Red Ribbon Week - October 23 - 27, 2023
Reminder: Monday, October 9, is a student and teacher holiday. This includes all schools except Collegiate Academy. The District office will remain open, and we will welcome everyone back to school on Tuesday, October 10. Enjoy the three-day weekend.
Come join us for the 1st Annual O.C. Taylor Movie Spooktacular hosted by our Dad's Club on October 26th! All students are welcome to come and enjoy fun Fall activities and watch a Halloween movie! Please dress up in your costumes and bring your lawn chairs to watch the movie! Lisa's Chicken and Seafood will be there for $20 per family (please pre order using the link below) and we will also have snacks and drinks for sale! We hope to see you all there!!
Pre-Order Link: https://octaylorpta.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/260654
October 2 is World Bullying Prevention Day. Join GCISD in wearing blue shirts and boots to kick off the 17th Annual World Day of Bullying Prevention. #WeAreGCISD
Fall picture day is on October 17th. Please look over the flyer for any questions you may have. SMILE!
Come by and support O.C. Taylor on October 10th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please mention O.C. Taylor for proceeds to be donated!
Thursday, September 14th, O.C. Taylor held their Annual Rock Out. It was a huge success and fun was had by one and all!
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a temporary delay in the release of 2023 A-F accountability ratings for all districts and campuses across the State of Texas. The ratings were originally scheduled for release on September 28 and will now be delayed by approximately one month, according to the TEA’s press release.
Please view our website to learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/a-f-ratings
Don't feel like cooking . Order Fajita Pete's on September 19th and the school will receive a 15% donation.
Raptor visitor management system is experiencing a system-wide service interruption. The vendor is working to get the issue resolved as soon as possible. If visiting campuses, please bring your ID as we are manually checking in visitors. Thank you for your patience as the vendor works to resolve this issue.
Please join us for our first Parent Tech Academy of the school year at the Professional Development & Education Center (PDEC) on September 20th at 6:30 p.m. The technology department will discuss apps that parents use, such as Canvas, Skyward, Lightspeed and Seesaw. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about each app and how they can stay better informed about their child. #WeAreGCISD
Mark your calendar for Rock Out on Thursday, September 14th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, OCT Fields.
Did you know that absences from class result in serious disruption of a student’s learning experience?
Up to 8 days per year (4 per semester) may be excused by a parent note for missed attendance beyond medical, approved excused, and statutorily exemptions. Vacations taken during the school year will be coded as unexcused absences.
Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/attendance
✏️Attendance matters✏️
Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s learning and educational experiences. Up to 8 days per year (4 per semester) may be excused by a parent note for missed attendance beyond medical, approved excused, and statutorily exemptions. Vacations taken during the school year will be coded as unexcused absences.
Learn more about attendance by visiting our website: https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/attendance
Please wear your favorite college shirt or jersey and colors for "College Colors Day" this Friday at O.C. Taylor to promote college awareness and readiness!
Effective 9/1/2023, Texas House Bill 114 requires a student to be placed in the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) if the student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of, or sells, gives, or delivers marijuana, THC, or an e-cigarette to another person within 300 feet of school property or at a school-related event.
Parent may find the full version of the Bill here: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00114F.pdf
The District encourages all families to talk with their students regarding the dangers associated with vaping or drug usage and to discuss the implications of this new law with your children, emphasizing the importance of adhering to school policies and laws for their own welfare and for the betterment of the school community as a whole. Your cooperation and support in ensuring that our district remains a safe and healthy educational environment for our students is deeply appreciated.
Mark your calendars for our first Spirit Night on September 19th from 4 - 8 pm at Fajita Petes!
Changes to School Policy Regarding E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Related Substances
Effective 9/1/2023, Texas House Bill 114 requires a student to be placed in the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) if the student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of, or sells, gives, or delivers marijuana, THC, or an e-cigarette to another person within 300 feet of school property or at a school-related event. Parent may find the full version of the Bill here: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00114F.pdf
The District encourages all families to talk with their students regarding the dangers associated with vaping or drug usage and to discuss the implications of this new law with your children, emphasizing the importance of adhering to school policies and laws for their own welfare and for the betterment of the school community as a whole.
Your cooperation and support in ensuring that our district remains a safe and healthy educational environment for our students is deeply appreciated.
REMINDER: In an effort to safely and efficiently prepare for Meet the Teacher on Friday, August 11, 2023, please complete this Google form by Wednesday, August 9th at midnight. Be sure and bring your driver's license with you to check in at the check-in tables in the gym if you filled out the form. You will also receive a ID badge upon checking in with your driver's license for added security. If visitors do not fill this out, they will have to wait in line and check in with their driver's license at the Raptor System kiosk in the front lobby of the school and receive their badge from there. Please send this form to any family members to fill out so you can check in quickly!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd25vce43vfAY-TZRbl6vhSxgwbmGx3PYHCc2GAgN-RZwxvug/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please join us on Friday, August 11th from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm to meet our new Principal, Michael Schilleci in the O.C. Taylor cafeteria.
