Cheetah Connection
A PRINCIPAL UPDATE FOR OUR CHANDLER FAMILIES
October 28, 2022
Save the Date!
10/31- Storybook Character Dress Up Day (See info below)
11/1- Chick-Fil-A Spirit Day
11/1- 2nd Grade STEAM Center Field Trip
11/2- 4th Grade Symphony Field Trip
11/2- Parents United Informational Meeting- 5:30pm
11/4- 6th Grade Field Trip to the DMA
11/8- PTA Cultural Night- 6pm
11/10- 6th Grade Band Concert- 6:30pm
11/11 - Veteran's Day Program
11/16- 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Dallas Arboretum
11/16- Science Fair Applications Due to Mrs. Williams
11/17- Kinder Thanksgiving Play 2:00 PM
11/17- 1st Grade Thanksgiving Plays
11/18 - Early Student Release Day 12:00 PM
11/21- 11/25- Thanksgiving Break- No School
11/29- Fall Picture Retake Day
11/29- 4th Grade Field Trip to AT&T Stadium
12/1- Science Fair projects due by 3pm
12/2- Announcements Team FT to Allen High School
12/3- Holly Jolly Run
12/5-12/9- Penguin Patch Holiday Shop
12/6- Chick-Fil-A Spirit Day
12/6- 3rd Grade STEAM Center Field Trip
12/13- PTA General Meeting/ Kindergarten Performance- 6pm
12/15- Winter Class Parties- (6th 8:30AM) (K-5th 2:00 PM)
12/16- Polar Express Day
12/16 - Early Student Release Day 12:00 p.m.
Chandler 2022-2023 Yearbook ON SALE NOW
Now is the time to order your yearbook for the lowest price! Order using the QR code or the link below. This deal ends November 11th.
Order Link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01096103
Ways to Get Involved
- JOIN PTA!!!
- Like us on Facebook: @chandlerelementaryPTA
- Like us on Twitter: @CC_PTA, @cheetahchandler, @ChandlerPrin
- Like us on Instagram: @chandlerelementarypta
- Volunteer! To volunteer, complete a Criminal History Check online at www.allenisd.org each year.
- Contact your child's teacher or sign up to volunteer through the Chandler PTA.
Book Fair Help Needed!
Chandler Parents United
Looking for parents who want to partner with Chandler to support our campus. Join us for an informational meeting on how you can volunteer.
When: Wednesday, November 2nd at 5:30-6:00 pm.
Where: Chandler Elementary, Multi-purpose room
Please attend the meeting to find out more information about how the program will support our school and ways you can volunteer to help.
Science Fair
CHANDLER SCIENCE FAIR IS HERE!!!
Are you an aspiring scientist? Do you think science is super cool and fun?
The Science Fair is an amazing place to showcase your talents!
Applications are due back to Ms. Williams by Nov. 16th.
(get these from teachers or come by Ms. Williams' room)
Final project is due Dec. 1st by 3 pm.
Questions? Contact: shayne.williams@allensid.org
Father Daughter Ball
We welcome you to the 22nd Annual Father Daughter Ball. We hope as you walk into the winter wonderland of dazzling snowflakes, that you'll create a lifetime of memories. Join us for a sparkly evening including dancing, light refreshments, pictures, and prizes. Like last year, we will have three dances.
Twilight Dance 4:30-5:30 pm KG and under
Evening Dance One 6:00-7:30 pm Gr 1-3
Evening Dance Two 8:30-10:00 pm Gr 4-7
The ages and grades are recommendations only; however, the dance format and music selections will be geared towards the targeted age group. Registration is limited and is held on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets are dance specific. Cancellations will be accepted and a refund will be issued as long as the cancellation is received by noon on December 5, 2022. New this year, each person attending must buy a ticket; we no longer offer "Couple Tickets”. If you have questions please call or email Sandra Lovesey at 972-727-0502 or sandra.lovesey@allenisd.org.
Child Identification Program
Dear Parents,
In the last legislative session, Senate Bill 2158 was passed, which provides children in grades K-8 an inkless child identification fingerprint/DNA card. On behalf of the State of Texas, our district will distribute the In-Home Fingerprint/DNA Kit to students in grades K-8 during the week of October 31 - November 4, 2022. All information and instructions are included in the kit. The kits should be stored at home and only be provided to law enforcement in case of an emergency.
Please understand there is no obligation to fill out the kit, but it will allow you to have a set of fingerprints and DNA for your child in an emergency.
Sincerely,
Allen ISD
GOGUARDIAN PARENT APP
Arrival Reminders
- Doors will open at 7:30 AM for arrival.
- School begins at 7:45 AM.
- Please ensure your child is arriving with plenty of time to get to class. Instructional minutes begin at 7:45 AM.
- If your child arrives after 7:45 AM, you will need park and sign them in at the front office.
Eating Breakfast at Chandler
- If you child is having breakfast, they will need to arrive no later than 7:30 AM.
Student Personal Items
- Please, please, please put your child's name on their personal items.
- We recommend using the initial of the first name and the full last name. (Ex: Bobbie Allen)
- If your child misplaces something and their name is on it, we will do everything we can to get it back to them.
