Families of Zavala Week of Aug.31st

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Picture Day is Wednesday, September 2nd. Order forms are coming home.Families have the choice to order online, using a credit or debit card, or use the order envelope, and make payment by check, cash or money order.

Stay connected with your child’s school by downloading the GPISD app! The app makes it easy to receive school updates, access Rooms, and send messages directly to your child’s teachers. Remind will no longer exist starting on September 1, so download the GPISD app today to make sure you don’t miss important information.

Download now: App Store | Google Play

A few quick reminders:

• You must log into Rooms using the email or phone number in your Skyward account.

• Make sure you and any other guardians in your child's account do not share the same email address. This will prevent you from being able to log in.

• Even if your child's teacher hasn't created any Rooms, you can still send them a direct message to stay in contact. Just click on “Messages” in the app and search for the teacher's name.

Having trouble? Visit www.gpisd.org/rooms for FAQs and helpful information. Thank you for staying connected and partnering with us to support your child’s success!

Check out our counselor newsletter and how we are here to support!
Counselor’s Smore

Please take a moment to complete the needs assessment. This helps us in planning when we can support your student on a needs basis.
Parents’ Needs Assessment

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This month’s Counseling Services & College Readiness newsletter is filled with information to assist you and your student(s) for postsecondary success. There is a translation feature on the Smore for you to view it in the language of your choice.

Click here to access the newsletter!

Please consider joining our PTA to support our students and staff. Use the QR code below or use this link to join.

Don't forget to check our AMAZING PTA Page for updates, news, how to get involved, and all other events. Visit https://www.zavalaesa.org

You may apply now at http://www.gpisd.org/freemeals or check your status at www.gpisd.org/mealstatus.

Check Out Back to School site with GPISD.

https://www.gpisd.org/backtoschool

Information is listed for the backpack policy, school supplies, school hours, lunch menus, skyward accounts and more.

We have a change this year. We welcome parents and families to follow all expectations when you visit.

- All visitors will need to bring their photo ID and check in at the back entrance/cafe entrance (Door 14). Please ring doorbell to be let in. Do not hold door open for other visitors. All visitors will receive a sticker.

- Due to the changes for students and to ensure we are giving all parents an opportunity for a comfortable visit. We are asking for parents to visit no more than 2x a week.

- You may only eat and bring food for your personal child/grandchild. Friends, relatives, neighbors, etc, must have a guardian present to eat.

My School Bucks (lunch account and tech insurance)

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home

GPISD Lunch Menu (breakfast/lunch)

https://gpisd.nutrislice.com/menu/de-zavala-environmental-science-academy/lunch/2026-08-18

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.

Complete Background Check Here

Dear Zavala Families,

This year at Lorenzo de Zavala Environmental Science Academy, our campus-wide theme is BE YOU! 💚💙

We believe every child has unique talents, abilities, ideas, and creativity to share with the world. Be You encourages our students to let those gifts shine and to give their very best to others.

As our students grow and discover where their journey will take them, we want them to remember to:

✨ Be Curious – Ask questions and explore the world around you.
🌎 Be Adventurous – Try new things and step outside your comfort zone.
💚 Be Patient – Give yourself and others grace as you learn and grow.
🦁 Be Brave – Believe in yourself and have the courage to be who you are.

Most importantly, JUST BE YOU! Be your best self. Celebrate what makes you unique. Stay true to who you are. When each of us brings our own talents, strengths, and creativity to our school community, we become something truly amazing together!

🎨 Let's Celebrate with a Book!

To kick off our Be You year, we have some special surprises for our students!

📚 Join PTA: Every student whose family joins PTA will be entered for a chance to take home a Be You book AND a paint set!

📚 Be Here the First Week: Students who are present during the first week of school will also be entered for a chance to take home a Be You book AND a paint set!

Here's to a year of discovering who we are, celebrating what makes us special, and making our mark together at Zavala! 💙🌟💚