Georgetown ISD Council of PTAs

Every Child, One Voice

Lunch & Learn For Mentors

Thursday, February 9, 2012

11:30 – 1:00 

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, 100 Stadium Drive

 

 

Lunch and Learn from one another!

 

Mentoring a child that is not yours is not always easy. There is no one correct way. Come share a meal with your mentoring colleagues for open discussion and a question/discussion session. 

 

Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

Registration closes February 6th

 

For additional information or to register, go to www.georgetownpie.org; or call 512-943-5137

Posted 2 weeks ago

GISD Course Fair

Registration for next year’s high school classes are just around the corner and the Course Fair will offer you the opportunity to discover more information about core and elective classes. 

Come by and see the variety of options the students have to choose from next year. There will also be two sessions for 8th grade parents; 9th grade parents and Early College Start (ACC) classes.  Sessions I at 6:30pm and Session II at 7:15pm.

GISD Course Fair

Thursday, February 2nd

6:30 - 8:00 PM

East View High School

Posted 3 weeks ago

2012 Academic UIL Results

2012 Academic UIL Results by contestant #

Ready Writing:
3rd grade:
1st place tie: #300 and #312
2nd place: #344
3rd place: #345
 
4th grade:
1st place: #401
2nd place tie: #412 and #467
3rd place tie: #411 and #446
 
5th grade:
1st place tie: #501 and #510
2nd place: #551
3rd place: #500
  
6th grade:
1st place: #600
2nd place tie: 602 and 615
3rd place: #601
 
7th grade:
1st place tie: #700 and #701
2nd place:  #707
3rd place: #711
 
8th grade:
1st place: #804
2nd place #803
3rd place tie  #802 and #809
 
Number sense
3rd grade:
1st place: #303
2nd place: #323
3rd place: #301
 
4th grade:
1st place: #471
2nd place: #403
3rd place: #404
 
5th grade:
1st place: #523
2nd place: #508
3rd place: #517
 
6th grade:
1st place: #607
2nd place: #608
3rd place: #628 (entered contest #623 but # actually belonged to another contestant, so added this number upon scores.) Call 293-4619 Mrs. Purcell for more info.

7th grade:
1st place:  #710
2nd place: #708
 
8th grade:
1st place: #804
2nd place: #805

ART
4th grade:
1st place: #464
2nd place: #300
3rd place: #453

5th grade:
1st place: #543
2nd place: #521
3rd place: #580
 
6th grade:
1st place: #610
2nd place: #612
3rd place: #611
 
Spelling
3rd grade:
1st place: #304
2nd place: #315
3rd place: #346
 
4th grade:
1st  place: #406
2nd place: #446
3rd place: #407
 
 
5th grade:
1st place #553
2nd Place: #554
3rd place: #557
 
6th grade:
1st place #605
2nd place: # 606
3rd place: #625
 
7th grade:
1st place: #700 Perfect paper!
2nd place: #704
3rd place: #710
 
8th grade:
1st place: #808
2nd place: #805
3rd place: #806
 
 
 
Music memory:
3rd grade:
1st place: #336
2nd place: #380
3rd place: #333
 
4th grade:
1st place: #466
2nd place: #467
3rd place: #468
 
5th grade:
1st place: #583 (added late, if need verification its you call 293-4619)
2nd place: #520
3rd place: #507
 
Oral reading:
3rd grade:
1st place: #309
2nd place tie: #307 and #312
3rd place: #318
 
4th grade:
1st place: #419
2nd place tie: #417 and #408
3rd place tie: #400 and #418
 
5th grade:
1st place: #504
2nd place: #516
3rd place: #514
 
6th grade:
1st place: #603
2nd place: #626
3rd place: #614
 
7th grade:
1st place: #702
2nd place: #705
3rd place: #703
 
 
 
8th grade:
1st place: #812
2nd place: #814
3rd place: #809
 
Dictionary
5th grade:
1st place: #566
2nd place: #571
3rd place: #540
 
8th grade:
1st place: #806
2nd place #802
3rd place: #813

Posted 3 weeks ago

Food and Fitness Matter

         Food and Fitness Matter – Raising Healthy, Active Kids

Please join us for a guest speaker - Larriann Curtis, Texas PTA Region 4 Vice President. This is a free parent program open to all GISD parents offered as a benefit of PTA. Students in 4th grade and above are welcome to sit in with their parents.

