Dateline GCISD: Sunday, December 30, 2001 11:51 AM

New year will feature technology enhancements to bring world closer to GCISD students

Dateline GCISD: Sunday, December 30, 2001 11:48 AM

PRESS RELEASES FROM GCISD

Click on the above link to see a list of press releases for all GCISD schools announced December 19, 2001.

Dateline GCISD: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 11:48 AM

PRESS RELEASES FROM GCISD

Click on the above link to see a list of press releases for all GCISD schools announced December 18, 2001.

Dateline GCISD: Monday, December 3, 2001 3:33 PM

PRESS RELEASES FROM GCISD

Click on the above link to see a list of press releases for all GCISD schools announced November 30, 2001.

Dateline Carroll ISD:  Tuesday, November 13, 2001 7:19 AM

carroll isd school news online

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Dateline GCISD: Monday, November 12, 2001 12:33 PM

PRESS RELEASES FROM GCISD

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Dateline Keller:  Tuesday, November 06, 2001

ART EXHIBIT HONORS MEMORY OF SPECIAL ED TEACHER

Ruth Garvin dedicated her professional life to helping autistic students identify their gifts and share them with the world. In memory of her work, Florence Elementary School hostecd An Evening to Honor Ruth Garvin from 6 – 8 p.m. on November 2.  Click on headline for full article.

Dateline Carroll ISD:  Tuesday, November 06, 2001 12:19 PM

carroll isd school news online

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Dateline Keller: Friday November 06, 2001 11:48 AM

keller isd hosts armed services night

The successes of five former Keller High School students who are graduating from U.S. military academies this year have prompted Keller ISD counselors to host the district’s first Armed Services Night from 6 – 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at Keller High School.

Dateline GCISD: Friday November 05, 2001 5:18 PM

PRESS Releases from gcisd

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Dateline GCISD: Friday October 26, 2001 5:18 PM

PRESS Releases from GCISD

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Dateline GCISD: Friday October 19, 2001 6:18 PM

PRESS Releases from GCISD

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Dateline Southlake: October 17, 2001 8:08 AM  

CHS STUDENTS EARN ALL-DISTRICT CHOIR HONORS

Carroll High School students recently made the All-District Choir for TMEA and earned the right to audition for the All Region Choir. The students include: Abigale Gregory, Stephanie Drenka- 1st alternate, Whitney Stephens, Zack Thompson,  Chanel Segelstrom, Megan Shiff, Cole Grissom, Jennie Pardoe, Sissy Tate and Sarah Buthman.  (See Attached Picture): Not pictured: Sissy Tate.

Dateline CARROLL ISD: October 17, 2001 8:12 AM

CARROLL ISD SCHOOL NEWS ONLINE

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 Dateline GCISD: October 16, 2001

PRESS RELEASEs from gcisd

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2001 GRAPEVINE HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING COURT

Grapevine High School Homecoming festivities will begin at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2001, with a parade and street dance on Main Street in Grapevine.  The Homecoming football game will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday night, October 19, when the Mustangs play Birdville. Following is this year's Homecoming Court.  To see more photos, click on the Headline above.

Dateline: GCISD - October 10, 2001 2:19 PM

Two GCISD Transportation employees have been elected officers for the Region XI affiliate for the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation.  TAPT promotes safe and efficient pupil transportation for Texas public school districts.  The organization encourages exchange of ides and cooperation between transportation departments across the Lone Star State.

Dateline GCISD: October 09, 2001

PRESS RELEASEs from gcisd

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Dateline: GCISD - October 8, 2001 7:19 PM

GHS Ecology Group Plans Veterans Tribute

Ecology students at Grapevine High school will host a star-spangled celebration of veterans on Oct. 16 that will feature a brunch at 10 a.m, the unveiling of the “Freedom Trail” in the school’s ecocenter at 11 a.m., and at 12:15 p.m., a special tribute to survivors of the USS Indianapolis, which was sunk in the Philippine Sea during World War II. This is the second year that the Ecology Club has honored veterans with a special event. Last year, students celebrated the dedication of the Veteran’s Memorial Garden.

