Principal Newsletter
Callisburg Elementary Aug./Sept. 2019
Hi, I'm Lisa Herring and I am excited to be serving as the elementary principal this year!
I have lived in the Callisburg area for the last 7 1/2 years. I have served here at the elementary as the 5th grade science teacher for a couple of years, then as the assistant principal last year. I live with my husband of 28 years and 3 dogs; Boone, Shorty & Ted as well as a conure parrot and a cat. We have three daughters; Hillary, Hailey & Hannah. I am a pet lover obviously, I also enjoy being outdoors, decorating, junking at the local flea markets, and spending time with my family.
I want to extend a BIG Welcome Back to School! I hope all of you had an excellent summer vacation filled with countless memories. I look forward to hearing stories from the students these first few weeks of school.
The staff thanks you for entrusting your children with us. We welcome your partnership in their education. I look forward to seeing you all on August 19th for our Meet the Teacher Night from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Please bring your child's school supplies to Meet the Teacher if you can.
See you soon!
Contact Me....
Email: lherring@cisdtx.net
Website: https://www.cisdtx.net/Domain/41
Location: 648 Farm to Market Road 3164, Gainesville, TX, USA
Phone: (940)612-4196
Meet the Teacher
- All students are encouraged to drop off their school supplies in their classroom.
- Be sure to notify your child's teacher how they will be getting home on the first day of school and on a regular basis. You will need to notify the front office prior to 2:30PM if your child has a transportation change, so that Mrs. Steed can notify the teacher in a timely fashion.
- Purchase your school spirit wear at the PTO booth.
- Get your car tag for car line made
- Set up your child's lunch account
- Check on your child's bus route
- Take a selfie at the Welcome Back photo booth
- Pick up the Parent Info Packet in your child's classroom
Monday, Aug 19, 2019, 05:00 PM
648 Farm to Market Road 3164, Gainesville, TX, USA
Meet the Wildcats
First Day of School
Tuesday, August 20th
Doors will open at 7:20 am. In order to be "on time" students will need to arrive prior to 8:00 am. If they plan to eat breakfast they should ideally arrive no later than 7:45 am. Grades PK-2 report to the Radware gym and then can make their way to the cafeteria if they are having breakfast. If they are car riders, they will enter through the Radware entry doors. 3rd-5th graders report to the Woodbine gym. They should enter through the Woodbine building main doors. Our office will open daily at 7:20 am for school business.
Students should not be dropped off at the back of the school as this is for buses only.
Meet the Office Staff
Assistant Principal: Heather Wheeler
Counselor: Sarah Shelton
Front Office Secretary: Alicia Steed
PIEMS Clerk: Tammy Wallace
School Breakfast & Lunch
Parent quick access from the CISD elementary website
Student Handbook - https://www.cisdtx.net/Page/1816
School Supply List - https://www.cisdtx.net/Domain/41
How to Contact your Child's Teacher
Or call 940-612-4196 and schedule a conference.
Important Upcoming Dates:
August/September Upcoming dates:
Sept. 2 - NO School
Sept. 3 -Cookie Dough Kickoff -sales through Sept. 17th
Sept. 6 - Progress Reports
Sept. 9-13 - Grandparents week in cafe
Sept. 10 - PTO meeting 6PM
Sept. 17 - School board meeting 6:30PM
Sept. 23-27 - Homecoming week (dress-up days TBD)
Sept. 27 - End of 1st 6 weeks
Sept. 30 - Oct. 11 - Fall Dyslexia Testing Window
October Upcoming Dates:
Oct. 3 - Report Cards Home
Oct. 4 - 6 weeks awards in students' classrooms
Oct. 4 - PTO hosts movie night
Oct. 8 - PTO meeting 6PM
Oct. 11 - End of Fall Dyslexia testing window
Oct. 14 - Parent Teacher conference day
Oct. 15 - School board meeting 6:30PM
Oct. 18 - Pink Out Pep Rally 1-3PM; all students go to the HS to addend
Oct. 26 - Fall Festival