Date:                     Monday, January 23, 2012

Time:                    6:30pm – 7:45pm

Location:             Ford Elementary School Cafeteria

·       Did you know that consuming an extra 150 calories per day for a year results in gaining 15 pounds?

·       Join us to learn practical tips for parents and families to motivate and empower their quest for a healthier family lifestyle.

For more information on this event, please contact:

Suzanne Skeels

Ford PTA President

SRS7053@aol.com 

512-869-2013

Posted 4 weeks ago

GISD WatchDOGS Night - January 21st

GISD WatchDOGS Night @ Texas Stars Jan 21st

Dear Georgetown WatchDOGS and Supporters:

The Texas Stars have teamed up with the Georgetown WatchDOGS to host the 2nd annual WatchDOGS night out with the Texas Stars on Saturday, January 21st at the Cedar Park Center! The game is in recognition of your contribution to the program through a discounted ticket offer. The game begins at 7:00PM and Texas Stars Player Cards will be handed out when the doors open at 6:00PM.

We’re excited to offer you, your family, friends, and associates a special discount to this Texas Stars game! The ticket offer is in the Terrace $9. You can also prepurchase a group parking pass for only $5 ($10 on event date at entrance).

Come see WatchDOGS Director Eric Snow participate in the Ceremonial Puck Drop at the beginning of the game. Two WatchDOGS will be randomly selected to ride the Zamboni during and intermission. One family from each participating GISD school will be randomly selected to participate in an on-ice post game slapshot. For each ticket purchased, you will receive a voucher for a free ticket to the game on Tuesday, March 13th, 2011. GISD is on Spring Break during that week. Every participant will be entered into a drawing for an 11 game package for your entire family for the 2011-12 remaining games!

There are many ways to purchase tickets:

1) Print out the attached order form and return to the Front Office of your school Attn: Top Dog

2) Print out the attached order form and return to Cedar Park Center
Administration office: 2nd floor of Cedar Park Center

3) Print out the attached order form and email to Nathan Reilly with the Texas Stars at nreilly@TexasStarsHockey.com

4) Phone your order to Nathan Reilly with the Texas Stars at 512-600-5005

5) Print out the attached order form and fax to Nathan Reilly with the
Texas Stars at 512-600-5020

6) Follow a customized link specific to your school.

a. Ticket Discount is recognized, however there is a $1.25 per ticket fee

b. You will have to create a TicketMaster account for this option

c. Parking discount will also be recognized, however there is a $1.25
and must be done in a separate transaction

d. Tickets/Parking will be emailed to you to print

Orders must be submitted prior to the game. Ticket or parking discounts
will not be recognized at the Box Office. There is limited availability
on tickets.

School Link - Special Offer Code

Benold

Carver

Cooper

East View

Forbes

Ford

Frost

Georgetown

McCoy

Mitchell

Pickett

Purl

Tippit

Village

Williams

Parking: CLICK HERE

  • After you’ve clicked the link above, please select the date of the game you would like to attend and click the “find tickets” button
  • In order to access the offer, you will need to enter the Special Offer Code: which is the name of your school in all caps - for example, Williams Elementary is WILLIAMS then click the “Verify” button.
  • At this time you will be asked to log-in to your Texas Stars Account Manager using your email and password.
  • If this is your first time using the Stars Account Manager then you will need to create an account by typing in your email address and clicking the “Sign Up Now” button located to the right.
  • Once you have either signed in or created your account, you will then be able to select the number of tickets you would like to purchase. Please select the number from the drop down menu and click continue.
  • Your seat selections should now be visible. Please review and then click continue.
  • Now you will be able to enter your Billing and Payment Information. Once you’ve completed this section please click the “Submit Order” button and your order will be complete.
  • You should receive an email shortly after the process has been completed with an attached PDF file that will allow you to print the tickets
  • You’re all set to go! Now bring your friends and family and cheer the Stars on to victory!

Look forward to seeing you at the games!

Posted 6 weeks ago

HeartChase A Success!

Great fun was had by all at the HeartChase Event held November 19th at San Gabriel Park in Georgetown! Thank you to all of our volunteers who came out to support this community event in support of the American Heart Association. “Amazing Race” met “Minute to Win It,” as about 150 participants comprising 35 teams competed in the Georgetown HeartChase, to benefit the Central Texas American Heart Association. Check out our Facebook page for photos from the event.

