Cheetah Connection

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

11/17- 2nd Grade Field Trip to Pumpkin Patch

11/18- 4th Grade Symphony Field Trip

11/19- Kindergarten Thanksgiving Play- 2:15pm

11/20- No Lunch Visitors

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

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

12/2- UIL Creative Writing and Ready Writing event (during school)

12/3- 3rd Grade Field Trip to Allen American's Game

12/4- December Spirit Rally

12/7-12/17- 6th Grade selling Holiday Grams before school

12/7-12/11- Penguin Patch Holiday Shop

12/8- Science Fair Projects Due

12/9- 2nd Grade Field Trip to STEAM Center

Beginning Monday, November 9, 2026, all lunch visitors must be listed in Skyward as a parent, guardian, or emergency contact. In addition to signing in through our Verkada VMS visitor management system, all visitors will be cross-referenced in Skyward.

If a grandparent or sibling would like to join a student for lunch but is not listed as an emergency contact, a parent/guardian must either be present during the visit or provide prior written permission in advance of the visit. Please note that written permission cannot be provided on the day of the visit.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we continue to prioritize the safety and security of all our Cheetahs!

Allen ISD Gifted & Talented and Assessment Departments will coordinate upcoming kindergarten phase I testing for potential gifted/talented identification. All AISD kindergarten students will be administered a CogAT ability assessment between the dates of December 1-4, 2026. Please view the informational letter sent via Skyward Family Access the week of November 2-6. This test will be administered during the school day at each campus. You do not need to register your student for phase I testing.

Los departamentos de Educación para Estudiantes Dotados y Talentosos (Gifted & Talented) y de Evaluación de Allen ISD coordinarán próximamente las pruebas de la Fase I para estudiantes de kínder con el propósito de identificar posibles alumnos dotados y talentosos.

Todos los estudiantes de kínder de Allen ISD realizarán una evaluación de habilidades CogAT entre el 1 y el 4 de diciembre de 2026. Por favor, consulte la carta informativa enviada a través de Skyward Family Access durante la semana del 2 al 6 de noviembre.

Esta evaluación se llevará a cabo durante el horario escolar en cada campus. No es necesario registrar a su estudiante para participar en las pruebas de la Fase I.

We invite parents and families of Emergent Bilingual students to join our upcoming Virtual Café - Coffee Chat Series. These events are designed to provide valuable insights on key topics to help parents and students navigate the school environment.

Event Details:

- Date: November 20th, 2026

- Time: 9:00 - 10:30 am

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!

Entry Form link: https://forms.gle/C9MsATPbH9JuY3HP9 or students can drop by Mr. Castillo's or Ms. Tuong's class for a paper copy

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.

Attention Sixth Grade Parents!

I want to be proactive in helping your 6th grader be prepared for 7th grade enrollment, as this process will begin quicker than we think! Please pay close attention to the following information regarding vaccine requirements.

All incoming 7th grade students are required to have the following immunizations prior to starting 7th grade:

1. Tetanus/Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) *Must have been given in the last 5 years

2. Meningococcal (must be documented on the vaccine record as one of the following: MCV4,

Menactra, Menveo, or MenACWY) *Must be given on or after the 11th birthday*

These immunizations are typically given during the 11-year-old well-child checkup, so your student may have already received them. If so, please submit documentation as soon as possible. Providing this information early will help ensure a smooth transition and registration process for middle school.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Nurse Megan.

Kids Against Hunger DOLLAR DAY - Friday, November 13th

Another way to easily help us raise money for our school wide service project is participate in DOLLAR DAY!

Friday, 11/13 is DOLLAR STUFFIES & STINKY FEET DAY!

Donate a dollar and bring your backpack-size stuffy to school AND enjoy taking your shoes off in class! (shoes are required for lunch, recess, PE, restroom)

Thanks for your support! Let's have some fun raising money to help hungry families!

Penguin Patch Holiday Shop coming soon! Parent Volunteers Needed!

Our largest fundraiser for Kids Against Hunger is our annual Penguin Patch Holiday Shop, coming December 7-11! A Sign-Up Genius will be provided soon, but in the meantime, if you are interested in being a Parent Volunteer in the Holiday Shop, please email Dawn.Horton@allenisd.org!

We need many helpers to become "personal shoppers," "gift wrappers" (no special skill required!), and budget assistants for our student shoppers seeking the perfect gifts for loved ones!

Stay tuned for a more specific link to sign up on the official schedule, but if interested please let Mrs. Horton, Chandler Counselor, know!

Dear Chandler Families,

The parent survey for the 21-Day Snacking Challenge is now open. Please complete it with your child. The survey is the final part of the challenge, and the Kids Teaching Kids team greatly values the information collected. Our school also receives recognition based on the number of completed surveys.

Thank you for helping us wrap up the challenge. Everyone who completes the survey will receive a FUN GIFT!

Thank you so much!

Coach LaFlower

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!

We have hit over 200 followers on our music Instagram page! Please continue to like and share!

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

¡Hemos superado los 200 seguidores en nuestra página de Instagram dedicada a la música! ¡Por favor, sigan dándole me gusta y compartiendo!

¡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

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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

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4th Grade Families:

On Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 the fourth grade students from Allen ISD are being offered the outstanding educational opportunity to attend a special concert given by. The Allen Philharmonic, at the Allen ISD Performing Arts Center located on the Allen High School campus. This trip will introduce students to great music literature composed by famous composers (e.g. Mozart, Bach, and more). It will also provide a real-world experience for the learning of specific music TEKS such as “categorizing and explaining musical sounds of the orchestra.” Numerous other music TEKS will also be enhanced with this off-campus activity as we learn about the music prior to attendance.

Students will be picked up at school at approximately 10:30am and will return at approximately 12:30pm. Manners, audience response, and dress are an integral part of this experience. Please make sure your student looks their best when attending this concert.

Familias de 4.º grado:

El miércoles 18 de noviembre de 2026, los estudiantes de cuarto grado de Allen ISD tendrán la excelente oportunidad educativa de asistir a un concierto especial ofrecido por la Allen Philharmonic en el Centro de Artes Escénicas (Performing Arts Center) de Allen ISD, ubicado en el campus de la escuela preparatoria Allen High School. Esta salida permitirá a los alumnos conocer importantes obras musicales de compositores célebres (como Mozart, Bach, entre otros). Asimismo, brindará una experiencia práctica para el aprendizaje de objetivos curriculares específicos de música (TEKS), tales como «categorizar y explicar los sonidos musicales de la orquesta». Esta actividad fuera del plantel también servirá para reforzar otros objetivos curriculares de música, ya que los estudiantes aprenderán sobre las piezas musicales antes de asistir al concierto.

Los estudiantes serán recogidos en la escuela aproximadamente a las 10:30AM y regresarán aproximadamente a las 12:30PM Los modales, la respuesta del público y la vestimenta son una parte integral de esta experiencia. Por favor asegúrese de que su estudiante luzca lo mejor posible cuando asista a este concierto.

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UIL Music Memory Meeting Dates:

October

1st

8th

22nd

29th

November

12th

19th

December

3rd

10th

17th

January

7th

9th Competition

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Important music dates:

• November 4th & 5th : Honor Choir Auditions
• 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:

• 4 y 5 de noviembre: Audiciones para el coro de honor
• 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:

We have fun events planned for Thanksgiving Break at the Allen Public Library. Here are upcoming event links for Youth and Teens; our November calendar is linked here. 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