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GISD eNews | 11-16-23

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GISD eNews | 11-16-23

  1. Inside GISD: Engaged Learning

  2. GISD Announces Amanda Johnson as Executive Director for Human Resources

  3. GHS Show Choir Presents A Holiday to Remember, Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2

  4. Gifted and Talented Referral Window open through Dec. 7

  5. Celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Hammerlun Center (original Georgetown High School) on Dec. 9 during the Preservation Georgetown Home Tour

  6. From the Williamson County Sun: Letters to Santa

  7. From A+Federal Credit Union: Scholarships Available

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This week’s features:

Inside GISD: Engaged Learning 

GISD Announces Amanda Johnson as Executive Director for Human Resources
GHS Show Choir Presents A Holiday to Remember

In this week’s eNews:  

 

Gifted and Talented Referral Window open through Dec. 7

The Gifted and Talented referral window is open through December 7th. If you would like more information please visit this site: https://www.georgetownisd.org/Page/19906.

You can use this checklist for characteristics of Gifted and Talented: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pphfSILtz8-jGgda3YibFp3xjjxqjbyr8dGq98quht8/edit?usp=sharing.

 

Celebrate Hammerlun's 100th Birthday on Dec. 9 during the Preservation Georgetown Home Tour

The original Georgetown High School, now Building 1 at the Hammerlun Center, was opened in December 1923. Since then, it has served thousands of students of all ages. In 1975, a new Georgetown High School opened on Austin Avenue, and today, the Hammerlun Center serves as an administrative office and professional learning space for GISD.

We are excited to celebrate the 100th Birthday of this building during the Preservation Georgetown Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 9, and everyone's invited!

The event runs from 11 am until 5 pm with tours and special student performances throughout the day.

Birthday cake will be served at 1 pm in the lobby.

While the event is happening as part of the Preservation Georgetown Home Tour, guests do not need a ticket to attend the Hammerlun event.

We hope you'll join us on Dec. 9. In the meantime, please spread the word through our campus and department channels and let us know you're coming through this Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/75Lb8VEWh

 

From Our Partners: 

 

From Soldiers' Angels: Treats for Troops


Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops is a Halloween Candy collection program where local businesses and organizations register to collect excess Halloween candy to send to our Troops and Veterans. 

Donations will be collected through November 30. You can drop off your candy at SouthStar Bank Georgetown, 4535 Williams Drive. 

 

For more information, visit https://soldiersangels.org/volunteer/special-campaigns/treats-for-troops/. 

 

From the Williamson County Sun: Letters to Santa


Students can submit their letters and holiday pictures for print in the December 24 edition of the Williamson County Sun. Submissions should include the student's name and grade (preferably hand-written), as well as one of the following prompts:

  • Write a letter to Santa that says why you have been good this year and what you want for Christmas. 

  • Write a letter wishing people happy holidays if you don't celebrate Christmas.

  • Draw a picture of Santa and his Elves/Reindeer or a Christmas Tree. 

  • Draw a picture of you and Santa Claus.

You can send your submissions to abbey@wilcosun.com by December 4.

 

 

From A+Federal Credit Union: Scholarships Available


A+FCU is awarding sixty $2,000 scholarships to students who are or become A+FCU members or are the child of a current member. Eligible applicants must also attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university and be: Graduating high school seniors OR College students pursuing an education degree who have been admitted to the College of Education and have a minimum of 60 collegiate hours OR Teachers pursuing a graduate degree.

The 2024 A+FCU Scholarship Application is open through 11:59 pm on February 2, 2024. 

Learn more and apply here. 

From Soldiers' Angels: Treats for Troops


Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops is a Halloween Candy collection program where local businesses and organizations register to collect excess Halloween candy to send to our Troops and Veterans. 

Donations will be collected through November 30. You can drop off your candy at SouthStar Bank Georgetown, 4535 Williams Drive. 

For more information, visit https://soldiersangels.org/volunteer/special-campaigns/treats-for-troops/. 

 

Important Upcoming Dates

November 20-24 - Thanksgiving Break/District Closed
December 4 - Board Workshop 

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