Members of the GCISD Gymnastics Teams held a fund raising car wash last weekend raising over $700. 

Dateline GCISD: September 28, 2001

PRESS RELEASES FROM GCISD

Click on the above link to see a list of press releases for all GCISD schools announced September 21, 2001.

Dateline CISD: September 28, 2001

CISD SCHOOL NEWS ONLINE

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Dateline GCISD: September 28, 2001

WORLD WAR II VETERANS MAY RECEIVE LONG-DESERVED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS

World War II veterans may receive long-deserved high school diplomas Veterans of World War II who were unable to receive high school diplomas because they served in the war may now receive a high school diploma from the high school from which they would have graduated. Senate Bill 387, signed by Gov. Rick Perry, authorizes Grapevine-Colleyville ISD and other school districts to issue diplomas to veterans who meet the following criteria:

• · Honorably discharged
• · Scheduled to graduate after 1940 and before 1951
• · Left high school before graduation to serve in World War II

Applications for the high school diploma are available at the Administrative building of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, 3051 Ira E. Woods Avenue, Grapevine. Veterans or a person acting on behalf of a deceased veteran should complete the form and return it to the district along with one of the following pieces of documentation:

• · DD Form 214
• · Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Form
• · Discharge Certificate

For more information, please contact the Public Information department, 817/251-5505.

Dateline GCISD: September 23, 2001

PRESS RELEASES FROM GCISD

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Dateline GCISD: September 23, 2001

GMS Walker Field Dedication set for Monday

The Tom Walker Athletic Field at Grapevine Middle School will be dedicated on Monday, Sept. 24, 4:45 p.m. prior to the GMS 7th grade football game.

The GCISD Board of Trustees voted last year to name the field after Walker, who is considered a beloved figure in the history of both Grapevine Middle School and the community of Grapevine. He joined the GCISD family in 1959 as a teacher and coach and was the first principal of Grapevine Middle School. Walker served as first principal of Colleyville Middle School in 1976, then as head baseball coach at Grapevine High School. He returned to work with GCISD in 1992 and 1993 to work with the district’s (then) new program of Energy Management.

Dateline GCISD: September 13, 2001  2:21 PM

PRESS RELEASES FROM GCISD

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Dateline GCISD: September 13, 2001  1:40 PM

Grapevine High Curriculum Night Features Renovated Auditorium

Parents of Grapevine High students are invited to the schools curriculum night on Monday, Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. and will get the first look at the newly renovated Madeline Hemley Auditorium. The PTSA will also host a Greenback Night fundraiser and will encourage parents to join the GHS PTSA.

For more information, call Kim Parham, 817/421-3838.

Dateline GCISD: September 12, 2001  10:19 AM

As a Parent, How Can I Help My Child Deal With the Tragic Chain of Events Which Occurred on September 11?

Sept. 11 was a tragic day for our nation.  GCISD's administration monitored the situation hour by hour with the news media and local government officials.  The safety of students was always given top priority.  The district's Administrative staff and board members were on campuses throughout the day to provide assistance as needed.  The district-wide crisis plan was activated quickly and followed effectively to ensure the safety of our students.  Members of the district's response team --- district-level psychologists and counselors --- were available to students and will continue to assist throughout the week as needed.

Dateline Carroll ISD: September 05, 2001  10:19 AM

CARROLL ISD ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER

Board Forms Revenue Enhancement Subcommittee
The Carroll ISD School Board is forming a Revenue Enhancement Committee that will operate as a subcommittee of the district's Budget & Finance Committee. Interested individuals should contact Donna Hosea in the Superintendent's Office at 817-949-8222 by September 10. A committee interest letter for all standing CISD committees was recently sent to parents of CISD students. The Revenue Enhancement subcommittee was not listed among the committee options, but any CISD resident can apply to participate. The Revenue Enhancement Committee will research revenue-generating ideas to help fund CISD programs without being subject to the Robin Hood school finance system.  To read entire newsletter, click on above title.

