Carlisle Connection
Make Good Things Happen February 13, 2020
District Health Update
Plano ISD works to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students and staff. In this effort, the district follows the guidance of national and local officials to help protect students from communicable diseases. District officials are aware of the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Provence, China. Families are encouraged to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website for more information. Based on information provided to Plano ISD, it is our understanding that there are no confirmed cases in Collin County. However, the district continues to monitor the situation and follow guidance from federal and/or state authorities.
To ensure the risk of novel coronavirus spread in the United States remains low, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is implementing restrictions on entry into the United States from the People’s Republic of China. In a complementary action, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing public health measures to monitor and quarantine entering travelers who are at risk of carrying novel coronavirus. These measures were implemented February 2, 2020, and are in line with the presidential proclamation issued by President Trump on January 31, 2020.
The U.S. Department of State continues its Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory for China. Based on this, commercial airlines have reduced or altogether suspended routes to and from China.
All flights from China are being funneled through a limited number of U.S. airports to ensure consistent screening and handling of incoming passengers who may have been exposed to novel coronavirus. The CDC will require 14 days of monitoring or quarantine for entering travelers who are at risk for coronavirus according to CDC-established parameters. The CDC is updating and maintaining guidance on entry into the United States on its novel coronavirus website at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
For further information about novel coronavirus and healthy habits, visit the following websites:
· Center for Disease Control & Prevention
· Texas Department of State Health Services
· Collin County Health Care Services
Plano ISD staff will continue to closely monitor this rapidly evolving situation. We will inform our community as we receive updates, information and resources. If you have further questions regarding PISD processes related to coronavirus or other contagious illnesses, please contact your school nurse, or the Plano ISD Health Services Department at 469-752-5991.
Thank you for your partnership. Together, we can keep our community healthy and safe.
Picture Taking Reminders!!!
Parents please remember that during class parties you can take a picture of your child but, not of other children- this includes class group photos. Not all children have consent to have their pictures posted on Facebook.
Friendship Party Schedule
Spring Pictures- February 18th
Planoettes Fund Raiser
PISD February 2020 Parent Workshops
2/03 9:00 am Skaggs ES I Can Do It! Building Self Esteem!
2/03 11:30 am Daffron ES * Rituals and Routines: Why Have Them?
2/05 6:00 pm Bowman MS * How to be Safe When Drugs Invade our Community
2/06 7:45 am Miller ES Girl Drama *Denotes both Spanish and English
2/07 8:15 & 12:15 Pearson ECS *Setting Limits and Following Through Effective Discipline
2/10 8:00 am Carlisle ES I Can Do It! Building Self Esteem
2/11 8:30 am Isaacs ECS I Can Do It! Building Self Esteem
2/11 6:30 pm Wells ES Girl Drama
2/12 8:30 am Hickey ES * Raising Chldren of Character
2/13 7:45 am Mitchell ES Middle School: It’s SO Different!
2/18 1:30 pm: Haun ES The Birds and the Bees
2/19 8:00 am Gulledge ES How to Bully Proof your Child
2/19 6:00 pm Shepard ES Setting Limits and Following Through Effective Discipline
2/20 8:00 am Rasor ES Keeping Your Cool in the Hear of the Moment Managing Anger
2.20 1:30 pm Hunt ES Who is in Control?
2/21 8:30 & 12:30 Isaacs ECS Did We Win?
2/25 8:00 am Weatherford ES * Girl Drama
2/25 6:30 pm Barksdale ES What are Our Kids Doing with Their Electronic Devices?
2/26 7;30 am Aldridge ES Setting Limits & Following Through– Effective Discipline
Series Workshops Location: Cox Building—1517 Avenue H, Plano, 75074
2/5, 12 ,19, 26 10:00 — 11:30 am Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
2/6, 13, 20, 27 12:00 — 1:30 pm * May I Have Your Attention Please? Raising Children with ADHD
* Denotes workshops in both English and Spanish
Series Workhops Location: Bird Center Building B, 1300 19th Street, Plano, 75074
Please enter door in 18th Street parking lot.
