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While schools are closed, the district Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpages are your best sources for the latest updates, services and resources.
News
![Online or mail options for completing the census]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1585606225/garland/dbepti9rkgfq79maiqms/census-icon.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1585606225/garland/dbepti9rkgfq79maiqms/census-icon.png","width":300}]){kind=icon}
The U.S. Census Bureau extends the deadline for the census.
![a slate with a play icon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1584821635/garland/kl0tt7ayajcmtk9wjlgz/videocontesticon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1584821635/garland/kl0tt7ayajcmtk9wjlgz/videocontesticon.jpg","width":300}])
Show off your creativity in learning and in connecting to your community through video for a chance to win a cash prize.
![Stacked books with dragons, robots, and pirates coming out of the pages.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536068185/garland/vztblbdhsfrtsuksktt3/fantasy-clipart-book-601687-3281634.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536068185/garland/vztblbdhsfrtsuksktt3/fantasy-clipart-book-601687-3281634.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536068185/garland/vztblbdhsfrtsuksktt3/fantasy-clipart-book-601687-3281634.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1536068185/garland/vztblbdhsfrtsuksktt3/fantasy-clipart-book-601687-3281634.jpg","width":1181}])
Students can dress up to show their love of reading!
![family unit and school building]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1576771414/garland/cvnw9acsen05oom33hwx/enrolllarge.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1576771414/garland/cvnw9acsen05oom33hwx/enrolllarge.png","width":300}])
Pre-enrollment is open for a limited time for students entering GISD in prekindergarten and kindergarten.
![hands supporting school in recognition of Family Engagement month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572887491/garland/f1aojaikij5j0kfebyfi/family-engagement-month4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572887491/garland/f1aojaikij5j0kfebyfi/family-engagement-month4.jpg","width":300}])
![Gotcha' Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582566592/garland/somj16268aow8flfawpd/ERjQsrHWAAEqpaN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582566592/garland/somj16268aow8flfawpd/ERjQsrHWAAEqpaN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1582566592/garland/somj16268aow8flfawpd/ERjQsrHWAAEqpaN.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1582566592/garland/somj16268aow8flfawpd/ERjQsrHWAAEqpaN.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582566592/garland/somj16268aow8flfawpd/ERjQsrHWAAEqpaN.jpg","width":1419}])
These students were caught being kind, courteous, and polite- following the Weaver essential 20!
![4 student winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582297301/garland/nleduammzybs2eszxgso/EROXoeRWkAE9DS5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582297301/garland/nleduammzybs2eszxgso/EROXoeRWkAE9DS5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1582297301/garland/nleduammzybs2eszxgso/EROXoeRWkAE9DS5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1582297301/garland/nleduammzybs2eszxgso/EROXoeRWkAE9DS5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1582297301/garland/nleduammzybs2eszxgso/EROXoeRWkAE9DS5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582297301/garland/nleduammzybs2eszxgso/EROXoeRWkAE9DS5.jpg","width":2048}])
These students were caught being kind, courteous, and polite this week and received a prize from Mrs. Thomason.
![a wreath of hands surrounding a survey form to portray a family engagement survey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573146419/garland/akh9xys1p7y8g7mexxdm/family-engagement-survey2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573146419/garland/akh9xys1p7y8g7mexxdm/family-engagement-survey2.jpg","width":300}])
Just a few notes for parents.
![Mrs. Blacker and Dr. Lopez are posing together]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574261960/garland/anf3ghhiu2l8xzjglu6h/IMG_6587.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574261960/garland/anf3ghhiu2l8xzjglu6h/IMG_6587.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1574261960/garland/anf3ghhiu2l8xzjglu6h/IMG_6587.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1574261960/garland/anf3ghhiu2l8xzjglu6h/IMG_6587.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1574261960/garland/anf3ghhiu2l8xzjglu6h/IMG_6587.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1574261960/garland/anf3ghhiu2l8xzjglu6h/IMG_6587.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations Mrs. Blacker for winning teacher of the month!