GISD eNews | 9-7-23
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OnRamps: Parent Tips for Supporting Student Success Tonight
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District seeks volunteers for Citizens Advisory Committee
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Listening Tour with Dr. Padavil - Next Stop Sept. 11
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Adult ESL Classes Beginning Sept. 11
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Free Breakfast for Students Who Qualify for Free AND Reduced meals
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GISD Goes Gold in September for Childhood Cancer Awareness - Wear your gold to Birkelbach on Friday night!
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Nominations for GISD District Performance Committee now being accepted through Sept. 15
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Play It Safe K-8 Program Caregiver Education Presentations - Sept. 19 & Sept. 26
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Ballet Folklorico - Sign up by Sept. 22
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Attendance Matters/la asistencia importa
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Reminder for students to register for AP Exams
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Looking to serve in GISD? Register to Volunteer
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Narcan in every AED in the district
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From the GISD Education Foundation: Tickets are Now on Sale for 50 Fellas Food Fest - Oct. 14
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FIESTA 2023
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From the City of Georgetown: Drought Stage 3 Restrictions
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In this week’s eNews:
OnRamps: Parent Tips for Supporting Student Success Tonight
Want to learn more about the OnRamps dual enrollment course experience, important deadlines, and tips/tricks for helping your student through their OnRamps course this school year? Partner with us to help them navigate the challenges and new growth opportunities that this learning experience provides.
Join us on September 7 from 5:30-6:30pm for an OnRamps learning opportunity and Q&A. This will be a virtual event.
You can find the zoom link below.. If you are not able to attend, please reach out to coetzeefolksj@georgetownisd.org to receive the slide deck.
Zoom link: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/96448198389#success
District seeks volunteers for Citizens Advisory Committee
The Citizens Advisory Committee will learn about the district's growth, facilities and finances, and present actionable feedback to the Superintendent and School Board which could include a recommendation to call a bond election. If you are interested in learning more about this process and how to volunteer, please visit www.georgetownisd.org/CAC for information, meeting dates, and how to apply.
The deadline to submit a nomination to be considered to serve on the committee is Friday, Sept. 15.
Listening Tour with Dr. Padavil - Next Stop September 11
GISD parents are invited to attend a Listening Tour this fall with Dr. Padavil, superintendent. Meeting dates are opportunities to share strengths and areas for improvement in the district. Join us for a date that best fits your schedule:
September 11 - Wagner MS Cafeteria, 6 pm
October 3 - Wolf Ranch Cafeteria, 6 pm
November 2 - Village ES Cafeteria, 6 pm
November 6 - East View HS Cafeteria, 6 pm
December 5 - Benold MS Cafeteria, 6 pm
Dr. Padavil will also be speaking at several community events this fall:
Sept. 22 - Rotary Club of Georgetown, Downtown Club, Noon
Oct. 10 - Chamber Cornerstone Lunch, 11:30 am, (registration link), and
Oct. 23 - Listening Tour event, Friends Room at the Georgetown Public Library, 6 pm
Information is also available on the district’s online calendar and will be shared directly with parents and the community via a number of communication channels.
Adult ESL Classes Beginning Sept. 11
The GISD Multilingual department will be offering beginning level adult ESL classes for the GISD community. Beginning the week of Sept. 11, there will be classes available at:
Wagner Middle School: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm
Village Elementary School: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 pm
Hammerlun (HCLL): Wednesdays from 9:30-11 am
Please see the flyers on our website with the QR code to register for classes.
https://www.georgetownisd.org/Page/26006
Free Breakfast for Students Who Qualify for Free AND Reduced meals
Good news for families in GISD. If your student qualifies for reduced meals, they are also now eligible for free breakfast each day that school is in session. No additional steps are needed to qualify. If your child would benefit from and is interested in having breakfast at school each day, they may do so. Please check with your child's campus for information on the times when breakfast is served.
GISD Goes Gold in September for Childhood Cancer Awareness - Wear your gold to Birkelbach on Friday night!
GISD will "Go Gold" this September to raise awareness about childhood cancer and support families in our community who are facing this life-changing diagnosis during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
You'll hear more about two big events during football season this fall:
EVHS "Went Gold" on Sept 1 and GHS will "Go Gold" tomorrow night during their home football game. In addition to supporting a good cause, it's an incredible effort to unite our community: One Town. One District, One Cause: Gold.
You can find more details on events and how you can support this effort on our website.
All proceeds from the campaign will benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand, a national movement supported by our elementary schools with the same goal: to raise awareness and beat cancer.
Nominations for GISD District Performance Committee now being accepted through Sept. 15
The District Performance Committee serves a very important role at GISD. One of the primary functions of this committee is to work with the district to provide guidance on the District Improvement Plan and provide input on the district calendar prior to submission to the Board of Trustees. GISD is accepting nominations now through September 15, 2023 for the following vacancies:
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GISD Parents
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Business Members
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Community Members
Once members are identified, they will receive an email confirming placement on the committee.
