Back-to-School
Checklist
◦ Log in to Skyward Family Access to complete
forms and review or update Skylert contact
information. Make sure contact information
is updated on campus, as well. Learn how
to set Skylert phone and email notification
preferences at bit.ly/SkylertSettings
◦ Submit a free and reduced-price meal
application, if needed, at
garlandisd.net/free-and-reduced
◦ Download the new Garland ISD mobile app
from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
◦ Double-check required immunizations at
garlandisd.net/immunizations
◦ View transportation areas and route
information at garlandisd.net/transportation.
To receive bus service, students must attend a
school within their designated eligibility area
◦ Follow us on Twitter @gisdnews and
@gisdnoticias and on Facebook
@ChooseGarlandISD
◦ Enroll new students online through Skyward.
Be prepared to upload the following during
the online process: certified birth certificate,
immunization records, parent/guardian
ID, proof of residency, Social Security card
(if applicable) and recent report card. See
the complete online enrollment process at
garlandisd.net/enroll
◦ Contact Garland ISD Special Education
regarding services for children from
birth through age 21 at 972-487-3300 or
[email protected]
◦ Join a GISD PTA. Contact campuses to sign up,
or visit gisdcouncilpta.org
GISD launching
all-new Littles Club
United behind one goal to prepare all
students for success in college, careers
and life, Garland ISD wants to provide
exceptional education as young as birth.
The all-new Garland ISD Littles Club
launches this month, helping parents
become their children’s first teacher.
Membership includes:
• Weekly emails with developmental tips and tricks
• Access to an online library with thousands of books
• Dedicated GISD support
• Tours of GISD Pre-K and elementary schools
• Special invites to age-appropriate events
All families with children not enrolled in school (birth to five
years old) are invited to sign up. Please note that tours and events
may be virtual during the 2020–21 school year due to COVID-19.
Visit garlandisd.net/littles to learn more about this free resource.
District alerts,
information a tap
away via new app
Garland ISD families, staff and community members now have
district information at their fingertips. #GarlandUSA is proud to
announce the launch of its new mobile app, which conveniently
houses news, events, student information systems and more.
Designed to offer a beneficial and accommodating experience,
users have the power to customize their app. After selecting a
campus, participants will be able to see both school and district
alerts, updates and happenings. Families can select as many
campuses as needed, and information
is tagged with a campus or district logo.
With the touch of a finger, users can
access Skyward to check grades, log in
to Ready Hub to find digital resources,
use Anonymous Alerts to report an
incident or utilize PayPams to pay for
school meals. Other features include
school listings, contact information and
official district social media accounts.
Important notifications will also be
shared through this new platform.
Download the Garland ISD app
in the Apple App Store or Google
Play Store to discover this helpful
resource today.
2020–21 // Issue I 2