black History Month - Museum Tour this Saturday
- From the GCCMA: Share your Historic Photos during Scan Day Feb. 22
- From the Georgetown Police Department: Sign up for Chase the Chief
- From Williamson Co. Election Officers: Poll Workers Needed
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Join us for a Parent Learning Community Tonight
Join us for a Parent Learning Community tonight from 5:30-7:30pm at Hammerlun, 507 E. University Ave. This month’s topic is Learning Difficulties: How to Support Your Child’s Learning Challenges.
View the event flyer on our website for more details.
Autism Family Training Offered by Baylor University on Feb. 28
Baylor University will be hosting a specialized training session for families and caregivers of students with Autism (ages 2-17) at GISD’s Hammerlun Center (507 E. University Ave.). This valuable training will take place on Feb. 28 from 12:30-3:30pm on the first floor of Building 2. Each participant will receive a $40 gift certificate!
Watch this video series to be informed and learn more:
Free SAT prep Schoolhouse Peer Tutoring
Get your child ready for the March SAT with Schoolhouse Peer Tutoring! They can take Reading & Writing, Math, or both! On average, learners improve their scores by 40-55 points.
Learn more here.
Georgetown FFA Annual Spring Pet Vaccination Clinic Feb. 25
Have your pets received their vaccinations this year? Georgetown FFA has an opportunity for you! The Annual Spring Pet Vaccination Clinic that is partnered with Dr. John Tarlton is Tuesday, February 25 from 5-7pm in the GHS Ag Shop. No appointment needed. Please see the flyer below for more information: vaccination costs, directions, etc.
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From the GCCMA: Black History Month - Museum Tour this Saturday
GCCMA will host events during Black History Month for the Georgetown community, including a Black History Month Banquet on February 15 and a Museum Tour on February 22.
For more information and details on these events, visit www.gccmatx.org.
From the GCCMA: Share your Historic Photos during Scan Day Feb. 22
Help the GCCMA build a digital archive and collection to document the history of African American and Hispanic Georgetown residents. Bring your photographs, letters, small objects, & printed materials to have them scanned. Staff from the Southwestern University Distinctive Collections, Georgetown Public Library, and the Williamson Museum will be on hand to scan the items and return them that day.
Items scanned will be used for a digital archive and potential physical displays at the Carver Center for Families.
February 22:
10am-3pm
Georgetown Public Library
From the Georgetown Police Department: Sign up for Chase the Chief
Join us Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Noon for the Chase the Chief Family Fun Run and 5K! Chase the Chief raises funds to support Georgetown’s local physical education programs while promoting Fun Family Fitness! Click here to register today: Chase the Chief
Would you like to see how many participants your school has for Chase the Chief? Click here to find out: Race Groups: Chase the Chief
From Williamson Co. Election Officers: Poll Workers Needed
The Williamson Co. Elections Office is preparing for May elections and is seeking poll workers. Positions pay up to $15/hour. Adults and students are both encouraged to apply! Visit www.wilcotx.gov/PollWorkers or view the flyer on our website for more information.