1st Nine Weeks Counselor Newsletter

Dear Parents/Guardians,

My name is Lilia Lopez and I am excited about serving your child/children during the 2025-26 school year as their School Counselor! This is my 11th Year as a School Counselor at Grand Prairie ISD.

My passion is helping students build confidence, discover their strengths, and learn coping skills to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. As we continue to face challenging times, I want you to be aware that I am available to assist your children with social/emotional needs. I am available to speak to you through various platforms.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday , 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Email Address: lilia.lopez@gpisd.org

Office Phone: 972-264-7803

GUIDANCE FOR THE MONTH

During the months of August and September Guidance, we will talk about the " Start with Hello Program" along with Self Awareness and Empathy. Start with Hello is a national initiative that allows for a more inclusive school community. There are three easy steps to Start with Hello: 1) see someone alone, 2) reach out and help, 3) Start by saying Hello.

“Grand Prairie ISD is implementing the SB 12 Consent Form in Skyward Family Access. Parents, you received an email with instructions to complete the form. This consent is required for counselors and social workers to provide routine check-ins, interventions, and follow-ups. Please log into your Skyward Family Access account today to review and sign the SB 12 Consent Form so I can support your student.”

www.gpisd.org/about-gpisd/sb12

Our mission is to empower our students to become life-long learners to reach their full potential through rigorous and intentional instruction in a nurturing environment. We strive to shape future leaders who will succeed in a diverse society.

Vision Statement: The students of David Daniels Academy of Science and Math will have the skills they need to be successful not only in school but in life. All students will participate in programs that will enhance their skills of being kind and productive citizens.