- Suggested items you put their names on:
- Water bottle
- Lunchbox
- Jacket
Celebrating Birthdays
- Student will be the ones that pass the invitations or items out
- Invitations must be shared with either the whole class or all boys or all girls...we don't want to leave people out. If they don't want to invite all these people, your child will need to pass them out on their own time outside of the school day.
- Digital invitations are a great option, but teachers may not share invitations with parents or provide you with email addresses to do so. If you join PTA, a directory with some of this information will be shared soon.
- Goodie bags or treats need to be shared with all students.
- We highly recommend all items be individually wrapped. This makes it so much easier for the students.
Lunch Visitors
- Parents are welcome to eat lunch with their own children in a designated area beginning on Sept. 6th.
We ask that all lunch visitors sign up on our "Lunch Visitors Sign Up" at least 24 hours in advance. This helps our overall operations here when teachers know that you will be meeting your student and they send them to join you during their lunch time.
We also do not allow parents to join their students for lunch on state testing days.
We do have specific days in which we ask for no lunch visitors.
When you arrive for lunch, make sure you bring your photo ID. You will need to sign in with the receptionist and then proceed to the designated room.
For security purposes and to avoid hurt feelings of other students, only your student will be allowed to sit with you.
You are welcome to bring in an outside meal for your student and/or yourself only.
If purchasing a tray, please have your child order your meal at the beginning of the day in order to have enough food prepared.
We will have expectations that need to be followed, and at no time will lunch visit any other locations on campus other than the designated space for lunch.
PARENTS- if you have any clothes your children have outgrown, please consider donating them to the clinic. We are low on our supply of extra clothes. Thank you!
2022-2023 Health and Safety Guidelines
The district will continue to monitor the guidance of local, county, and state health agencies to ensure we find an appropriate balance of health and safety procedures that afford us the opportunity to also ensure high levels of student learning.
Allen ISD’s health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for the 2022-2023 school year are located on the district website. These protocols are subject to change based upon additional Texas Education Agency guidance.
Medication Disposal Day - Saturday, Oct 29
Lowery Freshman Center (368 N. Greenville Avenue)
10:00am-2:00pm
Dispose of unused and expired medications at this DRIVE-THRU event including:
- Prescription medications
- Pet medications
- Over the counter medications
- Vitamins
- Sharps - needles, syringes, Epi Pens
This event is sponsored by Allen ISD Counseling Department, City of Allen Police Department and Texas Health Allen.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Atencio, Allen ISD Support Counselor @ 972-727-0400 x 301136
Chick Fil A Chandler Spirit Day - Tuesday, November 1st - all day!
- We receive a portion of every transaction that mentions "DINING FOR CHANDLER," whether you dine in or drive thru the STACY ROAD location to have a meal or just a treat!
- All proceeds go toward our Kids Against Hunger service project!
Coach's Clipboard
2022 Holly Jolly 5K & Fun Run
Dec 3, 2022
***PLEASE help us reach our goal of 300 people signed up!
We only have 28 signed up as of today!***
Couple Reminders
- PE receives $5 per person signed up.
The students that sign up will get to pie the coaches.
The money that we receive back will be used for Field Day!
Sign Up Info:
Paper forms were sent home Monday for the last time. FORMS WERE DUE TODAY. IF YOU FORGOT, PLEASE GET IT TO COACH B. 1ST THING MONDAY!
Online signup will continue to count towards our goal along with receiving money back to Chandler PE.
Chandler Elementary Annual Veterans Day Recognition
Friday November 11, 2022
- This is a day for our whole school to show how much we appreciate the service of all those that have served in the military.
- We will hold a breakfast, assembly, and then end with a special parade.
- If you have a veteran that would like to attend, please fill out the paper form that was sent home in folders or the online form.
- Sign up Veterans Day
- This year we are collecting pictures of veterans and their family to put in our slide show, so if you would like to be include, please fill out the online form and add a picture.
- Sign up was extended through next week, but please fill out the forms ASAP!
- The 21 Day Challenge ENDED on Tuesday October 25th!
- SURVEY STARTS NOVEMBER 8TH!
- PLEASE be on the lookout for an email or information in teacher newsletters for the link to complete the survey and the incentives that will help us be #1 in the school district!!
Notes From Music
The coming Wednesday is the 4th Grade Symphony Field Trip, Wednesday, November 2nd. Permission slips are due now. Please make sure your student looks their best!
- The last Honor Choir practice Monday Nov. 1st in the music room from 3:00-3:30PM.
- Honor Choir Auditions at Lowery Freshman Center on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd & Thursday, Nov. 3rd.
Upcoming dates:
- 6th grade choir Veterans Day performance- Nov. 11th
- Choir Tour and Cluster Concert Monday, December 5th. More information coming soon!
- Kindergarten program- Tuesday, December 13th. More information coming soon!
Library News
- Would you like to dedicate a library book to your child on their birthday? Learn more about our Birthday Bears & Books Program here: https://www.allenisd.org/Page/2701
- Our library subscribes to several databases and sources for ebooks and audiobooks. Learn more here.
Check out the Allen Public Library’s October calendar.
We appreciate your continued support and partnership as we navigate the 2022-2023 school year together. Go Cheetahs!
Thank you,
Bobbie Allen
Principal
Chandler Elementary
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