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Cheetah Connection

A PRINCIPAL UPDATE FOR OUR CHANDLER FAMILIES

Cheetah Connection A PRINCIPAL UPDATE FOR OUR CHANDLER FAMILIES
CheetahConnectionA PRINCIPAL UPDATE FOR OUR CHANDLER FAMILIES

Your voice matters to us, and your input is incredibly valuable as we continue to grow and improve as a school community. We kindly ask that you take a few minutes to complete the feedback form linked below—your thoughts help guide our decisions and better support our students. Thank you for partnering with us and for sharing your perspective!


Chandler Elementary Feedback Form 25-26

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  • 2/2-2/12- 6th Grade selling Val Grams (before school)
  • 2/9-2/13- AISD Love Week
  • 2/9-2/13- Love Week Protein Drive
  • 2/13- Love Week Dollar Donation Day
  • 2/13- PTA Popcorn Sales (before school)
  • 2/16- Staff Development Day- No School for Students
  • 2/17- SRO/ Security Guard Appreciation Day
  • 2/20- 6th Grade Field Trip to Medieval Times
  • 2/20- 5th Grade Field Trip to STEAM Center
  • 2/23-2/27- Spring Book Fair
  • 2/23- No Lunch Visitors
  • 2/24- Morning Treats with Someone Sweet- 7-7:45am
  • 2/24- No Lunch Visitors
  • 2/26- MLS Kick off- Wear your favorite MLS team gear!
  • 2/26- PTA General Meeting and Science Night- 5:30pm

As a reminder, there will be no campus-wide Valentine’s Day parties. Students who choose to bring valentines will be given time during the school day to exchange them with their classmates. Please refrain from sending balloons or food items to campus. Thank you for helping us keep the day fun, safe, and focused on learning—we appreciate your support!

Allen ISD Love Week next week - February 9-13

Allen ISD celebrates our 45th annual Love Week next week, where we support a worthy cause or individual district-wide, showing lots of love and support! Allen High School Student Leadership selected The Samaritan Inn, Collin County's shelter for the unhoused, as our cause this year. There are fun dress up days, local restaurant Spirit Nights and easy ways to support the families who are served by The Samaritan Inn. See the graphic for more information or check your child's Thursday folder for a physical copy!

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Love Week Protein Food Drive

Please bring peanut butter, canned meats or SpaghettiOs next week (February 9-13) to donate to the pantry at The Samaritan Inn! There will be collection boxes in the Chandler front hallway. Thank you for making a difference and serving our neighbors at The Samaritan Inn!

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Reminders

Just a reminder to make sure you have your carpool tag hanging in your car to help ensure dismissal runs smoothly. Thank you for your cooperation.

Spring Book Fair- Volunteers Needed!

Chandler's Spring Book Fair is coming up February 23rd-27th and we need your help! If you are able to volunteer, please sign up below. Thank you!

Sign up link

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Updates for Middle School Cheer Tryouts

We wanted to send some updated info out to everyone since both parent meetings were canceled last week. There will no longer be a middle school cheer parent meeting. Each middle school has put the PowerPoint I am linking below on their websites.


Parents need to do the following

  1. Go to the Ford Website and find the Cheer Tryout Information tile to see the PowerPoint

  2. Read through the material and follow the link on the first slide to "sign in/up" for cheer. This is a google form and the only way parents will receive the required paperwork.

  3. Coaches will email the required forms, and parents will need to fill out the paperwork and pay the fee to be allowed to try out. All of the forms and payment are through School Pay.

The required paperwork is due NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 13TH BY 4:00 PM.


https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1opwGAiDzX0It2ImxKqocZicPVw0SDyHQnrD36VBhuo4/edit?usp=sharing

Mother–Son Dance: Let’s Build Memories Together—One Brick at a Time!

Saturday, February 7 • 6:00–7:30 PM


Join us for a fun LEGO-themed evening with music, colorful décor, professional photos, and light refreshments. Come dressed in your favorite LEGO-inspired outfit, your coolest builder gear, or anything that makes you feel ready for a brick-tastic night of fun! Registration is limited and first-come, first-served. Refunds are available until noon on February 5. Registration closes at noon on February 6, with tickets available at the door afterward. Each person attending must purchase a ticket.


