The Cline Connection
A monthly newsletter to keep parents informed
August 11, 2021
Ready for the 2021-2022 school year!
"The Cline Connection" is new this year and will hopefully keep you informed about the happenings at Cline as well as give you "window" into what students are learning and the reason behind some of our school-wide initiatives. You can also join our Facebook page @Cline Elementary or follow us on Twitter @ClineElementary.
There are some important changes in the School Dismissal Manager (how you notify the school of transportation changes ie. car rider, bus rider, walker, or day care). If you were here last year, you will need to delete the SDM app from your phone and follow the instructions below for the new "app".
We are looking forward to a great year this year and can't wait for the first day of school. See you soon!
IMPORTANT: Returning parents need to UNINSTALL last year’s App from their phone before installing the new App.
Understanding the Switch to the New Parent App
We want to bring to your attention to the fact that we have a new app for parents. For a smoother SDM experience we cannot stress enough how important it is for returning parents to uninstall the existing smartphone app. This is the easiest way to avoid confusion in the carline. We have step-by-step instructions for those existing and new incoming parents.
IMPORTANT: Returning parents need to UNINSTALL last year’s App from their phone before installing the new App.
The Apps are no longer available in the App Stores. New/Incoming parents will need to add the SDM App to a smartphone, tablet, or web browser via this link. The app is compatible with Android and Apple devices and is free.
a. Android – Open a Chrome browser window, go to www.schooldismissalmanager.com, and login. Then click the three stacked dots at the top right corner, scroll down and click on Add to Home Screen, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the app.
b. iPhone – Open a Safari browser, go to www.schooldismissalmanager.com, and login. Then click on the box with the arrow pointing up, scroll down, and click Add to Home Screen. Type in (or click on if auto-filled) SDM and then tap Add to install the app.
We want your dismissal process to run as smoothly and as quickly as possible.
New Staff
We are excited to welcome new staff members this year. Several of whom are former Cline Ponies.
Receptionist
Mrs. Freyer
Mrs. Brezina
Mrs. Smirch
Mrs. Meaux
Mrs. Wheat
1st grade
Mrs. Renardet
PASS
Mrs. Yuchnewicz
Special Education
Mrs. Linklater
First Day of School on August 17th 7:30
Parents will be able to walk their student to the classroom on the first day of school. Our doors will open at 7:05. If you are new to Cline, we will be in the halls to assist you in finding your child's classroom. We know this is a special day and welcome you to take pictures. However, due to the large number of visitors in the building that morning, we recommend taking your first day pic either outside in front of the school or in the classroom. The hallways will be very crowded.
After the first day of school, we will begin our daily routine of parents dropping off your child and staff will assist the students to the cafeteria or gym for the morning assembly.
LUNCH VISITORS
Lunch visitors will be allowed starting September 8th. If you are new to Cline, only immediate family may visit for lunch visitation on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. All visitors will need their driver's license for Mrs. Freyer, our receptionist, to scan into our system.
Important Dates
12th Under the Oaks 7:00 - 8:00 pm
13th 4:00 pm teacher lists are posted in Skyward
16th Kickoff to Kindergarten 8:00-9:00 am (parent meeting in cafeteria)
Meet and Greet (1st, 2nd, 3rd, Quest) 4:00-5:00 pm
17th First Day of School!!
24th PTO meeting 5:30 / Parent Orientation 1st/3rd grade 6:15 - 7:15 pm (parents only)
25th PTO meeting 5:30 / Parent Orientation Kinder/2nd grade 6:15 - 7:15 pm (parents only)
27th Spirit Day
September
6th Labor Day Holiday
8th First Day lunches open for parents
10th PTO meeting 8:30/ Room Parent meeting 9:00
15th Family Breakfast 3rd grade 7:30-8:00
16th Family Breakfast Kinder 7:30-8:00
20th Professional Learning Day- No school for students
22nd Family Breakfast 1st grade 7:30-8:00
23rd Family Breakfast 2nd grade 7:30-8:00
24th Spirit Day
Volunteering / PTO
We have an amazing, dynamic, and simply awesome PTO that provides so many fun educational opportunities for our students. Please join us for our monthly PTO meetings to find out about exciting volunteer opportunities and to keep current on school events!
Cline Elementary PTO
C. W. Cline Elementary
Website: https://cline.myfisd.com/
Location: 505 Briarmeadow Avenue, Friendswood, TX, USA
Phone: 281.482.1201
Facebook: facebook.com/ClinePonies
Twitter: @ClineElementary