CANNON CONNECTION
A newsletter for Cannon Elementary families - 2018-2019
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Hi Cannon Parents!
We have one week left before we will be out of school for our fall break. It's going to be a BUSY week with the following events:
- Book Fair - open all week, Monday - Friday! All students attended previews last week and a flyer with available books was sent home last week with all students.
- World Diabetes Day is Wednesday, 11/14. Join us by wearing BLUE to school on this day, as we help to raise awareness about diabetes.
- 2nd Grade Musical Performance is scheduled for Thursday, November 15th. All 2nd graders should arrive in Ms. Garcia's room at 5:45 pm. The performance is from 6:00-6:45 pm in the school cafeteria. Mark your calendars!
- Grandparent's/Grandfriend's Day will be held on Friday, November 16th from 8:00-10:00 am. This will be our 3rd year to host this event and we can't wait! We had over 375 guests attend last year and it was such a memorable day! Please see information in this newsletter to RSVP for a Grandparent/Grandfriend to attend this event!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday break with family and friends! We are grateful for the opportunity to teach your children!
Proud to be your principal,
Mrs. Blizzard
#BeCannonProud
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SEEN @ CANNON LAST WEEK!
3rd Graders Use Interactive Boards For Learning!
5th Graders Analyze Slavery Through Poetry
Kindergarten Art
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Mark Your Calendars.....
UPCOMING EVENTS
11/11 Read-A-Thon PTA Fundraiser ends!
11/12-11/16 - Book Fair Week at Cannon!
11/14 World Diabetes Day - Wear BLUE to school!
11/15 - 2nd Grade Musical Performance 6:00-6:45 pm - Cannon cafeteria
11/15 - Gifted & Talented Parent Information Meetings - Kindergarten (5:30 pm) & 5th grade (6:30 pm) PDEC - 5800 Colleyville Blvd - see information in this newsletter!
11/16 - Grandfriend's Day @ Cannon! - 8:00-10:00 am
11/19-11/23- Thanksgiving Week Break - No school!
11/27 - Spanish Spelling Bee Timberline Elementary 8:00-9:00 am
11/29 - Cubs Night Out @ Cici's Pizza
12/3-12/7 Hour of Code Week
12/04 - Cubs Night Out @ Chick Fil A - William D. Tate 5-7 PM
12/06 - Grapevine Parade of Lights
12/11 - Cannon Spelling Bee 8:30 am - Cannon cafeteria
12/15 - Breakfast with Santa - 9-11 AM - $4 per plate - pictures with Santa, Santa Shop shopping, Cannon Choirs will sing
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CAMPUS & DISTRICT UPDATES
Grandparents & Grandfriends Day is Friday, 11/16!
We are excited to invite Grandparents/Grandfriends to come visit our school on Friday, November 16th, from 8:00-10:00 am.
Click here to see a copy of the invitation that was sent home last week. You will note that there is a link in the invitation, so that all grandparents can be registered online and RSVP for the event. You can register a grandparent or grandfriend to attend by clicking here. Please share this information with any grandparents/grandfriends who might like to attend!
Our guests should plan to arrive at Cannon at 8:00 am and we will begin our day in the cafeteria with breakfast refreshments & a special welcome by Mrs. Blizzard. Following this, our guests will be escorted to the classrooms of their grandchildren to spend some time in class, sharing memories and participating in some fun classroom activities! Our Cannon Cubs who have a special guest visiting at this event will also be able to attend some exciting demonstrations in the Makerspace, the Book Fair and visit the memory photo booth!
Book Fair Is This Week!
Calling Cannon Dads! It's Parade Float Time!
They would love to invite more Cannon dads to come and help build the Cannon float! They will meet at 2126 Spur Trail in Grapevine on the following dates and times:
Dad’s Club Float Building
November 13 Tuesday 6:00 pm
November 16 Friday 6:00 pm
November 17 Saturday 9:00 am
November 18 Sunday 1:00 pm
Additional work dates and schedule can be found on the Dad's Club website: https://www.cannonpta.com/dadsclub for more information and additional work dates!
IT'S TIME FOR THE SPELLING BEE!
Students in 4th & 5th grade will have an opportunity to participate in a Spelling Bee pre-test at Cannon on Wednesday, November 14th. Based on the pre-test results, the top performing students will participate in a campus Spelling Bee on December 11th. Study materials & resources will be shared with students, for use over the fall/Thanksgiving holiday break, to study for the campus bee. Campus winners will advance to the GCISD Spelling Bee, scheduled in January (date to be determined).
