Good morning Cannon families,

Summer break is winding down for our GCISD Staff, as we are very excited to welcome our scholars back for a magnificent 2024-2025 school year!

This Friday, we welcome our new Kindergarten Cubs to experience our Kinder Camp! We ask that our new kinder scholars attend- Friday, August 2nd, from 9:00 am-Noon. Parents, please park in the front parking lot and walk your scholar to the front doors. We will invite all kindergarteners into the Learning Commons while you sign in at our front kiosks. Our new kinder Cubs will be escorted to the kindergarten wing for some engaging activities! Parents are invited to mix and mingle to get to know each other in our Cafe during the student camp experience. We will have kindergarten spirit gear for sale for Cash or Check ONLY (Checks payable to Cannon Elementary) ranging from $17 to $22. We will begin our Kinder Parent Meeting at 9:30am. We can't wait to see you then!

Kindergarten parents, make sure to also join the Cannon PTA Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/share/43hUrEh7xPKgCFix/

We welcome all staff back to Cannon on Monday, August 5, to start the school year. We have a great week of professional learning planned for them!

2024-2025 is going to be filled with so much excitement and engagement connected to our PURPOSE, INNOVATION, and COMMUNITY! We are extremely excited to see all of our Cannon families at our MEET THE TEACHER Night FRIDAY, AUGUST 9th starting at 4:00 pm! Once PTA membership is open and available (After August 1), anyone with proof of Cannon PTA membership is welcome to enter with Fast Pass Access starting at 3:30.

We will welcome all Cannon Cubs Back to School on Wednesday, August 14, for our first day of school! The alarm clock will come quickly - prepare for the adjustment! Remember Cubs are tardy after 7:40 and the cafe breakfast line closes promptly at 7:40.

Any parent or guardian wanting to walk their Cub in on the first day of school will have to have their Driver's License on hand and sign in to the security kiosks prior to entering the building; Please plan ahead! You are welcome to print your first day kiosk badge during our Kinder Camp, Meet the Teacher Night, or feel free to stop by between 8:00-3:00 on Monday, August 12 or Tuesday, August 13 to print your badge for quick entry! Per our amazing safety procedures, we will be checking badges and Driver's License so be ready 😊!

We look forward to partnering with you to make the 2024-2025 a STEMtastic school year!

Proud to be your principal,

Dr. Tina Garrett

#BeCannonProud

Our Cannon PTA partnership is a vital part of our campus community! Our Cannon PTA provides staff moral support, hospitality gestures of appreciation, physical upgrades and resources, and so much more - EVERYTHING our PTA does goes to support ALL of our Cannon Cubs and our staff!

Starting on July 10, 2024, free and reduced-price meal applications were made available to fill out for the 2024-2025 school year. Families are encouraged to complete the Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals available online at www.schoollunchapp.com. A paper copy may be downloaded from the website or requested at any campus or Nutrition Services office.

The application will determine a child’s eligibility for free and reduced-price meals and may assist in the determination of eligibility for other state or federal benefits. Only one application needs to be completed per household. Schools will notify the household of the child’s eligibility. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) administers school nutrition programs in Texas and offers an eligibility calculator at www.SquareMeals.org/ProgramEligibility.

Decisions regarding payment for school meals are made at the national-government level, not by the school nutrition team or TDA. The dedicated staff in Nutrition Services is looking forward to serving healthy, balanced meals to students in the new school year. If you have any questions, please call 817-251-5617 or email child.nutrition@gcisd.net.

Texas legislation has approved a 2024-25 biennium budget, which includes $3.3 million per year to cover the cost of school breakfasts for students eligible for reduced price meals. Students that are approved for reduced-priced meals may eat breakfast at no cost this school year. Lunch price is $0.40.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

GCISD Bus Rider Families,

The 2024-2025 bus routes are now available. Stops are reviewed annually based on safety, distance, and number of students at each stop and may have changed from the previous year. Families MUST complete bus rider registration to receive transportation services in the 2024-2025 school year.

• If you have already registered for the bus, to view your child’s assigned bus stop, you must register in the SMART Tag parent portal app linked here. The app can also be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

• If you have not yet registered for the bus, you can still register. GCISD’s Bus Rider Registration form is on the district's Transportation page and also linked here. If you’re eligible for transportation, bus stops can be viewed on the SMART Tag parent portal app 48 hours after registration.

Additional information and FAQ can be found at GCISD’s Transportation web page.

If you have any questions, you can contact us at transportation.services@gcisd.net, or at (817) 251-5592.

Thank you,

GCISD Transportation Services

GCISD’s Back-to-School Resources page provides a one-stop shop of information to get ready for the new school year. Use the links on the page, which are also provided below, to let campuses know you’re coming and to learn important information about the new school year. Don’t delay! The first day of school is August 14, less than a month away!

• Returning Student Registration

• New Student Registration

• Pre-kindergarten Application (required prior to completing online registration)

• Bus Rider Registration

• Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications

Additional information on the Back-to-School Resources page includes:

• 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar

• 2024-2025 School Supply List

• School Hours

• Attendance Reminders and Requirements

• Vaping Policy and Consequences

• Technology Support to the Student Help Desk or GCISD Help Desk for Staff

• Immunization Requirements and Exemptions

• Sickness Protocols

• Extended Day Program

• Volunteer Background Check

• Stadium Expectations

• GCISD App, which will now include parent-teacher chat and classroom announcements

We welcome our parents to engage in our events throughout this school year! Any parent attending or supporting an event during the school day must have a cleared background check. Background checks must be completed each year!

Get a jumpstart and complete your background check today! Apply Online

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