Grand Prairie East January 2018
District News
 
Principal's Message
Mr. Watts
Principal 
Grand Prairie East

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone had a great break with plenty of rest, relaxation, and family time.  I would like to welcome everyone back!  We had an unbelievable Fall Semester, highlighted by an increase in our dual credit enrollment.  We truly have a great group of parents, students, and teachers at AAGPE.  I'm excited about what the future holds for our campus.
College & Career Readiness
Rochelle Northcutt
Student Academic Adivsor
Grand Prairie East


Welcome to Ms. Northcutt's, Student Academic Advising Area.  I am glad to be able to assist your students with their academic needs this year.  Please be on the lookout for some upcoming events that will help prepare your student for their future outside of high school.  It is never too early to start applying for scholarships, grants, and financial aid.  I encourage each of you to check out my area for some great resources available for your students.  We also have some upcoming opportunities for your students to take the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TSI tests.  Please have your students see me for more information.  It is going to be a great year, and I look forward to being of assistance to you and your students this year. 

On-going Events:
Community Service Hours - Please turn hours into Ms. Northcutt as you receive them.  You must complete 40 hours in order to graduate.

TSI preparation- Please see Ms. Northcutt for more information on how to study for the TSI (college entrance test) test.

SAT & ACT preparation - Please see Ms. Northcutt for your study guides for both the SAT & ACT tests.


National Technical Honor Society News

National Technical Honor Society will have it's ceremony on Tuesday, January 23rd at 6:00 pm in the school auditorium.

NTHS Committee meetings are every Tuesday after-school in room 205.
 
Senior Class News


















Senior/Junior Parent meeting will be held on Thursday, January 11th at 6:00 pm  in the school cafeteria.  We hope all parents can join us at this time.
GPE Fundraisers
Junior/Senior class will be having a Yard Sale on January 13th in the school parking lot, please come out and support this school fundraiser.

Valentine Grams will be sold through February 12th and will be delivered to the students on February 14th.

Valentine Dance will be on February 16th, tickets will be sold beginning February 1st, stop by the main office to purchase your tickets.
Parent News
Parents please sign up for Remind101 to keep up with activities and events happening at the high school campus. Just text @gpepare to 81010.

Parents, if you have any gently used Advantage Academy uniform shirts that your child no longer uses, please donate them to our school and help your student earn some community service hours.  Have your student drop them off in the Nurses office in order for them to get credit for their hour.


DECA News

The DECA Pinning Ceremony will be held on January 29th at 6 pm in the school Auditorium.

DECA committee meets weekly on Mondays after-school in room 205.

DECA Officers for 2017 - 2018 school year:

Jenny Le (President)
Valeria Enriquez (VP of Leadership)
Ciera Buchanan (VP Community Service)
Jasmine Williams (VP Finance)
Noellia Perez (VP Social Media)
Anthony Delosreyes (VP Social Media)
Jenny Nguyen (VP Membership)
Abreon Owens (Parliamentarian)
Attendance Matters













Attendance Matters here at East! 

We are working toward a 98% Attendance Goal but would prefer to have much more 100% days!

Please help us reach our goals by making sure your child is at school everyday and on time.
Teacher of the Month

Grand Prairie East - Bret Caswell

Mr. Caswell strongly demonstrates the stability pillar; he is reliable and dependable. He is a professional and is consistent with his actions and interactions with stakeholders. Mr. Caswell has a wealth of knowledge as an educator.

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.   

Your campus registrar will provide you the 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 Dates

Staff/Student Holiday
January 1st

Staff/Students             Return
January 2nd

PLC Day
January 3rd

Tennis Meeting 
January 4th

Home Basketball Game (5:30 Girls; 7:00 Boys)
January 8th

Home Basketball Game (5:30 Girls; 7:00 Boys)
January 9th

PLC Day
January 10th

Junior/Senior Parent Meeting 
January 11th

Report Cards Issued
January 12th

Home Basketball Game (5:30 Girls; 7:00 Boys)
January 12th

Junior/Senior Yard Sale Fundraiser
January 13th

MLK Day - Staff/Student Holiday
January 15th

Away Basketball Game (5:30 Girls; 7:00 Boys)
January 16th

PLC Day
January 17th

NTHS Ceremony
January 23rd

Home Basketball Game (5:30 Girls; 7:00 Boys)
January 23rd

PLC Day
January 24th

Away Basketball Game (5:30 Girls; 7:00 Boys)
January 26th

DECA Ceremony
January 29th

PLC Day
January 31st

 
 

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