CANNON CONNECTION
A newsletter for Cannon Elementary families - 2017-2018
Week of April 30, 2018
IT'S TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK!
We are SO lucky to have such an incredible staff at Cannon Elementary and this week is your chance to show them some LOVE and get your child involved in expressing gratitude for all of the wonderful ways they provide an exceptional learning experience for our Cannon Cubs! Our awesome Cannon PTA has made some special plans for each day to spoil the Cannon staff, with tasty meals, treats and tokens of appreciation. Please share the following information with your child, so they can get involved in this week of celebration of our Cannon teachers & staff!
Monday: Wear your teacher’s favorite color!
Tuesday: Bring your teacher’s favorite pens/markers for them to use at the new school.
Wednesday: Write fan mail to your teacher. (handwritten note). 4x6 cards will be passed out on Tuesday. Grab one or two!
Thursday: Bring something that your teacher would like in their favorite color!
-yellow- yellow post it’s.
-pink- a pink flower
Friday: Surprise your teacher with one of THEIR favorite things! You can all of their favorite items by clicking on this link!
Proud to be your principal,
Mrs. Blizzard
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SEEN @ CANNON LAST WEEK!
Kindergarten Registration
Earth Week @ Cannon
Testing Home Designs In Kindergarten
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Mark Your Calendars.....
EVENTS THIS WEEK
4/30-5/4 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!
4/30 GCISD College Shirt Day- wear a college shirt to school!
5/01 Last day to turn in library books!
5/01 Cannon Family Museum Night @ Ft. Worth Museum of Science & History - see information in this newsletter!
5/03 4th Grade Parent Meeting about 5th grade Sky Ranch trip - 6:00 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
5/09 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast - 8:00-9:00 am
5/14 STAAR Math - 3rd & 4th grade; 5th grade retakes for math
5/15 STAAR Reading - 3rd & 4th grade; 5th grade retakes for reading
5/16 STAAR Science - 5th grade
5/22 Choir trip to Hawaiian Falls
5/23 Career Day
5/24 Field Day - we will have this at GMS this year - schedule coming soon!
5/25 Student Holiday - Inclement Weather Day
5/28 Student Holiday - Memorial Day
5/29-5/31 - Grade Level Awards - see information in this newsletter!
5/31 Last Day of School - early dismissal - 11:45 am
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EVENTS THIS WEEK
GCISD COLLEGE SHIRT DAY - April 30th
April 30-May 4 is #GCISDDecisionWeek. This is a week-long celebration of our seniors at all campuses with a focus on what they are doing after high school. To kick-off #GCISDDecisionWeek, please have your child wear a college shirt to school on Monday, April 30.
CANNON FAMILY MUSEUM NIGHT - May 1st
See the details in the information below and mark your calendars now to attend this great event!
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OTHER CAMPUS NEWS
5th GRADE READING & MATH STAAR RESULTS
The results of the 5th grade reading and math STAAR tests will be available this week. Please see the information below about how to access this information online. As a reminder, due to the state's Student Success Initiative, any 5th grade student who was not successful on one or both sections of the STAAR will participate in the 2nd testing administration in May. Parents will be notified this week by teachers if their student will need to re-test.
Results for April Grades 5 and 8 Reading and Math STAAR will be posted at www.texasassessment.com in the FOR FAMILIES section in the STUDENT PORTAL on May 1, 2018. Parents will need their student's unique access code to retrieve the scores. This code is located in SKYWARD or on any previous STAAR Report Card at the bottom of the page. Parents can also go to www.texasassessment.com and retrieve the unique access code with their student's first name, social security number, and date of birth.
The performance labels and descriptors are as follows:
Masters Grade Level: Students at this level have exceeded the assessment requirements and TEA expects students at Masters Grade Level to succeed in the next grade or course with little or no academic intervention. Students in this category demonstrate the ability to think critically and apply the assessed knowledge and skills in varied contexts, both familiar and unfamiliar.
Meets Grade Level: Students at this performance level have met the assessment requirements and have a high likelihood of success in the next grade or course but may still need some short-term, targeted academic intervention. Students in this category generally demonstrate the ability to think critically and apply the assessed knowledge and skills in familiar contexts.
