GCISD News 6-25-07

Calendar Items
• GCISD Summer Enrichment
GCISD’s Summer Enrichment program is underway for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade. The program, “Explore and Discover Summer,” offers a variety of classes including fine arts, cooking, cultural studies, math and science, social skills, sports/recreation and technology. The program continues through the week of July 16. Information about GCISD summer programs is available on the district’s website, www.gcisd-k12.org/instruct/sschool_main.html or 817-251-5206.

• GCISD offices closed in July
GCISD Administrative offices and campuses will be closed July 2-6. There will be no Summer Enrichment activities during this time. KidzU Camp will be closed July 4 only. Administrative summer hours will resume on July 9, with offices open from 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. Offices and campuses will continue to be closed on Fridays through Aug. 10.

• GCISD job fairs scheduled in July
The Human Resources Department will be hosting three job fairs in July seeking individuals interested in paraprofessional, custodial and nutrition services positions. Information is posted on the GCISD website, www.gcisd-k12.org/job/jobfair.htm, or by calling 817-251-5541. The times and dates are:

Custodial Services Job Fair – 3-7 p.m. July 11-12, GCISD Administration Building.
Paraprofessional Job Fair – 9 a.m.-Noon July 21, Grapevine Elementary School.
Nutrition Services Job Fair – 9-11 a.m. July 30, Grapevine Middle School.

• Summer School graduation
Graduation ceremonies for Summer School students will be 10 a.m. July 12 in the Grapevine Middle School cafeteria. Information: 817-251-5660.

• GCISD registration for 2007-2008
Registration for GCISD campuses begins in July. Dates, times and other pertinent back-to-school information for specific campuses is available on the district’s web site, www.gcisd-k12.org/pr/backtoschool.htm. The first day of school is Aug. 27.

Awards and Announcements
• Season tickets for varsity football on sale
Season tickets for Colleyville Heritage and Grapevine High varsity football games will go on sale for current season-ticket holders beginning August 6 at the GCISD Swim Center, 2305 Pool Road in Grapevine. Reserved ticket sales will open to the general public beginning Aug. 20. From Aug. 6-31, reserved tickets may be purchased from 8 a.m.-Noon and 4-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, and 8 a.m.-Noon Fridays. Beginning Sept. 4, tickets will be on sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 8 a.m.-Noon Fridays. Cost is $40 per seat for the five-game packet, payable by cash or check only. General admission tickets will be available the week of each game. Information: 817-251-5350 or 817-251-5351.

• Problem solvers earn top spots in international contest
Students from Heritage and Grapevine middle schools placed second and fourth, respectively, in the International Future Problem Solving Competition. The eighth-grade community problem solving team from HMS placed second in the Human Services category in their division. They are coached by Pam Jones. In addition, Michele Newman of GMS placed fourth in the team scenario writing contest. She is coached by Carolyn Forbes. GCISD Trustees recognized these students for their accomplishments in May.

• GCISD schools, stadium closed for summer
Thirteen schools and Mustang-Panther Stadium remain closed to the public through Aug. 20 so that renovations and additions included in the 2005 Bond program may be expedited. During this time, no campus staff will be working in the buildings. Existing campus phone numbers will remain in operation and campus staff will be checking voice mail messages. Visit www.gcisd-k12.org/pr/news0607/summerclosings.htm for a list of affected campuses and additional details.