Check-in is easy—just give your name when you arrive! Watch for a reminder email and picture order form before the dance. 5804 Photography will be capturing all the AWESOME moments, and pre-orders are available online.


Questions? Reach out to Chrysti Alexander at 972-727-0502 or chrystan.alexander@allenisd.org.

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Purchase Tickets HERE

Chandler After School Classes- Register NOW! Chandler After School Classes- Register NOW!

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Register for Chess Club HERE
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Register for Bricks Bots & Beakers Lego Engineering Class HERE

Science Night- Feb. 26th Science Night- Feb. 26th

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Eagle Run- March 7, 2026 Eagle Run- March 7, 2026

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Sign up for Eagle Run HERE
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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.

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February Character Word = KINDNESS

Check out randomactsofkindness.org for some great ideas on showing kindness during the month of February! We are including the February Kindness Calendar, helpful for kids and grown ups alike!

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Middle School Registration Update - Attention 6th Grade Parents!

Hooray! All Chandler 6th graders are registered for 7th grade courses this week! Our 6th graders did a great job learning how to add courses from the Course Selection Sheet to Skyward! If your child registered for a course requiring an application, please direct them to your Middle School's website and look under "Counselor's Corner" - Class of 2032 for a Google Form application. Examples of courses needing an application include Journalism/Yearbook, Peer Helpers, and Partners in PE. All applications are due by February 12th! Mrs. Horton, Chandler Counselor, is double-checking every 6th graders' registration in Skyward to ensure the correct courses were selected. There are no action items for 6th grade parents at this time until early May when the Skyward Parent Preview Window opens - we'll communicate this to you - and parents will be able to look once again at courses selected. Any questions, please contact Dawn.Horton@allenisd.org

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Special's Rotation Calendar

Coach's Clipboard Coach's Clipboard

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Purchase Tickets HERE
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  • Please make sure they wear tennis shoes on their PE days so that they can participate. These shoes need to be some sort of tennis shoe that will stay on their feet.

  • As a REMINDER in PE, we are moving and grooving so if your student is in Kindergarten thru 5th grade they will come to PE 3X a week while 6th grade comes 2X a week (they have Band, Orchestra or Choir).
  • If students come to PE with shoes that are unsafe such as crocs, sandals, boots, dress shoes, etc. they will have to sit out for the day.
  • We want them all to be able to participate while being safe but if they do not wear the correct shoes they will have to sit out for the day.
  • If you are not sure what days your student comes then you contact Coach B @ lisa.bingham@allenisd.org or ask your teacher for a new schedule.


Thank you for assistance and if you have any questions just let us know.

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Allen Eagle Run

It is only 1 month until the Eagle Run on March 7th!


We reached our 1st goal of 100 people signing up and had a PJ day on Wednesday!


You can still help us reach our 2nd instant prize of Hat/Crazy Sock by signing up for the Eagle Run. We only need 45 more to sign up. Let's see if we can do that over the weekend.


Events:

  • 5K Run/Walk

    • Price: $25

    • Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am

    • Price increases after January 31, 2026


  • Fun Run/Walk

    • Price: $25

    • Time: 8:00 am - 8:30 am

    • Price increases after January 31. 2026


  • Sleep in Entry

    • Price: $25

    • Price increase after January 31, 2026


  • Virtual- Race Anywhere!

    • Price: $25


Click on the link below to sign up your child, yourself or your whole family!


Eagle Run Sign up HERE!


There are instant rewards for the whole school as we reach a certain number.


***Our first goal is 100 people signed up and everyone gets to wear their favorite PJ’s. Who doesn’t want a PJ day so please sign up today!


Instant Rewards

100 people signed up = PJ Day- Earned 2/4

150 people signed up = Hat/Crazy Sock Day

200 people signed up = Concert Shirt

250 people signed up = Inflatable Teacher Race & top Grade level wins an extra recess

300 people signed up = Give Coach B and Principal Abboud a Cold Ice Bath


The Grade Level with the highest percentage of sign ups wins an outdoor special day!

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Kids Heart Challenge

Kids Heart Challenge is back and we are raising money for the American Heart Association.

Our goal this year is to raise $3000 and 20 people complete Finn’s Mission!

  • Flyers went home yesterday in Thursday folders.

  • Students can earn instant prizes as they start to collect money online.

