Gasmire's Good News

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Cockrell Champion Families...Happy Thursday!

Have a wonderful, long, fall weekend! We look forward to seeing our Champions back at school on Wednesday!

Remember- You will always need your ID (and any visitors coming with you) when coming to campus.

We would love for you to follow us on Facebook if you have not already. You can find our page at @PISDCockrellElem. Look for the correct Facebook page that has our logo as the main profile picture. This will provide a glimpse into Cockrell for you as we move through the year!

Upcoming Dates:

October: Sign up soon for a fall conference with your child's teacher!

Oct 9th, 12th, & 13th: No School for Students

Oct 15th: Hearing & Vision Screening

Oct 22nd: Cockrell County Fair 5:00-7:00 pm

Oct 26th-28th: 5th Grade to Sky Ranch

Oct 30th: All Pro Dad Breakfast 7:10-7:45 am, Champion Assembly 8:00-8:30

Nov 9th-13th: 3rd Grade Swim Week

Nov 16th: Book Fair Week

Nov 19th: Grandparents' & Special Friends' Lunch (K, 2nd, 4th)

Nov 19th: Reading Under the Stars & Late Night at the Book Fair 5:00-6:00 pm

Nov 20th: Grandparents' & Special Friends' Lunch (1st, 3rd, 5th)

Remember, excellence is not an act, but a habit. Together, we write the stories of Champions!

We are here for you!

Thank you,

Ms. Gasmire

Principal

Principal: Natalie Gasmire: nsgasmire@prosper-isd.net

Assistant Principal: Shelby Gee: scgee@prosper-isd.net

Counselor: Katie Henry: klhenry@prosper-isd.net

Mrs. Mattei's Book Nook!

Sky Ranch Health Forms

5th grade Sky Ranch health forms are due to Nurse Garmon Wednesday, October 14th.

Hearing & Vision Screening- October 15th

On October 15, all state mandated grades will have their vision and hearing checked, as well as a quick visual check of their necks for the acanthosis nigricans marker (a possible indicator of prediabetes/Type 2 diabetes) by our PISD certified screeners. These students will include all kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students, as well as all new to Prosper ISD students. If you have any appointments to attend, please try to schedule them for after school on this date.

Here are some tips to prepare your student for screening:

If your student wears glasses or contact lenses, please make sure they are wearing them for the day of screening.

Please have your student refrain from wearing earrings on this day, as the headphones used for hearing screenings can press against earrings and may cause discomfort.

-Nurse Garmon

Cockrell County Fair: October 22nd!

November 19th & 20th

November 19th

Yearbook Sales & Information for 5th Grade Parents

The yearbook is on sale for the lowest price of the year! Add up to 4 icons for free when you pay to personalize the yearbook. Make sure that your child doesn’t miss out on our yearbook tradition. It’s the only book that captures the year’s activities, friendships, experiences, and memories. You must order your copy by Friday, September 18th to take advantage of this offer. Order online: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01122025

5th Grade Parents: We are offering the opportunity to purchase a recognition ad for your child. Yearbook ads are a great way to celebrate student success and milestones and reflect on the person your student has become. Show your pride and support your school at the same time. Click HERE to create your recognition ad. Ads will be available for purchase until Friday, January 29th. This offer is available for 5th grade students only.

Link to Buy the Cockrell Yearbook

Link for the 5th Grade Recognition Ad

MAKE YOUR YEARBOOK

ONE-OF-A-KIND

Order a yearbook for your student and make it even more special with their name on the cover and the chance to save up to $20 on icons. Use promo code YBKICONS at checkout to save.

PERSONALIZE YOURS ›

LIMITED-TIME OFFER

Make your student's yearbook even more special with a personalized yearbook cover and save up to $20 on icons. Choose from over 65 custom icons featuring sports, hobbies, clubs, grad years and many more. Offer ends Friday, September 18.

SAVE $20 ON ICONS ›

From Our Counselor, Mrs. Henry

Cockrell Counselor Connection

Anonymous reporting for parents and students -tip411

Cockrell Moms Walking Club

Support Cockrell Hope Squad

We are thrilled to kick off the new school year with our district’s “Be Kind” shirts and sweatshirts! Orders will be processed monthly throughout the school year, so there’s no need to wait to place your order! The more shirts our campus sells, the more resources our Hope Squad will have to support and encourage our students throughout the year.

Thank you so much for supporting our campus, spreading kindness, and helping us make a difference!

Order a Be Kind Shirt!

Cockrell Behavioral Essentials

Celebrating Birthdays

Front Office Procedures: Take a Look!

Attendance Change for Absences

Attendance Changes for 2026-2027

Doctor’s notes or other supporting documentation for an absence, may be submitted by completing the online Attendance Note Submission form and uploading your documentation within the form. Student's 8-digit ID numbers are required in order to complete the form, and may be found in Skyward Family Access. This process applies to both full-day and partial-day absences. Please note that a parent notification submitted through Skyward Family Access regarding a doctor's visit does not qualify as a doctor's note.

Skyward Absence Request

Attendance Note Submission

Additional Technology Information

Prospering Promise Partners

We’re looking for caring, committed adults to serve as mentors to Prosper ISD students. You don’t need to be a counselor or expert—just someone willing to listen, encourage, and show up consistently. Mentors meet with students on campus during the school day in a structured, supportive environment.

As a mentor, you’ll help students feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow into the confident, resilient leaders of tomorrow. We provide all the training and tools—you bring your time and heart. All applicants must complete and pass a Prosper ISD Volunteer Background Check.

Volunteer mentors will:
Meet with students monthly, during the school day, for 30 minutes
Build positive relationships rooted in trust and respect
Serve as role models and champions for student success
Help students develop confidence, character, and connection

Questions: Email studentservices@prosper-isd.net or visit the Prosper ISD Mentoring Website.

Complete the Prosper ISD Mentoring Application.

Note: Applying does not guarantee placement. Mentors will be matched based on student need and compatibility.

PISD Mentoring Website

PISD Mentoring Application

Cockrell Events Year at a Glance 26/27

The document linked below has all of the Cockrell events for the 26/27 School Year listed out for you. We hope this helps you as your build your family calendar for the year! Take a look!

Cockrell Events Year at a Glance for Families 2026-2027

Back to School Transportation Information

To enhance student safety and accountability, all Prosper ISD bus riders in grades PK–12 will be required to have and use a Bus Rider ID Badge for transportation services.

Each badge contains RFID technology that helps us:

Confirm students are boarding the correct bus.
Improve rider accountability.
Assist with student location verification during transportation operations.
Support campus and parent inquiries.
Enhance emergency response capabilities.
Improve overall student safety.

What Parents Need to Know

Students should bring their Bus Rider ID Badge to school each day.
Students will scan their badge when boarding and exiting the bus.
If a badge is lost or damaged, please notify your campus as soon as possible.
Additional information regarding replacement badges will be shared by the campus.

The Bus Rider ID Badge program is designed to provide an added layer of safety and accountability while helping us better serve students and families.

If a student has already received a badge and loses or damages it, the replacement cost is $5, payable through Skyward Fee Management as an Optional Fee. Click here to learn how to pay using Skyward.

Transportation Information