Approaches Grade Level: Students at this level have met the assessment requirements for purposes of Student Success Initiative grade promotion and graduation and are considered to have met at least the minimum passing standard. A student achieving Approaches Grade Level is likely to succeed in the next grade or course with targeted academic intervention. Students in this category generally demonstrate the ability to apply the assessed knowledge and skills in familiar contexts.
Does Not Meet Grade Level: Students at this level have not passed since performance indicates a student is unlikely to succeed in the next grade or course without significant, ongoing academic intervention. Students in this category do not demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the assessed knowledge and skills.
LIBRARY REMINDERS
GCISD Reading Challenge
The 2017-2018 GCISD Reading Challenge is drawing to a close. We hope all our scholars have been working on the challenge and enjoying fabulous books along the way. Finishers’ names are due to the district no later than May 1st to allow time for certificates to be printed. Please make sure you have given your record sheet to Mrs. Wagner by Friday, April 27th so she can turn your name in.
Library Books Due
All library books need to be turned in by May 1st so Mrs. Wagner can start the BIG task of packing the library for our move to the NEW SCHOOL. Please start looking around your house and in your cars for any Cannon library books. The first class to have all their books turned in will win a prize!
CAREER DAY SPEAKERS NEEDED!
We will have our annual school-wide Career Day for all students K-5 on Wednesday, May 23rd and we need your help! If you are interested in being a presenter or know someone that would be willing to present, please let us know! You can sign up here or you can complete and return this page by Friday, May 4th.
We would like to have individuals come talk to our students about what they do and what they had to achieve to get where they are today. There are so many jobs, careers, and professions available and it would be incredible to expose the students to as many of them as we can. I believe it is important for our students to be educated about future careers and opportunities because it can help motivate them to set goals for their future.
Career Day will be all day on Wednesday, May 23rd, but presenters are not required to be at career day all day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for presenters by our Cannon PTA. Please let me know the duration of time you are available and I will coordinate your schedule to work around your availability. Presenters will speak to students for no longer than 30 min per group. Some presenters may be in a central location and speak to an entire grade level while others will travel around to different classrooms to present. Presenters will present to their child’s class as well as other classes.
We are looking for presentations to be motivating and exciting for the students so feel free to bring visual aids, computer slide shows, pictures, videos, props or more. Thank you so much for your support. Please feel free to call or email me if
you have any questions. (817) 251-5684 amanda.coburn@gcisd.net.
Mark Your Calendars For Our End of Year Award Ceremonies!
Does YOUR child want to be part of a fun dance party? They can join us by having great AttenDANCE for the rest of the year!
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NEWS FROM CANNON PTA
PTA QUICK PICKS!
This week's "quick picks" of reminders & information from PTA:
Staff Appreciation Week is April 30 - May 4. Can you help to provide an item for lunch on Friday, May 4? Sign up here!
MOVING! The new Cannon is getting closer...and we need help to pack up for the move. Could you help us pack the science labs, library or attic (heavy lifting)? PLEASE sign-up today!
Field Day is May 24! We need your help purchasing waters for the day, loaning a canopy tent, or volunteering during field day. Does anyone have face painting skills? Sign up here.
All Volunteer Sign-up links are available at cannonpta.com/volunteer
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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NEWS FROM GCISD
Summer Enrichment Registration Now Open!
Summer Enrichment Courses (June 11-July 20)
KidZU Camps (June 4-August 17)
Cross Timbers Middle School
2301 Pool Road Grapevine, Texas 76051
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OTHER NEWS TO CHECK OUT!
Amazon Smile
Shopping on Amazon? Purchase on Amazon Smile and they'll give 0.5% to Cannon PTA. Bookmark this link and support us every time you shop! http://smile.amazon.com/ch/75-2454480
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QUICK LINKS FOR PARENTS
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!
STEM IN GCISD BLOG
This blog will have the most updated information about upcoming events specific to Cannon, GMS STEM, and the future STEM program at GHS.
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