Cheetah Connection

10/26-10/30- Red Ribbon Week- see info below

10/27- Kindergarten Field Trip to Pumpkin Patch

10/27- Sky Ranch Chaperone Meeting- 5pm

10/27- 4th Grade Performance- 6pm in gym

10/30- Storybook Character Dress Up Day

10/30- Reading with the Eagles

11/6- Veteran's Day Celebration- Breakfast 8:15am, Program at 9am

11/6- Chandler 20th Birthday Celebration 4:30-6:30pm

11/9-11/19- Turkey Grams on Sale (before school)

11/10- 6th Grade Eagle Exploration Field Trip to LFC and AHS

11/12- 4th Grade Field Trip to STEAM Center

11/12- Fall Picture retakes

11/16-11/18- 5th Grade at Sky Ranch

11/18- 4th Grade Symphony Field Trip

11/19- Kindergarten Thanksgiving Play- 2pm

11/20- No Lunch Visitors

11/20- Early Release Day- Students out at 12:00

11/23-11/27- Thanksgiving Break- No School

• Next week is all about making HEALTHY CHOICES for LIFE and staying away from harmful substances that could hurt our body & mind!
• Please join us in some fun theme days!
• Big thanks to our awesome PTA for providing some fun giveaway items for every student AND some prize drawings for each day on the Morning Announcements!

Join us Saturday, October 24 from 2:00–5:00 PM for an afternoon of fall fun, creativity, music, and community at the STEAM Center!

• Live music

• Vendor and artisan booths

• Games and activities

• Trick-or-treating at participating vendor booths

• AHS clubs and organizations

• Fall-themed activities

• Photo opportunities

• And so much more!

We’re still building our lineup, so more fun is being added! Keep checking our website as we continue to add vendors, clubs and organizations, activities, bands, and other exciting experiences.

https://www.allenisd.org/o/steam/page/events

Interested in being a vendor?

We’d love to have you join us! Complete the vendor interest form to let us know you’re interested in participating.

https://tinyurl.com/2jbpeh3b

STEAM Center

1680 Ridgeview Drive, Allen, TX 75013

Saturday, October 24 | 2:00–5:00 PM

RSVP Today! https://tinyurl.com/2kvh8kmm

DIA DEL PERSONAJE DEL LIBRODE CUENTOS

Octubre 30

Los estudiantes deben traer un libro (de casa/biblioteca) que muestre su carácter personalizado.

Guía para disfraces de personajes de libros de cuentos.

• Los personajes/disfraces deben ser apropiados para la edad elemental.
• Las disfraces no pueden incluir sangre, otros elementos de terror o cualquier otra cosa que pueda asustar a otros niños. Tampoco pueden ser una distracción para nuestro entorno de aprendizaje.
• Se pueden usar color en el cabello, pintura facial y sombreros; sin embargo, no se permitirán máscaras.
• Los disfraces no pueden ser reveladores por naturaleza, no pueden ser de tela transparente, escotados o ajustados.
• Se aceptan medias y leotardos si se cubren con un tutú, falda o pantalones cortos.
• Las costumbres deben permitir que los estudiantes se ocupen de sus necesidades personales, se sienten en los escritorios y participen en las actividades del aula escolar durante todo el día.

Chandler will be hosting its annual Veteran’s Day Celebration on Friday, November 6th.

A light breakfast will be served at 8:15 a.m., followed by our Veteran’s Day program and parade.

Please complete this FORM by October 26th and attach a photograph of the veteran and student together. If you do not know the answer to any of the questions, please type “N/A.”

We look forward to honoring and celebrating our Chandler Veterans!

Our Empowered Leaders are kicking off a sock fundraiser, and we would love your support! Proceeds from the fundraiser will help our students purchase their Empowered Leaders t-shirts and help cover the cost of a special team-building field trip that will also include an opportunity for our students to serve others in the community. Our goal is to give these students experiences that help them grow as leaders, strengthen their connections with one another, and put leadership into action through service.

If you’d like to support our group, you can order using the link below. I’ve also attached a flyer with more information. Please feel free to share the link with friends and family as well!

Order here:

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://go.wehelptwo.com/campaign/__;!!AB8IoPGT0yJS!g0MT635gkgM7rPyaHr6xHbdNx7zvSjLo1vT1QZxM5JUrR52Tj3m8oXn2Aa_KPvn5qmwxTUYaEkcmP06-WlGF$

Thank you so much for supporting our Empowered Leaders and helping us make these experiences possible for them!

