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Gilmer Independent School District

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April 2026 Newsletter

Posted Date: 04/02/26 (12:40 PM)


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April Newsletter

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Dear Parents/Guardians,

It is hard to believe that there are only a couple more months left of the 2025-2026 school year. We are so excited about how much the students are continuing to grow, both academically and socially. Since our last report card, our teachers have been busy working with small groups and engaging students in all sorts of fun and educational activities. We're incredibly proud of all the progress our students have made—it's truly wonderful to watch!

We invite you to take a quick look at our newsletter, which is packed with important dates and exciting events happening in April. Just a heads-up—registration for new students kicks off on April 1st! We will notify you via ParentSquare when it's time to sign up your child for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have any questions about registration or any of the upcoming events, please feel free to reach out to us at 903-841-7860. We'd love to hear from you!

Sincerely,

Lisa Killebrew
Principal
 

No School April 3rd-6th

We will not have school on Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th. We look forward to everyone’s return on Tuesday, April 7th.
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Progress Reports

Be sure to check your child’s folder/backpack. Progress Reports will be sent home on Thursday, April 9th. 

 

Pre-K & Head Start Field Trip–April 17th

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The Pre-K and Head Start Students will be going to KidsView Playground at Lear Park in Longview on Friday, April 17th. A separate informational sheet along with a permission slip will be sent home in your child's folder.
 
During the Fourth Nine Weeks, attendance remains really important, and we appreciate your support in making sure your child is here every day. This April and May, we have some exciting activities planned for our students, and we don’t want them to miss out on the fun! Additionally, our teachers are working closely with your child in small groups to provide personalized instruction, so we want to ensure they don’t miss any of those valuable learning moments. Thank you so much for all your efforts in getting your child to school on time every day—your dedication makes a big difference!
 

4th Nine-Weeks

We’re so proud of your child’s efforts and want to keep the positive momentum going! To celebrate their hard work and just in time for summer vacation, we’re giving away two bikes to students with perfect attendance and two bikes to students who haven’t had a color change to red. Remember, making good choices is key. This means that students need to make good choices and not be on yellow for more than three days. Students always have the chance to make better decisions and earn their way back to green before the day ends. Please help us in encouraging your child to keep up the great work!
 
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April 1st – Head Start Egg Hunt with Dudes
April 2nd – Pre-K and Ms. Caffey's and Ingram's Classes Egg Hunt with Dudes
April 2nd - Autism Awareness Day – Wear blue to show support
April 3rd - April 6th - No School
April 7th – Students Return to School
April 9th – Progress Reports Sent Home
April 17th – Pre-K/Head Start Field Trip to KidsView Playground