  • $10 will get you a wristband, 2 dogs which are Beet and Rescue

  • Complete Finn’s Mission which teaches Hands Only CPR will earn you a cape and an entry for 2 tickets to Super Bowl 2027!

  • Raise $50 and you’ll earn discounted Mavericks tickets and a chance to shoot a post-game free throw on the court!

Please consider donating money that helps in the research of Heart Disease that can affect anyone at anytime and their goal is to find cures and prevent heart disease.

Music Notes Music Notes

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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


2ND GRADE MUSICAL INFORMATION!

DATE: Thursday, April 9th, 2026

TIME: The PTA meeting starts at 5:30PM, the students need to go to the GYM at this time. The performance will start after the PTA meeting at 6:00PM.

ATTIRE: Costume are provided for every student. Please wear something comfortable.

The second-grade students are performing a musical this year! Our musical is entitled “Dooby Dooby Moo” based on the book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. They have been working hard on their dances, speaking parts, and songs. We cannot wait to share them with you!

Thank you so much!!! - Briar Hall


¡INFORMACIÓN MUSICAL DE 2º GRADO!

FECHA: jueves 9 de abril de 2026

HORA: La reunión de la PTA comienza a las 5:30PM en la cafetería, los estudiantes deben ir al gimnasio a esta hora. La presentación comenzará en la cafetería después de la reunión de la PTA a las 6:00PM.

VESTIMENTA: Se proporcionará un disfraz a cada estudiante. Use ropa cómoda.

¡Los estudiantes de segundo grado presentarán un musical este año! Nuestro musical se titula “Dooby Dooby Moo”, basado en los libros de Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. Los estudiantes han estado trabajando mucho en sus bailes, partes habladas y canciones. ¡Estamos ansiosos por compartirlas con ustedes!

¡Muchas gracias! - Briar Hall


5th grade families:

It is that time of year for the 5th grade students to choose their music elective for their 6th grade year. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!


Familias de quinto grado:

Es esa época del año para que los estudiantes de quinto grado elijan su materia optativa de música para su sexto grado. ¡Estén atentos para más información próximamente!


If your student ordered a recorder, they are here! We will start playing recorders in class soon. If your student has a recorder at home, they need to bring them to school.


Si su hijo/a encargó una flauta dulce, ¡ya están aquí! Pronto empezaremos a tocar la flauta dulce en clase. Si su hijo/a tiene una flauta dulce en casa, debe traerla a la escuela.


Important music dates:

  • April 9th: 2nd Grade Musical at 6PM in Chandler Cafeteria
  • May 14th: Choral Festival (during school hours)


Fechas musicales importantes:

  • 9 de abril: Musical de segundo grado a las 6PM en la cafetería de Chandler
  • 14 de mayo: Festival coral (durante el horario escol
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Students are invited to participate in the Chandler Winter Reading Olympics this February. We invite families to join their students in reading and researching to earn points in this fun competition. There are many events that students can choose from. Once an event is completed, the form on the Chandler Winter Reading Olympics website can be filled out. There will be rewards for individual students who participate and for classes with the most points.


Allen Public Library Update- The Allen Public Library is open, and programs are back this month! Here are upcoming event links for Children and Teens. Check out our February calendar for a full list of events. We hope to see you soon at 300 N Allen Drive!

Library Legacy Books Library Legacy Books

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School Pay Link to donate
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Ways to Get Involved

  • 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.
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2025-2026 PTA Events 2025-2026 PTA Events

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Chandler Car Decals For Sale $5

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

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Spring Parent Teacher Conference

A strong partnership between home and school is essential to every child’s success. As we begin the second semester of the 2025–2026 school year, I want to remind you that, as always, you are welcome to schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher for a parent-teacher conference to discuss their progress or address any questions you may have. If you’re interested in scheduling a conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher to arrange a convenient time.

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Instructional Plans

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.

Sora Parental Controls Information

Students have access to eBooks and Audiobooks from a computer or mobile device through the digital library platform called Sora. Allen ISD has launched a new feature in the Sora eBook and audiobook digital library platform for enhanced parental involvement, the Sora Parental Controls feature. Through this feature, parents have the ability to search for eBook and audiobook titles accessible to their student, view their student’s digital book checkouts, and block access to eBook titles and audiobook titles for their student. Directions for the Sora Parental Controls feature can be found on the District Library Media Services Webpage and are available here: Sora Parental Controls

Bus Information

  • ONLY students who are registered to ride the bus will be allowed on the bus each day.
  • NEW THIS YEAR--Students may not ride home with a friend, even if they have a note from a parent.

