White Cane Day with TSBVI — Wed, Oct 15 Our 4th–8th graders will join The School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) to celebrate White Cane Day. When & Where:
- Wednesday, Oct 15 - Meet at 8:40 a.m. at Central Market, 4001 N Lamar (drop off at the GSA bus by curbside pickup)
What to Wear/Bring: - This year's spirit shirt if you have one, regular uniform bottoms, tennis shoes - A full water bottle Plan: - Students will load school gear onto the GSA bus to be transported back to campus.
- Families are welcome to stay and march with us to TSBVI alongside members of the blind and visually impaired community. - Students will return to GSA before lunch via GSA bus and teacher cars.
Questions or transportation concerns?
- Contact Coach Sparks at jsparks@thegirlsschool.org. |
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It’s Time to Invite Grandparents & Special Friends!
Next week during Sister Groups, students will decorate Grandparents & Special Friends Day invitation postcards. Your child will bring these home next Friday so you can mail or hand-deliver it to your guests.
Action needed: Please confirm your guests and have mailing addresses (and stamps) ready. The postcard includes all RSVP details. Please share it promptly so your guests can respond and we’ll know they will be joining us for Grandparents and Special Friends Day on Friday, November 7th. |
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Honor Your Loved Ones at Our Ofrenda
In preparation for Día De Los Muertos this year, we are once again asking our GSA students and families to help us prepare our Ofrenda. Ofrendas, or offerings, date back to Mexico 2,500 - 3,000 years ago, and they are intended to honor our loved ones who have passed away with a collection of vibrant, colorful items displayed atop an altar.
For our altar this year, members of our GSA community are invited to contribute a photo of a loved one who has passed away. This can be a family member, friend, or pet. If you would like to honor a loved one who has passed away, please bring in a photocopy of your picture (with no frame) or email your picture to lherrera@thegirlsschool.org by October 20th. We encourage everyone to bring in a photocopy so you may preserve your family's original photographs.
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Help Us Stay Connected—Confirm Your Contact Info
As we prepare for the fall and busy holiday season, we want to be sure we have your most up-to-date contact information on file. Soon we’ll be mailing out details about end of year events, the Spring Gala, and more and we don’t want you to miss anything!
If you’ve recently moved or changed phone numbers, you can update your contact card at any time in Blackbaud. Here’s the login link: https://parent.blackbaud.school/Login.aspx
Thank you so much for keeping your information current! |
School Pictures Are Live
Good news! Student photos from Captured Austin Schools are now available. Please check your inbox for an email from Captured Austin Schools to: - Select your child’s yearbook pose
- Order print and digital packages
Note: some messages may land in Spam/Junk. If you don’t see it, search for “Captured Austin Schools,” and mark the sender as safe. Still can’t find it? Let the front office know and we’ll help. |
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Reminder about Aftercare
All families—new and returning—please review the following updates for the Aftercare sign-out procedure: -
ID required for pick-up: The person picking up a child may be asked to present an official photo ID to confirm their identity and verify they are on the approved pick-up list. While Ms. Chandler knows most families, not all aftercare staff do, so please be prepared to show your ID when asked.
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Patience and cooperation: We kindly ask for your patience and respect if you are asked for ID. For the safety of all students, we strongly recommend keeping your ID with you at pick-up.
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Pick-up changes: If there are any changes to your child’s aftercare pick-up arrangements, please remember to email attendance@thegirlsschool.org as early as possible.
Thank you for helping us keep our aftercare dismissal safe and smooth for everyone! |
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October 13 School Holiday October 20 School Holiday October 25 Fall Festival October 31 Theme Parade November 7 Grandparents and Special Friends Day November 10 Student Holiday November 24-28 Thanksgiving Break Dec 10 Winter Music Concerts Afternoon: Grades K-3-Strings & Piano Evening: Grades 6-8 Piano
Dec 11 Winter Music Concerts Afternoon: Grades 4-5-Strings & Piano
Evening: Grades 6-8 Strings Dec 19 Pajama Day Dec 22-26 Winter Break |
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