Cannon Connection
A newsletter for Cannon Elementary families - 2017-2018
Week of April 2, 2018
Hi Cannon Parents!
Happy April! As the district is transitioning to the new GCISD website, they are aware that if you search Google for items on the GCISD webpage, it directs you to our old site and will state that the link is broken. The District is working with Google to reroute traffic to the new webpage; however, they do not have a timetable for its completion. If you go to www.gcisd.net and use the search tool at the top of the webpage, you will be able to find all of the content from the old site. We apologize for the inconvenience with Google and will provide any further updates as they are received. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the District using Let's Talk.
The new URL's for our Cannon & GCISD websites are provided below, so please bookmark these sites for convenient navigation!
Cannon - campus website http://can.gcisd.net/
GCISD - district website http://www.gcisd.net/
Also, please note that we will have our first round of STAAR testing, required state testing, beginning this month. Our 5th graders will take STAAR Math & Reading on April 10th & 11th. Our 4th graders will take STAAR Writing on April 10th. It is very important that 4th & 5th graders are in attendance on these dates, so please avoid scheduling any appointments for your child during the school day on these dates. We would also like to remind parents that ensuring your child gets a good night's rest before test dates, eats a healthy breakfast, and arrives to school ON TIME are important ways you can support your child's success on these assessments.
Finally, due to STAAR testing security procedures, our campus is considered a closed campus on these dates. No parent volunteers or visitors for lunch are allowed for any Kindergarten-5th graders on these dates.
Proud to be your principal,
Mrs. Blizzard
SEEN @ CANNON LAST WEEK!
Kindergarten Engineers Design 3D Shape Vehicles
4th Grade GT LEAD Students Design Marble Runs
WFAA Meteorologist Vists 1st & 2nd Grades!
Mark Your Calendars.....
4/04 Special Olympics -Cross Timbers Middle School
4/10 STAAR testing - 4th grade Writing - closed campus- no volunteers/visitors
4/10 STAAR testing - 5th grade Math- closed campus - no volunteers/visitors
4/11 STAAR testing - 5th grade Reading- closed campus - no volunteers/visitors
4/12 Parent Safety & Security Parent Information meeting - 8:00-9:00 am -library
4/14 Cannon Country Cookout @ Nash Farms - 4:00-6:00 pm Cannon choirs will perform!
4/19 Early Release for students - 11:45 am
4/21 Rachel's Challenge Rally 8:00-11:00 am @ Colleyville Heritage High School
4/23-4/27 Kindergarten Registration - Meet & Greet on 4/23 @ 4:00-6:00 pm
4/24 - Cubs Night Out @ Spring Creek BBQ
4/27 Student Holiday - Inclement Weather Day
WEAR BLUE TO SCHOOL- World Autism Awareness Day Monday, April 2nd!
The eleventh annual World Autism Awareness Day is Mon., Apr. 2, 2018. Autism-friendly events and educational activities take place all month to increase understanding and acceptance and foster worldwide support.
Help us support awareness by wearing light blue or blue in recognition of people living with autism.
Author Visit @ Cannon Coming Soon! 3rd-5th Grade
We are so excited to announce that author of Mustaches for Maddie, Shelly Brown, will present to our 3rd-5th grade students on April 18th from 8:00-9:00 am in the library.
This book, appropriate for students in 3rd grade and older is based on the true story of the authors’ daughter, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor when she was eleven years old. It tells the story of how she courageously battled her illness and conquered her fears while embodying a spirit of compassion, humor, and grace throughout her health setbacks and the trials of navigating middle school.
Students can preorder a copy of her book, Mustaches for Maddie, for $15.00 and she will sign copies on the day of her visit. See information below about pre-ordering a book. Pre-orders are due by April 6th.
Click here to see a video preview and read more information about this book!
Making Connections: Disability Resource Fair
Safety & Security Parent Meeting
Cannon administration will host an informal parent meeting to provide information, answer questions, and explain the safety and security measures we currently have in place at Cannon. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12th at 8:00 a.m. in the Cannon library. GCISD Director of Emergency Management & School Security, Allen Smith, will help lead this meeting and answer any safety/security questions you may have!
Safety and Security Parent Meeting
Thursday, April 12th 8:00 a.m.
Cannon Elementary Library
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
Rachel's Challenge Rally - April 21st
Rachel's Challenge Rally and 5K - April 21st
The 2018 Theme for Rachel's Challenge Rally is Choose Kindness
Rachel's Challenge Rally and Community Fair is April 21, 2108, at Colleyville Heritage High School. Join us for a morning of fun, celebrations and healthy choices.
- 5K will begin at 7 a.m.
- Community Fair will be from 8-11 a.m.
- Students and GCISD employees may participate in the 5K for free!
Click here for more information and to register for the 5K.
PLEASE DONATE! Paper Towels & EARBUDS
As part of our support for Rachel's Challenge, Cannon has been asked to collect donations of paper towels and earbuds. All donations will support the 2018-2019 GCISD Back To School Fair.
Please drop all donations in the office for Mrs. Coburn
You ART What You Eat Art Competition
The Texas Department of Agriculture's (TDA) annual You ART What You Eat art competition deadline for 2018 is quickly approaching. Encourage your student to be creative and get involved in this year's campaign to promote healthy school meals. There is still time to enter, so tell all artistic young Texas to submit their entries before 5 p.m. April 20, 2018. For more information on the contest, click here.
Feedback on Standards Based Report Cards
The district is asking for YOUR feedback on Standards based report Cards. This is for students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade only. An opportunity for parents of 4th graders to provide feedback will be provided at a later day. Your thoughts and ideas are essential to making the appropriate adjustments for next year. We appreciate your time and opinions!
