GPE November 2017 Newsletter

Grand Prairie East November 2017

District News

Thank you parents! So far this year, we have seen great responses from parents at all Campuses. One of our goals this year is to increase positive parent engagement which will help every student reach their full potential and grow in all areas. We encourage you to attend as many parent events, including Parent-Teacher nights and to volunteer to help out at your child's campus.

Angela McDonald
Superintendent

Principal's Message

Mr. Watts

Principal

Grand Prairie East

We had a great October! Thank you for a memorable Homecoming, Blood Drive, and Coat Drive. I'm super excited about the month of November. This is a great time to reflect on what we are thankful for. I'm truly thankful for my AAGPE family. You are the best. Please make sure you take advantage of the awesome events that we have scheduled for this month that includes: a Parent Breakfast, Veterans Assembly and Thanksgiving Luncheon.

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. There are some great resources available for your students. I have financial planning guides for college, military information, and much more. 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.

Dates:

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

On-going - TSI preparation - Please see Ms. Northcutt for more information as to how you can study for the TSI (college entrance test) test.

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

November 13th - All graduation plans need to be signed and returned to Ms. Northcutt by this date.

November 28th - College Fair - 9:00-12:00 in the gym

December 2nd is the next opportunity to take the SAT - See Ms. Northcutt for a Fee Waiver

December 9th is the next opportunity to take the ACT - See Ms. Northcutt for a Fee Waiver

NTHS News

2017 Carter Blood Drive

The National Technical Honor Society Committee had a very successful blood drive for the first semester at GPE. OUTSTANDING EAGLES! They organized and managed an extremely successful Carter Blood Drive which yielded 29 donations. We were able to help save 85 lives in North Texas. Thank you also to, Ms. Rochelle Northcutt, District Counselor, who spearheaded this blood drive 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!

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.

Parent/Teacher Conference night on November 2nd from 4 pm - 6 pm in the high school building.

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.

Parents are invited to attend the Advantage Academy Parent Breakfast at the high school on November 9th from 9 am - 10 am in the school cafeteria. Please make sure to sign in at the main office.

Do not forget our Thanksgiving Luncheon is on November 16th. Our lunch times are as follow: 1st lunch is from 11:13 am - 11:43 am and 2nd lunch is 12:03 pm - 12:35 pm, check with your student on what lunch they have and please don't forget to sign in at the main office.

Thanksgiving Break is November 20th - November 24th, students return on November 27th at 8:00 am.

Rotary Club News

COAT DRIVE

Donate any unwanted coats to people in need. Each coat you donate you will receive 1 hour of community service, 5 coats maximum. Please make sure to see Dr. Derrick in room 113 to get your hours before you put your donation into the donation box located in front of the main office.

Teacher of the Month

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.

Pare

Parent Portal Link