Dear Parents,

As Galena Park ISD brings another school year to a close, I want to express my appreciation to everyone for their hard work and dedication throughout this school year. Despite the challenges we faced, we persevered and made it through together. I am incredibly proud of our students for their resilience, creativity, and commitment to learning. Student achievement and academic growth this year have been truly remarkable!

To our parents and families, thank you for your unwavering support and partnership. Your involvement and encouragement have been essential to GPISD’s success. And to our staff, I am grateful for your tireless efforts to provide our students a safe and nurturing learning environment. Your dedication to their success and well-being is admirable.

As we approach summer, I want to remind everyone of the importance of staying safe. Please keep in mind the following tips:

• Stay informed about weather conditions and seek shelter in case of lightning or extreme heat.
• Wear safety helmets when riding a bike, scooter, or skateboard.
• Make sure you have properly fitting lifejackets when participating in water activities.
• Wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water when outside.
• Ensure firearms are properly secured in the home.
• If children will be home alone while parents are at work, review safety plans for strangers, fire prevention/evacuation, and ensure a list of emergency contacts is easily accessible.
• Play safe on playgrounds and follow the rules! Emergency rooms treat thousands of children injured on playgrounds every summer.
• Always hike, bike, swim, play, or explore with a friend, and NEVER alone.
• Adults, be mindful of your speed and traffic rules as more children will be outside during the day, and bouncing balls have a way of bouncing to the street.

Let's all have a safe and enjoyable summer!

Sincerely,

John Moore, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools