GISD eNews | 9-26-24
- A Full Circle Moment: Recent GISD Grad Joins Future Ready Complex Staff
- GHS Ag Barn Grand Opening - See photos
- Future Readiness Fair 2024 - See photos
- 2024-2025 Ballet Folklorico - Last Day to Register
- Academic Calendar Survey - Open Through Sept. 30
- Join us for the Bridges Boutique Grand Opening Next Tuesday
- From The Georgetown Project: GED Classes Happening Now
- From GTXConnect: Georgetown Powwow September 28
- From GTXConnect: Fiesta Georgetown October 5
- From the GISD Education Foundation: Tickets on Sale for Fifty Fellas Food Fest
- From the Georgetown Area Jr. Forum: Chicks for Charity Designer Purse Bingo Oct. 8
- From Education Connection: Walk for Literacy on October 26
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ICYMI:
Six GISD Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
August Teachers of the Month and Team Members of the Month
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This week’s features:
A Full Circle Moment: Recent GISD Grad Joins Future Ready Complex Staff
GHS Ag Barn Grand Opening - See photos
Future Readiness Fair 2024 - See photos
In this week’s eNews:
2024-2025 Ballet Folklorico - Last Day to Register
GISD Federal Programs invites you to sign up for the 3rd annual 3rd-5th grade Ballet Folklórico program for Georgetown ISD. This will be a mixed group of boys and girls. Practice will be every Thursday at Hammerlun (507 E University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626 ) from 4:30-5:30pm starting October 10.
Parents will need to provide transportation to the weekly practice. There is no cost to participate, but parents will need to provide dance shoes. You will receive more information from the instructors at the first practice.
Please complete this form by Sept. 26 if you are interested in participating.
Academic Calendar Survey - Open Through September 30
Your feedback on the academic calendar is important and we are asking for your input by completing a brief survey. Your feedback on last year’s calendar for 2023-2024 will inform our decisions for the 2025-2026 academic calendar.
View and complete survey (English)
Ver y completar la encuesta (Spanish)
Join us for the Bridges Boutique Grand Opening Next Tuesday
The Bridges Boutique is officially opening for business at its new location on Tuesday, October 1. Join us at 9:30am at the Future Ready Complex, 5001 Airport Rd., as we celebrate.
The boutique will be open Mon-Fri 9:30-11:30am and Wed-Thurs 12:30-1:30pm.
See the event flyer for more details.
From Our Partners:
From The Georgetown Project: GED Classes Happening Now
The Georgetown Project is partnering with Community Action Inc. to bring GED programming to Georgetown for interested adults. Classes start soon! Learn more about the program and how to enroll on our website.
From GTXConnect: Georgetown Powwow September 28
Georgetown Powwow is a free community event featuring Native American arts and crafts, food booths and more. The event is open to the public on Sept. 28 from 11am-5pm at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. See the flyer on our website for more info.
From GTXConnect: Fiesta Georgetown October 5
Fiesta Georgetown invites everyone in the community to come and celebrate the culture and heritage of the Hispanic / Latinx community. The celebration will feature non-stop entertainment with musical and dance performances, arts and crafts, Kids Corner located at the Georgetown Library, as well as a GISD Piñata contest. There will be a variety of foods and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase, and proceeds go to the City of Georgetown’s Promise Fund Scholarship.
Learn more on our website.
From the GISD Education Foundation: Tickets on Sale for Fifty Fellas Food Fest
The Georgetown ISD Education Foundation will host its 7th Annual 50 Fellas Food Fest on Saturday, October 19 at the Ride On Center for Kids (R.O.C.K.) event barn to support students and teachers in Georgetown ISD.
Tickets to the event are $75 each and include tastings from every team, plus complimentary
adult beverages, tea, and water. Guests will also enjoy live music and a live auction. Sponsorships for the event start at $250.
Visit gisdedfound.org/50-fellas-foodfest to purchase tickets, register a cook team or sponsor
the event.
From the Georgetown Area Jr. Forum: Chicks for Charity Designer Purse Bingo Oct. 8
GAJF Chicks for Charity Designer Purse Bingo is happening October 8 from 6–9pm at the Georgetown Community Center. Doors will open at 5:30pm. The event features:
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8+ bingo games with designer purse prizes (Kate Spade, Dooney and Burke, Coach, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Brahmin, and more)
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Ticket raffles
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Silent auction
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Food, desserts, and beverages
Individual tickets include food, 2 drink tickets, and 8 bingo game cards (1 card per game).
Visit https://www.gajf.org/events/chicks-for-charity-designer-purse-bingo/ to purchase tickets, reserve tables and more.
The Georgetown Area Junior Forum is a nonprofit that serves schools in Georgetown ISD.
From Education Connection: Walk for Literacy on October 26
Join Education Connection’s Inaugural Walk for Literacy! Funds from the event support literacy programs in partner school districts including Georgetown ISD. The event takes place at Shoreline Church North Austin from 8am - 1pm and includes a 5K fun walk, food trucks, market vendors, face painting, story time, a bounce house and more.
Learn more and register: https://www.betterunite.com/educationconnection-2024walkforliteracy
Important Upcoming Dates
October 7 – Board workshop
October 8 - Walk and Roll to School Day
October 11-14 – District closed/Fall break
October 15 - Student Holiday/Staff development