2/3, 24, 27 6:30—8:30 pm *Back to Basics
(Managing Anger, Effective Discipline, Managing Stress )
2/6, 13, 20, 27 6:30—8:00 pm * Strong Willed Child Series
High School Event
Viking Math Competition
Hello,
I am excited to inform you about a wonderful opportunity for your students to compete and show their mathematical ability at the Viking Math Competition hosted by our Vines High School Math Club. Please help us motivate your fourth and fifth graders and reach out to their parents to actively participate at this great event. Our intention is to boost STEM, and in particular Math, in our community, as these skills are so vital for their ability to excel, no matter what vocation they pursue later in life.
VIKING MATH COMPETITION DETAILS
Venue: Vines High School Cafeteria: 1401 Highedge Dr, Plano, TX 75075
Date: February 29, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration URL: http://bit.ly/vikingmath
Registration Deadline: February 14, 2020
Registration Fee: $10 per student at the door. (Proceeds fund these competitions)
Registration is first come, first serve, and please encourage kids to register as soon as possible, as space is limited. Please print and hand out the attached flyer to your students.
Please reach out to me if you have any suggestions or need more information. Thank you very much for making this competition a success.
IB World School at Huffman Elementary
Registration Opens March 2 for the IB World School at Huffman Elementary & You’re Invited to Learn More at One of these Upcoming Meetings (ver en español)
The International Baccalaureate (IB) World School at Huffman Elementary – Primary Years Programme (PYP) fosters the development of knowledgeable, principled and internationally minded citizens. The IB Primary Years Programme is a transformative experience for students, teachers and whole communities. Registration opens on March 2 and spaces are limited. Download the flyer in English or en español to learn more, and make plans to attend one of these upcoming information meetings. Additional information and a video are available at www.pisd.edu/academies.
Information Meetings
All parent information meetings will be hosted at Huffman Elementary School, located at 5510 Channel Isle Drive, Plano, TX 75093.
· Thursday, February 6 at 6:00 PM
· Saturday, February 15 at 10:00 AM (Spanish translation available)
· Tuesday, February 18 at 6:00 PM
In need of family resources? - Click the link
https://www.pisd.edu/familyresources
This link It is easily searchable by category, zip code, or agency name, and includes resources to help with counseling, family literacy, GED and ESL services, medical, dental, mental health services, and financial literacy. This guide also includes resources to help with basic needs such as housing, food, clothing and transportation.
This guide has been created to be inclusive of many resources, but does not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position or expression of the Plano Independent School District.
State and Federal school report cards
The 2018-2019 School Report Cards for Carlisle Elementary School has now been released, and posted to the Carlisle Elementary School website year. www.pisd.edu/Carlisle_ar. The report provides information concerning student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), as well as information on student enrollment, class size averages, and financial expenditures. The information contained in the School Report Card is described in the 'School Report Card Definitions.' The Federal Report Card is also available at https://tea.texas.gov/FRC.aspx. If you have any questions concerning the School Report Cards, please let us know. Thank you for your continued support of Carlisle Elementary School.
The Tardy Bell Rings at 7:45 a.m.
Students can be dropped of at 7 am in the morning.
The first bell rings to dismiss students to class at 7:30
Students should be in their seats and ready to learn when the 7:45 bell rings.
Everyday your child is in school is another day they are learning. Missing only 10% of the school year (18 days) can make it hard for your child to keep up with the lessons. If you are struggling to get your child to school on time or to get them to school at all, we are here to help you. Please reach out to us for help.
Reading is Important!!
Operation Child Safe!!
OPERATION CHILD SAFE
Dial (469) 752-0600 – Press 1 for English, then Press 3 to report an absence
Operation Child Safe is a program established to account for every child who is not present when attendance is taken (7:45am). It is important that you call our Child Safe line every day that your child is absent or tardy, even if you have notified the teacher. Please leave a brief message including your child’s full name, student ID number, grade, teacher, and specific reason for absence or tardy. Child Safe is strictly to confirm your child’s safe arrival at school.
