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Grapevine – Colleyville ISD. 2010 - 2011 January Highlights. 2010-2011 District Highlights. Selection made for District’s holiday cards.
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Grapevine – Colleyville ISD 2010 - 2011January Highlights
2010-2011District Highlights Selection made for District’s holiday cards Three creative holiday designs, one each from the elementary, middle and high school levels, were winners in the 2010 GCISD Holiday Greeting Cards Contest that featured the theme “Holiday Dreams.” by Jennifer Sanchez, by Rachel Barimo, by Kelly Nickels, Timberline Elementary Heritage Elementary Grapevine High
2010-2011District Highlights January 2011 is School Board Recognition Month The GCISD community will join school districts across the state to thank board members for their dedication and hard work. The GCISD Board of Trustees will be recognized at the January 24 regular Board meeting. 2010-11 Board of TrusteesBottom row, left to right: Becky St. John, Charlie Warner and Lisa Hall. Top row, left to right: Leon Leal, Karen Deakin, Superintendent Dr. Robin Ryan, Jorge Rodríguez and Jessie G. Rodríguez.
2010-2011District Highlights “Star” Grant Patrol visits GCISD schools to award funds The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation“Star” Grant Patrol recently awarded funds for 23 GCISD projects totaling $66,377. In a festive atmosphere complete with drummers, balloons and oversized checks, teachers were surprised in their classrooms and proclaimed winners. In October, the Education Foundation awarded 20 mini-grants totaling $4,589, for a grand total of $70,966 for the first semester of the 2010-2011 school year.
2010-2011District Highlights GHS students excel at speech and debate tournament Grapevine High School students Landry Ayres and Skyler Thompson earned champion titles in events at the Sixth Annual George Mason University Patriot Games Classic Speech and Debate Tournament in Fairfax, Virginia. One of the most competitive tournaments on the national circuit, the competition had over 1400 entries from 105 schools representing over 30 states. Grapevine High School’s team of two placed 9thin Overall TeamSweepstakes.
2010-2011District Highlights GMS student advocate awarded for facilitating student community-building activities Sharon Greene, Grapevine Middle School student advocate, received The Rotary Builder Awardfrom The Grapevine Rotary Club on Dec. 15th. Presented to her by Paul Lucas, Rotarian Governor, District 5790, the award recognized her for her “contributions and service above self to her Rotary Club and the World community.” Greene has been with the District for fourteen years and has developed many student programs that involve Rotary support and interaction.
2010-2011District Highlights Student Holidays to Note Upcoming holidays / breaks in the GCISD student calendar include: January17—MLK Jr. Holiday January18—Teacher Work Day / No school for students February21—Professional Learning Day / No school for students March 14-18—District Spring Break