Grab your favorite dance partner and join us for a Rockin’ & Rollin’ Evening filled with dancing, refreshments, pictures, and fun!

Saturday, December 12th

Little Rockers | 5:00–6:30 PM
Pre-K–2nd Grade

Jukebox Jive | 7:30–9:00 PM
Grades 3–6

Grade groupings are recommendations. Choose the session that works best for your family!

Tickets

$25 each for the first 2 tickets + $15 for each additional ticket.
All tickets must be purchased in the same cart to receive the discount. Every person attending must purchase a ticket.

Registration closes: Noon, Friday, December 11
Refunds/Cancellations: Noon, Thursday, December 10
After registration closes, tickets may be purchased at the door with cash or SchoolPay.

Check-In: By name, no tickets needed.

Pictures: 5804 Photography will be on-site. Portraits may be pre-ordered online.

https://5804photo.square.site/allen-father-daughter-ball

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to sock hop the night away!

Questions? Chrysti Alexander | 972-727-0502 | chrystan.alexander@allenisd.org

Parents United is how Chandler teachers ask parents for help with the small things that eat their prep time: copying, cutting, laminating, assembling. It's simple: a teacher posts what they need, then a cleared parent volunteer picks it up and does it on their own schedule, any time before the teacher's deadline.

You do not need to commit to a shift, a schedule, or a whole year. You pick the tasks you want, when you want them.

Get started at chandlerpta.org/join-parents-united

You now have the opportunity to nominate any Chandler staff member for Teacher of the Month! Nominations will be accepted through the google form linked below.

For the safety and well-being of all students, students are not permitted to carry medications, including over-the-counter medications such as cough and throat lozenges, during the school day.

If your child requires medication at school, a parent or guardian must complete a Medication Request and Authorization Form and submit it, along with the medication, to Nurse Megan. Please note that some over-the-counter medications may also require a physician's signature before administration.

If you have any questions about your child's medications or medical needs, please feel free to contact Nurse Megan directly.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and healthy environment for all students.

This month, we are focusing on EMPATHY - the ability to recognize and understand how someone may be feeling. Empathy helps children build friendships, resolve conflicts, show kindness, and create a caring school community. Empathy is a skill that grows with practice, modeling and encouragement from the adults in their lives. Everyday moments at home and school provide wonderful opportunities to help children develop this important life skill!

What Does Empathy Look Like?

Children show empathy when they:

• Notice when a friend is feeling sad or left out

• Listen when someone shares their feelings

• Try to imagine how another person might feel

• Offer help or kind words to someone who is struggling

• Include others, even when they are different from them

Remember, empathy doesn't mean we have to agree with someone. It means we try to understand their feelings and perspective.

5 Ways to Build Empathy at Home:

1. Talk about feelings - ask your child, "what do you think that person might be feeling?" while reading, watching TV or talking about the day.

2. Practice seeing another perspective - when conflicts happen, encourage your child to consider both sides. "How do you think your friend felt?"

3. Model kindness - let your child see you listening, helping, apologizing and treating people with respect.

4. Read together - books are a wonderful way to explore different feelings and experiences. "What would you do if you were that character?"

5. Celebrate empathetic actions - Notice and name caring behaviors. "I noticed you invited someone to play when they were alone; that was so thoughtful!"

Family Conversation Starters for Dinner or Bedtime:

• When did someone show you kindness today?

• Did you notice anyone who might have needed a friend?

• How can you tell when someone is feeling sad or worried?

• What is one thing you can do tomorrow to help someone feel included?

Thanks for partnering with us to raise children who are not only successful learners but also caring, compassionate people!

Program Overview

Cheetah Chasers meets every Tuesday when school is in session from 2:55 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. in the gated field on our campus. Students who wish to participate should report to the gym at dismissal, retrieve their QR code bracelet, and then proceed to the basketball court inside the gated fence to wait with Coach LaFlower until the group is ready to begin.

How It Works
Around 3:00 p.m., students will walk together to our jogging course within the gated property. As they complete each lap, students will scan their QR code at an iPad to record their mileage. We will conclude at 3:40 p.m., and students will meet at the bike racks outside the gym entrance.

Mileage Tracking and Recognition
Throughout the program, students have the opportunity to earn token rewards based on completed mileage. Student progress is also tracked through PE running opportunities. The top mileage earners in each grade level will be recognized on our bulletin board outside the music room.