English - Elementary Report Card Feedback
Attention Parents of 5th Graders - GMS Band Instrument Selection Starts Soon!
Is your 5th grader interested in being in the GMS Pony Band next year?
If your 5th grade student is interested in being in the band, the process of determining what instrument they will play is beginning soon! To select an instrument, each student and a parent will have a personal interview (approximately 30 minutes) with the band directors, Mrs. Gish and Mr. Holmes. During the interview, they will learn how basic sounds on the instruments are produced and students will have the opportunity to try different instruments. The goal of the interview is to come to agreement on their top 3 instrument choices.
Check out this GMS band website to see and hear the different instruments!
After all interviews are complete, students will be informed of which choice he/she will be playing and will be provided information about getting their instrument and/or
supplies.
Interviews will be in the Grapevine Middle School Band Room and may be scheduled on
Tuesday, April 3rd, Wednesday, April 4th, Thursday, April 5th from 5-7:00 p.m., or Monday, April 23rd, Tuesday, April 24th, Wednesday, April 25th from 4:00-7:00 PM.
To schedule your interview, please call the school @ 817-251-5660, and speak with Mrs. Montes De Oca anytime between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM. She will work with you to find a convenient and available time. If these days just won’t work, let her know and we will contact you to arrange for a time that will. You may also respond via email if you would prefer to jennifer.gish@gcisd.net.
Kindergarten-3rd Parents- Ready Rosie is HERE!
Our school now has access to a wonderful program called Ready Rosie!
If you have a child in Kindergarten-3rd grade, you should have already OR will soon be receiving an email or text from Ready Rosie to invite you to join!! All you have to do is accept the invitation and complete the registration process! We are asking all families to accept the invitation to Ready Rosie this week!
We will be using Ready Rosie to communicate with you and to provide meaningful activities that you can do at home to support your child’s learning. Ready Rosie is a simple tool to:
• Hear what we are doing in the classroom
• Discover activities and games you can play that relate to classroom learning
• Have more fun than ever with your child through meaningful interactions!
The best part is that each activity/ game is modeled in a 2 minute video so you and your child can watch together and then play the game! You will receive these videos and communication via text message and/ or email.
Check out the video below to learn more about Ready Rosie and please take a few minutes to sign up this week. YOU play an essential role in the education and well-being of your child. Ready Rosie exists to support you in that role!
COLLEYVILLE RECEIPT RACE! HELP CANNON WIN $5000 BY SIMPLY SHOPPING IN COLLEYVILLE!
SOME TIPS for THIS AMAZING RECEIPT RACE:
- The total number of receipts is what will be counted, not the value spent;
- photocopies of receipts are acceptable (in case you need to keep yours);
- you may redact any identifying info (your name, etc.);
- receipts from ANY Colleyville business (not just those along 26 corridor) that are dated anytime during the month of April will count
Prizes will be awarded by the City of Colleyville, with the funds to be paid to the winning PTA's. So, let's spread the word and help stimulate some businesses that have been affected by the construction!
PTA QUICK PICKS!
This week's "quick picks" of reminders & information from PTA:
Officer Nominations We are collecting nominations for the 2018-19 PTA Board. You can learn more about PTA positions at cannonpta.com/board. Please continue to submit nomination forms. Nomination form available here, https://goo.gl/a4VcZA
Cannon PTA Awards Did a teacher, staff member or volunteer go out of their way this year? Please share the details with Cannon PTA, we are looking for outstanding folks for our Cannon PTA Awards. E-mail to Hollee Ford at president@cannonpta.com.
Cannon Country Cookout is coming soon! Join us at Cannon's Country Cookout on Saturday, April 14 for singin', dancin' and an all-around good time. Cannon Choirs will perform their Spring Concert followed by students and parents dancing folk dances learned in music class. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and more will be available for purchase from Dads' Club. Pre-purchase meal tickets here. Cash only at the event. We will hold a PTA general meeting and vote on the 2018-19 executive board members.
Stay connected by following Cannon PTA on social media. Click here to "like" the PTA Facebook page. Follow them on Twitter @CannonPTA.
Cannon Country Cookout @ Nash Farm
Join us for singin', dancin' and an all-around good time. Cannon Choirs will perform their Spring Concert followed by students and parents dancing folk dances learned in music class. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and more will be available for purchase from Dads' Club. Pre-purchase meal tickets here. Cash only at the event.
Saturday, Apr 14, 2018, 04:00 PM
Nash Farm, Grapevine Texas 626 Ball St, Grapevine, Texas 76051
Does YOUR Child Want To Be Part Of A FUN Dance Party? They Can Join Us By Having GREAT AttenDANCE For The Rest Of This Year!
MARCH & APRIL BOOK OF THE MONTH INFORMATION
Each month, we have more and MORE of our Cannon Cubs participating in the Book of the Month Design Challenges - we LOVE it!! Thank you to all parents for your support and encouraging your student to participate!!
IT'S YEARBOOK TIME!!
GCISD Walk of Honor Nomination
Do you know anyone with GCISD ties that you feel should be inducted its inaugural Walk of Honor? When Mustang-Panther stadium opens next fall, eight individuals will be honored during the Mustang-Panther game for their great contributions to our district. This will be an annual event that honors great people who have left a positive mark on GCISD. Let your voice be heard! Let us know of people who have positively impacted GCISD in the last 100 plus years of our district’s existence. Click on the link below to fill out a nomination form.
Nominate A Top Teacher!
The Fort Worth Magazine holds an annual contest to recognize top teachers in the area! It's time to make a nomination for a teacher that YOU would like to see recognized!
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
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