GISD eNews | 1-5-23
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Six GISD Schools Awarded for Campus Counseling Programs
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We’re Hiring!
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January is School Board Recognition Month
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Parents, Join us Jan. 9 for a presentation on substance abuse and how it might be affecting your teen
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Parent Learning Community Event Jan. 12
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From the Georgetown ISD Education Foundation: Randalls Good Neighbor Program
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From The Georgetown Project (TGP): Free Language Classes
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This Week’s Feature Stories:
Six GISD Schools Awarded for Campus Counseling Programs
In this week’s eNews:
We’re Hiring!
Georgetown ISD has openings for teachers, custodians, instructional aides and more. Check out our Careers page today to find opportunities that make a difference in the life of a child. Competitive pay and benefits for most positions!
January is School Board Recognition Month
January is School Board Recognition Month, and Georgetown ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.Throughout the month, campuses and departments will recognize the board through various events.
Join the celebration on social media and use the hashtags #GISDBoard and #SchoolBoardMonth!
Visit our website for more information.
Parents, Join us Jan. 9 for a presentation on substance abuse and how it might be affecting your teen
This event will take place in the boardroom at the Hammerlun Center for Leadership & Learning from 6:30 - 8:30 pm and is being hosted in partnership with the PTA council. Learn more about the program on our website.
Parent Learning Community Event Jan. 12
Join us on January 12th for a Parent Learning Community event! Sessions begin at 6 PM and will cover:
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TELPAS - What is it? How does it measure growth?
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Course Selection Guide - Review how to Navigate & Create a Graduation Plan
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Accommodations - Learn about Student Support
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EOC/IGC Oh my! What assessments are required for graduation?
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STAAR Redesign - New formats & features
Limited child care and the Food & Resource room will be available at 5:30 PM.
You will also have access to:
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Shop in the Bridges Boutique!
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Legal Support with GTX Connect
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Medicaid Support with Dell Children's Ascension
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Parent Support with Bridges to Growth
Find more information and the QR code to RSVP on the event flyer.
From Our Community Partners:
From the Georgetown ISD Education Foundation: Randalls Good Neighbor Program
It’s easy to support the GISD Education Foundation when you buy groceries at Randalls. Link your loyalty account to the Foundation and every time you shop, a portion of the proceeds will go back to the Foundation to support innovative programming in Georgetown ISD schools. Use this form to connect your account today!
From The Georgetown Project (TGP): Free Language Classes
TGP's Bridges to Growth Program is offering free language classes starting next week to help adults in our community learn English as a Second Language (ESL) or for non-Spanish speakers to learn Spanish. Evening classes are free and are being offered on Zoom. For more information on these and other programs and how to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-georgetown-project-bridges-to-growth-23460162581.
Important Upcoming Dates
Jan. 6 - Grades will be available in Skyward for the 2nd Nine Week Grading Period
Jan. 16 - District closed/holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 17 - Monthly board meeting
Student events in athletics and fine arts are in full swing. Follow our athletic calendar and fine arts calendar so you don’t miss an event!
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