OPAL SMITH NEWS

3015 Fletcher Rd, Crandall, TX 75114

972-427-6053

VISION STATEMENT

To empower each student to positively impact the world.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to cultivate our students, staff, and community to inspire a growth mindset through engaging environment to promote life-long learning.

7:30 Doors Open

no adults will be allowed in the building

7:30-7:50 Breakfast

7:50 Doors Close (Tardy Bell)

Parents will be required to walk students into the front office and sign students in.

3:35 Dismissal

All students must be picked up by 3:55

Parents will be required come into the office and sign students out if parents arrive after 3:55.

Check out Alphabest flyer below if you need your child enrolled for extended day.

Alphabest Hours 3:35-6:30PM

AUG 3: CISD Back to School Bash @ CMS 9am-12pm

AUG 8: Meet the Teacher Night 5-7pm

AUG 13: 1st Day of School

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SEPT 2: Student Holiday/ Staff Holiday

SEPT 26: Student Holiday/ Staff Learning Day

SEPT 27: Student Holiday/ Staff Work Day

Do you have a story, an event, an awesome experience, or a kudos to share? Go to www.crandall-isd.net/sharethegold to submit something you want featured on CISD social media or news. You have the awesome things happening, so “Share the Gold!”

• It's important to note that students do not have access to a microwave at the school. Therefore, any food that needs to be warmed up should be prepared and heated beforehand.
• If parents wish to provide lunch for their child, they can drop off the food at the front office during their child's lunchtime. Please review student lunch times below.
• Additionally, the school has a policy of not allowing students to share food. Parents should ensure that any food dropped off is intended for their child only, and not for sharing with other students

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EMAIL: opalsmithpto@gmail.com

Your child's academic growth is dependent on attendance everyday. When students arrive late and leave early, they are missing out on learning opportunities.

DOCTOR'S NOTES

All doctor's notes must have a date and the date(s) of the absence.

Bring your scholar back to school after a doctor's. appointment and receive credit for a full day attendance.

90 % ATTENDANCE IS A STATE REQUIREMENT - Compulsory Attendance Laws

If your scholar needs to be absent, please verify the absence with Marie Tellez

1. Call Maria Tellez Extension 41013

2. Send a written note justifying you scholar's reason for absence

3. Send a doctor's note to verify the scholars absence

This year with the switch to 9 week grading periods, there will be 2 progress reports within the 9 week period. Below is the progress report and report card schedule.

• Sept. 8 - Progress Report
• Sept. 29 - Progress Report
• Oct. 30 - Report Card 1st 9 Weeks
• Nov. 16 - Progress Report
• Dec. 15 - Progress Report
• Jan. 12 - Report Card 2nd 9 Weeks
• Feb. 5 - Progress Report
• Feb. 27 - Progress Report
• March 22 - Report Card 3rd 9 Weeks
• April 17 - Progress Report
• May 8 - Progress Report
• May 29 - Report Card 4th 9 Weeks

DID YOU KNOW?

Each PK-6 homeroom has a guidance lesson with Mrs. Kelly Gonzalez, the school counselor, once or twice each month. I go into their classroom, and we talk about things such as making friends, being our own problem solver, homework tips, managing stress, etc. I use books, short videos, and fun activities to help students learn about these topics.

A referral button has been added to the newsletter for referrals to school counseling. Feel free to complete the form and submit. we will follow up with the scholar referred. Please note that we abide by the limits of confidentiality. Student counselor visits are confidential except when some one is being hurt, hurting others or hurting themselves.

Counselor K. Gonzalez

Extension: 41006

Email: kmcclaine@crandall-isd.net

Show interest in your child’s schoolwork each day (a great way to stay on top of what they are learning) — and offer help if needed. Read aloud every day, even if just for 15 minutes. This will go a long way to support your child’s literacy growth. And find lots of ways to encourage your child to explore their interests — such as visits to the library, taking local field trips, listening to kid-friendly podcasts, and doing hands-on activities that encourage creativity and critical thinking.

Principal Jennifer Scott - jscott@crandall-isd.net

Assistant Principal Wade McElroy - kmcelroy@crandall-isd.net

Counselor Kelly Gonzalez - kmcclaine@crandall-isd.net

Test Coordinator Taylor Bruce - tbruce@crandall-isd.net

Interventionist Charvin Moore - cmoore@crandall-isd.net

ARD Facilitator Rebekah Lemons - rlemons@crandall-isd.net