All tickets for GMS and GHS football games in La Grange this week must be purchased online.
GMS 7th, 8th, Combined B : https://bit.ly/GMSatLG
GHS Varsity : https://bit.ly/GHSatLG
Due to a scheduling conflict, today's School Board meeting will begin at 5:30 PM (as opposed to the traditional 7:00 PM)If you have any questions, please contact the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant Dana Devoll at 979-542-2854.
*** REMINDER *** EARLY DISMISSAL ***
*** TOMORROW, OCTOBER 15, 2021 ***
All GISD Campuses will dismiss 2 hours early tomorrow, Friday, October 15, due to transportation needs for participants in the GHS Varsity Football game in Cuero.
The October meeting for the Giddings Middle School PTO has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict. The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.
Giddings Middle School Picture Day
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021
Picture Orders must be prepaid.
Picture forms have been sent home.
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GMS Sports teams photos were taken last week. Ordering information was sent home with athletes.
Tonight's football game in Gonzales is a cashless entry. Please buy your tickets ahead of time at the following link:
https://www.gonzalesisd.net/Page/4047
**** NOTICE OF EARLY DISMISSAL *** All GISD campuses will dismiss 2 hours early on Friday, October 15, 2021. *** Due to a shortage of bus drivers, an early dismissal is necessary to provide for the transportation of all participants to the varsity football game in Cuero. *** Dismissal times are: GES-1:15; GIS-1:20; GMS-1:25; GHS-1:35
REMINDER TO GMS / GHS PARENTS Regarding participation in UIL activities (sports, band) after COVID Diagnosis
Although a student may return to school after the appropriate conditions have been met for time of exclusion, UIL rules state “a student who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 must receive clearance from a physician, or a physician-approved delegate prior to returning to participation in UIL marching band or athletic activities.” A special form is available from your child’s coach or band director. It must be completed by a physician and returned to the coach or band director before participation (practice or play) can resume. The "COVID-19 Return To Play" form can also be found here: https://5il.co/zfhr
Tonight is Family Impact Night! Giddings ISD encourages families to foster, re-establish, or even strengthen relationships in the household. The district has set aside one night per month (3rd Wednesday) in which all students in every grade level will not be assigned homework. Read more here: https://www.giddings.txed.net/article/536379
REMINDER -- TODAY! Wednesday, Sept 15th, from 4 pm to 6 pm -- FREE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS -- Vacunas sin costo contra el COVID-19 Read More Here : https://www.giddingsisd.net/article/530344
This is a general reminder of expected conduct at Buffalo Stadium. Please review the Code Of Conduct here: https://5il.co/yrdu
Key points include: 1)All students not seated with their parents must sit in the student section. 2) Students are not be allowed to run in the stands or congregate under the stands or anywhere else. 3) Parents are not allowed to drop off a child under the age of 12, to the football game.
GMS PTO Meeting
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
5:30 p.m. @ GMS Library
All Parents Invited
Pre-Game Meal -- Black History Club Fundraiser - Friday, Sept. 10 - Homecoming - Buffs vs Taylor -- $10 for Fried Pork Chops, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Bread and Tea. To-go or Dine-In @ GHS Cafeteria 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Tickets available from any GHS Black History Club member, or contact David McDowell @ (979) 542-3351/ Email: david.mcdowell@giddings.txed.net
FREE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS -- Vacunas sin costo contra el COVID-19
Read More Here : https://www.giddingsisd.net/article/530344
GISD would like to remind parents of the following:
1) Please continue to monitor your child for symptoms of illness.
2) If your child has any symptoms, please DO NOT put them on a bus, or drop them off at school.
3) If you would like to have your child tested, please call your campus nurse to arrange a time for a free test. Nurses will meet you in the parking lot to administer the test.
Pre-Game Meal Student Council Fundraiser
Friday, Sept. 3
Home Opener - Buffaloes vs. Columbus
$10.00 for BBQ pork steak, noodles, green beans, bread & water
To-go or Dine-in @ GHS Cafeteria
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Tickets available from any GHS Student Council Member Or Contact Shelly Kylberg (michelle.kylberg@giddings.txed.net) or Ami Fromme (ami.fromme@giddings.txed.net)
GISD will be providing an opportunity for eligible students, staff, and community members to receive the COVID vaccination if they so choose. It is not mandatory but simply being made available in what we hope is at a convenient time and location.
The Texas Department of State Health Services will be providing the vaccination. It is free to any student or staff that is interested. Students will need parent permission to participate in the vaccination clinic.
Please complete the following anonymous survey so that the Texas Department of State Health Services will know how to proceed in preparing for the vaccination clinic.
https://forms.gle/BjZfkaoAhNXPCoiG8
There will be a GMS Football parent meeting on Monday, August 23, 2021. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the GMS Gym. "Meet the Buffs" will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Buffalo Stadium. At that time our 7th and 8th grade athletes will be recognized.
**Meet the Buffs event on Monday**
This year’s “Meet the Buffs” event will be held at Buffalo Stadium on Monday, Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
All Giddings football, volleyball and cross country athletes in grades 7-12 will be introduced to the public, along with band members, cheerleaders and Buffalo Gals.
The Giddings Athletic Booster Club will open the concession stand at 7:00 p.m. to provide drinks and snacks during the event. A selection of T-shirts will also be available for purchase.
Kids from kindergarten to 6th grade can sign up for the Buffalo Stampede. For a $15 registration fee, children will receive a T-shirt and will have the privilege of running out of the Buffalo helmet before every home game.
*** IMPORTANT REGISTRATION MESSAGE ***
All students in 1st through 12 grades must be registered through the online system. Instructions and links can be found here: https://5il.co/wk5y
