The Leadership Lens Issue #26
Making Memories and Leaving Legacies
Dear Mustang families,
As we begin our final push toward the STAAR assessment, we are excited about the growth our students have shown this year and confident in the hard work happening in every classroom. These last few weeks are about focus, consistency, and finishing strong.
We ask for your partnership during this important time — not by reteaching academics at home, but by helping ensure your child comes to school ready to learn each day. A good night’s sleep, a positive morning routine, arriving on time, encouraging words, and a calm, confident mindset make a tremendous difference. When students feel supported and prepared, they perform at their very best.
This season connects beautifully with our 7 Habits:
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Habit 1: Be Proactive – We take responsibility for our actions and our effort.
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Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind – We set goals and stay focused on them.
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Habit 3: Put First Things First – We prioritize learning, attendance, and preparation.
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Habit 4: Think Win-Win – School and home working together ensures success.
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Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood – We listen to and support our children’s needs.
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Habit 6: Synergize – When families and educators work as a team, we are stronger.
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Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw – Rest, healthy habits, and balance help students perform their best.
Our students are ready. Our teachers are prepared. And with your continued support from home, we know they will walk into testing confident and capable.
Thank you for partnering with us as we help every child finish strong!
-Mr. Amaton
Dear Marshall Families,
As we continue celebrating Black History Month, I am highlighting the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman. Her courage, determination, and commitment to helping others connect strongly to Habit 1: Be Proactive. Harriet Tubman made brave choices, took initiative, and acted with purpose, even in the face of tremendous challenges. She reminds us that leadership begins with our decisions and that one person’s actions can make a lasting difference.
At Marshall, we encourage our Mustangs to practice being proactive every day, making responsible choices, standing up for what is right, and taking ownership of their learning and behavior.
Thank you for your continued support as we grow leaders together.
Pony up,
taelor.harris@gpisd.org
Guidance Topic of the Month (K-2): Accountability
7 Habits Connection: Habit 1 – Be Proactive
This month, our students are learning about accountability—understanding that we are responsible for our choices, words, and actions. This connects directly to Habit 1: Be Proactive, which teaches students that they are in charge of their behavior and can choose how they respond in any situation.
We are practicing what it looks like to:
Tell the truth
Take responsibility when we make mistakes
Use calm words to solve problems
Make better choices next time
At-Home Tip:
When your child makes a mistake, guide them with questions like:
“What happened?”
“What could you do differently next time?”
“How can you fix it?”
Grades 3–5: Panorama Student Survey
Students in grades 3–5 are participating in the Panorama Student Survey. This survey gives students an opportunity to share their thoughts about their school experience, including topics like sense of belonging, relationships, and learning environment.
Student responses help us better understand how to support their academic, social, and emotional growth. The survey is confidential, and there are no right or wrong answers—just honest feedback.
Thank you for supporting your child in sharing their voice to help us continue building a positive and supportive school community!
💻 Coding with Kids – 4th Grade
Our 4th grade students are participating in Coding with Kids lessons, where they are building problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. These lessons encourage perseverance and creativity while exposing students to valuable technology skills for the future.
📚 6th Grade Registration – 5th Grade Families
If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’m here to support you through this transition.
Dear Families,
February is a special month as we celebrate Black History Month, honoring the achievements, contributions, and rich history of African Americans who have shaped our nation and continue to inspire us every day. We invite you to continue celebrating with us by attending our ❤️💛💚Black History Month Living Wax Museum💚💛❤️ on February 26th, where our 4th and 5th grade students will bring history to life in a powerful and meaningful way. Don’t forget to participate in the ❤️Kids Heart Challenge❤️, happening now through March 6th, as we work together to support heart health and make a difference. We also have 🍫World's Finest Chocolate🍫 sales taking place now through March 4th—thank you for supporting our school through this sweet fundraiser! We appreciate your partnership and all you do to make our school community so special.
-Ms. Sutton
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CHECK THIS OUT!
Marshall is excited to offer your student School-Based Telehealth and Telehealth at Home by Children's Health℠ Virtual Care. With your permission, your child can video chat with a provider, get diagnosed and have prescriptions sent to your pharmacy – all from school or home.
Telehealth services at MLA take place in the clinic and will be billed to your insurance provider or to Medicaid. No insurance? No problem. After your visit, Children’s Health will bill you directly. Most families qualify for a discount, and no student will be turned away for a visit.
For urgent care visits at home, children and adults can access health care resources through Virtual Visit by Children’s Health Virtual Care.
Visit childrens.com/telehealth or call 844-483-5363 to enroll and download our Virtual Visit app.
Communication resources: https://www.childrens.com/landing/sbt-school-resources
*A consent through Children’s Health is required each school year before a student can be seen. It is advised that every student has a consent signed for when the time may arise the service may be needed. Reach out to Nurse Tasha if you have more questions.
Did you know GPISD offers a dinner program to students everyday? Students can receive a full packaged meal after the bell rings.
-Free to ALL students!
-Offered Monday-Friday!
-Offers an additional healthy and nutritious meal after the bell rings!
🌟Please sign up below for each child!
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¿Sabías que GPISD ofrece un programa de cena para estudiantes todos los días? Los estudiantes pueden recibir una comida completa después de que suene la campana.
-¡Gratis para TODOS los estudiantes!
-¡Disponible de lunes a viernes!
-¡Ofrece una comida adicional, sana y nutritiva después de que suene la campana!
Please join us in help completing a background check for volunteering on campus, visiting, and joining us for campus events including field trips. This would need to be completed annually.
Students have received one lanyard and one badge sleeve for free. Afterward, parents need to use the link or QR code to purchase replacements through MySchoolBucks.
You will have the option to choose:
- Badge sleeve $1
- Lanyard-red $2 ❤️
- Lanyard-orange $2 🧡
- Lanyard-yellow $2 💛
- Lanyard-green $2 💚
- Lanyard-blue $2 💙
- Lanyard-purple $2 💜
- Lanyard-black $2 🖤
- Lanyard-white $2 🤍
**Please choose the lanyard color for your child's house.**
