The Weekly Update #4

June 14th, 2024

This Week

*Week of October 21- Red Ribbon Week - See daily theme days below.

*October 21-November 8 - Parent - Teacher Conference Window

*October 23 - Kinder. Field Trip

*October 25 - PTA Boo Bash 6-8 p.m.

PTA Update

- Join the PTA for our annual Boo Bash this Friday, Oct. 25, from 6-8 p.m. We'll have a trunk-or-treat, a trucker hat bar, inflatables, games and more! Let your students dress up in their Halloween best, and we'll see you Friday night!

- Speaking of the trunk-or-treat, we need trunks! You can go Pinterest-crazy or keep it simple - whichever you prefer! Sign up today to host a trunk, and we'll provide candy for you to pass out.

- Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m., when the online auction starts! Keeley's teachers and staff, the Perot Museum, Southern Methodist University, Hawaiian Waters, and more have donated items - it'll be a great auction! Watch for the link on Wednesday, and then share it with your friends and family. The proceeds will support your Keeley PTA.

Volunteer of the Week

Our very own Heidi Hendrix was recognized by GISD as a Volunteer of the Week! Way to go, Heidi! We love how organized you are with ALL of the parent volunteer opportunities that Keeley has! Thank you so much for all that you do!

Attendance

Week of October 7

Pre-K: 99.26% - Again!

KN: 96.46%

1st: 96.14%

2nd: 96.47%

3rd: 95.45%

4th: 95.66^

5th: 97.37% - Nice!

Total for the week: 96.34 - Goal is 98%

Future Events

*October 28 - Big Kahuna Bus Prize for those who earned it

*October 30 - Chick-fil-A Spirit Night

*October 31 -Students are welcome to wear fun and school-appropriate costumes! Please remember: no masks, no face paint, no scary or bloody costumes, and no weapons or props that could resemble weapons. Let's keep it festive and fun for everyone! 🎃

*November 1: Picture Retakes

*November 5: Student Holiday and Staff Development Day

Download the full PTA fall calendar here: https://www.dropbox.com/.../mfvjvh0jra1.../Keeley-PTA.pdf...

Dyslexia Awareness Month

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! Did you know that we have 4,198 students in Garland ISD identified with dyslexia? These creative, innovative, out-of-the-box thinkers thrive when given the right tools and instruction. Join us as we bring awareness and support for our GISD dyslexia students and their families.

Thank you, Kevin Duncan, Michele Matz, Lyndsay Silas, and Tammy Graham for the work that you do with our students!

Parent Lunches - Wednesdays and Fridays

Parent lunches will be Wednesdays and Fridays.

We will use SignUpGenius as our scheduling tool. We are able to accommodate a limited number of guests each day.
Only parents who have signed up will be able to visit for lunch.
Parents/Guardians will be able to sit with their child only.
Please allow all parents an opportunity to come have lunch with their child by limiting your visits.
Parents will still need to check in and out of the office with a valid picture ID on the days they are scheduled to eat with their child.

SignUpGenius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4BADAF2CA0FA7-51211456-keeley#/

Parking and other Reminders

Please do not block the parking spaces outside the front office from 2:00-3:00 as parents may need to come into the office or clinic during this time.
We've noticed that some parents are still parking in the staff parking lot, which is where our buses come in and out. We've had a close call between a parent and a daycare vehicle. For everyone’s safety, if you need to park at arrival and dismissal, please make sure to park off campus.

Our students LOVE having parents volunteer with WatchD.O.G.S. and Mom Squad!

If you have completed a Background Check this year, here are two opportunities

Sign-Up to be a WatchD.O.G.S.

Sign-Up to Volunteer in Cafeteria

Volunteer Form - Must be completed each school year

Please remember your phone for the QR Code for arriving late, checking out students from the nurse, and early pick-ups

Running late? Picking up early? Need to pick up your child from the nurse? There's a form for that! Students who are dropped off or picked up late for school or who are being picked from office will need to be checked in/out using the QR code on the front door. An ID or a dismissal card will also need to be used to verify the person picking up the student.

Outside Deliveries

To ensure the safety and well-being of all our students, we kindly remind you that outside food deliveries, including fast food, are not permitted during school hours. If your child forgets their lunch and cannot eat in the cafeteria, you are welcome to bring a sack lunch for them before 10:00 a.m. in order for it to be received in time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Parent Communication

This year we will be using Class Dojo school-wide for communication and student incentives. Make sure you have joined!

Sign-up here if you haven't yet.

Parent Square

We are also using Parent Square for District and campus communication. Families can access ParentSquare via the online portal or on the app. Families received an email with login instructions for the new communication system, ParentSquare starting Aug. 9. Learn more about the tool and how to register on the ParentSquare Help page.

School Hours

GISD hours for elementary campuses are from 8:10-3:30.

We will open our doors each day at 7:30am. We ask that parents stay with their children in their vehicles until 7:30 since we have no staff on duty to supervise until that time.

Safety in GISD

For the safety and security of all students and staff, Garland ISD uses the "I Love U Guys" Standard Response Protocol and Standard Reunification Method as the foundation of all responses to weather events, fires, accidents, intruders and other threats to personal safety.

GISD wants all students, parents and staff to understand these responses, expectations and actions.

For more information, visit the "I Love U Guys" website at https://iloveuguys.org/

Arrival/Dismissal Video

Click here for school supply lists

School Cafe

Here is where you can view your child's lunch account and add funds. You can also see the menu here: https://www.schoolcafe.com/GARLANDISD

Birthdays

Parents may bring food of their choice to school to celebrate their child’s birthday. GISD has determined that this food must be prepackaged, individually portioned, store-bought items with the ingredients clearly labeled. These birthday treats must be distributed after all lunch periods have ended and at the end of the day prior to dismissal. Parents will not be able to attend but can drop off the items in the front office.

Dress Code

All students are encouraged to develop and maintain good dress habits at school and school-sponsored activities. Extremes in modes of dress are not acceptable; e.g. exposed midriffs, see-through clothing, tank tops, or garments advertising products that are in poor taste. Shorts of a modest length and fit (approximately knee-length, loose fitting and hemmed) may be worn by students in all grade levels. The final decision for determining appropriate dress and appearance will rest with the teacher and principal.

Several spirit dress up days will be offered throughout the year if students would like to participate.

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