Parents
Monthly family newsletter
Please click on this month's link to view the current family newsletter. Prior month's newsletters are also included at the bottom.
December- https://www.smore.com/2vs5m
November- https://www.smore.com/juq0e
October- https://www.smore.com/d6pz0
September- https://www.smore.com/u93wa
August- https://www.smore.com/su5rk
Watch D.O.G.S.
Abbett is proud to partner with our PTA to bring the Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program to Abbett. Through this program, dads or other father figures serve as positive male role models for students by volunteering to spend a day or half day at school helping out around the building and building positive connections with kids.
Need help with district devices?
For technology help with district-provided Chromebooks, mobile hotspots and iPads, see our page Technology support: Get help with district devices. There, you can find the support request form and resources for setting up and using district-provided technology.
Hoonuit
Free online technology training for staff, students and parents
Hoonuit is now available for free to all GISD families and staff to access online tutorials and workshops for computer software, social media, cloud computing, Twitter, and Internet safety.
How do I log in? District employees login using their district username and district password. Parents, please see your librarian for the login information.
What will I find there?
GISD’s subscription to Hoonuit includes: Project-based training on:
- 21st century concepts to create college- and career-ready students
- Applying technology skills in the classroom
- Just-in-time technology training tutorials on 250+ software applications and edtech tools
- Training on in-demand Career Skills, such as Time Management and Effective Listening
Parent resources
Garland ISD's parent resource page is full of valuable information and useful links. With just a click of a button, you should be able to find out just about anything!
The Health services section of the GISD website is a also great source. You can get immunization requirements, tips regarding flu season and information on other common ailments such as allergies and asthma.
Student resources
Need a refresher on policies and behavior? We have the tools below available for your reference:
