Each February we celebrate and honor the history and contributions of Black Americans. This allows us to highlight the achievements, struggles, perspectives, and experiences of Black Americans throughout 400 years of American History. Additionally, Holocaust Remembrance Week is January 22–26, 2024.
The article below "THE NAZI PERSECUTION OF BLACK PEOPLE IN GERMANY" comes from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum:
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/afro-germans-during-the-holocaust
The EWIS Father/Daughter Dance will be held on Friday, February 9, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. EWIS young ladies in grades 4-6 are encouraged to attend with their male role model. Cost per couple will be $5.00. Photo booth prices will be sent out soon. There will be a concession stand.
GISD will be on "Regular Schedule" for Wednesday, Jan. 17th. This was determined after reviewing road conditions, school infrastructure, and conditions of our buses.
Please allow extra travel time in the morning, as temperatures remain below freezing.
-Superintendent Figueroa
Due to unsafe travel on many of our back roads, GISD will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16th. All school events for Tuesday, including practices and games are also cancelled/postponed.
We will continue to monitor road conditions Tuesday to determine Wednesday's schedule.
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Anthony Figueroa
Superintendent of Schools
Martin Luther King Jr. fought for the rights and dignity of all people, and his legacy inspires us to continue working towards a more just and equitable world. By honoring his memory and ideals on this day, we can reaffirm our commitment to creating a better future for all.
REMINDER - Substitute Training on Thursday, January 18th from 9 am to 10:30 am.
Attendance Matters!
EWIS hopes you've all had an amazing two weeks with family and friends. Students return to school on Tuesday, 1/9/24, at 7:50 am. Attendance is very important during the spring and students should be present every day. MANY THANKS!! Mrs. Young
EWIS students will be dismissed at 1:10 pm today, Wednesday, January 20. Students will return on Tuesday, January 9 at 7:50 am. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of your amazing families.
Mrs. Young
I am sorry if you have not seen publicity for the Christmas Showcase that is taking place at Enge-Washington this evenng. It is a play being performed by the 5th grade students and a presentation by the ACE Friday Drum Team, along with delicious, hot cocoa. We hope that you can join us for this extravaganza that begins at 6:00 pm this evening! Mrs. Young
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and introducing our new feature family spotlight. We will start the #GoatFamily - Feature Family this January. Check out the attachments for more information and how to participate. Go GOATS! Anthony Figueroa, Superintendent
I would like to remind those of you who sold Big Kahuna catalog or online items that the items will be here today. You will need to come to the side door of the library in the patio area where the tables and chairs are between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm today. Thank you! Mrs. Young
Students that are still in the running for 1st Semester Perfect Attendance were notified today! We are so excited to celebrate these students for coming to school every day during the 1st semester!
Attendance Matters!
I wanted to remind everyone that the Big Kahuna items will be deilvered to Enge-Washington on Friday, December 8. If your child sold items from the catalog or online, you will need to pick those up between 12 pm and 5 pm on Dec. 8. We appreciate all of your support!! Mrs. Young
Here are the Holiday dress up days beginning on Monday, December 4. Please feel free participate in any and all days.
The 4th-6th grade Enge-Washington GT students are having a body care drive for residents at Groesbeck nursing homes. If you would like to provide any of the items on the flyer, please send those to Mrs. Pringle in her GT classroom (603) by December 15. Thank you to these students for taking part in this community service event. We are very proud of you.
Grinder, Welding Table, Miller Wire Welder, Lincoln Power Wave Multi-Process, and more... check out the list of Groesbeck ISD auction items at https://5il.co/29k3h or visit www.LSO.cc Auction Ends December 4, 2023.
