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4 Back-to-School 3 1 2 GISD uses the Skylert telephone notification system to alert parents and employees of school closings and other important information. This critical communication tool can notify everyone within a matter of minutes. Contact information must be updated to receive Skylert notifications. I Skyward Family Access allows parents to see their child’s grades and attendance, as well as receive messages from teachers, view report cards, request notifications and set Skylert preferences. Contact campuses for account information. Children must have T up-to-date immunizations 4 to attend school. Chec k the list at www.garlandisd.net/ healthservices. Want to get involved? Join a GISD PTA. Contact campuses to sign up, or visit www.gisdpta.org. re flashing, yo a s t h u sh g save yourself from a hefty i l d fine. ST o and e s O uld t P r n f e o d r e stu sch n h o ’ D o t S l I b f G u ec t o Pr connected t ses.