Please remember that calling to report an absence for the purpose of Child Safe does not provide an excuse for the absence. When your child returns to school, a written note (signed and dated) from the parent or doctor stating the reason for the absence or tardy is required within 3 days in the front office.
Your child’s safety is very important to us! We appreciate your cooperation with Operation Child Safe and with our attendance procedures.
Respectfully,
Carlisle Elementary Office Staff
We'd love for you to come volunteer this year!
Accountability Ratings
Accountability Ratings
2019 accountability is now available to the public at https://txschools.gov/
Plano ISD district wide results are at: https://txschools.gov/districts/043910
If you click on School Progress > Additional Details, the Academic Growth and Relative Performance will be displayed.
Friendly Reminders
Safety First!
This is true for volunteering, lunch visits, attending Good Morning Carlisle on Fridays ~ anytime you are going past the front office. Thank you for your cooperation.
Drive Safely. Children are EVERYWHERE!
MORNING DROP-OFF:
The drop-off line forms along Old Orchard heading west, permitting a right turn only into the driveway. Driving east on Old Orchard, please do not turn left into the driveway.
The City of Plano has posted a “No Left Turn” sign at this location. You may NOT turn left into the driveway between 7:30–8:30 a.m. or 2:30–3:30 pm on school days.
Please pull forward, maintaining a single line to the main entrance before letting your child exit the car. Please stay in your car and come through the driveway. We have a system in place for carpool designed to keep our children safe. All children will enter the school by the main entrance. Parents may start dropping off children at 7:00 a.m. Students go to the gym until 7:30 a.m. when they are dismissed to go to their classrooms.
All children should exit on the right side of the automobile. Children should not exit cars in the middle of the driveway or in the streets. Safety Patrol members are stationed along the front sidewalk to assist your children until the 7:45 bell rings. Adults should not get out of the car for any reason while in the driveway. Please have your children ready to get out of the car as soon as the car stops in the carpool lane.
We recognize there are several restrictions that make carpool a bit tricky in the morning. Every single one of these are in place to keep our children safe and to start each morning with little stress and lots of smiles! Thanks you for your cooperation with each of these carpool safety rules and thank you for modeling respect for our rules and for one another when bringing your children to school each day!
Don't forget to Update Your Child's Information in Parent Portal
- Log onto PISD's parent portal at: http://parent.mypisd.net
- If you have never accessed the parent portal, you will need to set up a new account.
- Click on "New Registration" and set up and account using your student's ID number (this is the same number your child uses in the cafeteria) and your email address. (If you do not have an email address the easiest way to set one up is through a free service like Yahoo or gmail).
- Once you have registered and logged into parent portal, you will see tabs for each of your children.
- Click on each child's name and follow the directions for completing all of the registration information for the 2019-20 school year below.
You will need to complete the following information for each child you have enrolled in school:
- Emergency information (have current, accurate emergency phone contacts).
- Be sure to fill out health information completely. In the event of an emergency, it is very important that we have accurate information.
- Sign the Truancy Warning Letter for 2019-20.
- Sign the Student Policy Guide.
- Sign the Student Information Release Form indicating your preferences and consents.
Stay Informed!
PTA Information
Kroger - https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards
Tom Thumb - https://www.tomthumb.com/content/dam/store/good-neighbor/GOOD_NEIGHBOR_CHARITY_TT.pdf
Coca-Cola Give - https://us.coca-cola.com/give/school-profile/?institutionid=2225610
Amazon.com - smile.amazon.com/ch/75-2200635
POGO Pass - https://www.pogopass.com/product/pogopassdallas-12months
Carlisle Elementary School
Email: linda.patrick@pisd.edu
Website: pisd.edu/carlisle
Location: 6525 Old Orchard Drive Plano, TX 75023
Phone: 469-752-0600
Facebook: facebook.com/carlisle
Twitter: @carlislecoyotes