• Monday, October 24 - Teacher Work Day (Student Holiday)
  
• Tuesday, October 25 - Red Ribbon Week Starts - wear Rennell spirit gear!
• Friday, October 28 - Fall Photos
• Tuesday, November 8 - Parent Conferences
• Wednesday, November 9 - Chick Fil A Spirit Night
• Friday, November 11 - Veterans Day Program
• Friday, November 11 - Spirit Shop During Lunches

October School Clinic Tidbits

Winter Clothing Donation

• If anyone has girl/boy pants sizes 5t – 12 they are willing to donate to the clinic, we would gladly accept them!!
• Consider putting a spare change of clothes in your child's backpack despite age. You would be surprised how many kids may slip in the mud or spill drinks on them, so you never know when it will be utilized 😊

Return to School After Illness

• It is that time of year when we see more sick kiddos, and I want everyone to know the return-to-campus policy after an illness. If your child has a temperature of 100.0 F or higher, follow the below instructions so they can return to campus as soon as possible.
• The nurse needs a picture/copy of a dated covid test emailed to jenise.galey@cfisd.net. It can be a home test!
• If negative, then the student will need to go 24 hours fever free without medication before returning
• If covid positive, contact the nurse @ 281-213-554 for further instructions, or you can view the district's Lead Safely guidelines here -> https://www.cfisd.net/leadsafely

Medication Policy:

• All medication must come directly to the nurse by the guardian. Students may not transport medicine.
• All over-the-counter medication must be in a new, unopened container and age-appropriate for that child. Sometimes you may not realize the medicine will say age 12 and older, so take a peek at those instructions 😊
• District Medication Policy viewed here -> https://www.cfisd.net/Page/1925

Students are nominated for this Principal’s recognition award for going above and beyond our school expectations - those who exhibit leadership, kindness, and extraordinary character!

We are so proud to announce this week's Akers' All-Stars:

• Hudson Westhaver
• Charlie Stinson
• Ryan Barlow
• Caleb Tanis
• Caroline Dickson
• Priyanka Pinnamaneni
• David Giles

The Mid-Year GT Referral window is open until November 30, 2022. This opportunity applies to any 1st-5th grade student who has not tested in the 2022-2023 academic school year. All kindergarten students will be screened in the spring. A parent referral form is not needed for kindergarten students.

If you would like your students tested for HORIZONS, please complete the attached form and return to anndrea.searby@cfisd.net or cherise.garcia@cfisd.net.

GT Referral Form

We would love to have you join us as we fill the day with activities, laughter and a little friendly competition. To ensure the continued success of our field days, we must rely on the outstanding support of parent/guardian volunteers. Field Day will occur on Thurs or Friday depending on your child's grade. Please see the attached graphic to find out when your student(s) will be participating!

Please note that each session is divided into two parts (1) Activity Rotations and (2) Relay Races. When you sign up to volunteer you will participate for both grade levels for whichever area you volunteer. Your child will participate in both the Relay Races and Activity Rotations so you will see them when they are in your area!

If you would like to volunteer (and cheer on your student), please select an available activity slot on your desired date and sign up! The PTO Website link is below and you can find the sign-up under the Volunteer tab. If you have any questions, please contact Jay Reed at jmorrison006@gmail.com.

Thank you!

At the recommendation of the CFISD Board of Trustees, two new district committees will be formed. If you are interested in being considered for either committee, please complete an application by Monday, October 24.

1. PORTRAIT OF A CFISD GRADUATE

Purpose/Charge of Committee:

• To review the Portrait of a CFISD Graduate and determine if any modifications are warranted
• To develop a marketing/rebranding plan for the Portrait of a CFISD Graduate

Membership:

• District committee application
• Committee members must live or work in CFISD
• One (1) representative from the following areas from each of the 12 high school feeder patterns:
• Classroom teachers (12)
• Non-teaching campus staff (12)
• Parents (12)

• Community/Business/Faith-Based Leaders (12)
• Current Students / Recent Alumni (4-5)

• One or two (1-2) central office representatives from each of the following areas:
• Human Resources
• Student Services
• School Leadership
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Guidance and Counseling
• Communication and Community Relations

Purpose/Charge of Committee:

• To identify resources needed to provide educational opportunities to ALL students
• To identify obstacles or barriers that may exist preventing ALL students from maximizing their full potential (Portrait of CFISD Graduate)
• To develop a recommended plan of action to present to the Board of Trustees for review and consideration

Membership:

• District committee application
• Committee members must live or work in CFISD

• One (1) representative from the following areas from each of the 12 high school feeder patterns:
• Classroom teachers (12)
• Non-teaching campus staff (12)
• Parents (12)

• Community/Business/Faith-Based Leaders (12)
• Current Students / Recent Alumni (4-5)

• One or two (1-2) central office representatives from each of the following areas:
• Human Resources
• Student Services
• School Leadership
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Guidance and Counseling
• Communication and Community Relations
• Operations/Facilities/Transportation/Food Services

Thank you for considering these two opportunities.