Families of Zavala Week of Aug.31st

Our Kindness Fundraiser has one week left and we are having so much fun earning prizes, celebrating kindness and working to carry around the Big Banana! Last drawings will happen Friday!

Way to go Mrs. Woods's Class for earning the first trip to the book vending machine and getting to have Enzo the Bear in their classroom!

Mrs. Sousa's class enjoyed a beautiful day outside reading and celebrating nature

Zavala has taken the pledge and are asking that you consider joining us for the North Texas Walk and Roll to School Day - OCTOBER 7TH! This is a movement in the DFW region committed to fostering a culture of safe and active routes to school and building strong community partnerships.

What will my school receive by participating in the Walk & Roll to School Day 2026 promotion?

Safety Item Giveaways

Our school is entered in a drawing to receive safety-themed giveaways (such as safety lights, neon slap bracelets, etc.) that the school can hand out to students on Walk & Roll to School Day to generate excitement and incentivize participation.

Scooter & Helmet Drawing

Students at school that have submitted this participation pledge also will be eligible for a kid's scooter & helmet drawing. Students complete the Promise to Street Safety pledge and return them to the school. Pledges must be signed by a parent or guardian to be eligible. Only one pledge per student, please. These will be sent home 9/29.

We are excited to invite our students to participate in STARBQ on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Kennedy Campus!

This is a great opportunity for students to share their creativity, curiosity, and love of STEM with families and other students from across GPISD.

Participating students should prepare a five-minute interactive presentation to share continuously throughout the event. Students may work in teams and take turns presenting so everyone has time to visit the other booths, purchase food, and participate in sky gazing with the telescopes on site.

Students may explore any space-related topic that interests them. Ideas include:

• What happened to Pluto?

• How are craters formed?

• What would I weigh on Mars?

• What are exoplanets?

• How many moons are in our solar system?

• Space-themed art projects or models

• Science demonstrations

• Interactive games related to space science

Please encourage your students to participate and help us showcase the amazing talent and creativity at our campus. Let’s make sure De Zavala is proudly represented at STARBQ!

If your student is interested, please encourage them to let their teacher know so it can be communicated to our staff that will be supporting the event.

Event Details

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

6:00-7:30 p.m.

John F. Kennedy Campus

2205 SE 4th Street

We want our staff to hear from you! If you have a teacher, employee, support staff, someone on campus that you would like to brag about, please send your email to Mrs. Whisenhunt at erin.whisenhunt@gpisd.org with the subject line "Shout Outs".

They will be shared with staff, and with permission shared in our staff and parent newsletters! These affirmations and Shout Outs mean everything to them, so send away!

Your Surprise Attendance Day is coming! We need you at school from beginning to end to make your successful! Don't forget to arrive before 8:10 and stay until the end....more exciting things coming!

If your child has been absent, Mrs. Yepez is your person. If your child is ill and will be absent, please call in to our office to report the absence. When you have a doctor's note for their absence, you make bring the note by the front office or scan and email it.

Don't forget to check your child's attendance regularly in skyward. Every minute counts and students will be rewarded for the highest grade levels in attendance - this includes leaving early and arriving late. Please know we are hear to help and support - working together is our mission to make every day the best day!

Please make sure forms are turned in by the 3:00 PM deadline on Wednesday so your student doesn't miss out!

Important Dates:

• Tuesday, September 22 - Students will receive a letter with their club acceptance.

• Week of September 28 - Clubs officially begin.

Club Fee Information:

Each student will need to pay a $20 club fee. All payments will be through School Bucks if a student receives an invitation to join. School Bucks payment window: Sept. 22 - Oct. 8

*Please note: Students should NOT pay until they receive an official invitation to join on September 22.

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

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 back door - Door 15 nearest cafe. 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, neighbors, emergency contacts without relation, 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://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php...

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