Carlisle Connection
September 21, 2023
HB3: Safe Firearm Storage
Please read the linked Safe Firearm Storage Letter.
Shout Outs to Teachers from Parents
If your teacher is the Bomb.com and you want everyone to know it do a shout out and we will share it with them!
Reminder to Parents- Early Pick-Up or Late Drop-Off
If you are planning to pick your child up early in the front office for the day, please try to let your child's teacher know in advance via email. Also, remember that pick ups in the front office must be made before 2:25pm.
Reminder: When picking up a student in the front office, you MUST have your driver's license with you or we will not be able to release your child to you.
Upcoming Events
9/20-9/22 5th Grade Camp
10/4 Fire Prevention Poster Contest due date (see flyer below if interested in participating)
10/5 Watch D.O.G.S. Pizza Kick-Off @ 5:30pm
10/18 Spirit Night at Jason's Deli from 5-9pm
10/20 PACE Testing Referral Due Date/GMC Returns
Good Morning Carlisle- October 20th
Try to come into the front office sometime before then to get yourself set up in our system. It takes about two minutes, and all you need to bring is your driver's license.
Meal Benefits Eligibility Expiration
Students who qualified for free or reduced-price meals at the end of last school year are eligible to participate at their current eligibility status for the first 30 operating days of the 2023-24 school year or until a new eligibility determination is made, whichever comes first.
In order for meal benefits to continue, a federal meal application for the 2023-24 school year must be completed. Students with no application on file after 30 calendar days will return to full-paid eligibility status effective September 21, 2023.
Households that have submitted a federal meal application for free or reduced-priced meals for the 2023-24 school year do not need to reapply.
Households who wish to apply for free or reduced-priced meals will need to complete an online federal meal application for the current school year.
Applications will be processed within 10 business days. Eligibility notification letters will be sent via email. If you have not received the letter in your inbox, please check your junk and spam folders.
Information about PACE testing
If you believe your child may need PACE services:
- Notify your child’s teacher or the campus gifted specialist.
- Complete an online referral packet. (You may request a hard copy if needed.)
- The district site is linked here. Specific directions are linked here.
- Referral forms are due October 20, 2023, at 5:00 pm.
- Testing procedures will be communicated after the referral deadline.
- Contact Joyce Lin if you have questions.
- Joyce.lin@pisd.edu 469-752-0625
Character Strong Character Trait- Respect
Plano ISD has a new social emotional learning curriculum this year called Character Strong.
Information from the PTA
The Clark High School Wildcat Belles are hosting the annual Kitty Clinic for grades K-9 on Saturday, October 21st. Come learn and have fun with the Belles and enjoy a fun performance opportunity at our Homecoming game! Register online by October 8th to make sure you get your t-shirt! Visit www.wildcatbelles.com for more details.
Helpful Links
Staff Favorites- See what teachers and staff at Carlisle like!
Plano ISD's Anonymous Tip Line
Past Newsletters:
Carlisle Elementary
Website: pisd.edu/carlisle
Location: 6525 Old Orchard Drive, Plano, TX, USA
Phone: 469-752-0601
Facebook: facebook.com/carlislecoyotes
Twitter: @CarlisleCoyotes