The Sinaloa and CJNG cartels in Mexico are producing fentanyl and fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills with chemicals from China, intentionally poisoning Americans to drive addiction & achieve higher profits. #OnePillCanKill Learn more at www.dea.gov/onepill
Superintendent Newsletter: Oct. 23 Edition
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*We hope to see you at the Parent University session tonight!!
The U.S. overdose crisis has reached a devastating new height with more than 107,000 people dying over the last year from drug overdoses. 68% of overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl.
#OnePillCanKill Learn more at www.dea.gov/onepill
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Please download the Box Top mobile app and sign up for Enge Washington. Then, all you have to do is scan your receipts and submit for our campus. You can see a list of eligible items there and how to apply digital orders. For more info, please email r.reeves@groesbeckisd.net
These students enjoyed making viewers in their science classroom today to be able to watch Saturday's Annunlar Eclipse.
Reminder to join us tomorrow from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at Enge-W Interm. as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Bring your favorite Hispanic dish. We will also have live entertainment, pinatas, arts and crafts.
You can still purchase Cabras t-shirts at Diamonds & Dust (open until 5:30pm today and open tomorrow).
In celebrating Texas Education Human Resources Day today, we recognize Deana Rand for all her hard work and a special thank you for her dedication to the school district.
October is Principal Appreciation Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the important work that principals do. Thank you Curry, Bomar, Young, and Ditmore!
We're so excited to kick-off our Big Kahuna fundraiser on Fri., Oct. 13! Watch for sales packets that will be sent home that day. Online and catalog sales will run through Fri., Nov. 3. Let's make this the biggest one yet, so we can do amazing things for our kids. :))) Mrs. Young
Friday, 10/6, is a staff development day for GISD and Monday, 10/9, is a school holiday. Students do not come to school Friday or Monday. Have a safe and exceptional long weekend, everyone!
Join us on October 12th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Enge-Washington Intermediate School as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Bring your favorite Hispanic dish/dessert/drink. We will also have live entertainment, pinatas, arts and crafts.
We hope that you'll join us for the next Parent University at H.O. Whitehurst on Oct. 18 from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm. This event is for all GISD parents (Pre-K through 12th) and will focus on mental health, depression, self-harm, and self-awareness.
Thank you - GISD Adminstration
4th grade science students have started a worm farm and have planted seeds, as well as taking part in daily science activities and labs. Watch for more to come throughout the year on the progress of their worms and plants... :)
EWIS teachers utilize the classroom walls to enhance the learning environment. Our students' attention was drawn to the walls this week to show them how they can make a connection that will form a memory for them to use on assignments and as part of their collaborative conversations. Here are some examples of what students' see on a daily basis that directly connects to their learning.
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Not all classrooms have four walls. Today, some of our 5th grade science students got to enjoy the outdoors while still completing work with their teacher. :)
GISD is recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness next week, September 26-29. Here are the dress up days to help bring awareness.
Groesbeck ISD will livestream the Groesbeck Goats vs. Mexia Blackcats Football Game this Friday, September 22. The live stream will start at 7:00 p.m.
Livestream Link: https://youtube.com/live/MESQoX7VYcc?feature=share or search Groesbeck ISD on YouTube
We wanted to remind you that Monday is a holiday for all GISD students and staff. There will be no school Monday.
In case you need a copy of the district calendar, you can locate it through the GISD homepage using this link: https://www.groesbeckisd.net/
~Mrs. Young
