GISD eNews Web | 3-23-23
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GISD Liberty Battalion Gears up for NJROTC Nationals…for the Second Year in a Row
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Georgetown ISD Adopts New Strategic Direction
- Regional SeaPerch Competition - Tomorrow
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Learn about Career Opportunities in GISD at the Spring Job Fair - March 25
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Student Art Exhibit Runs March 28 - April 6 at Georgetown Public Library
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GISD Student Learner Profile Survey - Deadline to Opt Out March 31
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Bridges Transition and Reverse Job Fair - April 15
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Are you a business looking to connect? Join us April 17-18 for the GISD High School Job Fair
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From Workforce Solutions: Apprenticeship Job Fair March 30
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From the City of Georgetown: Georgetown Spring Art Stroll April 20
In Case You Missed It: Great News in GISD Schools!
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This week’s feature:
GISD Liberty Battalion Gears up for NJROTC Nationals…for the Second Year in a Row (coming soon).
In this week’s eNews:
Georgetown ISD Adopts New Strategic Direction
The Georgetown ISD (GISD) Board of Trustees adopted a new strategic direction during the March 21 board meeting following an extensive discovery and exploration process that began in October and included feedback from more than 1,000 community members, parents, GISD staff members and students.
The new Strategic Direction highlights four priority areas:
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Student Learning, Growth and Progress
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Student and Staff Well-Being
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Staff Recruitment and Retention
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Community and Connectivity
To read more about the new strategic direction visit our website.
Join us for the Regional SeaPerch Competition Tomorrow
The Regional SeaPerch competition takes place this Friday, March 24 at the Georgetown Rec Center, and you're invited to see this program in action and cheer on our teams.
Sea Perch is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips students and educators with the resources they need to build an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV).
You can view the full "flight" schedule for the day on Google Drive by clicking on the link below.
Full Competition schedule
Learn about Career Opportunities in GISD at the Spring Job Fair - March 25
On Saturday, March 25, GISD will host a Job Fair at Tippit Middle School from 9 am - Noon. Anyone is welcome to attend the job fair and learn about available job opportunities in GISD.
Visit with campus administrators and department heads to learn about various career opportunities in the following areas:
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Bilingual teachers
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Special education teachers
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Nutrition services
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Transportation
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Maintenance
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And more
Refreshments will be available. You can register here. Your RSVP is not required but is appreciated and will help us plan for the event.
To view current open positions in Georgetown ISD, visit www.georgetownisd.org/careers.
For more information about the job fair, please see the flyer below.
Student Art Exhibit Runs March 28 - April 6 at Georgetown Public Library
Every year since 2008, the Georgetown Public Library has partnered with the Georgetown Independent School District to offer an annual art exhibit. Last year’s exhibit of student artwork was virtual only, but this year's live exhibit features hundreds of selections of student artwork from the district's 18 campuses.
This exhibit celebrates the creativity of student art and demonstrates the robust art programs in all GISD schools. Students in GISD explore and refine their skills in a wide variety of media and techniques including photography, ceramics, painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture and textiles.
The exhibit opens March 28 and will remain up through April 6.
Visit with the Artists during an Artist Reception on Wednesday, March 29 5 - 7 pm.
Location: First Floor Lobby and Cafe Gallery; Second Floor Bridge and Hall Galleries
For more information, see the flyer below.
GISD Student Learner Profile Survey - Deadline to Opt Out March 31
In an effort to better support our students as they develop their Learner Profile traits, GISD conducts an annual student survey. This brief survey is provided to students in grades 3-11 and asks students to reflect on themselves and their experiences which align to our GISD Learner Profile. Parents/guardians may preview the survey on the GISD Feedback and Assessment site and opt their student(s) out of taking the survey if they choose to do so.
The deadline to opt students out of the survey is March 31 and campuses will begin to administer the survey during the month of April.
Bridges Reverse and Transition Job Fair - April 15
Bridges will host a Reverse and Transition Job Fair during the Special and Federal Programs Parent Learning Community Fair on Saturday, April 15th from 10 AM - noon.
Families are invited to come learn about opportunities for students with disabilities as they transition from public education to the adult world!
Potential employers will have the chance to meet students in Bridges as they highlight their qualifications and abilities on tri fold board displays.
More information is available on the flyers below.
Bridges Transition Fair - English
Bridges Transition Fair - Spanish
Bridges Reverse Job Fair
Are you a business looking to connect? Join us April 17-18 for the GISD High School Job Fair
Georgetown ISD will host a High School Student Job Fair at East View High School on April 17 and Georgetown High School on April 18. Both will be held from 11 am -1:30 pm during student lunches. Richarte HS students will attend the fair at GHS due to space limitations at RHS.
The goal of this event is to connect local businesses with students for the purpose of creating future employment opportunities. Businesses that attend will have the chance to speak with students about summer job openings and future career paths at their place of employment.
All interested businesses must complete the registration form by April 12 in order to attend.
From Our Partners:
From Workforce Solutions: Apprenticeship Job Fair March 30
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area has an upcoming Apprenticeship Job Fair for the following three manufacturing companies:
Saleen (Learn more here: https://youtu.be/HYppbCszGPY)
R&D Molders (Learn more here: https://youtu.be/1rTsSXEenGU)
Tasus (Learn more here: https://youtu.be/8jQGzswi1FI)
When: March 30 from 3 – 7 pm
Where: The Georgetown Public Library
Students and community members are invited to attend.
From the City of Georgetown: Georgetown Spring Art Stroll April 20
Mark your calendars for the Georgetown Spring Art Stroll in downtown from 4-8 pm on April 20. The Art Stroll is an opportunity for patrons to engage in interactive arts experiences including artist demonstrations, performances, live music, and art shopping at Grace Plaza and at arts and culture facilities and arts-based businesses throughout the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District.
The evening will include an artist talk by the 175th anniversary mural artist and a dedication of the mural, as well as an artist reception for the new sculpture in the South Main Arts District.
Find more information at https://arts.georgetown.org/georgetown-art-strolls/ .
Important Upcoming Dates
March 24 - End of third nine-week grading period
Regional Sea Perch competition, Georgetown Rec Center
April 3 - Board workshop
April 7-10 - Student holiday/district closed
April 17 - Board meeting
Student events are in full swing. Follow our athletic calendar and fine arts calendar so you don’t miss an event!
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