Grand Prairie West December 2017
District News
Please remember to keep your children reading during the Christmas break!  A book on a subject they enjoy is a great  Christmas gift. 
"Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!"  From the Central office staff.


Angela McDonald
Superintendent
Principal's Message
Dr. Lisa Hill
Principal 
Grand Prairie West

December will be a very quick month! We have many exciting things planned during these 11 school days. Please make sure your children are in school each day so they don't miss anything.

There will be 9 Week Assessments and basketball games. Join us for our WinterFest on December 12th! We will wrap up the month with our Classroom Christmas Parties on December 15th. The Christmas Break begins Saturday, December 16th and we all return to school on January 2, 2018!

Let's all take time during this very busy season to be kind to one another and count our blessings. I wish each of our GPW families a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays,  and a Blessed New Year!
Attendance Counts
PreK earned balloons for Perfect Attendance Stars!

We are working toward a 98% Attendance Goal - 
with as many 100% days as possible!

Please help us achieve each of our goals! You can help us with Attendance, Academics and Family Engagement. 

West is on a Quest to be Our Best!!
WinterFest - December 12

Pictures with Santa, Camp Read-a-Lot, Christmas Carol Karaoke, Fun Family Fitness activities, FREE hot chocolate, and many more cool winter fun activities. Bring a friend for a chance to win free books! Watch for details about this Family Literacy, Fitness, & Fun event!

What:  WinterFest
When: Tuesday, December 12
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Where: GPW Secondary Classrooms, Gyms, & Cafeteria

When you check-in, you will receive a map of the event and a ticket to be punched as you complete literacy and fitness activities. 
Completing activities will earn you free face painting and snacks!
Safety First
Morning Arrival

The cafeteria is open for breakfast from 7:15-7:45 AM and the gym opens for student arrival at 7:30 AM. No students should be dropped off prior to 7:15 AM. There is no adult supervision prior to this time. Especially as the weather gets colder, for your child's safety, please follow these arrival times.
No PLC Schedule December 6th
Please note...

There is no PLC early release scheduled for Wednesday, December 6th. All students will be released at the regular time (PreK-5th @ 3:20 and 6th-8th @ 3:35 PM)

We will return to our regular PLC early release schedule on December 13th. Thank you for adjusting your schedule accordingly.
Got Rhythm? Got Music?
Thankful for November!
Counting Our Blessings!

Thank you for attending the Parent Academy to learn more about the data we use for instructional decisions. Thank you for sharing your family photos of the veteran's in your life. Thank you for sharing a meal with us at our Thanksgiving Luncheon! What a wonderful time of year!
Veteran's Day Assembly


Retired American Airlines pilot and Vietnam Vet, Roger Hill, shares how he has worn many hats in his life at the Veteran's Day Assembly

We have so much to be thankful for...

Second Grade prepares to share 
at the Thanksgiving Luncheon


PreK Presents the Turkey Pokey


Thank You Families for Joining Us!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Young Readers Day

 Middle School Students Read Aloud to Elementary Students on Young Readers Day

We CAN Help Others

GPW Students Prepare to "Stuff the Bus"

GPW Collected 573 Cans
for the North Texas Food Bank

December Happenings
Mark Your Calendars

Dec 1 - Progress Reports
Dec 6 - NO PLC Day - no early release
Dec 12 - WinterFest (6:00-7:30 PM)
Dec 13 - PLC Day - early release
Dec 11-14 - 9 Week Assessments
Dec 15 - Student Christmas Parties
Dec 16 - Christmas Break begins
Jan 2 - Staff and Students return to school

More details about each of these December events will be coming home soon!
Teacher of the Month
  Ms. Milam strongly exhibits the stability pillar, she is reliable and dependable. She is a team player and steps in to          provide support for administrators. She is willing to do "whatever it takes" to help campus and district goals. Always seeks to
 support and serve others.
Parent Portal

Our TxConnect Parent Portal is your information source for your child's academic progress and success. Click the link below or go to our website home page and look for the Parent Portal link.   

Ms. Shaw, our campus registrar, can provide you with an access code needed to create your account and review your child's grades or attendance. We ask parents to review their child's weekly progress.
Important Days


12/6- No PLC

12/12- GPW Basketball Girls @ Harmony 5:30

12/12- GPW Basketball Boys @
Harmony 6:30 

12 - Winter Fest 6:00-7:30 PM

13- PLC

12/14 - GPW Basketball Girls @ UME Prep 3:30

12/14 - GPW Basketball Boys @ UME Prep 4:30


    12/15 - Classroom Christmas Parties

Dec 18-Jan 1 Christmas Break









 

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