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New State Law Prohibits Student Cell Phone Use During School Hours

A new Texas law (HB 1481) now requires all school districts to prohibit student use of personal communication devices during the school day. Starting August 12, Allen ISD students will not be allowed to use phones, smart watches, tablets, wireless earbuds, or similar devices from the time they enter campus until they leave at dismissal. This includes lunch and passing periods. Devices may be carried but must be turned off and kept in backpacks.


The new rule is part of updated Student Code of Conduct guidelines and is intended to reduce distractions, protect instructional time, and support a focused learning environment. Chromebooks issued by Allen ISD as part of the Empower 1:1 program are not prohibited under this new law.


Students will still be allowed to use devices once off campus for extracurricular activities or transportation needs. Please be sure to review the new guidelines with your child. Learn more at https://www.allenisd.org/devices

Foundation for Allen Schools Foundation for Allen Schools

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Information on how the Foundation supports Allen ISD

Raising Eagles Information Raising Eagles Information

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Raising Eagles Newsletter

Parent Access to Student Destiny Library Accounts

Allen ISD has launched a new feature in the Destiny Library Management System for enhanced parental involvement, the Destiny Library Parent Access Account. Through this account, parents have the ability to search for book titles accessible to their student, view their student’s current book check outs, view their student’s checkout history, and block access to book titles for their student. Directions for the Destiny Library Parent Access Account can be found on the District Library Media Services Webpage as well as at this link.

AISD Device Insurance

As we prepare for the distribution of student devices for the 2024-2025 school year, we want to ensure that every child has access to the necessary technology for their educational needs. As in previous years, students who have paid the yearly, non-refundable Device Insurance Fee are eligible to receive a new district-issued device. To facilitate the smooth distribution process and to safeguard the devices provided to our students, it will be mandatory for all families to pay the device insurance fee before obtaining a device. The deadline to pay is 9/30. The device insurance covers accidental damage and theft (with a police report) throughout the academic year. It provides peace of mind for the school and the students, ensuring uninterrupted learning and minimal disruptions in case of unforeseen incidents. The Device Insurance fee is $30 per school year. This fee is adjusted based on free/reduced lunch applications and McKinney-Vento as outlined in the Back-to-School forms. The information above as well as payment information will be included in the Back-to-School forms and at the link below.

https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/TECHNOLOGY-STUDENT-DEVICE-INSURANCE-FEE/SFfGf3

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures! Arrival & Dismissal Procedures!

Arrival

  • 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.

Arrival/Dismissal Procedures

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please have your student to exit their car upon stopping to ensure our line keeps moving. Please do not wait to drive your student up to the door they are entering.
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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.
  • Children will not be outside and only staff members assisting with dismissal will be outside.
  • 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.
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IMPORTANT CARPOOL NOTES:

  • 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.

Walkers/Biker Riders- AKA "Walkers"

  • 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.
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Bus Riders

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

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

School Supplies

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.

For K-1st Grade- Extra Change of Clothes

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

Water Bottles

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.

Headphones

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

Student Personal Items

  • 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

Specials

  • 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.

Nurse/Medcine


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.

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Attendance- What Do I Do If My Child is

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.

Lunch Information

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 Vaughan 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 September 2nd. 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.

Parents United Parents United

Want to be more involved with partnering with us and your child's education? Join Parents United!

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 read through the volunteer handbook linked below then sign and return the last page.


If you have any questions, please reach out to Roxanne Rinaldi - Roxanne.Rinaldi@allenisd.org

Chandler Volunteer Handbook
Academic School Calendar 2025-2026
Student Handbook 2025-2026
Student Code of Conduct 2025-2026
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We appreciate your continued support and partnership as we navigate the 2025-2026 school year together. Go Cheetahs!


Thank you,

Chelsea Abboud

Principal

Chandler Elementary

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Location: Chandler Elementary School, Water Oak Drive, Allen, TX, USA
Phone: 469-467-1400
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Twitter: @cheetahchandler

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