Dateline Grapevine/Colleyville: August 30, 2001  4:45 PM

Dateline Grapevine/Colleyville: August 30, 2001  4:45 PM

Press Releases for Silver Lake Elementary 

Silver Lake's PTA is having its annual membership drive through mid-September. Parents, guardians and other interested community members are encouraged to join the Silver Lake Elementary School PTA or the 2001-02 school year. Dues are $5.50 per member and those joining at the local level automatically become members of the Texas PTA and National PTA. For more information, call Laura Kemp through the school office at 817/251-5750.

The first general meeting of the Silver Lake PTA will be Thursday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m. in the school cafetorium. Learn more about the Destination Imagination program, the fall fund-raiser and other events sponsored by the PTA and enjoy an opportunity to meet and visit with other Silver Lake parents and guardians. For more information, contact Gwenna Johnson-Kaman through the school office at 817/251-5750.

Silver Lake Elementary School will host a book fair Sept. 4 – 7 in the school library. Hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. 4-6, and 8 a.m. – 12 noon on Sept. 7. During curriculum night on Sept. 6, the book fair will be open from 5 - 9 p.m. Teacher wish lists will be available for anyone who wants to donate a book to a classroom library. For more information regarding the book fair, contact Brenda Burmeister, school librarian, 817/251-5750.

All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend Curriculum Night at Silver Lake Elementary School on Thursday, Sept. 6, 6:30 -7:30 p.m. For more information, call the school office at 817/251-5750.

Dates for school pictures at Silver Lake Elementary School will be taken Wednesday, Sept. 12th for grades K-2; and Thursday, Sept. 13th for grades 3-5. These pictures will be used for the yearbook. For more information on school pictures, contact the school office at 817/251-5750.

The Executive Board of the Silver Lake Elementary School PTA will meet Thursday, Sept. 20, 12 noon in the PTA work room. For more information, contact Gwenna Kaman-Johnson through the school office at 817/251-5750.

Dateline Grapevine/Colleyville: August 27, 2001  4:40 PM

Grapevine and Marcus Officials Compete in Tug-of-War Before Rivalry Football Game

Friday, September 21^st, marks the big rivalry game between the Grapevine Mustangs and the Marcus Marauders.  The community is invited to participate in the football fun at a Pre-Game Tailgate Party and Tug-of-War from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. on the Mustang-Panther Stadium Parking Lot. Join the revelry on the rope with GHS Principal Dana Drew and MHS Principal Kevin Rogers, along with teachers from both faculties. The GCISD School Board will be challenging the Lewisville School Board, as the Marcus and Grapevine Cheerleaders lead their schools in  friendly spirit cheers.

Chick-Fil-A of Southlake will supply picnic lunches, while the GHS Marching Band, Fabulous Fillies, Spirit Rustlers, along with designated pep leader Dr. Paul Jennings, provide entertainment.  This rally salutes the freshman, junior varsity and varsity football players from both schools.  Tickets can be purchased from any cheerleader, band or drill team member for $5.00.  Contact Sue Saunders (817-329-5568) or Joan Hill (817-577-9257) for further information.

Dateline Grapevine/Colleyville: August 27, 2001  4:40 PM

Grapevine Mustangs Play the Hays Rebels on Sept. 1st - Tickets on Sale Now

Tickets may be purchased at the GCISD Athletic department until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28 for the Sept. 1 H-E-B Texas Football Classic in which the Grapevine Mustangs play the Hays Rebels. Daily ticket sales which usually end at 4 p.m., have been extended for this special rematch of the teams that competed for the 1996 4A state title.

Tickets are $11/adults and $8/students and are on sale at GHS as well as the GCISD Athletic office in the Administration building, 3051 Ira E. Woods Avenue.

Dateline Grapevine/Colleyville: August 24, 2001  12:51 PM

New Officers Elected to Partners Council

New officers were elected to the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Partners in Excellence advisory council in August. They are: Chairwoman - Kyra Terral, community volunteer; Chairman-elect – Dennis McGovern, general manager, Grapevine Mills Mall; Secretary – Michael Moss, Chase Bank; and Public Relations Officer – Dennis Carpenter, International Wealth Management.