Please encourage your 4th & 5th graders to participate in this event!!
Book Of The Month - November/December
Check out all of the details using the presentation and newsletter links below!
Kindergarten Gifted & Talented Parent Information Meeting
KINDERGARTEN PARENTS - Do you have questions about the gifted and talented program for Kindergarten students? An informational meeting has been planned to help Kinder parents learn more about the identification and assessment process for the Kindergarten gifted and talented program.
Kindergarten Gifted & Talented Identification Parent Informational Meeting
Join us to learn more about the gifted & talented referral, testing & program services for GCISD kindergarten students.
November 15, 5:30 P.M. -Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Professional Development and Education Center (PDEC) 5800 COLLEYVILLE BLVD
5th Grade Parent Meeting - Gifted & Talented Services in Middle School
5th GRADE PARENTS: Do you have questions about the gifted and talented services available for your child as they transition from 5th grade to middle school? Make plans to attend this informational meeting!
Middle School Gifted & Talented Services Informational Parent Meeting
Learn more about the referral & testing process for GT services at the middle school level, as well as options regarding middle school course selection for identified gifted students.
NOV. 15, 2018 6:30 P.M. PDEC - PANTHER DEN - 5800 COLLEYVILLE BLVD
Parents of current 5th grade GT LEAD students AND parents who would like more information regarding identification & services for their 5th grader will find this meeting beneficial.
Atención padres de 5to grado
Reunion Informacional para Padres sobre Servicios Dotados en Escuela Intermedia
Obtenga más información sobre el proceso de referencias y evaluaciones para los servicios de GT a nivel de escuela intermedia, así como las opciones relacionadas con la selección de cursos de escuela intermedia para estudiantes identificados dotados.
15 de NOVIEMBRE de 2018 6:30 P.M. PDEC - PANTHER DEN - 5800 COLLEYVILLE BLVD
Los padres de los estudiantes actuales de GT LEAD de 5o grado y los padres que desean obtener más información sobre la identificación y los servicios para su estudiante de 5o grado encontrarán esta reunión beneficiosa.
GCISD Community Showcase at Cross Timbers Middle School
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside of a GCISD classroom? Have you ever been curious about how LEAD 2021 looks in action? Join GCISD for the first Community Showcase at Cross Timbers Middle School on November 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m for a tour led by students and staff. This opportunity is limited to the first 20 participants. Click here to sign up for this Community Showcase.
Join the GCISD Team!
Great opportunities are available in our auxiliary departments:
- Nutrition Specialists -PT w/ benefits – work while your students are in school!
- KidzU Site Aides – PT w/benefits – great schedule for local college students!
- Night Custodians
- Bus Drivers
- Maintenance Engineers
Apply now to work with the BEST! www.gcisd.net
Parent Technology Academy
GCISD Parent Technology Academy is BACK! Sessions are scheduled monthly with more to come! Come and learn along with others about the ever-changing world of technology in which your children are living!
Sessions can be found on the Parent Technology Academy Webpage
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NEWS FROM CANNON PTA
PTA QUICK PICKS!
Check out these "quick picks" of reminders & information from PTA:
- READ-A-THON Our biggest fundraiser of the year is now in full swing! Information has been sent home with all students. See information below with all of the important dates for this fun event!
- UPCOMING PTA EVENTS:
December 4 - Cub Night Out - Chick-fil-A on William D. Tate 5-7PM
December 15 - Save the Date - Breakfast with Santa
Additional events at cannonpta.com/calendar
Stay connected by following Cannon PTA on social media. Click here to "like" the PTA Facebook page. Follow them on Twitter @CannonPTA.
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QUICK LINKS FOR PARENTS
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I want to make you aware of where you can see information and resources, specifically about the Cannon construction project. Also, check out the awesome exterior renderings of our new school below!!
Please reach out to me to let me know of any questions you may have about this project. This is a VERY exciting time for our Cannon school community and I want to make sure all of our Cannon families stay informed!
Click here to see project updates on all GCISD Bond programs
Click here to sign up for construction updates by email about the Cannon project!
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Cannon Elementary: A GCISD STEM School
Email: tona.blizzard@gcisd.net
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Domain/1428
Location: 1300 W College St, Grapevine, TX, United States
Phone: 817-251-5680
Facebook: facebook.com/CannonSTEM
Twitter: @canSTEM