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GalenaGUIDING STUDENTS Park TOWARD Schools THE FUTURE Volume 2, No. 1 Back-to-School Edition August 2013 nificance to global shipping, this new program has the potential to offer stu- Innovative Program dents an excellent entry into lucrative workforce positions. Once employed full-time in the industry, certified grad- Provides Certification uates of the program earn $130.00 per GPISD Now Offering will be eligible to receive Merchant day. As part of a long-range strategic Mariner Credential certification from workforce plan, Kirby Inland Marine, Courses in Maritime the United States Coast Guard. This Inc. foresees training GPISD gradu- Industry credential allows students the oppor- ates of the Maritime Industry program tunity to be hired by Kirby Inland for future captain positions with the This fall, GPISD will begin offering Marine, Inc. in an entry-level class company towing vessel. While working a new and innovative program in mar- in order to learn the position of deck toward receiving their captain’s permit, itime industry to eligible 12th graders hand. The class will also offer hands deck hands earn four additional Coast at Galena Park and North Shore High Guard required credentials: tankerman; on experience in safety, mooring (tying rd nd st Schools. As part of the Career and down) a barge, hand and flag signals 3 mate; 2 mate; and 1 mate. A Technology Education Department, and more. captain’s salary begins at $500 per day, this program will prepare students for Given the close proximity to the making advancement for graduates exciting opportunities in the growing Houston Ship Channel and its sig- with these specialized credentials quite field of marine transportation. The significant. program, offered exclusively in Galena Park ISD, has been developed along with business partner Kirby Inland Marine, Inc. Courses in the program encompass the complex skills of docking, water- Inside this issue: way maneuvering, studying United Page 2 States Coast Guard regulations and Letter from the Superintendent communications. In addition, students Marching Band Festival are provided instruction in maritime Free Haircuts culinary arts since all facets of this pro- Page 3 fession are highly specialized. Once Football Season Tickets students successfully complete the Kirby Inland Marine, Inc. partners with Galena Park ISD to offer students immediate Football Game Schedule extensive, yearlong coursework, they employment opportunities upon completion of the Maritime courses. Volleyball Game Schedule Page 4 Vaccinations GPISD Board of Trustees Exploring Skyward App Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Page 5 With NASA Backpack Giveaway Summer of Innovation Stepping Out - Running Mentor Page 6 On July 11, 2013, 275 Galena Park Rotarian of the Year ISD students participated in the fourth Senior Gold Card Program year of NASA’s Summer of Innovation, New Principals a weeklong program aimed at students Page 7 entering 6th-9th grades to promote Dress Code Changes STEM (science, technology, engineering Galena Park Food Pantry Renamed Students learned the principles of aerodynamics, and then applied their knowledge by and math) skills. As an ongoing White building kites, rockets, and other objects related to flight. Girls’ Leadership Academy House initiative, the Summer of Innova- Page 8 tion is designed as a camp for students mentations and future plans. The Sum- students use their imagination to State Champions 10-Year Anniversary to explore, create and experiment. The mer of Innovation provided an avenue collaborate, design, and build projects, Adult Education Classes seven day academy, led by teachers for students to pursue interests in fields modifying their products based on trial School Calendar trained in innovative NASA curriculum, such as aeronautics, engineering, space and error. Throughout the program, Páginas 9-16 was filled with unique and engaging science, and robotics. students are encouraged to build Encuentra todos los artículos en español activities based on actual NASA experi- During the course of the camp, and solve problems creatively. This Continued on page 5 2 • Back-to-School Edition GALENA PARK SCHOOLS August 2013 Marching Band Festival A Letter From the Superintendent of Schools he 11th annual Galena Park ISD Marching Band Festival will be Theld on Saturday, October 5th at the Galena Park ISD Athletic Sta- dium from 9:00am to 6:00pm. The festival features performances from Dear GPISD Community, 30 Houston area bands, including the Galena Park High School “Band of Gold” and the North Shore Senior High School “Sound of Thunder” I am excited to welcome all of our students and par- bands. ents back to school on August 26, 2013! Our schools The marching band festival serves as an early competition opportunity for the bands to fine-tune their performances prior to the UIL Region 19 have been very lively places in the recent weeks