The goal of the Partners in Excellence advisory council is to continuously improve the educational experience for students, while developing cooperative relationships among the community, businesses, parents and the district. Area businesses and organizations are invited to join as partners to work with specific classrooms, grade-levels or schools.

Businesses, organizations and campus representatives are invited to attend the GCISD Partners in Excellence Fall Workshop, Thursday, Sept. 20, 7:45 - 9:30 a.m. at Bass Pro Outdoor World, 2501 Bass Pro Dr., Grapevine. During the workshop, new and renewing partners will work with campus representatives to set goals for the year. Partners may be businesses and business representatives, community organizations, community members, chambers of commerce, colleges, non-profit associations, churches and parent teacher associations.

To make a reservation or for more information, contact Louise Henry, director of Development and Community Relations, 817/251-5481.

Dateline Grapevine/Colleyville: August 24, 2001  12:51 PM

Grapevine High News

The community is invited to participate in the fun a Pre-Game Tailgate Party and Tug-of-War, Friday, Sept. 21st, before the Grapevine Mustangs and the Marcus Marauders football game. The event is scheduled for 5:30 -7 p.m. on the Mustang-Panther Stadium parking lot. On the ropes will be GHS Principal Dana Drew, and MHS Principal Kevin Rogers, along with teachers from both schools and members of both school boards. Tickets for a Chick-Fil-A dinner, drink and door prize entry are $5 each. Silver Lake Elementary principal Dr. Paul Jennings will lead the fun, along with the GHS Band, Fillies, Spirit Rustlers and Mustang Cheerleaders. Get your ticket from any Grapevine cheerleader, or call Sue Saunders at 817/329-5568.

Six Grapevine High Student Council members participated in the Texas Association of Student Councils Summer Leadership Workshop at San Angelo State University. Students who attended were Kristian Rushton, Michele Berry, Lauren Ware, Ashley Swilley, Loren Fowler, and Lauren Estep.

While at the week-long workshop, these GHS students worked on leadership skills such as how to plan projects, how to get others involved and how to motivate a group and shared ideas with other high school leaders.  Participants were divided into ten groups made up of students from throughout the state. Attendees also got a chance to visit with Governor Rick Perry who stopped by to address the student leaders. Stephanie Bakintas is the sponsor of the student council.

Grapevine High School Student Council is celebrating the hard work of principal, Dana Drew, and assistant principals, Terri Carter, Robert Rockwell, Todd Rogers and Catherine Henry with Principal Appreciation Week, Aug. 27th – 31st. Student council members will make banners for each principal to hang in his/her office and principals will receive treats during the week from student council. The culminating event will be a leadership luncheon hosted by the GHS Leadership Class on Thursday, Aug. 30th at 12:15 in room 115.

Grapevine High School counselors are hosting a college information meeting for parents of senior students on Thursday, Aug. 30th, 7 p.m. in the school library. The meeting is an opportunity for parents to receive information about the college admissions process. Please call 817/251-5210 for more information.

Dateline Grapevine/Colleyville: August 24, 2001  12:51 PM

Silver Lake Elementary News

Silver Lake's PTA is having its annual membership drive through mid-September. Parents, guardians and other interested community members are encouraged to join the Silver Lake Elementary School PTA or the 2001-02 school year. Dues are $5.50 per member and those joining at the local level automatically become members of the Texas PTA and National PTA. For more information, call Laura Kemp through the school office at 817/251-5750.

The first general meeting of the Silver Lake PTA will be Thursday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m. in the school cafetorium. Learn more about the Destination Imagination program, the fall fund-raiser and other events sponsored by the PTA and enjoy an opportunity to meet and visit with other Silver Lake parents and guardians. For more information, contact Gwenna Johnson-Kaman through the school office at 817/251-5750.

