Grand Prairie West October 2017
District News
Special Promotion

Advantage Academy has a few student openings for the 2017-18 school year.  For the month of October, we are giving a $50 Walmart gift card to the parent or staff member  who refers new student(s) who enrolls in the month of October 2017. Please inform the new parent to place your first and last name and contact number in the October Promotion section on the PK or K-12 step 1 online enrollment application below.  The referring parent/staff will receive a $50 Walmart gift card for each new student!

If you have any questions, you may contact our customer manager at  [email protected] .

K-12 Enrollment Application

PK Enrollment Application

Principal's Message
Dr. Lisa Hill
Principal 
Grand Prairie West

What a great start to the 2017-2018 school year! Our staff and students are on a Quest for Excellence and our cheer is "West is on a Quest to be Our Best!" Thank you for working together with us to have an amazing year of learning!
Attendance Counts


Attendance Incentives & Goals

Help us reach our goal: At least 98% of all GPW scholars will be in attendance every day!

We are COUNTING attendance for each student each day:

Each Student with Perfect Attendance will receive special recognition each 9 weeks.

Each class is posting attendance percentages each day outside of classroom doors. Each 3rd period class who has 100% attendance for the day will receive special recognition on the announcements as they work toward Star Attendance goals!

Each grade level daily attendance percentage is posted in the cafeteria to encourage everyone to be in school!

Watch for details about our special rewards and incentives for perfect attendance and achieving our attendance goal!

Ms. Gilder, our attendance clerk, sent home notes about Remind, a communication tool that will help you stay connected about your child's attendance! Contact Ms. Gilder if you have questions.
Arrival and Dismissal
Keeping Our Scholars Safe

Breakfast is served from 7:15-7:45 AM, so students who arrive at 7:15 should go into the cafeteria. No student should be dropped off at school prior to 7:15 AM. Students who arrive at 7:30 are monitored in the gym or courtyard area. Students are escorted to their classrooms at 7:45 and the tardy bell rings at 7:50 AM. Students who arrive after 7:50 AM should check-in at the front office.

For dismissal, parents or guardians who are picking up students must have a pick-up placard. Parents who do not have a placard will be asked to go to the front office to get a temporary or replacement card. Thank you for moving through the pick-up lane and parking only in the outside spots. Be sure your child's teacher knows how your child will be getting home, and if you must change the method of pick-up, contact the school.

Our number one priority is the safety of all students. Thank you for your teamwork in this endeavor!
First of the Year
Fabulous Firsts

We have had so many wonderful "firsts" this school year as we jump into a great year of learning!
First Learning Centers
First Learning Stations
Students work in learning stations while teachers meet with small groups of students to ensure differentiated instruction.
First Flag Football Game


Our first Eagles Flag Football game


Cheered on by our new Pep Squad!

First Field Trip

GPW 6th-8th Graders visited Grand Prairie East to hear State Representative Matt Krause's presentation for Constitution Week

October Happenings
Mark Your Calendars

Oct 8-14 - Fire Prevention Week

Oct 9 - No School - Columbus Day

Oct 17 - Homecoming Spirit Day - Team Players wear uniforms

Oct 18 - National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day

Oct 23-25 - Red Ribbon "Drug Free" Activities

Oct 23 - "Too Smart to Do Drugs" - Wear College Shirts

Oct 24 - "Sock it to Drugs" - Wear Crazy Socks

Oct 25 - "Be a 'Jean'-ious - Don't Do Drugs!" - Wear Red with Jeans

Oct 26-27 - No School for Students; Professional Development Days

Oct 31 - Character Book Parade

More details about each of these October events will be coming home soon!
Happy Birthday!
Birthdays are important!

We announce student birthdays as part of our daily announcements and students are invited to receive a birthday pencil. We must follow the state of Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and Advantage Academy's Wellness Policy in reference to birthday celebrations in the classrooms. Please note: TDA suggests that Birthday parties be held after the lunch period of the celebrating class, and preferably, the last class period of the day.   The Wellness Policy states (p. 7): Celebrations:  Schools should limit celebrations that involve food during the school day to no more than one party per class per month .  It is recommended that parties be held at the end of the school day.

GP West is asking that each teacher designate a day of the month that they will allow students to bring treats to celebrate birthdays during that month. We ask that any items be store-bought with the ingredients listed (so the teacher may monitor for food allergies) and we would prefer that families send non-food items like party favors such as pencils or small trinkets. These birthday treats would only be distributed during the final period of the day. Please refer to the district's online Student-Parent Handbook for more information.
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 provided 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

Check out the October Happenings for More Information!

MS Flag Football GPW vs. IL Texas Arlington
4:45 pm-5:45 pm
Oct 2

PLC Day
Oct 4

MS Volleyball GPW vs. Peak Prep
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
Oct 5

Columbus Day-
No School
Oct. 9

PLC Day
Oct 11

MS Volleyball GPW vs. Harmony Forth Worth
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct 16

MS Flag Football GPW vs. ND
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Oct 17

PLC Day
Oct 18

Take Your Parents to Lunch Day
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Oct 18

MS Volleyball GPW vs. ND 
 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct 19

PLC Day
Oct 25

Staff Development-
No School 
Oct 26

MS Flag Football GPW vs. IL Texas Keller
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Oct 26

MS Volleyball GPW vs. Peak Prep
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct 26

Staff Development-
No School
Oct 27

Report Cards Mailed
Oct 27

 

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