Galena Park Schools

Galena Park Schools

G U I D I N G

Volume 6, No. 1

Galena Park Schools

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Back-to-School Edition

August 2017

FOCUS ON THE FUTURE

While it is obvious that new campus construction will be a major focus in

Galena Park ISD this coming school year, the district remains true to its

mission of preparing students to be productive citizens and lifelong learners.

Te challenges faced in the district are not limited to any one grade level,

and employees are charged with enriching students academically from early

childhood to graduation. With a clear focus on this purpose, Galena Park

ISD is excited about the new strategies and programs being implemented

this year to fulfll the needs of all students no matter where they are on their

educational journey.

Inside this issue:

Page 2

Letter from the Superintendent

Teachers and Rookies of the Year

Page 3

Campus Leadership Team

Page 4

New Student Enrollment

School Start and Dismissal Times

Dress Code

Page 5

Character Education

Marching Band Festivals

Page 6

Senior Gold Cards

Free and Reduced Meal Information

Get on Board - Transportation

Page 7

Football and Volleyball Schedules

Page 8

School Calendar

Free Immunizations

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Te pre-school years are an important phase of student learning, so Galena Park ISD is enhancing the Early

Childhood Program experience. A Family Engagement Plan, specifcally targeting Pre-Kindergarten students, has

been developed. Families of the youngest students can look forward to Parenting Education classes, district-wide

and campus Family Literacy events, Math and Science Nights, as well as numerous parent volunteer opportunities.

In an efort to reach more young learners in the community, two GPISD elementary campuses are hosting

Pre-Kindergarten programs for three-year-old students this year. Te Galena Park ISD Early Childhood Program

will also utilize a network of community resources, including community agencies and faith-based organizations.

Another area of emphasis for the District relates to those students who seek

opportunities outside a traditional college education. Te Galena Park ISD Career

and Technical Early College High School (CTE ECHS) will be adding their third

freshmen class this year bringing their total enrollment to 375 students. Tis school

was started three years ago, in partnership with San Jacinto College, based on

the stark reality that college is expensive, and many students choose to work and

contribute to their family rather than attend a traditional four-year university. Te

mission of CTE ECHS is for each student to be employable by the age of 18. Students

at CTE ECHS participate in 12 highly competitive programs, which prepare students

for attractive jobs with opportunities for advancement. Many of the inaugural 125

students, now juniors, are on track to graduate in 2019 with a high school diploma and a Certifcate of Technology

or Associates of Applied Science degree in their chosen feld.

GPISD SCHOOL BOARD HONORED

Galena Park Independent School District is proud to announce our 2016-2017 school board has been chosen by the

Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) as the Region 4

School Board of the Year and a Top 5 Finalist for the State! Each year, the

program recognizes outstanding Texas school boards for commitment and

service that has made a positive impact on Texas public school students.

Te Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees are Jef Miller, Wanda Heath

Johnson, Minnie Rivera, Dawn Fisher, Wilfred J. Broussard, Jr.,

Joe Stephens and Ramon Garza.

Te TASA selection committee will now interview the top 5 boards for the

title of Texas School Board of the Year. Te winning school board will be

announced in Dallas at the TASA/TASB Convention in October.

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A Letter From the

GPISD Superintendent of Schools

Dear GPISD Parents and Guardians,

As we look ahead to the

2017-2018 school year, I want

to first take a moment to again

express my sincere appreciation

for the outstanding community

support exhibited for our

students and those charged

with impacting their lives and

the quality of life in Galena Park

ISD.

Through our Bond 2016

Program, we are ensuring a

bright future for our district in general and our students and

teachers in particular. As you travel throughout our school

community, the rebuilding of three elementary schools is

apparent. Galena Park Elementary, North Shore Elementary

and Woodland Acres Elementary are all underway and are

scheduled to open in the fall of 2018. The North Shore Senior

High 10th Grade Center is already under construction and is also

set to open in the fall of 2018. District, campus and community

members are busy planning and designing the next phase of

bond construction which will include the rebuilding of Jacinto

City Elementary, Pyburn Elementary and Cloverleaf Elementary.

Renovations to Galena Park High School, as well as many other

facilities, are also part of the next chapter of the Bond 2016

Program. Thanks to your support, GPISD will continue to provide

the best education possible for our students through top-rate

facilities.

While construction will be a large focus for the District this

year, we remain committed to our mission of preparing students

to be productive citizens and lifelong learners. Please be

reminded how important it is for students to have all the tools

necessary to succeed in life. Help us encourage our students

to not only serve their community but to appreciate those who

serve them. We believe one of the best gifts a young person

could ever receive is an appreciation for the many blessings

life affords them. Our purpose in Galena Park ISD is to provide

one of those blessings - an outstanding education. Thanks again

for the tremendous role you play as we pursue ¡°Excellence in

All, for All, by All¡±!

Sincerely,

Dr. Angi Williams

August 2017

Teachers & Rookies

of the Year

2017-2018 Teachers of the Year

Te GPISD Teachers of the Year are Tamieka Tibbs and Alicia GutierrezSalazar. Tibbs teaches Pre-AP reading and ELA (English Language Arts) at

Cobb Sixth Grade Center, and Gutierrez-Salazar teaches 4th grade Language

Arts at Galena Park Elementary.

Tibbs starts each lesson by

encouraging her students to

shed their insecurities and

troubles, enjoy the moment,

and express their creativity.

Her goal is for each student

to become inspired!

Gutierrez-Salazar is an

active member of the

parent involvement

committee, and she ofers

engaging writing nights

for parents. During

these evenings, parents

and students improve their writing skills

while bonding with one another. Both parents and students have

improved their writing skills since the start of the program.

