Roach Elementary

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

And the winners are...
Congratulations to these two creative students! They were the winners in this year's bookmark contest!! Our 3rd grader, Keyla, made a special tribute bookmark to the crew of Artemis II. 🚀🌕❤️ #Artemis @gisdnews @DanitzaRiveraE @NASA

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

Thank you PTA for celebrating our teachers and staff all week. We felt very loved and appreciated!! @DanitzaRiveraE @gisdnews

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

Thanks to @Huggies and @ptotoday, all of our PK- 2nd grade teachers received Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Wipes for Teacher Appreciation Week! #thankyou @DanitzaRiveraE @gisdnews

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

Today we celebrate our amazing cafeteria workers who nourish our students with care, kindness, and smiles every day. Thank you for keeping our school fueled, loved, and ready to learn. We appreciate all you do! #SchoolLunchHeroDay @gisdnews @DanitzaRiveraE

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

Congratulations to these outstanding educators: Ms. Munoz-Teacher of the Year, Ms. Tatum-Paraprofessional of the Year and Ms. Colley-General Educator of the Year. Thank you for going above and beyond to support our students!! @gisdnews @DanitzaRiveraE

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

These students have amazing talent and we are proud of them for representing our school so well at the Garland ISD art show. @gisdnews @DanitzaRiveraE #TheGISDEffect #GISDUnmatched

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

Congratulations to these two outstanding students for receiving the Garland Goldie Locke EXCEL Award! @gisdnews @DanitzaRiveraE #TheGISDEffect #GISDUnmatched

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

Thank you to our wonderful district leader, Mr. Ruiz, for reading to Ms. Galaviz's kindergarten class with such animation and heart! You made our Read Across America event magical! @technagogy @gisdnews @GISDREADS

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

Our Read Across America event was a success!! Thank you for sharing your love for reading with our students. @gisdnews @GISDREADS @technagogy

[Chasity Bass @ChasityDBass]

⁦@Roach_Wranglers⁩ wrangled up the letter sounds during Greeting Circle! They are building strong literacy foundations!! Yeehaw!! 🤠 #gisdprek ⁦@GISDTLD⁩

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

R.A.C.E = Responsible Attitudes Create Excellence
Student led PBIS review assembly to ensure a successful second semester!! #PBIS #TheGISDEffect #GISDUnmatched @DanitzaRiveraE @JulieMoncrief10 @gisdnews

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

WFC student reward!! At least they were SLIMED for a good cause!! 😆 @DanitzaRiveraE @gisdnews

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

New year, new playground!! 🎉 Thanks @gisdnews for the new equipment!! @DanitzaRiveraE

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

That’s a wrap! 🎉 Wishing our students, staff, and families a happy holiday!!🎄Enjoy the rest, joy, and time with loved ones. See you in 2026!! @DanitzaRiveraE @gisdnews

[Garland ISD @gisdnews]

📣 The 2026–2027 Choice of School & Magnet application window is NOW OPEN!

The window for students entering 1st–12th grades opens today, December 1, and runs through January 12, 2026.

💡 Reminder: This is not first-come, first-served.

Who needs to apply?

- Students currently in 5th grade
- Students currently in 8th grade
- Students applying for a magnet program
- Students who wish to switch campuses
- Current kindergartners entering 1st grade in 2026–27 who want to change campuses

**If you want your student to remain at their current campus, you don’t need to submit an application.***

⭐ Important Information

GISD has already created each family’s Avela Apply account using Family 1/Guardian 1 info from Skyward — please do not sign up. Just ensure your contact info is correct.

[Garland ISD @gisdnews]

The 2026–2027 and 2027-2028 Garland ISD Academic Calendars were officially approved at the most recent Board of Trustees meeting!

We’re excited to share the key dates to help you plan ahead. From the first day of school to holidays and major breaks — it's all here!

📌 View the full calendars: https://t.co/nkK8DIEHhM

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

Night of Gratitude led by our amazing music teacher, Ms. Kachete!! @gisdnews @DanitzaRiveraE

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

Students in PK, Kinder and 1st grade shared a Thanksgiving meal together!! @DanitzaRiveraE @gisdnews

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

Choice of School opens December 1, 2025 for students entering 1st - 12th grade and April 1, 2026 for students entering PreK and Kindergarten. @gisdnews @DanitzaRiveraE

[Roach Elementary @Roach_Wranglers]

Congratulations to our storybook pumpkin winners!! Thank you to all who participated!! @gisdnews @GISDREADS