GISD eNews | 8-22-24
GISD eNews | 8-22-24
- Georgetown ISD Takes No. 1 Spot in Austin American-Statesman Breazeale Cup
- Georgetown ISD Announces a New Director of Finance
- Georgetown ISD Announces a New Director of Custodial Services
- Attendance Matters - Start the Year off Right
- Stay Connected via ParentSquare
- Student Attendance Notices are Now Being Sent via ParentSquare
- Support GHS Football’s Peanut Butter Bowl - How to Donate
- Board Adopts 2024 Tax Rate
- GISD Goes Gold in September for Childhood Cancer Awareness
- Future Ready Fair - September 24
- From the City of Georgetown: Community and Veterans Job Fair Sept. 5
- From the Georgetown Family YMCA: Rookie Sports Season Starts Sept. 16
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This week’s features:
Georgetown HS Takes No. 1 Spot in Austin American-Statesman Breazeale Cup
Georgetown ISD Announces New Director of Finance
Georgetown ISD Announces New Director of Custodial Services
In this week’s eNews:
Attendance Matters - Start the Year off Right
We know that kids learn best when they are present and engaged in school. And furthermore, it’s the law. Texas Education Code states that parents have an obligation to ensure that their children ages 6-18 are enrolled in and attending school.
We work closely with parents to ensure students have what they need to be present and learn and encourage you to let us know if you or your family are facing hardships that may prevent your student from attending school. We’re here to help. More information is available on our website including these Fast Facts.
Stay Connected via ParentSquare
By now, families should be receiving district communications via our new platform, ParentSquare, a new mass communication tool designed to increase engagement among stakeholders, including GISD families.
To help ensure that we can communicate with you in a timely manner, we're asking all parents and staff to check their communication settings in Skyward. Check to be sure we have up-to-date contact information for:
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parents and guardians (email and phone numbers)
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emergency contacts (email and phone numbers)
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the language spoken in your home. The new system will translate and deliver messages in the language of your choice and allow for 2-way communication.
If updates are needed, you can make that request directly in Skyward. Your information syncs regularly with ParentSquare. Parents can log in to Skyward Family Access to update information: www.georgetownisd.org/familyaccess.
While you’re there, check your “Primary Phone Number”. In order to receive ParentSquare communications via text message, enter your mobile number as your primary number.
For additional information and FAQs, visit our website.
Student Attendance Notices are Now Being Sent via ParentSquare
Starting on August 22, parents will receive auto-generated attendance notices via ParentSquare AND can send notes back to their child’s campus via ParentSquare. Look for the “Send Note to School” button to connect with the attendance clerk. See this flyer for more information.
Support GHS Football’s Peanut Butter Bowl - How to Donate
GHS football is participating in the Peanut Butter Bowl for the 4th year in a row, a fundraising event benefiting the Caring Place. All of the peanut butter will be donated to the local food shelter to help families in our area that are in need of assistance.
How can you support? Bring peanut butter to your school's collection bin or go online to donate at $2/jar at www.peanutbutterbowl.com.
See this flyer for more information about GHS’ Peanut Butter Bowl.
Board Adopts 2024 Tax Rate
The GISD Board of Trustees adopted the 2024 tax rate during Monday’s meeting. The new rate of $1.0544 reflects an increase of $0.0077 to help fund 2024 Bond projects approved by voters in May. To learn more and to view a history of tax rates in GISD, visit www.georgetownisd.org/about-gisd/financial-transparency/tax-rates.
GISD Goes Gold in September for Childhood Cancer Awareness
GISD will "Go Gold" this September to raise awareness about childhood cancer and support families in our GISD community who have a student facing a life-changing cancer diagnosis.
To join the cause and show support, consider purchasing a "GISD Goes Gold" t-shirt. 100% of proceeds directly benefit families. Order shirts at https://georgetowngoesgold.itemorder.com/shop/sale/.
More information will be shared soon on GISD events where wearing your t-shirt earns you free admission and brings together our community around this cause.
One Town. One District, One Cause: Gold.
You can find more details on events and how you can support this effort on the nonprofit's website.
Future Ready Fair - September 24
The Future Readiness Fair for all GISD high school students will take place on September 24 at East View High School from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and we are inviting local military and college recruiters as well as local businesses to participate.
At the Future Readiness Fair, students are provided the opportunity to explore and connect with college admissions representatives, business organizations, public service officers, and military recruiters. This in-person event gives high school students the chance to interact one-on-one with college, career, and military representatives and to envision postsecondary success in many forms.
Please RSVP by August 28 using the form below.
Exhibitor Registration Form
All high school students in Georgetown ISD are invited to attend the event.
From Our Partners:
From the City of Georgetown: Community and Veterans Job Fair Sept. 5
The City of Georgetown, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, and the Texas Veterans Commission are hosting the Annual Community and Veterans Job Fair from 9am to noon Sept. 5 in the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St.
Businesses from Georgetown and the surrounding area will be onsite accepting applications and resumes. The first hour is open to veterans and their families. The last two hours of the event will be open to the public.
Job seekers can register here. Registration is encouraged but not required to attend.
From the Georgetown Family YMCA: Rookie Sports Season Starts Sept. 16
YMCA Rookies is a program for ages 3-10 designed for the beginner who wants to experience youth sports once a week. Leagues are structured to allow for both instruction and game experiences on the same day.
Rookie season for basketball, T-ball and soccer runs from Sept. 16 - Oct. 21. Registration closes Sept. 10.
See this flyer for more details, including registration fees and sport schedules.
Important Upcoming Dates
September 2 – District Closed/Labor Day
September 3 – Board workshop
September 10 - Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, Future Ready Complex
September 16 – Board meeting
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