The Cannon Connection

Good morning Cannon families,

I'd like to start by giving our Kindergarten teacher team, families, and our new Cubs a huge shout out! Our new Kinder Cubs had so much fun getting to know their new school, and our teachers are very excited welcome them back for the 2025-2026 school year very soon!

We welcome all staff back to Cannon on Monday, August 4, to start the school year. 2025-2026 is going to be filled with so much excitement and engagement connected to our STEM Education Vision - Curriculum, Culture, Community, College, Career, Military Readiness (CCMR)! We are extremely excited to see all of our Cannon families at our combined MEET THE TEACHER Night and Back to School Bash FRIDAY, AUGUST 8th! Once PTA membership is open and available (August 1), anyone with proof of Cannon PTA membership is welcome to enter with Fast Pass Access starting at 4:00. General access for all non PTA members, will begin at 5:00. Roller skating will be available in the Gym & Cafe; see below for ticket details - you can purchase online before the event or at the door. Our PTA also has dinner packs ($5.00) for purchase available below. Plan to have a great night filled with fun and community building!

We will welcome all Cannon Cubs Back to School on Wednesday, August 13, for our first day of school! The alarm clock will come quickly - prepare for the adjustment! Remember, the start time for GCISD elementary schools is 7:35. Doors will open at 7:20, with breakfast available until 7:35. Cubs are tardy after 7:35.

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 11 or Tuesday, August 12 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 2025-2026 a STEMtastic school year!

Proud to be your principal,

Dr. Tina Garrett

#BeCannonProud

Welcome to the Cannon Cubs Spirit Shop!

• Orders will be accepted through August 10th at midnight
• Orders will be delivered to Cannon Elementary three weeks after the store is closed.
• You will receive an email once your order is delivered.
• If you do not receive an emailed receipt, your checkout is incomplete and your order has not been submitted. Be sure to enter a valid email address during checkout
• Please note that all items are custom and once the store closes all sales become final. Please select items carefully when ordering.

2025-2026 Class Shirt Colors:

Class shirts are worn on field trips, at field day and pep rallies, our annual STEMapalooza, and every Friday is a Cub PRIDE Spirit Day! Class shirt colors remain the same as your Cub progresses to the next grade level, for example, our current 5th graders have been blue since Kindergarten.

Prek-Purple; Kindergarten-Red; 1st grade-Orange; 2nd grade-Black; 3rd grade-Yellow; 4th grade-Green; 5th grade-Blue

Starting on July 8, 2025, applications were made available to fill out for the 2025-2026 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 2025-26 biennium budget, which includes covering the cost of school breakfasts starting August 1, 2025 and lunches starting September 1, 2025 for students whose campuses participate in the federal meal programs and are eligible for reduced price meals. Students that are approved for reduced-price meals may eat breakfast starting August 1, 2025 and lunch starting September 1, 2025 at no cost this school year. (Does not apply at Grapevine High, Colleyville Heritage High and Bridges, reduced priced is $0.30 breakfast, $0.40 lunch )

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

House Bill 1481 was passed by state lawmakers during the 89th Legislative session prohibiting students across Texas from using personal communication devices during the school day. At the July 28, 2025, regular meeting, GCISD updated its existing policy to be in compliance with the new law.

All students must now store their devices during the instructional day, which begins at the beginning of the first instructional period of the day and ends at the end of the last instructional period of the day. Electronic devices provided to a student by a school district are permitted.

In GCISD, students will be allowed to wear a personal smartwatch only for the purposes of checking time. If a student is found using a smartwatch to send or receive messages, make calls, or otherwise communicate, the device will be confiscated and treated the same as other personal communication devices. Devices will also be allowed for students who need them as part of their individualized education program, a 504 plan, or a similar program or plan.

Click here to view answers to frequently asked questions.

This marks a change from GCISD’s policy adopted in 2024, which allowed flexibility for middle and high school students to use their devices during specific times of the school day. This is no longer permitted due to the requirements of the new state law.

• GCISD’s Back-to-School Resources page provides a one-stop shop of information to get ready for the new school year. The page includes a number of useful links such as school hours, school supply lists, dress code and other useful information to gear up for a great school year!

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! GCISD Volunteer Page

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

Instagram: @CannonSTEM