January 28 - February 3, 2024
Good morning, Cannon families,
Please help me congratulate Stefani Donaldson, one of our Cannon third grade teachers for being named a GCISD STAR! Congratulations to the first Star of GCISD in 2024, Stefani Donaldson at Cannon Elementary. Stefani teaches third grade and was nominated for being an “unyielding light for all others at Cannon and in GCISD. She goes out of her way to make sure that the new teachers on, not only her own team, but also across the school are supported and set up for success.” Thank you, Stefani, and congratulations!
Please make sure your scholar arrives on time each morning prepared with their charged iPad or Chromebook. EVERY DAY COUNTS! As a reminder staff is available at 7:20 and doors open at 7:25. Scholars are late after 7:40 and breakfast is no longer available. Also, 👟please remember to send students in sneakers - especially on PE days!
Proud to be your principal,
Dr. Tina Garrett
#BeCannonProud
To show support for healthy families, Reliant will donate $100 for every new enrollment in the Reliant Heart Power Plan. Thank you Reliant for supporting the Kids Heart Challenge!
Dates to Remember ~
January Lunch Sign Up: https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/vzeqj We welcome Skyward-approved visitors to have lunch with their Cub! You may only bring lunch for your student, and please remember to clean up after yourself!
February Lunch Sign Up: https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/bwapb We welcome Skyward-approved visitors to have lunch with their Cub! You may only bring lunch for your student, and please remember to clean up after yourself!
February 2 - 100th Day of School - Dress Up Day!
February 2 - Texas Military Heroes Day; Celebrate Texans who have served in the armed forces across the U.S.
February 2 - Parent Night Out- NASA Fundraising; Parent Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/15Zvh6CmtuYmq2ta7
February 5-17 GCISD Transfer Window - Tell your friends! Kindergarten - Fifth grade seats available based on space and staffing (click here to apply!)
February 5-9 - National School Counseling Week
February 8 - STAAR Field Test - Closed Campus for Test Security
February 13 - 5th to 6th Middle School Showcase Night - All Middle Schools
❤️ Wednesday, February 14th Lunch with a Loved One Picnic Style ❤️!
We invite Skyward approved visitors to bring blankets and join their Cub(s) for an indoor picnic lunch. Fast Pass sign up will be shared soon, but for planning purposes here are our lunch times:
Kinder: 10:50-11:20
1st: 11:10-11:40
2nd: 11:30-12:00
3rd: 11:50-12:20
4th: 12:10-12:40
5th: 12:40-1:10
LUNCH WITH A LOVED ONE FAST PASS SIGN UP!
Thursday, February 15 - School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
Counselor’s Corner
Counselor’s Corner - Perseverance is the character trait we focus on in January. Students will learn that perseverance is pushing yourself to work through challenges and obstacles. During guidance lessons, we will practice persevering through challenges and discuss coping strategies to help us. How will you practice perseverance at home? Check out the activities in the PurposeFULL People Newsletter. If you have any questions or need to contact Mrs. Coburn our Cannon School Counselor, you can reach her at mandy.coburn@gcisd.net or (817) 251-5684.
We want to show our teachers how much we appreciate them by giving them the gift of time. We are looking for parents and grandparents to cover lunch duty on Fridays. Our goal is to cover every Friday through the end of the school year so grab a few friends and pick a Friday.
Date: Any Friday
Time Commitment: 10:40am-1:20pm
Number of Volunteers needed: 3-4 each week
Contact Debbie Flowers at Volunteers@CannonPTA.org to sign up
GCISD Student Transfer Window ~
The general and STEM student transfer application window for the 2024-2025 school year will open on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 8 am. Online applications will be accepted through Friday, February 16, 2024, at 4 pm.
Transfer Window Dates
Window 1: February 5 - February 16 - STEM/General Transfers
Window 2: March 4 - March 22 - STEM/General Transfers
Window 3: June 3 - June 14 - STEM/General Transfers
All students (including employee students) must apply for a transfer if they desire to attend a campus other than their zoned campus and/or when they are moving from the following grades/campuses:
Pre-K to Kindergarten (Cannon Kindergarten Transfer Seats Available!)
Elementary school to middle school
Middle school to high school
Students who are already approved on a transfer and are not moving to the next transition level do NOT need to submit a transfer request. For more information and to complete an online application on or after Monday, February 5, click here.
IMPORTANT: Please know that incomplete applications (e.g. missing residency documents) will NOT be processed during this round of student transfers. It is very important that families have all the needed documents when submitting transfer applications.
Stop the Bleed Course
In accordance with HB 496, GCISD will be offering instruction on the use of a bleeding control station to students enrolled in seventh grade or higher from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., February 19, 2024 at at the PDEC in the Mustang Corral Room. This training is intended for parents and students to learn together.
Nominate a Deserving Staff Member for Stars of GCISD
Cannon Elementary: A GCISD STEM School
Email: tina.garrett@gcisd.net
Website: https://can.gcisd.net/
Location: Cannon Elementary School, West College Street, Grapevine, TX, USA
Phone: 817-251-5680
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cannonSTEM/
Twitter: @canSTEM