Grand Prairie East April 2018
District News
Angela McDonald
Superintendent
 
THE PILLAR OF COMMUNITY

Every year, our parent appreciation week is the week before Easter.  This is a time for our students to continue to learn about gratitude.  We are teaching students about this important life lesson and it (along 
with other positive character traits) is a huge part of our mission as a school.

Our Family-Engaged Learning program (FEL) (3rd through high school) is another way we are purposefully
teaching students about character, citizenship and building positive relationships. In a highly technology driven society, it is so important for students to learn about building community.  We believe that building community starts in the home.

Thank you parents for supporting Advantage Academy students through your participation in family engaged learning.
Principal's Message
Mr. Watts
Principal 
Grand Prairie East

April is Autism Awareness Month and represents an excellent opportunity to promote autism acceptance and draw attention to the millions of individuals living with autism spectrum disorder in America.

We are in the last 9 weeks of school.  It is imperative that our scholars are at school each day.  We have a lot of important events that will be taking place in the upcoming weeks, beginning with English STAAR/EOC Assessments the week of April 9th.  We will have a closed campus on the days students are testing.  No outside lunches will be permitted on the campus on Tuesday, April 10th and Thursday, April 12th.
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.  Has your student applied and been accepted to a college?  Has your student applied for financial aid or received a scholarship or grant?  If so, please let Ms. Northcutt know so that she can add it to your student's profile.  Do you need assistance with completing college applications, financial aid, or are you looking for a scholarship? Please visit the counselor's page on our main page of the Advantage Academy website. 

Testing season is upon us and we are in the midst of preparing our students for their EOC's. Please make sure that your students are getting a lot of rest and are eating good healthy breakfasts. This will help your student to be able to focus in the classroom and on the EOC's. We strive for pride in excellence in all areas of our school. We want to see all of our students grow and become great successes in this journey called life.
Senior Class News













Junior/Senior Prom Planning meeting will be held on Thursday, April 5th at 6:00 pm  in the school cafeteria.  All parents and guardians are invited to attend.

Please don't forget to order your cap and gown online through the Balfour website.

Graduation date is June 1st in the high school Auditorium at 7:00 PM.
GPE Fundraisers
Yearbooks are on Sale NOW!!!!  Yearbooks can only be purchased online at the website below and only through April 27th at the price of $45 for a hard cover and $10 for the E-Book.
                                                                                                        

Yankee Candle and the National Technical Honor Society Chapter have partnered up!  We are now selling candles through catalog and through the website.  If you are interested in buying, please ask one of our members to show you the catalog before March 28th and online through July 11th.              Online order i nstructions: 
              Website:   www.yankeecandlefundraising.com
 
               Go to seller log in at the top right corner, enter group                   number 999978579 and click on start shopping.   
Parent News
FREE Immunizations for Children 18 and Under*
Please bring a copy of the immunization record.

Saturday April 28, 2018
9am- 11am - small Gym
Advantage Academy - GPW
Small Gym
955 Freetown Rd. 
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
 
(*If child has Medicaid, No Insurance,   Insurance that doesn't cover vaccines, or is American Indian or Alaskan Native.)  
                                                                                                              

If students are calling parents to pick them up and they're not being sent home by the school, this absence will NOT be excused.   Hand washing is the BEST prevention for the spread of germs and viruses.   Spring is here! Please make sure to be proactive in reducing allergy symptoms by maintaining a proper treatment regiment while consulting with your pharmacist or PCP.  
                                                                                                             

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.
National Honor Society News

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, April 12th at 6:00 pm in the school auditorium.
Attendance Matters















Daily  attendance  is critical. The state mandates the  attendance  policy and the number of minutes a student must be in class.

9-12th graders school day begins at  8 am.

*  8:01 am  students are counted TARDY.
*  8:11 am  the students are marked ABSENT.

These life skills will be carried into their adult and work life.

Please make sure your child arrives on time each school day.
Students of the Month
Jose Sandoval
11th Grade
Alma Serrano
11th Grade

Teacher of the Month

AA Grand Prairie East- Brad Heathcock

Mr. Heathcock strongly exhibits the integrity pillar.  He has demonstrated consistency of values, principles, expectations and outcomes. Mr. Heathcock goes above and beyond to support students academically and athletically. He does an excellent job of communicating high expectations to his students and engaging them through real-world experiences. His integrity enhances the public image of GPE and Advantage Academy.
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
Autism Awareness Month
April 2018

Baseball Game at 4pm
April 2nd

Dallas Christian College on Campus
April 3rd

Baseball Game at 5pm
April 3rd

PLC Day
April 4th

JR/SR Parent Meeting
April 5th

Baseball Game at 6pm
April 6th

Soccer Game at 6pm
April 6th

EOC English I Test
April 10th

No PLC Day
April 11th

NHS Induction Ceremony
April 12th

EOC English II Test
April 12th

PLC Day
April 18th

Progress Reports Issued
April 20th

JR/SR Parent Meeting
April 23rd

PLC Day
April 25th

JR/SR Prom Dance
April 28th
 
 

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