REMINDER: Join us at HOW on February 21 from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm. for an informative program with Groesbeck U. The topic will be Unbound Human Trafficking: What Parents Need to Know.
We will be allowing Valentine's Day deliveries Wednesday at EWIS. However, glass containers and balloons cannot be carried on the buses. Students do not have school on Friday, 2/16 or Monday, 2/19. Have a great rest of the week! Mrs. Young
Great food, keynote speakers, and fellowship at the Region 12 Counselor Appreciation and Awards celebration.
REMINDER: The EWIS Father/Daugher Dance is tomorrow night, 2/9, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Entrance per couple will be $5.00 at the door. Optional photos will cost $10.00 (cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal). A concession stand will be available. PLEASE bring small bills (Ones, fives, and tens would be great!). Mrs. Young
To become a Substitute Teacher for Groesbeck ISD, you must:
Attend a scheduled Substitute Teacher Training; submit a Substitute Application online; be fingerprinted through TEA/SBEC; complete all required new hire paperwork and submit all the necessary documents.
Ms. Masters' and Ms. Shriver's classes are piloting a new teacher mic/speaker device called Lightspeed.
When students hear every word, valuable teaching time is more productive and effective for all.
Attendance Matters!
Mark your calendar for a very informative program with Groesbeck U. Groesbeck U was designed to share vital information with families. On February 21, the topic will be Unbound Human Trafficking: What Parents Need to Know. Join us at HOW from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm.
Enge-Washington Intermediate School will have benchmark exams during the next two weeks. Attendance is very important. We ask that students be absent only in case of emergency or sickness. Please call each morning that your child will not be at school. THANK YOU!! Mrs. Young
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