Pickup and Dismissal
Students who walk home will be dismissed at 3:40 p.m. Car riders will wait at the bike racks for pickup. If you are picking up your student, please pull up to the first blue cone, remain in your vehicle, and I will release your child when I see your car. We appreciate your cooperation in loading quickly so other families can pick up as well.

Timely Pickup is Essential
Please note that timely pickup at 3:40 p.m. is expected for all students participating in our program. If a student is consistently not picked up on time, that student will no longer be able to attend Cheetah Chasers. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to ensuring your child is picked up on time for dismissal from Cheetah Chasers.

Important Reminders
Please send your student with a water bottle on jogging days. Coach LaFlower and Ms. Shahada will not be able to leave students unattended for restroom breaks or water.

Cancellations
Cheetah Chasers may be cancelled due to weather, high temperatures (feels-like temperature above 100 degrees), rain, or muddy conditions. Any cancellations will be communicated via email as soon as possible. Please check your email regularly for updates.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can contact me at:

david.laflower@allanisd.org
I will respond as soon as possible.

Thank you for encouraging your student to stay active and healthy. We look forward to an exciting year of Cheetah Chasers!

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El programa Cheetah Chasers comienza el martes siguiente a las vacaciones de otoño: martes 20 de octubre de 2026.

Descripción del programa
Cheetah Chasers se reúne todos los martes de clases, de 2:55 p. m. a 3:40 p. m., en el campo cercado de nuestro plantel. Los estudiantes que deseen participar deben dirigirse al gimnasio a la hora de salida, recoger su pulsera con código QR y luego ir a la cancha de baloncesto (dentro del área cercada) para esperar con el entrenador LaFlower hasta que el grupo esté listo para comenzar.

Cómo funciona
Alrededor de las 3:00 p. m., los estudiantes caminarán juntos hacia nuestra pista de trote, ubicada dentro del recinto cercado. Al completar cada vuelta, los estudiantes escanearán su código QR en un iPad para registrar la distancia recorrida. Terminaremos a las 3:40 p. m. y los estudiantes se reunirán en los soportes para bicicletas, frente a la entrada del gimnasio.

Registro de distancia y reconocimientos
A lo largo del programa, los estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de ganar recompensas simbólicas según la distancia recorrida. El progreso de los estudiantes también se monitorea a través de las actividades de carrera en las clases de educación física. Aquellos que acumulen la mayor distancia en cada grado recibirán un reconocimiento en nuestro tablón de anuncios, situado fuera del aula de música.

Recogida y salida
Los estudiantes que regresan a casa caminando saldrán a las 3:40 p. m. Los estudiantes que se van en automóvil esperarán en los soportes para bicicletas a que los recojan. Si va a recoger a su hijo, por favor acérquese hasta el primer cono azul y permanezca dentro de su vehículo; yo le indicaré a su hijo que salga en cuanto vea su automóvil. Agradecemos su colaboración para realizar la recogida con rapidez, permitiendo así que otras familias también puedan recoger a sus hijos.

Es fundamental recoger a los estudiantes a tiempo
Por favor, tenga en cuenta que se espera que todos los estudiantes participantes sean recogidos puntualmente a las 3:40 p. m. Si un estudiante no es recogido a tiempo de manera reiterada, ya no podrá asistir a Cheetah Chasers. Agradecemos su comprensión y su compromiso para asegurar que su hijo sea recogido a tiempo al finalizar la actividad de Cheetah Chasers.

Recordatorios importantes
Por favor, envíe a su hijo con una botella de agua los días de trote. El entrenador LaFlower y la Sra. Shahada no podrán dejar a los estudiantes sin supervisión para ir al baño o beber agua.

Cancelaciones
Las sesiones de Cheetah Chasers podrían cancelarse debido a las condiciones meteorológicas, temperaturas elevadas (sensación térmica superior a 100 °F), lluvia o terreno embarrado. Cualquier cancelación se comunicará por correo electrónico lo antes posible. Por favor, revise su correo electrónico regularmente para estar al tanto de las actualizaciones.

Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, no dude en comunicarse conmigo. Puede contactarme en:
david.laflower@allanisd.org
Responderé a la mayor brevedad posible.

Gracias por animar a su estudiante a mantenerse activo y saludable. ¡Esperamos con ilusión un año emocionante de Cheetah Chasers!