GCISD Press Release - Board to Set Tax Rate; Provide at Least a 4% Pay Increase

The GCISD Board of Trustees has announced its intention to adopt a tax rate with a 0-cent increase in the Maintenance and Operations portion to fund the 2001-2002 budget. A 3.45-cent increase in the debt service tax rate is being recommended on the Interest and Sinking portion of the rate to service the $134 million bond voters approved in 1998. Click here for agenda

Dateline: August 17, 2001  11:00 AM

GCISD Releases Impressive District TAAS Scores - District Receives "Recognized" Rating From State

Fifteen of 17 GCISD campuses have been designated “Exemplary” for 2001, the highest rating given by the Texas Education Agency.  Within the last three years, 100 percent of our schools and district have earned the highest rating.  In addition, the district received the state’s rating of “Recognized” based on academics and dropout rate. Texas districts officially received their accountability ratings from the TEA today.  The Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) report is published in October, and districts receive their school report cards in November.  

Dateline: August 17, 2001  11:00 AM

Bransford Elementary Welcomes New Principal  

Dateline: August 17, 2001  11:00 AM

Tickets for H-E-B Texas Football Classic Available

Tickets are available for the 2001 H-E-B Texas Football Classic in which the Grapevine Mustangs will play the Hays Rebels, Sept. 1, 7:15 p.m., in San Antonio’s Alamodome, in a rematch of the 1996 state 4A Championship Game. Tickets are $11/adults and $8/students and may be purchased at GHS and the GCISD Athletic office in the Administration building, 3051 Ira E. Woods Avenue.

Last year’s H-E-B Texas Football Classic, sponsored by H.E. Butt Grocery Company, attracted a one-day crowd of 31,921 to the Alamodome and brought in 164 media representatives from around the nation.

Dateline: August 17, 2001  11:00 AM

Journalism Students from GHS Win Awards at Summer Workshop

Journalism students from Grapevine High School won eight awards at the summer publications workshop at Sam Houston State University in July. More than 600 journalism students from 75 schools attended and competed for the awards.

Beginning newspaper students Brianna Carlson, senior, and sophomores Heather Flinchum and Lauren Ware won the Outstanding Beginning Staff award. Lauren won the Overall Award for Newspaper Excellence for her individual accomplishments at the workshop. Heather and Lauren each were recognized for their news stories written in workshop classes, and Lauren received additional awards for headline writing and caption writing.

The yearbook staff won the Best Theme and Best Theme Packet awards for a project completed during the workshop. In addition, junior yearbook staff member Sritha Reddy won for best academic spread design and senior Stacey Yee won for best organizations spread design.

Julia Copeland is the journalism and yearbook sponsor at Grapevine High School.

Dateline: August 17, 2001  11:00 AM

GHS Student, Orijit Ghoshal, Invited to Participate in Greenhill Lincoln Douglas Debate Round Robin

Grapevine High’s Orijit Ghoshal has been invited to be 1 of only 16 participants at the exclusive Greenhill Lincoln Douglas Debate Round Robin on September 24-25 at the Greenhill School in Dallas. Orijit is a senior at GHS and is in his fourth year of debate. Participants in the Greenhill Round Robin are considered the top Lincoln Douglas Debaters from the entire United States. 

Students from Grapevine High have been invited to participate for 4 of the last 5 years and, according to Jane Boyd, debate coach, GHS is the school most consistently invited to the Greenhill Lincoln Douglas Round Robin.

Dateline: August 17, 2001  11:00 AM

GHS Seniors and Parents Invited to Attend Meeting About Project Graduation

Seniors and parents at Grapevine High School are invited to attend the first meeting about Project Graduation, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. in the GHS Library. For more information call Debbie Minea, 817/428-8335 or Kim Parham, 817/421-3838.

Dateline: August 17, 2001  11:00 AM

The Fabulous Fillies Dance Team from GHS to Host Dance Clinic

The Fabulous Fillies dance team from Grapevine High will host a dance clinic on Sept. 29 at the school for students in grades K-6. Participants may choose from two sessions, 9 a.m-12 noon and 1-4 p.m. and each will receive a t-shirt and snack. Early registration before Sept. 21 is $20 or registration the day of the event is $25.  Participants will learn a dance routine and will have the opportunity to march with the Fillies in the

Homecoming Parade, Thursday, Oct. 18.  For more information or to register, call Debbie Cowee, 817/251-1954 or Janet Hurst, 817/488-1508.

