News From The Nest
September 2022
Hiker/Biker Survey
Night at the Nest
PBIS
Hoot, Hoot , Hooray! McGown Owls are WISE!
Students receive Hoot Loot for following our WISE PBIS matrix. Talk to your child about how they show WILLPOWER, INTEGRITY, SAFETY, and EFFORT at McGown!
Stay Connected
We want to stay connected with you! Please visit our website at www.cfisd.net, select schools and then McGown Elementary. This will take you to our website. We will also regularly post photos and news on the Official McGown Facebook and Twitter pages. To locate our pages, search @CFISDMcGown.
School Hours
McGown Elementary Parent-Student Handbook
Words from the Library
Library: Birthday Book Club is launching this month. Please see the attached flyer to participate. Return both flyer and receipt of purchase (stapled) to your child's homeroom teacher.
Technology: If your student(s) did not have their laptop/charger on Sept.1 for our school-wide exchange, we will continue the exchange the week of Sept. 6. Please send both their old device and charger to swap.
READ-A-THON- Our first school-wide fundraiser is coming! READ-A-THON will take place Sept. 12-21, 2022. More information is coming soon!
Birthday Marquee Announcements
GT/Horizons FAQs
Question: What is HORIZONS? Is HORIZONS the same thing as “GT”?
Answer: The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD HORIZONS program (our gifted and talented program) is dedicated to providing instruction that meets the needs and interests of academically gifted and talented students.
Question: When is the HORIZONS referral period?
Answer: Currently enrolled students may be referred for the HORIZONS program any time. Referrals must be received by November 30, 2022 in order for students to be assessed in early spring.
Question: When does HORIZONS testing occur?
Answer: 1st through 5th grade students new to Texas public education are tested first in the Fall semester. Referrals must be received by September 2, 2022.
All kindergarten students are screened for HORIZONS through their homeroom class in the Spring semester. There is no referral period and no additional action from the parent is required for kindergarten HORIZONS testing.
Testing for all other CFISD students occurs in the Spring semester.
Question: What if my student was already identified as GT in another school district?
Answer: If a student has been previously identified as gifted and talented, they are eligible to receive services in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD once previous GT placement can be verified. You will need to provide an acceptance letter (or notification of services) and the score report from the previous district to the Campus Testing Coordinator.
Question: What happens after my student is tested?
Answer: Results are sent home to parents from each campus. Students whose data meets the criteria for the HORIZONS program will be notified. Parents of qualifying students will be asked to accept, deny, or furlough participation in the HORIZONS program.
Question: What if my student does not qualify for HORIZONS?
Answer: Students may retest for the HORIZONS program once a calendar year. Questions or concerns about the HORIZONS testing should be directed to the Campus Testing Coordinator.
Question: Who do I contact for a HORIZONS testing referral or for questions about HORIZONS testing?
Answer: Contact the McGown Elementary Campus Testing Coordinator.
Amanda Sager can be reached via email at Amanda.Sager@CFISD.net
Counselors' Corner
Temporary Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Mark your calendar
9/1- Laptop Swap
9/5- Labor Day- Student/Staff Holiday
9/8- VIPS Liaison Meeting
9/12-BHS Homecoming Parade
9/20- Night at the Nest
About Us
Email: mcgown@cfisd.net
Website: https://www.cfisd.net/McGown
Location: 21211 Tuckerton Road, Cypress, TX, USA
Phone: 832-349-7700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfisdmcgown
Twitter: @cfisdmcgown