Dear Chandler Cheetahs and Families,

We are thrilled to invite you to participate in our school's 21 Day Snacking Challenge! This is a fun and free opportunity to explore healthy eating habits and see if you can make nutritious snack choices for 21 days in a row. Are you up for the challenge?

To get started, please watch the 21 Day Snacking Challenge Video with your parent or guardian. This short introduction will give you all the details about what to expect during the challenge.

Registration opens on September 23, 2026 and closes on September 30, 2026. To sign up, please have your parent or legal guardian visit www.kids-teaching-kids.com or scan the QR code on the flier below to complete the registration process. Registration will not be available until September 23rd.

The 21 Day Snacking Challenge will run from September 30, 2026 through October 20, 2026. During this time, we encourage all participants to make healthy snack choices each day.

Following the challenge, we will have a very important Parent Survey Period from November 3, 2026 through November 10, 2026. We sincerely hope that each participating parent will take time to complete this survey, as your feedback provides valuable data that helps us improve and enhance this program for our students.

We hope as many of our students as possible will join us for this exciting initiative. The challenge is completely free and designed to educate and promote healthy eating habits for everyone who participates.

We cannot wait to begin this challenge together!

Best regards,

Coach LaFlower

To stay updated about what is happening in Chandler Music please check out our Google Site and follow us on Instagram!

https://sites.google.com/allenisd.org/chandlercheetahmusic/home

Insta: @chandler_cheetah_music

¡Para mantenerse actualizado sobre lo que está sucediendo en Chandler Music, visite nuestro sitio de Google y siguenos en Instagram!!

https://sites.google.com/allenisd.org/chandlercheetahmusic/home

Insta: @chandler_cheetah_music

4TH GRADE PROGRAM INFORMATION!

DATE: Tuesday, October 27th 2026

TIME: Student arrival at 5:45PM in the CAFETERIA.

Performance time is 6:00PM in the GYM.

ATTIRE: Any bright color neon shirt

The fourth-grade students are performing this year! Our program is entitled “Creepy Carrots.” The students have been working hard on their dances, practicing lines, and songs. We cannot wait to share them with you!

Thank you so much!!! - Mrs. Hall

¡INFORMACIÓN DEL PROGRAMA DE 4TO GRADO!

FECHA: Martes, 27 de octubre de 2026

HORA: Llegada de los estudiantes a las 5:45PM en la CAFETERÍA. El horario de presentación es a las 6:00PM en el GIMNASIO.

VESTIMIENTO: Cualquier camisa de color neón brillante

¡Los estudiantes de cuarto grado están actuando este año! Nuestro programa se titula “Creepy Carrots”. Han estado trabajando duro en sus bailes, practicando líneas y canciones. ¡No podemos esperar para compartirlos contigo!

¡¡¡Muchas gracias!!! - Mrs. Hall

Our next choir performance is our Veterans Day program. It is scheduled for Friday, November 6th during school hours (9AM). Please have your student wear their choir shirt and jeans for this performance. Any additional red, white, and blue is also welcome.

This performance is held in the Chandler school gym. There will be several visitors that day. If you would like to attend, I would suggest getting here early to park as well as to be signed at the front desk. As always, thank you for your support! -Briar Hall

Nuestra próxima presentación del coro es nuestro programa del Día de los Veteranos. Está programado para el viernes 6 de noviembre durante el horario escolar (9AM). Por favor haga que su estudiante use su camiseta del coro y jeans para esta presentación. Cualquier color rojo, blanco y azul adicional también es bienvenido.

Esta actuación se llevará a cabo en el gimnasio de la escuela Chandler. Habrá varios visitantes ese día. Si desea asistir, le sugiero llegar temprano para estacionar y firmar en la recepción.

¡Como siempre, gracias por su apoyo! -Briar Hall

UIL Music Memory Meeting Dates:

October

1st

8th

22nd

29th

November

12th

19th

December

3rd

10th

17th

January

7th

9th Competition

If you signed up for Honor Choir do not forget we have practice in the music room on Oct. 26th and Nov. 3rd from 3:00-3:30PM.

Si te inscribiste en el Coro de Honor, no olvides que tenemos ensayo en el salón de música el 26 de octubre y el 3 de noviembre, de 3:00 a 3:30 p. m.

Allen ISD District Honor Choir Auditions – November 4th and 5th

ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS

The Allen District Honor Choir, a select choir of 5th and 6th grade students from the Allen Public Schools, will hold auditions for the 2026-2027 school year.