Dateline: August 17, 2001  11:00 AM

Fillie Officers to Serve Breakfast at Outback Steakhouse

Grapevine High School Fillie officers will serve breakfast at the Outback Steakhouse in Grapevine on Sept. 8, 7 –11 a.m.  A $5 donation is requested and proceeds will help offset the cost of their trip to New York, where they will perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  For more information, contact Debbie Cowee, 817/251-1954 or Janet Hurst, 817/488-1508.

Dateline:  August 16, 2001 8:17 AM

GCISD Celebrates Opening of New Grapevine Middle School

School administrators, parents and students came together last night to officially open the new Grapevine Middle School campus.  The facility, located at 301 Pony Parkway in north Grapevine, replaces the former school that had been in use as a high school or middle school since 1952.  The old building on Worth Street in Grapevine originally served as the Grapevine High School. It became the Grapevine Junior High and later Grapevine Middle School when the new facility on Mustang Drive was built in 1969.  The old GMS facility has been leased and is being operated by Faith Christian School, formerly located in Colleyville.

Silver Lake Elementary

Students and parents at Silver Lake Elementary are encouraged to attend "Meet your Teacher" night on Monday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Class rosters will be posted that day at 4 p.m. For information, contact the school office at 817/251-5750.

Special PTA Offers Support and Guidance to Parents

Parents of young children can join GCISD’s Early Childhood PTA, designed especially for parents of children birth to six years old. The goal of the group is to address the needs of families with young children through informative speakers, social activities, playgroups and the friendly support of other parents. Visitors are welcome at meetings. The current membership drive will last until October 1 and dues are only $6 per member. For more information, call Melissa Roberts 817/975-5781 or e-mail the organization at GCISDEarlyChildhoodPTA@ptamail.com. 

Driver “Wanna-Bes” May Register for Driver Education Classes Through GCISD

Registration will be held beginning Aug. 13 for GCISD’s driver education program and fall classes begin in September. The cost is $256 per student and classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis so early registration is advised.

The class schedule is:

Sept. 6 - Sept. 27,    4-6.p.m. at GHS,   course # F101A
Oct. 1 - Nov. 14,     7-8 a.m. at GHS,    course # F101B
Oct. 4 - Oct. 26,      4-6 p.m. at GHS,    course # F101C
Nov. 1 - Nov. 29,    4-6 p.m. at CHHS, course # F101D

To register for one of these classes or for more information about the program, call 817/251-5475. Information may also be obtained from either high schools.

Target Education Program Offers Evening Classes for High School Students

Registration for GCISD’s TARGET Evening Education program for high school students begins Aug. 13, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Session I is Sept. 4 - October 16. All TARGET classes are one-semester classes, designed for students who wish to earn additional credits toward graduation or makeup credits. To register for one of these classes or for more information about the program, call 817/251-5474.

District Changes Menus to Help Students Create Better Nutritional Habits

Fresh fruit every day, healthier drinks, and smaller servings of desserts and snacks are just some of the menu changes GCISD elementary students may notice as they head to the cafeteria this year. The district’s Nutritional Services staff has revised the lunch and snack selections to make it easier for students to choose healthier foods. Additionally, the staff will be providing more information to students about the nutritional values of foods and the benefits of eating healthy.

Dateline:  August 09, 2001 6:51 PM

Meet the Teacher Night at Colleyville Elementary

Meet the Teacher Night at Colleyville Elementary School will take place on Monday evening, Aug. 13 from 6-7:00 p.m. In addition to meeting their teachers, students are encouraged to take their supplies home so that they can label them.

Dateline:  August 09, 2001 6:51 PM

Colleyville Elementary Campus Excellence Committee

Colleyville Elementary Campus Excellence Committee will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. in the media center, immediately after Meet the Teacher Night. Parents with topics for the open forum should notify the school office at 817-788-4440.

Dateline:  August 09, 2001 6:49 PM

Colleyville Heritage High

Sonic Drive-In carhops will be wearing different uniforms on Aug. 11 when the Colleyville Heritage High School cheerleaders take on the job, working for tips to raise money for their participation in local and national competitions.

