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Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
On October 6 & 7, the first Parent Advisory Committee meetings of the year were held. The second meeting date for our Spanish-speaking parents. Thank you to Mrs. Jacqueline Dudenhoeffer for assisting Dr. Stewart in translation for the second meeting.
The meeting presentations, agenda and notes are posted to the Parent & Family Engagement page on our website. We encourage all of our families to mark your calendars for the December meetings. The English meeting will be on December 8 and the Spanish meeting will be on December 16.
GEF grants being used!
Ms. Hefley's students had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Conflicting Evidence workshop from the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas via a virtual field trip! They engaged in discussions and activities that deepened their understanding of history and sparked meaningful conversations.
Thank you to the Sixth Floor Museum for inspiring our students!
Nominate at GISD staff member for a High Five Award!
The Leopard High Five program is a way to salute any Gainesville ISD employee who goes above and beyond for our students, staff, and community. Whether you are a parent impressed with a specific interaction with your child, or you are a coworker who thinks the campus secretary doesn't hear often enough about the great job she is doing - you can send a Leopard High Five! Nominations can be made by any staff member, parent, or community member, and any GISD employee is eligible to be nominated for a High Five.
All nominations should include a specific example of how this staff member has gone above and beyond for a student, a peer, or the community and must align with one or more of our GISD core beliefs: Equity, Excellence, Diversity, Innovation, Partnership, Safe and Comfortable Environment.
Stayalert
As a vital partner within our district, we want to take this opportunity to inform you about our district’s participation in the StayALERT School Safety Program. StayALERT is a safe and secure place to confidentially or anonymously report unsafe behaviors, suspicious activities, bullying, acts of violence, harassment, and any other school safety concern. Download the app to quickly make a report. Users may report concerns 24/7/365 via any of the five reporting modes:
1) Call or Text 1-206-406-6485
2) Report Online: www.stayalert.info
3) Send an E-mail: report@stayalert.info
4) Download the app: www.stayalert.info/stayalertapp
In a time when concerns for school and student safety are paramount, we would ask that you be aware of this tool for both your own use and to help bring awareness to the students within our district.
Note: StayALERT is NOT a substitute for reporting an emergency. Please call 911 or your local police, fire or EMS if there is an urgent situation.