● Time of auditions: Wednesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 5th; from 4:45-6:30.

● Place of auditions: Lowery Freshman Center choir room (enter through the back of the school, door 8, and follow the signs). Please park in the lot off of Pebblebrook .

● Students wishing to audition will need to come on EITHER Nov. 4th OR 5th.

● Auditions are open to all 5th and 6th graders in Allen Public Schools.

● Please sign up for an audition time, using the link or QR code below, and arrive 10 minutes before your estimated time.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F49AEAC2FA5FC1-65938870-2026

● Auditioning students will sing America (My Country, ‘Tis of Thee) with a recorded accompaniment and echo several short melodic patterns on a neutral vowel.

● Each auditioning student will be notified whether or not they are selected for the District Honor Choir on November 20th via a letter given to your student.

Audiciones para el coro de honor del distrito escolar independiente de Allen: 4 y 5 de noviembre

ANUNCIO PARA TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES Y PADRES DE QUINTO Y SEXTO GRADO

El Coro de Honor del Distrito Allen, un coro selecto de estudiantes de 5.º y 6.º grado de las Escuelas Públicas de Allen, realizará audiciones para el año escolar 2026-2027.

● Horario de las audiciones: miércoles 4 de noviembre y jueves 5 de noviembre; de ​​4:45 a 6:30.

● Lugar de las audiciones: sala del coro del Lowery Freshman Center (ingrese por la parte trasera de la escuela, puerta 8, y siga las señales). Favor de estacionarse en el estacionamiento que se encuentra junto a Pebblebrook Drive.

• Los estudiantes que deseen hacer una audición deberán presentarse el 4 o el 5 de noviembre.

● Las audiciones están abiertas a todos los estudiantes de 5.º y 6.º grado de las escuelas públicas de Allen.

● Inscríbete para una audición usando el enlace o código QR a continuación y llega 10 minutos antes de tu hora estimada.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F49AEAC2FA5FC1-65938870-2026

• Los estudiantes que realicen la audición cantarán America (My Country, ‘Tis of Thee) con un acompañamiento grabado y repetirán varios patrones melódicos cortos con una vocal neutra.

• El 20 de noviembre, se les notificará a los estudiantes que realicen la audición si fueron seleccionados o no para el Coro de Honor del Distrito mediante una carta que se les entregará a sus estudiantes.

Important music dates:

• October 27th: 4th Grade Program at 6PM in Chandler Gym
• November 6th : Veterans Day at 9AM in the Chandler Gym
• December 15th: Ford Cluster Holiday Concert at 6:30PM at Allen High School PAC
• April 13th: 2nd Grade Musical at 6PM in Chandler Cafeteria
• May 13th: Choral Festival (during school hours)

Fechas musicales importantes:

• 27 de octubre: Programa de cuarto grado a las 6PM en el gimnasio de Chandler
• 6 de noviembre: Día de los veteranos a las 9AM en el gimnasio de Chandler
• 15 de diciembre: Concierto festivo de Ford Cluster a las 6:30 p. m. en el PAC de Allen High School
• 13 de abril: Musical de segundo grado a las 6PM en la cafetería de Chandler
• 13 de mayo: Festival coral (durante el horario escolar)

Update from the Allen Public Library:

Hello, and happy fall! We are gearing up for Fall Break at the Allen Public Library. Here are upcoming event links for Youth and Teens, and our October calendar. See you at the Library!

Beanstack Update:

We are off to a great start with Beanstack! Thank you to all of the students, teachers, and families who have logged their minutes. Sixth grade had the most minutes in the month of September and Chandler finished in 2nd place in Allen ISD! Way to go Cheetahs! It is not too late to join the fun. You can start logging your reading minutes today! Every minute counts towards our goal of 300,000 minutes and helps our students become stronger readers.

• JOIN PTA!!!
• Like us on Facebook: @chandlerelementaryPTA
• Like us on Twitter: @CC_PTA, @cheetahchandler, @ChandlerPrin
• Like us on Instagram: @chandlerelementarypta
• Volunteer! To volunteer, complete a Criminal History Check online at www.allenisd.org each year.
• Contact your child's teacher or sign up to volunteer through the Chandler PTA.

