Originally delivered on 2/6/2025 10:50 am

SUBJECT: Geneva Gazette - PTA Newsletter - February 6, 2025

Upcoming Dates

February 7: Coffee with the Principal w/ special guests JL Long Principal Borourjerdi & Athletic Coordinator Paul Boyd

February 17: President's Day - NO SCHOOL

February 21: Sweetheart Dance @ GHE

February 25: PTA General Meeting (5PM in GH Library) + IB Math Night (DATE CHANGE)

February 27: GH Night at Fajita Pete's - Dine to Donate! 

February 28: Dollar Dress Day

March 6: Kinder Round-Up (5:30PM-6:30PM)

March 10-14: Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

March 20: IB Art Night

April 13: Fun Run (PTA General Meeting prior to run)

April 15: IB Science Night 

April 18: Student/Staff Holiday - NO SCHOOL

April 21: Inclement Weather Day - NO SCHOOL 

May 9: Field Day 

May 20: 5th Grade Graduation 

May 23: Last Day of School - early release!

Link to full calendar

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Announcements
Campus Volunteer Needs

IB Math Night - 21 volunteers needed

We need enthusiastic volunteers to help make our IB Math Night a success! The school will provide all necessary materials—we just need extra hands to:

  • Run game tables and guide students through fun math activities
  • Hand out "fractions" of pizza to reinforce math concepts

Your support will help create an engaging and educational experience for our students.

Lunch Room Help - weekly volunteers needed 

We’re looking for volunteers to help monitor student lunches! Responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring students line up properly.
  • Assisting younger children with getting their plates and finding their seats.
  • Helping students stay seated and focused on eating.
  • Opening packaged items for little ones.
  • Encouraging students to clean up and throw away their trash when it's time to leave.

PreK Reading Volunteers - weekly volunteers needed

Our PK teachers are seeking enthusiastic reading volunteers to join us one day a week to help foster a love of reading in our youngest learners! Volunteers will read to small groups of students every Friday from 8:30-9 AM. You are welcome to bring your 3 favorite books or teachers will provide some.  

Front Office/TA Support Volunteer - weekly volunteers needed

🕗 Morning Volunteers (7:45-9:00 AM)
Support the front office by:

  • Taking names of tardy students to ensure they are not marked absent.
  • Delivering forgotten backpacks, water bottles, or other items to classrooms.
  • Help picking up lost and found clothing items 

🕝 Afternoon Volunteers (1:45-3:00 PM)
Assist with early dismissal by:

  • Picking up students from their classrooms for early release.
  • Escorting them safely to the front office for parent pick-up.
  • Delivering items to classrooms
  • Help picking up lost and found clothing items
Coffee with the Principal - Tomorrow!

Come join us for our first general PTA meeting of 2025! Board members will be on hand to discuss board position and committee openings for next year. If you have been looking for ways to get involved and would like to learn more about what the PTA is doing - please join us! 


After the meeting, stay for IB Math Night which will be fun for the whole family! IB Math Night info is below.

Volunteer for IB Math Night!
Kinder Round-Up - Spread the word!
2024-2025 Yearbook Cover Contest & Info!

It is that time of year again. PTA will be paying for 5th grade students yearbooks again this year (so note to parents of 5th graders, make your custom pages but don't pay for the book). If you want to create custom pages please note the deadline is March 31st. School passcode is: 1016626922123613


Students can create handmade or digital designs for the cover art contest. Submissions are due 2/26. 

Cougar Pride Partners

Hear us roar! We're excited about the launch of our new fundraising site to support GH, and we need your help spreading the word. We have lots of levels and benefits this year including naming rights! Please share these sponsorship opportunities with any businesses, families or individuals in your network who may be interested in supporting our awesome Cougar family.


PS, don't forget to check if your employer offers donation matching programs to help maximize the impact of your contribution to our campaign. Also, many companies are looking to allocate remaining funds before year end. We are a 501(c)3 and our school provides a great opportunity for employers to support a worthy cause and claim their tax deductions for 2025. Thanks for support our amazing Cougars!

Cougar Pride Partners Page!
Previously Shared Info
New cub lunch link below!
Cub Lunch Sign Up!
Athleader Spring Registration is open!

Get Your Kids Moving with Athleader After-School Program!

Looking for an engaging and active after-school program for your PreK to 5th grader? Our Geneva Heights Athleader program is designed to get kids outside, moving, and having fun every day! Through structured activities and supervised free play, students will build teamwork, coordination, and confidence—all while staying active and making new friends.

Led by experienced coaches, we focus on fitness, sportsmanship, and problem-solving in a safe and encouraging environment. This is a great opportunity for kids to burn energy, build healthy habits, and develop lifelong skills!


Spring registration is open—sign up today! Use code “GHSPRING” to waive registration fees!


Visit athleaderdallas.org for more details.


Feeder Pattern News

Click the logo above to register and learn more about sponsorship opportunities.  

The Long Run starts and finishes at J.L. Long Middle School located at 6116 Reiger Avenue in Historic East Dallas. After the races, join runners, student groups, parents, families and community members for food, refreshments, and entertainment at one of the oldest and most established races in East Dallas.

The 1K Family Fun Run/Walk and the 5K Certified Run takes full advantage of the beautiful Santa Fe Trail s in Old East Dallas. Each entrant will receive a race t-shirt and dinner. In addition, awards will be given for the fastest runners in the various age categories.

The 27th Annual Long Run is the only fundraiser sponsored by the J.L. Long Middle School PTA. Proceeds are targeted to bridge critical gaps in the J.L. Long Middle School budget.

Attention 5th grade parents: Long Middle School Tours have started!
J L Long Tour Sign up!
Voly Registration

If you would like to volunteer on campus (this include participating in class parties or in-school events) then you will need to register through Voly. This registration must be renewed annually - it expires on June 30th of each year. 


Link to Voly registration: https://dallasisd.voly.org/

Make sure to fully complete your Voly registration - your screen will look like this when you are ready to go. All items must be green. 

Get the Geneva Gazette to your inbox!

To receive the Geneva Gazette directly to your inbox all you need to do is set up a Membership Toolkit account. This is not the same as a PTA membership - the membership toolkit is an account that allows you access to our PTA website & allows you to sign up for communications. If you have an account with another membership toolkit account, you can use that login. 


If you already have an account, please make sure your information is correct. 

Upcoming Events
Friday, February 7
Spirit Wear Friday!
Friday, February 14
Spirit Wear Friday!
Monday, February 17
President's Day - No School
Thursday, February 20
7:00p WWHS Addams Family Musical
Friday, February 21
Spirit Wear Friday!
7:00p WWHS Addams Family Musical
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