2017-2018 Rookies of the Year

Te GPISD Rookies of the Year are Elissa Adams and Bryan Vasquez.

Adams teaches 7th grade ELA (English Language Arts) at North Shore

Middle School, and Vasquez is the PE coach at Woodland Acres

Elementary.

Adams pushes the message of empowerment and courage to her students

every day, so they realize there is more out there than the bubble

they live in. She wants

them to realize there is an

entire world waiting for

them, but it must begin

with education.

Vasquez created the

Gentleman¡¯s Club at WAES

to help encourage and

motivate young men to

build good character and

fortitude. His hope is to

inspire the next generation

to be responsible citizens.

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Meet the Galena Park ISD Campus

Cmapus

LEA

ER S HIP TEAM

L E AD

DERS

TE AM

Cynthia Galaviz

Cimarron Elementary

Toshia Gouard

Becky Gardea

Maria Mu?oz

Havard Elementary

Jacinto City Elementary

MacArthur Elementary

Michelle Cavazos

Aronda Green

Dr. Jonathan Sutton

Sam Houston Elementary

James Cline

North Shore Middle School

Tice Elementary

Anna Gonzalez

Woodland Acres Middle School

Williamson Elementary

Dr. Jef Hutchison

CTE Early College High School

Irene Benzor

Normandy Crossing Elementary

Sandra Rodriguez

Woodland Acres Elementary

Tony Gardea

Galena Park High School

Lee Brown

Cloverleaf Elementary

Esmeralda Perez

North Shore Elementary

Adrian Hurtado

Cobb Sixth Grade Center

David Pierson

North Shore 9th Grade Center

Jaime Rocha

Galena Park Elementary

Wendy McGee

Purple Sage Elementary

Shaunte Morris

Cunningham Middle School

Dr. Joe Coleman

North Shore Senior High School

Grace Devost

Green Valley Elementary

Conrad Rivera

Pyburn Elementary

Lee Ramirez

Galena Park Middle School

Julien Guillory

Zotz Education Center

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August 2017

Galena Park Independent School District

B A CK TO

OL

T O S CHO

CH OOL

New Student

Student

Enrollment

Dress Code

Galena Park ISD welcomes all new and returning students. Classes for the

2017-2018 school year begin on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.

If you are new to Galena Park ISD and will be enrolling your child for

the frst-time, you will be required to attend New Student Enrollment

beginning August 8 through August 10. Te enrollment process will be held

at your child¡¯s zoned campus and must be completed prior to the 2017-2018

school year.

To locate your zoned campus, visit



DATE

MORNING TIME

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 10, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

AFTERNOON TIME

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

TEXAS

TAX FREE WEEKEND

August 11th - August 13th

Times

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Zotz Education Center

CTE ECHS

START TIME

7:40

8:25

7:10

8:20

8:00

a.m.

a.m.

a.m.

a.m.

a.m.

DISMISSAL TIME

3:10

3:45

2:35

3:51

4:15

p.m.

p.m.

p.m.

p.m.

p.m.

District start and dismissal times for schools ofering Pre-Kindergarten

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Morning Pre-Kindergarten

Afternoon Pre-Kindergarten

MIDDLE SCHOOL DRESS CODE

Attire

Colors

Slacks, shorts, skirts, skorts,

Navy blue, khaki, black

jumpers and dresses

or jeans

Collared shirts or blouses

One color per grade level

(Visit school website for detailed info)

HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE

Girls

Boys

Dresses/skirts (mid-thigh or longer) Pants with tops

Mid-thigh shorts

Mid-thigh shorts

Pants with tops

Neat, clean, well-fitting clothing

Neat, clean, well-fitting clothing Hair out of eyes

Galena Park ISD¡¯s Student Dress Code is in place to maintain a safe,

respectful and positive learning environment and to model good

citizenship. Te information provided are basic guidelines for the District,

please refer to the student handbook for any

additional clothing guidelines and restrictions.

School Start/Dismissal

SCHOOL TYPE

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DRESS CODE

Attire

Colors

Slacks, shorts, skirts, skorts,

Navy blue, khaki, black

jumpers and dresses

Collared shirts or blouses

Any solid color

START TIME

DISMISSAL TIME

7:40 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

11:20 a.m.

3:10 p.m.

Remember

school starts on

Wednesday, August 23rd

this year!

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Marching Band

Festivals

Galena Park ISD will host three marching competitions during the month

of October. The 15th Annual GPISD Marching Band Festival will be held on

Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The University Interscholastic

League¡¯s (UIL) Region 33 Marching Contest will be held on Saturday, October

21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The UIL Area F Marching Contest will be held

on Saturday, October 28 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

All events will be held at the GPISD Athletic Stadium.

Admission price for each event is $5 per person.

For more information about the festivals, including bands participating

and performance times, please visit the fne arts webpage

at .

Character

Education

Although it is important students receive a good education in academics,

it is equally essential that character education be addressed as well. Martin

Luther King, Jr. said, ¡°Te function of education is to teach one to think

intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the

goal of true education.¡± True education is what students in Galena Park ISD

receive.

Each month, a character trait is presented to the students of GPISD.

Te school faculty exemplifes the monthly trait while teachers integrate

character education into lessons as ofen as possible. Students should focus

on the monthly trait in their school and home life. Te character traits our

students and faculty will focus on this year are:

August/September

October

Citizenship

Compassion & Tolerance

November

Fairness

December

Honesty & Integrity

January

Perseverance

February

Responsibility

March

April

May/June

Respect

Self-Discipline

Trustworthiness

C HAR AC TER

WHAT LIES BEHIND US AND WHAT LIES BEFORE US

ARE SMALL MATTERS COMPARED TO WHAT LIES WITHIN US.

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