Help support Chandler Elementary and show your school spirit at the same time! PTA is selling these Chandler Elementary car tags for $5 each. Every penny of this purchase goes back to Chandler PTA to help students! Car decals can be purchased on PTA's website in the "Spirit Wear Store": https://chandlerpta.membershiptoolkit.com/home

Reminder- all dismissal changes need to go through the front office. Teachers don't always have time during the day to check their email, so to avoid confusion, we ask that all dismissal changes go through the front office.

Call or email BEFORE 2pm:

469-467-1400

Maria.helton@allenisd.org or rhonda.ploubis@allenisd.org

Morning Drop-Off Procedures

• Doors open at 7:30 AM in the morning

• If you drop your child off before this time they will need to wait outside the front or side entrances for the doors to unlock.

• Cars will file in through the front or side-drive in a SINGLE LINE.

• Please pull all the way down to drop students off.

• When dropping off your child, please remain in your car.

• Safety Patrol will be out in front and on the side of the building to help with unloading.

• We ask that you do not park and walk up to drop off your child but if you must walk up to drop off your child, we ask that you cross in the designated crossing areas only. DO NOT walk through cars.

• DO NOT drop off your child in the parking lot or street and allow them to walk up on their own.

• If you arrive after 7:45 AM, you will need to park and walk your child into the front office to sign them in.

Afternoon Pick-Up Procedures

• Dismissal begins promptly at 2:55 PM each day.

• Each student will be given a car tag with the student’s number on it. Please make sure the youngest student’s tag is displayed for K-2nd pick up in the front and all tags displayed for 3rd-6th pick up on the side. It will be used daily to pick up your child in the car lines.

• Cars will form 2 lines and pull all the way down paying attention to the staff directing traffic.

• Staff will be out in the front and side to assist with loading.

• When picking up your child, please remain in your car.

• Please make sure your child’s teacher knows how your child will be going home each day.

• Any changes in afternoon pick up or transportation needs to be communicated to the teacher or front office no later than 2:00 pm each day.

The safety of our students is our top priority. Please refrain from using cell phones and pay close attention when driving. Thank you for your help in making sure we keep our students safe.

he Foundation for Allen Schools is pleased to welcome you to the 2026-27 school year!

This year, the Foundation is celebrating 30 years of giving back to Allen ISD. We strive to impact every student, every teacher, and every campus. One way we do this is through our classroom grant program. To learn more, including which grants were funded at your campus(es), click here.

Allen ISD’s Instructional Plans are available online to support parents in understanding what is being taught in each grade level or course. Allen ISD’s Instructional Plans provide module or unit names, the curriculum standards taught within each module or unit, and the number of instructional days per module or unit. The Instructional Plans are available and linked to each Campus Webpage under the “Our School” tab. Click here to access Allen ISD’s Instructional Plans site. For more information regarding the Instructional Plans in your student’s grade level or course, please contact the classroom teacher.

• Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for arrival.
• Instructional minutes begin at 7:45 a.m. and students who are not physically inside the school building are marked tardy.
• Breakfast will begin at 7:30 AM.
• To ensure your student does not miss instructional time, we ask that you arrive as close to 7:30 AM as possible to give them time to eat prior to class beginning.

Our arrival and dismissal procedures will remain the same without any changes.

Carpool Arrival:

• Please plan to pull all the way forward and have your child practice opening and closing their car door.
• We will have staff outside to assist if your child requires assistance.

• Please see the map below so you know which area of the carpool lane you will need to be in to drop your student off at the correct door.
• K-2nd will drop their student(s) at the front of the building (older siblings may go in the front doors with their K-2 sibling)
• 3rd-6th will drop their student(s) along the west side of the building.

Carpool Dismissal:

• I do anticipate our dismissal time will take a few minutes longer the first few weeks and ask for your patience.
• Car tags will be on student desks at Meet the Teacher.
• If you do not attend Meet the Teacher, please make a homemade sign to use for the first day. Please include the student's name, grade level, and teacher.
• Staff members will not be available for private conversations with families as their priority will be to assist in a safe and secure dismissal for all students.
• K-2nd will pick up their student(s) at the front of the building (older siblings will be dismissed in the front with their K-2 sibling).
• 3rd-6th will pick up their student(s) along the west side of the building.
• Please remember that this is in an effort to adhere to keeping everyone safe.
• If you would like to change the way your child goes home after 2 PM, you must call the office at 469.467.1400. Teachers will not be checking e-mail after that time.
• Changes will not be made without parent authorization.