CHHS boasts three cheerleading squads - varsity, junior varsity and freshman - who promote school spirit by cheering at school athletic events throughout the year. The varsity squad has been featured in American Cheerleader Magazine and consistently has placed in the top 10 at national competitions. The team won top honors at the 1998 ACA national
championships.

Dateline:  August 09, 2001 6:23 PM

"Howdy Week" at Grapevine High School

Grapevine High School Student Council has planned a week’s worth of activities during Howdy Week, the first full week of school, to welcome all students back for the 2001-02 school year. Activities include dress-up days, lunchtime activities and special events for the entire student body.

Monday, Aug. 20 – Students are asked to wear a Hawaiian shirt to pay homage to the end of summer break. The first student council meeting will take place 5:30-6 p.m. the lecture hall. All students are invited to attend to get information on joining the student council.  

Tuesday, Aug. 21 – “Kiss a Fish” day. During all lunches, student council members will be handing out Hershey Kisses to freshmen.

Wednesday, Aug. 22 – Students are to wear their class colors. Freshmen will wear the shirt they received at Fish Camp, sophomores are to wear white, juniors wear blue and seniors wear red.

Thursday, Aug. 23 – Wear a shirt that shows where you went on summer vacation. During lunches, student council members will run the traditional Mr. and Miss Mello contest, a timed contest selecting a guy and girl who can eat the most marshmallows.

Friday, Aug. 24 – Overall Mustang Spirit Day. Students are encouraged to wear overalls and GHS attire.

Middle School Students within District May Request Transfer to New GMS

A new state-of-the-art Grapevine Middle School opens with the 2001-02 school year and the much-larger building offers the opportunity for students from other middle schools within GCISD to apply to attend this new school. Under GCISD Board Policy FDB (Local), Requests for Student Transfers are allowed under certain criteria. “Available capacity at the requested campus” is one such Board-approved criterion.

Parents who wish to apply for this provision in policy and have their child(ren) attend the newly opening campus of Grapevine Middle school may request a transfer to that site. Transfers may be granted with a one-year stipulation on continued space availability, and parents must provide transportation to the requested site.

Request forms are available at each campus and on the district’s web site.  They may also be requested from the District’s Division of Human Resource Development Services by calling 817/251-5541.

Colleyville Heritage High to Hold Hula

Students at Colleyville Heritage High will “hula” into the new school year at a back to school Luau on Friday, Aug. 17, 7-10 p.m. on the CHHS fields.  The Aloha Luau will feature food from Chic-fil-A and Red Hot and Blue, games like the hula-hoop contest, Limbo and water balloons and live music by CHHS student bands.

New Grapevine Middle to Host Open House

The public will have its first opportunity for a close-up look at the new Grapevine Middle School building during the school's ribbon-cutting and open house August 14, 6:30 p.m. in the school's auditorium. Designed with architectural elements from previous schools and built to provide students with a state-of-the-art learning experience, Grapevine Middle School is three-story structure with a bell tower reminiscent of the first school in Grapevine. The new school, located at 301 Pony Parkway, off Northwest Highway, has 17,000 square feet and is designed for 750-900 students.

Convocation Set for August 8

GCISD teachers and employees will kick-off the new school year during the district’s fall convocation on Aug. 8th at 10 a.m. at Colleyville Heritage High School.  Dr. Kevin Singer, GCISD’s new superintendent will be introduced to employees and each school will be presented with a plaque for being named either Exemplary or Recognized by the Texas Education Agency.

Dateline:  August 03, 2001 10:04 PM

Back to School Hours Announced

Back to school hours announced Students in the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD can look forward to getting back to school on the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 15. Students in kindergarten through second grade will be released early at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 15-21 and kindergarten only will be released early at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 22-28.

Regular school hours for the year are:

     Kindergarten:         8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
     Elementary 1-5:     8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
     Middle 6-8:           7:55 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
     High 9-12:             8:30 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.

