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A Few of Our National Honor Society Inductees
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Ms.
Miller Principal
March is here! We know what that means
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Spring Break and End of Course Exams! Spring Break (
Mar 13-17) is the perfect time for students and teachers to sharpen their saws. That is, to get some good rest and relaxation for the final push to the end of the year! During Spring Break, we encourage you to do some spring cleaning for items for our Junior/Senior Yard Sale to be held Mar 25.
English I and English II End of Course Exams
are
Mar 28 and Mar 30 respectively! We have high hopes and expectations that our scholars will be STAAR Masters!
I realize that with the spring season comes "Summer-
itis
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Prospective Family Information Nights at all AA campuses - Please tell your friends to attend!
Tuesday, March 21st @ 6 pm
Grand Prairie East (9-12)
North Duncanville (PK-8)
Waxahachie (PK-8)
Thursday, March 23rd @ 6 pm
Grand Prairie West (PK-8)
Advantage Academy is a tuition-free public charter school of choice for Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade.
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| College & Career Readiness |
Ms. Carter
District Guidance Counselor
Grand Prairie East Junior Eagles are Saddling Up and Taking Flight for their
Campus Visit to the College campus of Southern Methodist University on
Monday, March 6th.
Way To Soar Eagles!
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SAT & ACT Test Dates are Still Available!
See your guidance counselor, Mrs. Carter today for registration information and fee waivers for qualifying students.
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Month
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SAT
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ACT
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| March 2017 |
March 11 |
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| April 2017 |
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April 8 |
| May 2017 |
May 6 |
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| June 2017 |
June 3 |
June 10 |
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| Teacher of the Month - March 2017 |
March 2017
Dr. Derrick
Dr. Derrick exudes the pillars of Community and Victory. He does this through his leadership in campus programs and his encouragement to students to keep doing their best. He sets high expectations for the students and demonstrates a "can-do" attitude. He contributes to the success of
other
staff
by always being in the classrooms to assist the students. Thank you for all you do for students, parents and staff!
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Carter Blood Drive
Junior Class of 2017 has a very
success
blood drive for the second semester at GPE! OUTSTANDING EAGLES organized and managed an extremely successful Carter Blood
Drive which
yielded 28 donations, which exceeded our Fall 2016 blood drive by 3 donations! Mrs. Debra Carter, District Counselor, has spearheaded these blood drives for the past 2 years and continues to be impressed with the leadership of the student body and the ongoing district, campus and community support that is given to this initiative.
Students who give blood twice during their high school years will be recognized by the Carter Blood Organization during their graduation ceremony with a " red
cord
" to be worn to continue to acknowledge their invaluable gift of life to those in need of blood. Many Thanks to ALL!
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Junior/Senior Car Wash this Saturday!
Our Junior/Senior Spring Car Wash is happening this Saturday, March 4th from 8 am - 3 pm, in the front parking lot of our Grand Prairie East campus 300 W. Pioneer Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Come get your car washed and support our Juniors and Seniors in raising money for Prom! $5 donation recommended.
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Ms. Caruthers
CTE Teacher & DECA Sponsor
Four of the AAGPE DECA Officers, President Jenny Le, Vice President of Finance Bryson Briseno, Parliamentarian Uriel Sanchez and Vice President of Leadership Valeria Enriquez attended the State Leadership Career &
a Development Conference in San Antonio, TX on Thursday, Feb.
on
Thursday, Feb. 23 - Sat. Feb. 25, 2017.
The officers enjoyed 3 days of competitive events, career exploration and networking with fellow business minded members of TX DECA. The students participated in the political process of voting for their next year's state officer action team. It was a very educational and the officers demonstrated their college and career-ready knowledge and skills by participating in DECA's industry-validated Competitive Events Program, aligned with Career Clusters, National Curriculum Standards and 21st Century Skills in the areas of marketing, finance, hospitality, management, and entrepreneurship.
One member qualified to attend based on superior performance at the district and association level. More than 100 business professionals serve as expert judges to evaluate DECA members' mastery of these concepts. In addition, thousands of members participate in DECA's Emerging Leader Series, which helps them attain 21st Century Skills in the areas of collaboration and teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving and creativity. One of the officers demonstrated their college and career-ready knowledge and skills by participating in DECA's industry-validated Competitive Events Program, aligned with Career Clusters, National Curriculum Standards and 21st Century Skills in the areas of marketing, finance, hospitality, management, and entrepreneurship. One member qualified to attend based on superior performance at the district and association level.
More than 100 business professionals serve as expert judges to evaluate DECA members' mastery of these concepts. In addition, thousands of members participate in DECA's Emerging Leader Series, which helps them attain 21st Century Skills in the areas of collaboration and teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving and creativity. One of the highlights of the conference was the involvement of executive mentors who provide college and career advice.
AAGPE DECA advisor and educator, Felecia Caruthers participated in administering DECA's Competitive Events Program and Emerging Leader Series while also participating in professional learning activities.
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| Yard Sale Donations Needed |
Mrs.
Brashears
Spanish Teacher & Senior Class Sponsor
Save your stuff! When you go to clean out your clutter during Spring Break, save it for our Junior/Senior Spring Yard sale, happening on Saturday, March 25th in the front parking lot of our Grand Prairie East campus, 300 W. Pioneer Pkwy from 8 am-2:00 pm.
Donations will be accepted before and after school hours from now until Friday, March 24th at the high school. Please contact Zoila Brashears at the high school to let her know about your donations.
NO APPLIANCES OR LARGE FURNITURE PLEASE, per the City of Grand Prairie regulations. Come out on Saturday the 25th to check it out and support our Juniors and Seniors for Prom!
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Ms. Garcia
Math Teacher & Junior Class Sponsor
On February 21st GP East had a Spirit Night at the local Texas Roadhouse. Texas Roadhouse would donate 10% of the proceeds from Advantage Academy students, staff, family and friends. Our school brought in $570 worth of business, earning $57 going towards our Junior/Senior Prom. Texas Roadhouse has also promised to work with us again and has offered us an opportunity to earn more money for our Prom goal of $2,500. On Saturday, March 25th, we are selling bags of Texas Roadhouse Peanuts for $5. Each bag you will contain a FREE APPETIZER voucher for Texas Roadhouse.
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Spring Creek will be hosting an Advantage Academy Grand Prairie Spirit Night
Tuesday, April 18th
. Students, with their family and friends, are encouraged to come have dinner at Spring Creek in Grand Prairie. Come have some delicious dinner rolls served by your favorite Faculty at AA!
Any 3 Teachers in the Grand Prairie East and West campuses with the most attendance will receive a myriad of prizes which include: $10 gift cards to each student, pens, mugs and a
t-shirt
. (Customers who wear the winning shirt to Spring Creek will receive a free scoop of Blue Bell Ice Cream)
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Important Dates
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Junior/Senior
Car Wash
March 4
8 am-3 pm
Junior Class Trip to SMU
March 6
Spring Break
March 13-17
Jostens Campus Dates
March 20, April 10
& May 8
11:30 am-1:30 pm
GPE Cafeteria
Prospective Family Information Night
March 21st
6 pm
Junior/Senior
Yard Sale
March 25th
8 am-2 pm
GPE Campus
End of Course Exams
English I & II
March 28 & 30
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