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Grapevine – Colleyville ISD

2010 - 2011

January Highlights


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2010-2011

District Highlights
Selection made for District’s holiday cards
Three creative holiday designs, one each from the
elementary, middle and high school levels, were winners
in the 2010 GCISD Holiday Greeting Cards Contest
that featured the theme “Holiday Dreams.”

by Jennifer Sanchez,

by Rachel Barimo,

by Kelly Nickels,

Timberline Elementary

Heritage Elementary

Grapevine High


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2010-2011

District Highlights
January 2011 is School Board Recognition Month
The GCISD community will join school districts across the
state to thank board members for their dedication and
hard work. The GCISD Board of Trustees will be
recognized at the January 24 regular Board meeting.
2010-11 Board of Trustees
Bottom row, left to right: Becky St. John,
Charlie Warner and Lisa Hall. Top row, left to
right: Leon Leal, Karen Deakin,
Superintendent Dr. Robin Ryan, Jorge
Rodríguez and Jessie G. Rodríguez.


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2010-2011

District Highlights
“Star” Grant Patrol visits GCISD schools to award funds
The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation
“Star” Grant Patrol recently awarded funds for 23
GCISD projects totaling $66,377. In a festive
atmosphere complete with drummers, balloons and
oversized checks, teachers were surprised in their
classrooms and proclaimed winners. In October, the
Education Foundation awarded 20 mini-grants
totaling $4,589, for a grand total of $70,966 for the
first semester of the 2010-2011 school year.


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2010-2011

District Highlights
GHS students excel at speech and debate tournament
Grapevine High School students Landry Ayres and
Skyler Thompson earned champion titles in events at the
Sixth Annual George Mason University Patriot Games
Classic Speech and Debate Tournament in Fairfax,
Virginia. One of the most competitive tournaments on the
national circuit, the competition had over 1400 entries from
105 schools representing over 30 states. Grapevine High
School’s team of two placed 9th in Overall Team
Sweepstakes.


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2010-2011

District Highlights
GMS student advocate awarded for facilitating student
community-building activities
Sharon Greene, Grapevine Middle School student
advocate, received The Rotary Builder Award from The
Grapevine Rotary Club on Dec. 15th. Presented to her by
Paul Lucas, Rotarian Governor, District 5790, the award
recognized her for her “contributions and service above
self to her Rotary Club and the World community.”
Greene has been with the District for fourteen years and
has developed many student programs that involve
Rotary support and interaction.


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2010-2011

District Highlights
Student Holidays to Note
Upcoming holidays / breaks in the GCISD student
calendar include:

January 17—MLK Jr. Holiday
January 18—Teacher Work Day / No school for students
February 21—Professional Learning Day / No school
for students
March 14-18—District Spring Break