More details on eligibility requirements are included in the nomination form.
For more information, please visit our website at www.georgetownisd.org/dpc. If you have additional questions, please share via Let's Talk.
Play It Safe K-8 Program Caregiver Education Presentations - Sept. 19 & Sept. 26
As a result Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) which was passed in 2021 during the 87th Legislature Second Session, school districts are required to provide students with the opportunity to receive instruction on the topic of Child Abuse and Family Violence. With advice from the Georgetown ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), the GISD school board has approved the Play it Safe curriculum for student instruction on this topic. GISD is partnering with the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center (WCCAC) to provide this instruction in elementary and middle school classrooms, grades K- 8.
Please join us for a caregiver presentation to learn about the student safety program and preview the material that will be provided to your elementary and/or middle school student this year:
Empowering Youth: Body Safety
Elementary: Tuesday, September 19, 6:00-7:30 pm
Middle School: Tuesday, September 26, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Hammerlun Center for Leadership and Learning
Building 1, Board Room
For more information, please see the Play It Safe Caregiver Letter here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gGBDyaLPpcS-kmXaEMgKaUPha-HPKogHTZSrrlStQfg/edit?usp=sharing
Ballet Folklorico - Sign up by Sept. 22
Students in 3rd-5th grade are invited to sign up for the GISD Ballet Folklórico program.
This is a mixed group of boys and girls. Practice will be every Tuesday evening from 4:30-5:30pm starting October 3.The practice location is at the Hammerlun Center for Leadership and Learning (507 E University Ave, 78626). Parents will need to provide transportation to the weekly practice, as well as dance shoes.
You will receive more information from the instructors at the first practice. Please complete the Google Form below by Sept. 22 if you are interested in participating.
Attendance Matters/la asistencia importa
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.
Reminder for students to register for AP Exams
If your child is enrolled in an AP course, don't forget to have them register for their exams! Their teachers will be sending reminder emails with deadlines and instructions on how to sign up.
Need help with fees? Have your student reach out to their teacher and/or the counseling office.
Looking to serve in GISD? Register to Volunteer
In Georgetown ISD, we know that community engagement enhances student experiences and are excited to welcome back volunteers, mentors and partners to serve in our schools this year.
Whether you're new to GISD or a returning volunteer, we encourage you to sign up (or update your profile) and consider opportunities that align with your areas of interest and expertise. The more information you share, the better we can pair you with meaningful opportunities.
Get started today at www.georgetownisd.org/volunteer.
If you're already registered in our system, consider logging in to update your profile today. Select the campuses where you want to serve, areas of interest, and more.
Visit www.georgetownisd.org/volunteer, click on "existing volunteer" and log in.
Forgot your password? No worries! Click the forgot password link to reset.
Once logged in, select the menu button that looks like stacked bars in the upper right and scroll through to review and update your profile as needed. As a reminder, a background check is required annually to renew your status as an approved volunteer.
Narcan in every AED in the District
Georgetown ISD has partnered with Williamson County EMS to place Narcan in every AED in the district. Each Narcan will have a location sticker applied to the AED cabinet with a QR code that can be scanned to automatically reorder Narcan in the event it was used.
From Our Partners:
From the GISD Education Foundation: Tickets are Now on Sale for 50 Fellas Food Fest - Oct. 14
50 Fellas Food Fest brings together local foodies and home chefs to raise money for the Georgetown ISD Education Foundation (GEF). Chef cook teams enter their culinary creations in one of 3 categories: appetizers, entrees or desserts, and guests can sample each and vote on their favorite. While the "winners" in each category go home with bragging rights, the real winners are the students and teachers in the district.
This is the premier fundraiser for GEF and all proceeds support the foundation's mission to engage the community in financial support of a learning environment where innovation, customized academic opportunities, and individual success are attainable for all GISD students.
Visit our website to register a cook team, sponsor the event or buy a ticket!
FIESTA 2023
Mark your Calendars for the return of Fiesta on October 1, a celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage.
Where: 1100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. (Home of the Boys and Girls Club in Georgetown)
When: October 1, 1 - 5 pm
Join the celebration for music, food, dancing, a health fair and more!
See the flyer below for more information:
From the City of Georgetown: Drought Stage 3 Restrictions
Stage 3 restrictions, including no outdoor watering, will remain in effect until further notice for areas generally west of D.B. Wood Road and southwest of Williams Drive. Drought Stage 2 watering restrictions, including one-day irrigation schedule, are in place for all other Georgetown Utility customers. For more information and to find the restrictions for your address, visit the city's website: https://bit.ly/3Z1UkIT.
Important Upcoming Dates
September 18 - Professional learning/Student holiday
Board Meeting
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