• OLDEST sibling will be dismissed with YOUNGER sibling (K, 1st, 2nd) at the front of the building.
• You will be taking home a student specific car tag the evening of Meet the Teacher. If you need more than one tag, please ask your child's teacher.
• Please place car tag on your rear view mirror or passenger side window.
• A staff member will be using the information specific to your child on the car tag to communicate during dismissal.
• You child will make their way to the colored zone in which you are waiting.
• Students will ONLY be released to parents/guardians with their visible car tag.

• You will sign up your child to meet you at the following locations at Meet the Teacher Night. Please see map below. Option 1: Water Oak/Bur Oak, Option 2: Bur Oak or Option 3: Shelly.
• I have an image for you below to specifically let your child’s teacher know which crosswalk you plan to meet your child at for dismissal.
• Action Needed: Please ensure your child knows which crosswalk you will be meeting them at.
  
• If you will be meeting your child at a crosswalk, they are marked down as a “walker".

Option 1: Water Oak/Bur Oak:

• If you plan to walk/bike from home, please feel free to say goodbye at the sidewalk/crosswalk on Water Oak.
• We will have staff on the sidewalks leading up to the school in the mornings to ensure a safe entry into school.
• We will have staff walking kids to the crosswalk area at Water Oak in the afternoon at dismissal.
• If you are walking/bike riding with your child home in the afternoon, please plan to meet your child at the crosswalk.

Option 2: Bur Oak:

• If you plan to walk/bike from home, please feel free to say goodbye at the sidewalk/crosswalk on Bur Oak.
• We will have staff on the sidewalks leading up to the school in the mornings to ensure a safe entry into school.
• We will have staff walking kids to the crosswalk area at Bur Oak in the afternoon at dismissal.
• If you are walking/bike riding with your child home in the afternoon, please plan to meet your child at the crosswalk.

Option 3 Shelley:

• If you plan to walk/bike from home, please feel free to say goodbye at the sidewalk/crosswalk on Shelley.
• We will have staff on the sidewalks leading up to the school in the mornings to ensure a safe entry into school.
• We will have staff walking kids to the crosswalk area at Shelley in the afternoon at dismissal.
• If you are walking/bike riding with your child home in the afternoon, please plan to meet your child at the crosswalk.

• Parents need to log into the transportation APP and get bus route information.

https://www.allenisd.org/page/transportation-bus-stop-information

• Parents need to let homeroom teachers know which bus number to put their child on BEFORE TUESDAY 08/12.

Dual Language Program Bus Riders -

• Bus riders from last year - PARENTS DO NOT NEED TO RESIGNUP
• All dual language buses have stayed the same
• NEW DL BUS RIDERS - Contact Ms. Ivonne at the front office to complete transportation request @maria.helton@allenisd.org
• Your student CANNOT RIDE UNTIL Ms. Ivonne CONFIRMS with you
• All new students must complete this process, even if an existing sibling rides the bus

• Parents need to let homeroom teachers know which bus number to put their child on BEFORE TUESDAY 08/12

• All bus students will be escorted to their appropriate daycare bus or regular bus by a staff member each day.

All students will be issued a student ID card with a lanyard. They will wear these daily for checking out books, buying lunch, etc.

Please bring your child's school supplies to either Meet the Teacher Night or on the first day of school. You can find this list on the Chandler website.

We highly encourage students in grades K-1 to bring an additional change of clothes to keep in their backpack.

Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle each day in order to access water fountains for filling of water containers. Please ensure their names are on their water bottle.

All students will need headphones or earbuds. Please send these with your students as soon as possible!

• Please, please, please put your child's name on their personal items.
• We recommend using the initial of the first name and the full last name. (Ex: C. Abboud)
• If your child misplaces something and their name is on it, we will do everything we can to get it back to them.
• Suggested items you put their names on:

1. Water bottle
2. Lunchbox
3. Jacket

• Students will still go to Art, Music, and PE each week.
• Your child's teacher will communicate the schedule for each day.
• Please make sure that your child wears running/tennis shoes on the days that they have P.E.

If you need to drop off medicine for your child, please fill out the Medical Authorization Form and/or contact Nurse Megan at Megan.Herndon@allenisd.org if you have any questions. She can make arrangements with you.

Attendance - What Do I Do If My Child is Absent?

• Notify the office by 10:00 am by submitting an Absence Request in Family Access (preferred), calling the office at 469-467-1400 or e-mailing the Registrar.