Posted 11 weeks ago

HeartChase FAQs

What IS HeartChase and what do we have to do? HeartChase is a mix between Minute to Win it and The Amazing Race. You will make a team and go from check point to check point (10 total) doing fun activities at each check point. You will have to complete a check point before you can move on to another one. The activities all have to do with health and wellness. You will earn points for each check point you complete and there will be opportunities to earn extra points as you go along. Trophies will be awarded to the top elementary team, middle school and high school team. Bring the trophy home to your school. There are also other prizes you will be able to win.

Who is this for? HeartChase benefits the American Heart Association.

What are the ages? It is open to all ages? This is a family event and activities can be done by school age children up to senior citizens.

Can I take a stroller? YES!

Where is this held? and How long is it? Game Stations is the starting point and it is at the gazebo in San Gabriel Park in Georgetown. The event spans approximately 1 mile. The event should take anywhere from 1 hour to 3, depending on how fast you move. You can run or you can walk, it doesn’t matter. Event starts at 8:00 am.

Will their be something for my little ones to do while the rest of the family participates? YES, there will be a health fair as well as some kid activities. We will have a bounce house and face painters for the ones who do not want to participate. You will not be able to drop off your little one so please have an adult stay with him or her.


What if I want to participate but my child has another activity that morning? That is OK. Feel free to come late and get started. We will be there until 12:30.


What do I need and how do I get a team? You will need one person with a smart phone. Download the free HeartChase app on your phone prior to arriving. A team can be anywhere between 2-5 people, however their must be one adult (18+) on each team. Get your friends, your kid’s friends, your coworkers, your teammates or whoever you want and have fun!!! Who is putting this event on? The American Heart Association in partnership with the city of Georgetown, The Police Department, The Fire Department, GISD Council of PTAs, Williamson County Health Department and a ton of fabulous sponsors!


How much is this? and HOW DO I SIGN UP??? The event is $10.00 regardless of your age and you get a free T-Shirt. Sign up at www.heartchase.org. Council PTA will be raffling off a team at our regular business meeting on Tuesday, November 15. All principals and presidents in attendance are eligible to win.

For additional questions, please have them contact:

Stacie Campbell 512-554-2854 sdcampbellx2@yahoo.com 

President GISD Council of PTAs

Posted 14 weeks ago

New details about the HeartChase event

Hope everyone is getting pumped up for Heartchase Event on November 19th!

Cost is just $10.00 a person – teams can consist of 2-5 people.

You need to register soon so we can make sure everyone receives a T-shirt that participates – the site is www.heartchase.org. If you don’t register by November 13 – we can’t guarantee you will get one.

Trophies will be awarded to the top point winning Elementary School Team, Middle School Team and High School Team. Bring it home for your school! One person on each team must be 18 or older.

Get fit while having fun – racing from point to point in San Gabriel Park to take on challenges and earn points. The entire course is about 1 mile long with multiple activity checkpoints/challenges.  Teacher teams are eligible for the trophies as well!

Posted 15 weeks ago

GISD Council of PTAs is pumping up for HeartChase™

(This is a share of the GISD announcement):

The Georgetown ISD Council of PTAs is teaming up with the American Heart Association and the Georgetown community, to hold one of the most fun and educational fundraising events of its kind! A community-wide competition to solve challenges and complete activities, while increasing awareness of a healthy lifestyle - HeartChase™ will get everybody’s heart pounding and their competitive juices flowing! According to PTA Council President Stacie Campbell, “This is going to be a fun way to promote healthy living while supporting a great cause.”

HeartChase™ will take place on November 19th at 8:00 AM in the City of Georgetown’s San Gabriel Park. It combines the excitement from television shows like The Amazing Race while performing wacky team-based games like Minute-to-Win-It. Families, friends, and co-workers of all ages can get together in teams to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges in a race to the finish line.

Posted 15 weeks ago

Dyslexia Parent Night

Please plan to attend… 

Dyslexia Parent Night

In partnership with the GISD Council of PTAs

Parent Education  

Thursday, October 27

To Be Held at McCoy Elementary School

6:30-7:00 PM—General Session in the Library   

7:00-8:00 PM—-Dyslexia Parent/Teacher Breakout Sessions

  

Program: STAAR Assessment and Curriculum Updates  

A question and answer time will follow in each breakout session. 

Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with your child’s dyslexia teacher and to meet other parents. 

 Supervised childcare is available at no cost.

You must RSVP for childcare no later than Monday, October24th.

 Please contact: Shawna Watkins

GISD Council of PTAs- Parent Education Chair

wswatkins@verizon.net   512-630-1661

 

Posted 18 weeks ago