Giddings Elementary School

Giddings ISD is now accepting applications for student transfers for the 2022-2023 school year. Current Students: April 1, 2022 through April 30, 2022 New Students: May 1, 2022 through May 31, 2022 LATE APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The transfer application can be found here: https://5il.co/182np Applications can be submitted to the following address: Giddings ISD Attn: Carla McMillian PO Box 389 Giddings, TX 78942

The girls and boys GHS soccer teams advanced to the Area round of the playoffs. They will both play Salado on Tuesday (tomorrow) at Manor High School Mustang Stadium. The boys will play at 6pm and the girls will play at 8pm. Tickets must be purchased online. Giddings is the home team. https://bit.ly/Soccer-GHS-vs-Salado

***Roundup for PreK and Kindergarten students for the 2022-23 School Year*** Registration packets will be available starting April 1st at the GES front office. Parents/Guardians should pick up a registration packet and return all required documents and completed packets on your respective round-up day. PreK Round-up Day is Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Kindergarten Round-up Day is Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (*If your child is currently enrolled in PreK at GES, you do NOT need to fill out a packet for Kindergarten registration.*) More Information Here: https://www.giddingsisd.net/o/ges/browse/222748

Pre-Game Meal --- BBQ Pork Steak before Varsity Buffs vs LG Baseball game Friday, April 8 Drive-thru or pick-up 4:30pm to 7:00pm @ GHS Gym *** Tickets available from any GHS Student Council Member Contact michelle.kylberg@giddings.txed.net or ami.fromme@giddings.txed.net Text 512-567-5678 for Paypal or Venmo options

Message from Superintendent Roger Dees . . A school administrator is accustomed to receiving many types of emails and text messages. Receiving a text like I received this morning makes me proud to be a Buffalo. I am proud of the quality educators we have here at GISD. I am proud of our parents. I am proud of students like these that set an example of the character we build here at GISD. . . “Last night, Giddings Middle School participated in the Rockdale Relays. There were 8 teams. The football field was PACKED with kids. It was a long night with the event finishing around 1030. I was glad that I live 3 blocks from the stadium. When the event ended, the stadium emptied quickly, except for one team. Giddings coaches held a team gathering in one of the endzones. Don't tell anyone, but this began to make my blood boil. I was tired and ready to go home. Then all the Giddings Athletes stood up, stood shoulder to shoulder, walked from one end zone to the other picking up trash. My selfish attitude sank. I don't know where Giddings finished overall in the meet, but I know in my heart they displayed true CHARACTER. Left the place better than they found it. Character is not measured by trophies or metals, or placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. It's measured later in life when people know they can't count on you to do the right thing when nobody is looking. That's what student athletics is about, building character. Paying out of district tuition is worth it for me. Tip of the hat to the coaches. Proud to be a parent of a Giddings Student Athlete.” . . Thank you teachers, coaches, parents, and students for remembering the importance of character.

-- Weather Alert -- GISD Classes Cancelled -- Due to the severe weather and freezing conditions, GISD administration officials have decided to cancel all classes for Friday, February 4th. All classes will resume normal schedules on Monday, Feb. 7th. Be safe and stay warm!

** Weather Alert ** After assessing the developing weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution, GISD administration officials have decided to cancel all classes for Thursday, February 3rd. An announcement regarding any delay or cancellation for classes on Friday will be made Thursday evening. Be safe and Stay Warm!

A report was made to the district regarding a possible threat. District administrators take all reports of this kind very seriously, and in coordination with the Giddings Police Department, we have conducted a comprehensive investigation. We found in this particular instance that there was no credible threat to the safety of our students or staff. We encourage members of the community, parents, and students to always be forthcoming with information that relates to any threat against students or staff. We will always take these threats very seriously and will always perform a complete investigation to the best of our ability. The safety of our students is always our number one priority.

IMPORTANT CHANGES to GISD COVID PROTOCOLS Please visit this link to review the updates to the Quarantine For Students section of the GISD Safe Return To School document: https://bit.ly/UPDATE-20220125

GISD CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JAN. 14 All campuses in GISD will be closed on Friday, Jan. 14 due to a shortage of instructional staff. We are currently unable to safely and effectively deliver instruction with the available staff. Scheduled extracurricular activities are still planned for Friday and Saturday. Students will be notified by coaches or sponsors in case of any cancellations. Classes are currently planned to resume on Tuesday, Jan. 18. We urge parents and students to make wise choices and monitor their health over the holiday weekend.

REMEMBER this Friday, Dec. 17th will mark the start of the Christmas/New Year break. All campuses will dismiss 2 hours early. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 4th. Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Giddings ISD is taking nominations for the Gifted and Talented program for the 2022-2023 school year. Parents, teachers, and community members may nominate students currently enrolled in Giddings ISD to participate in the screening process to determine eligibility for the gifted program. Nomination forms are available in the office on each Giddings ISD campus or online at the Giddings ISD website https://www.giddingsisd.net/o/giddings-isd/browse/71453 . All nominations are due by the last school day in January to each campus office. Contact April Kuck at 979-542-2854 or email to april.kuck@giddings.txed.net if you would like additional information about the gifted and talented program.

All GES class Christmas parties will take place on Friday, Dec. 17. (GES will release at 1:15pm) Your child's teacher will contact you with more details. Any visitors attending MUST present a valid photo ID.

Giddings Elementary will present the 3rd Grade Musical, "Christmas at the O.K. Corral" on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 6:15pm in the Giddings Elementary Cafeteria. (3rd grade students should arrive at 5:45 to get dressed for the performance)

*** GHS Pre-Concert Dinner *** The GHS Chess Club is sponsoring a pre-concert meal fundraiser that will take place before the GISD band concert on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Plates are $10 and will be dine-in or to-go. Serving will be 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The main course will be schnitzel with onion-cream pepper gravy. Sides include spaetzle and glazed carrots. The salad will be marinated cucumber and tomato. Dessert, tea & water will be available. The meal will be prepared by Chef John Anderson of The Giddings Brewhaus. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Contact Mrs. Moore at GHS for more information. (979)542-3351 x2116, or (361)522-4130.

Giddings ISD is looking for qualified substitute teachers.  Approved applicants must undergo a background check and be fingerprinted.  To apply please complete the substitute application at the link below. https://giddings.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1036

Don't forget the Veterans Day program at GES this Thursday! https://www.giddingsisd.net/o/ges/article/578586

The GHS Lady Buffs will travel to Pflugerville - Weiss to play Burnet in the Regional Quarterfinal round of the UIL volleyball playoffs. The match is Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $5 and $3 at the door or online at: https://bit.ly/GHSvsBurnet

REMINDER!! -- Today's Pre-game meal fundraiser for Lady Buffs athletics is DRIVE THRU ONLY! (Friday, Nov. 5) The line will open at 4:30pm and remain open until 7pm. There are about 40 tickets left. They will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The hamburger meal is $10. #GoBuffs #GoLadyBuffs

Help the Giddings High School Student Council honor local heroes! Sponsor a wreath today to be placed on a veteran's grave this December at the City of Giddings Cemetery. Just scan the QR code with your smart phone camera to make a donation online or visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TX0954. The Due date for ordering wreaths is Monday, November 29, 2021. Wreaths will be placed December 16 & 18, 2021