• By submitting the Absence Request in Skyward, you will have notified the school and provided the absence note! Otherwise, we must have a signed note from a parent, guardian or doctor stating the reason for the absence. The note needs to include the student’s name and date(s) of the absence(s).

• By policy, your child’s absence will be recorded as unexcused if we do not receive a note within 3 school days of his/her return – even if you notified the school via phone or email.

• A doctor’s note will be required for admittance into class if your student is absent more than 5 consecutive school days. This may be in written form, or you may also submit your absence request through Family Access.

• If your child is absent from school and you would like to pick up his/her homework, you must request the homework by 10:00 am. It will be available for pick up in the office after 3:00 pm.

• Unless a child is sick, please make every effort to have him/her in school. It is often difficult for young children to ‘catch-up’ when they have been out for several days.

• Please note that family vacations are not considered excused absences.

Once enrolled in public education, students are required by law to attend. Specific details can be found in the Elementary Student Handbook found online at www.allenisd.org.

What Do I Do When My Child is Late to School?

• It is imperative that no child be dropped off on the west side (gym side) of the school after the late bell rings at 7:45 am as the doors will be locked.

• All students should be escorted by their parents to check in at the office when they arrive late to school. Families simply ring the bell to gain access to the building.

• Students are not considered late if they are coming to school after a doctor’s appointment if a doctor’s note is provided when signing into school for the day.

Visitors on Campus

• Ring the bell located on the left side wall at the front of the building (east/flagpole side).

• Be prepared to show your picture ID.

• The receptionist will need you to state your name, your student’s name and the reason for your visit before unlocking the door.

• Approval and an ID badge must be obtained prior to entering the instructional areas of the campus.

• To volunteer on campus you must have a background check. Click here for more information.

Lunch

• Students will have a lunch card (includes lunch number) on a lanyard for them to scan in the lunch line.

• Students may bring their lunches to school if they prefer not to purchase one.

• Lunches should be sent in containers that students are able to open independently.

• Carbonated drinks are not recommended as they leak, explode, etc.

• Students do not have access to a microwave or refrigerator.

• Lunches may be dropped off at the front desk if forgotten, heated or purchased from a restaurant if the parent is not staying to eat with the student.

• Please see the PARENTS tab on the Chandler website for additional cafeteria information - https://www.allenisd.org/page/student-nutrition

Lunch Visitors

• Parents are welcome to eat lunch with their own children at the designated parent table in the cafeteria that are on the stage.

• We do have specific days in which we ask for no lunch visitors.

• We ask that parents refrain from eating with their child until August 31. This allows our staff to support students with expectations and procedures in the cafeteria.

• We also do not allow parents to join their students for lunch on state testing days.

• When you arrive for lunch, you will need to sign in with the receptionist and then proceed to the lunchroom.

• For security purposes and to avoid hurt feelings of other students, only your own children will be allowed to sit with you.

• You are welcome to bring in an outside meal for your student and/or yourself only.

• If purchasing a tray, please have your child order your meal at the beginning of the day in order to have enough food prepared.

Cafeteria Payments - "MySchoolBucks" System

Allen ISD's online payment system for cafeteria accounts is MySchoolBucks, offering a convenient online service that allows you to securely pay for your student’s meals online using your credit/debit card or electronic check.

You may:

• Set Up Automatic Recurring Payments

• Track & Review Meal History

• Create Low Balance Alerts

• Make Payments with the Mobile App, and much more

  
  

Sign up now! Registering for your FREE account is easy, go to https://www.MySchoolBucks.com. Create a secure account and never worry again about sending cash or checks with your student(s) to school again.

We are looking for parents who want to partner with teachers to encourage, inspire, and grow our students as well as support teachers in various ways. We send out a weekly sign up with volunteer opportunities (work with small group of students, copy, laminate, lunch duty, help in library), this allows you to choose areas you are interested or feel comfortable. This can change from week to week. If interested, please reach out to your child's teacher for more information!

We appreciate your continued support and partnership as we navigate the 2026-2027 school year together. Go Cheetahs!

Thank you,

Chelsea Abboud

Principal

Chandler Elementary

Website: https://www.allenisd.org/Page/2390
Location: Chandler Elementary School, Water Oak Drive, Allen, TX, USA
Phone: 469-467-1400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chandlerelementaryPTA
Twitter: @cheetahchandler