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GISD eNews | 11-3-22

  1. GISD in the Press

  2. Annual Gifted & Talented Window Now Open

  3. Special Programs Parent Learning Community Nov. 10

  4. Multilingual Webinar Watch Party Nov. 11

  5. Georgetown ISD Veterans Day Celebrations Nov. 11

  6. GISD Job Fair Nov. 12

  7. From the City of Georgetown: Future Mobility Plan

  8. From the PTA Council: Hug a Cactus - Honest Talk for Parents of Teens

 

In Case You Missed It: Great News in GISD Schools!


 Partner Spotlight: Ascension Medical Group
Georgetown ISD will Celebrate Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 11
Georgetown ISD to Host Job Fair on November 12
Family Updates: Read Dr. Brent’s Latest News

 

This Week’s Feature Stories:

 

Did you know that eNews has a “Press” section? With so many great things happening in GISD, there’s plenty of stories for local news outlets to cover! We encourage you to check our website regularly to read about GISD in the media. 

In this week’s eNews:

Annual Gifted & Talented Window Now Open

Our annual window for Gifted & Talented referral is open Nov. 1 - Dec. 7, 2022. To find out what it means for a child to be considered Gifted & Talented, please check our website for articles, videos, and lists that can help you make an informed choice before you decide to refer a child to be assessed for Gifted & Talented.  

 

If you would like to refer a child in grades K-11, please
1. Read the referral packet (English / Spanish), and

2. Either submit the paper form in the referral packet to the student's campus or complete the eReferral form (Grades K-5 use this eform) (Grades 6-11 use this eform)

Special Programs Parent Learning Community Nov. 10

Join GISD Special Programs for a Parent Learning Community! The event will take place on November 10 at the Hammerlun Center for Leadership and Learning from 6 - 7:30 PM. Dinner and childcare will be provided from 5:30 - 6 PM.

Sessions include: Career funding through Capital IDEA & College Hub, Project SEARCH - internships at Seton & Kalahari for young adults with disabilities, and more.

Parent Resource Room Highlights: Shop in the Bridges Boutique, Q&A with an SRO, scholarship information and more.

Spanish interpreters will be available at each session.

Visit our website for more information and to access the RSVP QR codes. 

Multilingual Webinar Watch Party Nov. 11

Please join our multilingual team to learn about enhancing educational supports for emergent bilingual students. The webinar watch party will be at Hammerlun on November 11 from 9-11 AM.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Visit our website for more information and to register.

 

Georgetown ISD Veterans Day Celebrations Nov. 11

Georgetown ISD is excited to continue its tradition of celebrating Veterans Day this year. Our schools have made plans to fill this special day with parades, performances and more. 

Visit our website for a list of celebrations that are open to the public. We hope you will join us in honoring our military veterans and active service personnel. 

GISD Job Fair Nov. 12

On Saturday, November 12, GISD will host a Job Fair at Hammerlun from 9 - 11 AM. Anyone is welcome to attend the job fair and learn about available job opportunities in GISD. 

Various departments will host booths with information about different openings in GISD, and refreshments will be available. Visit our website to learn more and register for the event.

 

From Our Community Partners:

From the City of Georgetown: Future Mobility Plan

The City of Georgetown is currently working to update its Future Mobility Plan (previously called the Overall Transportation Plan). The Future Mobility Plan is a blueprint for the future transportation network in Georgetown. 

Signs are posted in the bus lanes at GISD campuses. We encourage parents and staff to scan the QR Code on those signs to share feedback. You can also access the survey directly and find more information on the city's website at: transportation.georgetown.org. 

The City also invites public input at a community meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 4 - 7 PM at the Georgetown Public Library.


From the PTA Council: Hugging a Cactus - Honest Talk for Parents of Teens 

Parents are invited to join these casual parenting groups to learn new strategies, share ideas, and connect with other parents who are in the same stage. 

 

November 7 - Supporting Mental Health with GISD School-based Therapy Team and community therapists 

November 14 - Supporting Mental Health with GISD School-based Therapy Team and community therapists 

All sessions will take place from 6:30-7:30 pm.

You can find more information and sign up here.



 

 

Important Upcoming Dates

November 4 - Last Day of Early Voting
November 7 - Board workshop
November 8 - Election Day
November 11 - Veterans Day
November 12 - GISD Job Fair
November 14 - 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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