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TEA Title III Parent and Family Newsletter
We are excited to share this edition of the Parents and Families newsletter just as spring is arriving! This season is a time of new growth and fresh energy, making it a great opportunity to check in on your child’s learning and celebrate the progress they have made this school year.
Special Olympics March 28
It's Special Olympics time! There are two local meets that our GISD athletes will be attending. Our first meet will be at Leopard Stadium on March 28th and we would love to see a big crowd! It is being hosted by the Cooke County VIP's and the Cooke County Bulldogs.
The second meet will be at Bobcat Stadium in Krum on April 25th. Both meets will have an Opening Ceremony that will begin at 10:00. Show your support for our students with a Special Olympics shirt! All orders are due by 3pm on March 16.
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.