Week of September 12-16
It was so exciting seeing so many families this past Friday at the Back to School Cookout! It was a great time to talk to and get to know families and students. If you weren't at our weekly Friday Assembly, you missed our scholars participating in the Rachel's Challenge Rally. We got to experience a chain reaction of kindness being spread throughout the school (a whole lot of glittery high fives)! Each scholar is encourages to continue spreading kindness throughout the school throughout the year. If you want more information about Rachel's Challenge and what that looks like in our school, check out Mandy Coburn's Newsletter.
Reminder: Behavior Logs
So far this year, our scholars have been doing a great job at coming to class prepared and doing their job as a scholar at Cannon. As a quick reminder, behavior logs should be signed at the end of every week. Even if your scholar has nothing written in it, please sign or initial it so that we are aware that it has been seen by you!
REMINDERS: DROP-OFF & PICK-UP PROCEDURES!
KUDOS to all of our Cannon parents who pick up students at the end of the school day! 95% of our Cannon parents are consistently using their yellow sign, with the student name(s) printed legibly on the sign! Thank you so much for remembering to do this - it helps tremendously with our dismissal procedures!
As a reminder, when dropping off your child in the morning, please pull forward as far as possible, to allow the line to move as efficiently as possible. All students should be ready to exit vehicles as quickly as possible. When students arrive and are eating in the car, still packing items in their backpacks, or saying extended farewells to parents, it prevents the car line from moving as quickly as possible. Thanks for your continued help in this area!
Finally, please remember that cell phone use when in a school zone is prohibited and subject to a fine, if stopped by a police officer. We have seen some of our Cannon parents being stopped and ticketed for using their cell phones as they enter and leave the drop-off/pick-up lane, so please remember this important safety law.
Superfoodie Thursdays!
GCISD Nutrition Services is excited to introduce Superfoodie Thursdays this year at our elementary and middle school campuses! Superfoodie Thursdays is all about introducing students to different types of “super-foods.” On a select Thursday each month, a new superfood will be featured at lunch. There will also be an educational display for the students & samples of the superfood item. Our goal is to educate our students on the importance of making healthy choices each and every day at home and while at school.
This month’s super food is blueberries and will be featured on 9/15.
Make sure you and your scholar are aware of the new food that is being introduced in the cafeteria. Talk with your scholar about the food and any allergies they may have.
Destination Imagination
Looking for a fun, STEM-related after school activity for your student(s)? Destination Imagination might be for you!! Destination Imagination is a non-profit global organization consisting of more than 100,000 students across the United States and is in more than 30 countries!
Destination Imagination provides open ended Challenges for the individual teams to solve and then present their solutions at tournament. These seven unique challenges encourage creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, resourcefulness and 21st century problem solving skills.
Come on Thursday, September 15th @ 6:00 in the Cannon library to learn more about this extraordinary opportunity! Want to check it out before Thursday?
Go towww.DestinationImagination.org or contact Aisha Campos ataisha_campos@yahoo.com
Reflections 2016-2017 Chair Position Open!
Are you looking for a creative way to contribute to our school? Please consider accepting the PTA Reflections Chair position. The PTA Reflections Chair is responsible for promoting the Reflections program at Cannon, picking a due date in October, collecting entries, arranging for judging of entries.
This year's theme for the Reflections contest is: "What is Your Story?" Students in preschool through grade 12 may create and submit works of art in six categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts For more information visit http://www.txpta.org/programs/reflections/
Responsibilities for this chair position include:
- August – October: Distribute program rules, guidelines and entry forms.
- End of October/Early November: Collect entries. (the Chair determines actual date)
- November – December: Host the judging event (chair determines date) and advance your entries to the next level of judging (Council level).
- December – May: Recognize the students who participated and promote any future plans for the program. During this time, you may also introduce the next theme.
Are you looking for a creative way to contribute to our school? Please consider accepting the PTA Reflections Chair position. The PTA Reflections Chair is responsible for promoting the Reflections program at Cannon, picking a due date in October, collecting entries, arranging for judging of entries.
This year's theme for the Reflections contest is: "What is Your Story?" Students in preschool through grade 12 may create and submit works of art in six categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts For more information visit http://www.txpta.org/programs/reflections/
Responsibilities for this chair position include:
- August – October: Distribute program rules, guidelines and entry forms.
- End of October/Early November: Collect entries. (the Chair determines actual date)
- November – December: Host the judging event (chair determines date) and advance your entries to the next level of judging (Council level).
- December – May: Recognize the students who participated and promote any future plans for the program. During this time, you may also introduce the next theme.
Watch D.O.G.S. at Cannon
Calling all Dads! Please consider becoming a Watch D.O.G. (Dads of Great Students) at Cannon Elementary. WATCH D.O.G.S. is a one-of-a-kind, school-based father involvement program that works to support education and safety
Come learn how YOU can become a WatchDOG at the Kickoff Rally, scheduled on Monday, 9/19 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Free pizza will be available for dads & kids, while our Top Dog dads share information about the program!
Grapefest 2016- Fundraiser
DON'T MISS Cannon PTA's BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR!
September 15-18, 2016
How does PTA spend money they raise?
The PTA uses the money raised to enhance learning experiences by bringing authors and other exhibits to the school, supplementing field trips, teacher supplies, issuing scholarships and offering fun activities throughout the year.
How does the parking lot fundraiser work?
GrapeFest organizers have chosen Cannon Elementary to collect and keep $5 for each car that parks in the city owned parking lots on the corner of Dallas & Main. The work is easy and most time slots are only 2 1/2 hours long. Simply sign up for a time slot (or two) and show up on your selected day. Shade, chairs, water and on the spot training will be provided to all volunteers.
Three (3) lucky volunteers will win a $100 gift card! For each shift you work you earn an additional chance to win! Names of winners to be drawn on Monday September 19th.
For more information, contact Christina Howard at volunteers@cannonpta.com
or 972-948-2781
Literacy Symposium Invitation for GCISD Parents