Dateline:  July 31, 2001 1:04 PM

PTA Sponsors "Bowling for Scholars"

GCISD principals, PTA presidents, Council members and trustees are planning to ROLL in the new school year at a Bowling for Scholars event at Main Event in Grapevine from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Aug. 6. The event will serve to STRIKE up conversations and begin teamwork so everyone can work together for "Every Child--ONE Voice," the theme of the PTA for 2001-2002. The activity promises some great strikes as well as gutter balls, a buffet lunch, and some good photo opportunities. For more information, call Council PTA President Freda Ward at 817/540-2129.

Dateline:  July 26, 2001 7:03 PM

New Grapevine Middle to Host Open House

The public will have its first opportunity for a close-up look at the new Grapevine Middle School building during the school's ribbon-cutting and open house August 15, 6:30 p.m. in the school's auditorium. Designed with architectural elements from previous schools and built to provide students with a state-of-the-art learning experience, Grapevine Middle School is three-story structure with a bell tower reminiscent of the first school in Grapevine. The new school, located at 301 Pony Parkway, off Northwest Highway, has 17,000 square feet and is designed for 750-900 students.

Dateline:  July 26, 2001 6:43 PM

GCISD Board of Trustees Sets Public Hearings

The GCISD Board of Trustees has set a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Aug. 21, for input and discussion of the budget and proposed tax rate. An additional Board meeting is set for Aug. 7, 7 p.m. and will start with a public opportunity to provide input on the proposed budget and tax rate.  The formal adoption of this hearing date will be set at a future board meeting.

Dateline:  July 26, 2001 6:31 PM

Foundation to Host New Teacher Luncheon

Community members are invited to join the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Education Foundation in celebrating the arrival of 100 new educators at the New Teacher Luncheon, Friday, Aug. 3, at the Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main Street, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This Texas Welcome to GCISD: Where Excellence Is Always in Style, will include a style show by SteinMart, featuring GCISD teachers, students and community members.

Tickets for individuals are $20. To sponsor a new educator, send $40 for yourself and a sponsored educator to the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Education Foundation, P.O. Box 292, Grapevine, TX 76099. Call the GCISD Education Foundation office at 817.251.5481 to make a reservation. All sponsorships paid by July 30 will be included in the program.

Dateline:  July 26, 2001 6:27 PM

GCISD Offers Free and Reduced-Priced School Meals

Children in the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD who qualify under the United States Department of Agriculture guidelines may get school meals free or for the reduced price of 40 cents for lunch and 30 cents for breakfast. A child from a family that receives food stamps or help from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) can receive free school meals and,
depending upon the parents’ income, a child may also be eligible for free or reduced-priced meals.

All meals served must meet nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If a child has a disability, as determined by a doctor and the disability prevents the child from eating the regular school meal, the school will make substitutions prescribed by the doctor.  If a substitution is needed, there is no extra charge for the meal; however, the school is not required to make a substitution for a food allergy unless it meets the definition of disability.

To receive free or reduced-priced school meals, an Application for Free and Reduced-Priced Meals form must be completed and returned to the school the child attends. Forms are available by calling the Nutrition Services office, 817/251-5615.

Dateline:  July 26, 2001 6:15 PM

CHHS Cheerleaders Present Their Annual Cheerfest

An afternoon of fun is planned for Sat., Aug. 25, 1 to 4 p.m. when Colleyville Heritage High School cheerleaders present their annual Cheerfest, the only cheer clinic sponsored by the nationally ranked CHHS cheerleaders.

Registration is underway now for the clinic which will be held at CHHS.  The school's cheerleaders will teach young students the basics of cheerleading techniques, jumps and dance. Clinic participants then will get to perform their routines at the Sept. 7 CHHS football game, the first home game of the season.

In addition to learning skills, attendees will be treated to refreshments.  All early registrants will receive an specially-designed T-shirt that day which can be worn for the football performance.

Price for early registration is just $25. Registration forms are available by calling chairwoman Ellen Kelly at (817) 545-6102. Cheerfest is a major fund-raiser for the award-winning CHHS cheerleaders. Besides supporting the school's sporting events, the varsity, junior varsity and freshman cheerleaders attend both local and national cheerleading competitions.  Colleyville Heritage High School is located at 5401 Heritage Ave. in Colleyville.

Dateline:  July 26, 2001 6:12 PM

Annual GHS Cheerleading Clinic</