as the Marching Contest held on October 19th and the UIL Area F Marching beautiful buildings and classrooms of GPISD are read- Contest on October 26th. Galena Park ISD hosts both UIL competitions ied for another year by custodians, food service staff, as well. teachers, and administrators. This time of year brings an electric enthusiasm to our campuses as our teachers and staff prepare Admission prices: each classroom and excitedly await the arrival of students. The excep- Oct. 5 – GPISD Marching Band Festival: $5 per person tional professionals of this district stand prepared to join our students on Oct. 19 – UIL Region 19 Marching Contest: FREE Oct. 26 – UIL Area F Marching Contest: $5 per person a journey of discovery this 2013-14 school year. For more information about the festival, including bands participating GPISD has a long history of educational excellence and commitment to and performance times, please visit the Fine Arts link in the “Quick students; I am honored to be part of a distinctive school district where the Links” section of www.galenaparkisd.com. opportunity to achieve is a priority in every classroom. This district was founded on the principle that every student deserves an equal chance for success. When established in 1930, GPISD looked very different than today, of course. This district and community have grown into a diverse area, rich with cultures and people, as well as a vibrant economic zone. While the world has changed vastly in the last 83 years, our district has remained steadfast and committed to a common core belief: we are a district of opportunity! Not only are our students taught by some of the highest quality academic teachers in Texas, they are also provided the opportunity to grow in areas such as fine arts, language arts, leadership, and athletics. With every new and engaging experience, our students are better positioned to live and work in a complex world. When students walk into the classrooms of GPISD this year, they are not just walking into a room with desks and books, they are walking into their future. From elementary UIL academic competitions to high school Advanced Band students prepare for the upcoming marching season during summer Placement and dual credit courses, the students of this district are given practice. every advantage to be challenged on their level. Our desire is for every young adult leaving our district at graduation to have the chance to choose the path they wish in life. Whether it is college, the workforce, or the military, GPISD is dedicated to giving all students the opportunity to achieve beyond the classroom. As a district of opportunity, our counsel- ors are committed to guiding and preparing all students for their future plans. with Free Haircuts and Manicures Thank you all for entrusting us with our most precious and valuable Galena Park ISD Cosmetology students would like resource: our students. With the continued selfless service and leader- to celebrate the upcoming school year by offering ship of our GPISD Board of Trustees, we will carry on building a school FREE haircuts and manicures to students ages 7 - district where all students have an equal chance to learn; thus, learning 17. equals success, and those who succeed build a better world. Sincerely, DATE: Saturday, August 24, 2013 TIME: 9:00am - 2:00pm LOCATION: Galena Park High School Angi Williams, Ed.D. Cosmetology Room #2807 Superintendent of Schools PHONE: (832) 386-2907 Please call and reserve your appointment. August 2013 GALENA PARK SCHOOLS Back-to-School Edition • 3 FOOTBALL PRE-SEASON TICKET SALES 2013 GPISD Football fans may purchase pre-season tickets will be $40 per person for the five Galena Park games. Pre-sale student general admission is $3. tickets through August 30, 2013 at the Galena Park Park or North Shore home games. Adult season ISD Athletic Office located at 15025 Wallisville ticket cards are $30 per person and student season All tickets at the gate are $7. Should any VIP seats Road. The office will be open from 8am – 4pm ticket cards are $15 per person. Season ticket cards be available after August 30th, they will be sold per Monday through Friday. PRE-SEASON TICKETS are for the five Galena Park or North Shore home game for $8 pre-sale and $9 at the gate. WILL NOT BE SOLD AFTER AUGUST 30th. games. Please direct questions to the Galena Park ISD Previous VIP ticket holders may pick up their tickets Once the season begins, pre-sale adult general Athletic Office at (832) 386-4330. at the same location during the same hours. VIP admission is $5 for North Shore and $6 for Galena 2013 GALENA PARK YELLOW JACKET VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 2013 NORTH SHORE MUSTANG VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE DATE DAY TIME OPPONENT LOCATION DATE DAY TIME OPPONENT LOCATION 8/23 Fri. TBD Summer Creek (S) Dement Field 8/23 Fri. 8:30am SB Memorial (S) GPISD Stadium 8/30 Fri. 7:00pm Magnolia GPISD Stadium 8/31 Sat.