March 22-29, 2025
Welcome Back! I hope everyone enjoyed a restful and peaceful Spring Break! This year, like every year, has flown by! As we welcome spring and warmer temperatures, let us use our rejuvenated energy to finish the 2024-2025 school year STRONG!
At Cannon, we value "BIG" field trip, experiential learning to engage our scholars in meaningful and memorable learning experiences that will enhance their skills for a lifetime. Before starting their spring break, our 4th graders had an incredible journey to Austin and the Caverns, and had a STEMtastic time. Please help me give our fourth grade teachers and chaperones a big thank you for facilitating this great experience for our Cubs.
Do you have neighbors with children that are interested in joining our Cannon community? The Cannon Transfer Window will open tomorrow, Monday, March 24 and will remain open until April 21st. This will be the only transfer window for Kindergarten-fifth grade students to join our school for the 2025-2026 school year. Yes, Cannon is open for Kindergarten - 5th grade transfers to participate in our designated STEM school! Interested families should visit the district transfer website - https://www.gcisd.net/page/transfer-information
Before Spring Break, GCISD hosted our annual Special Olympics at Mustang Panther Stadium. One of our AMAZING Cannon Cubs participated and did a phenomenal job representing Cannon!
We are incredibly Cannon PROUD of this Cub, and hope to have more Cubs join in next year to show of their physical talents.
Congratulations to our Kindergarten and 1st grade STEM Habit of Mind Hall of Fame Inductees for Being Persistent! STEM teaching and learning is an instructional approach to learning and development that integrates the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Through STEM education practices, students develop key skills including: problem solving, creativity, and critical analysis. We are PROUD to honor our scholars for exhibiting STEM thinking, and we can't wait to celebrate our next group of inductees this Friday.
Beginning on March 10 and continuing monthly, families will receive an Absence Calendar. The purpose of these calendars is to update families on your child’s school attendance for the year. The report will include an attendance score, total number of absences, calendar of dates, and the type of absence recorded as well as a detailed absence breakdown. If your child is scoring in the red or orange, the campus has likely already been in contact regarding attendance. We will continue to reach out to discuss ways we can support your child as needed.
It's time to order your 2024-2025 Yearbook!
You have the opportunity to purchase a 24-25 yearbook and receive it at school! Yearbooks are $22 and are purchased at the Treering website. Parents can design 2 personal pages for free that will only be printed in your child’s yearbook. Yearbooks will be delivered to school before school is out as long as they are purchased by the deadline.
Click the link Purchase Yearbook HERE
Enter your school’s passcode: 1014520263794913
Purchase Deadline April 14th
March - Texas History Month
Monday, March 24 - Students and Staff Return!
Monday, March 24 - 🎤 Cannon's Got Talent Show Auditions - Times were sent to parents/guardians based on participation form submission.
March 24 - April 21 - K-5 Cannon Transfer Window Open - Tell your friends!
Apply on the district transfer website - https://www.gcisd.net/page/transfer-information
Wednesday, March 26 - Report Card 3 Posts in Skyward; Report Cards will be available in Skyward this week. To view your student’s progress report, please follow the instructions below:
Visit www.GCISD.net and click “Quick Links” at the top of the page
Click the Skyward icon and the “Log In Here” box in the middle of the page
Click “Progress Reports/Report Cards” on the menu to the left
Choose 2024-2025 Report Card 3”
Wednesday, March 26 - 🎤 Cannon's Got Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, March 27 - ⚾ Baseball Opening Day - Wear Rangers Spirit!
Friday, March 28 - 🐾 Cannon Spirit Gear Friday - Wear your Cub Gear!
Friday, March 28 - Cannon PTA General Meeting and Cannon's Got Talent Show 6:00-8:30 - Cannon Cafe
Tuesday, April 1 - We Are GCISD 👖 Day! - 🐾Wear your Cub Gear!
💻 Tuesday, April 1 - Returning Student & New Student Registration Opens in Skyward. Registration is vital for 2025-2026 planning including staffing and class list formation. Please register as soon as possible.
Wednesday, April 2 - Autism Awareness Day! AND Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Show our Instructional Paraprofessionals some LOVE!
Friday, April 4 - 🧢$1.00 Hats off for Learning! 🤠Students may pay $1.00 to wear a hat on this day. All proceeds go to decreasing overall grade level costs for field trip experiences.
Friday, April 4 - 🐾Cannon Spirit Gear Friday - Wear your Cub Gear!
Friday, April 4 - STEM Habit of Mind Hall of Fame Ceremony (4th, 5th, PE) - Efficiently Communicating - 2:35 pm Cannon Amphitheatre
April 7-11 National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week - Show Mrs. Bailey some Love!
Wednesday, April 9 - 3rd-5th Reading State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) - Closed Campus for Test Security (No visitors allowed on campus).
- Please do not schedule appointments on this day. Once scholars begin, they must take their time to complete tests.
- Make sure your Cub has a rested and has a hearty breakfast,
- Send your scholar to school with their district issued charged device, charger, snack, and water bottle.
Friday, April 11 - 🐾Cannon Spirit Gear Friday - Wear your Cub Gear!
Friday, April 11 - STEM Habit of Mind Hall of Fame Ceremony (2nd, 3rd, PE) -Efficiently Communicating - 2:35 pm Cannon Amphitheatre
Monday, April 14 - Cannon Campus Excellence Committee (CEC) Meeting 3:30-4:30
Thursday, April 17 - STEM Habit of Mind Hall of Fame Ceremony (Kinder, 1st, PE) -Efficiently Communicating - 2:35 pm Cannon Amphitheatre
Friday, April 18 - District Closed - No School for Students or Staff
Tuesday, April 22 - 5th grade Science STAAR Test - Closed Campus for Test Security (No visitors allowed on campus).
- Please do not schedule appointments on this day. Once scholars begin, they must take their time to complete tests.
- Make sure your Cub has a rested and has a hearty breakfast,
- Send your scholar to school with their district issued charged device, charger, snack, and water bottle.
Wednesday, April 23 - National Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day - Show Mrs. Esparza and Mrs. Cox some LOVE!
Thursday, April 24 - Cannon First Lego League Competition 5:00-6:00
Friday, April 25 - 🐾Cannon Spirit Gear Friday - Wear your Cub Gear!
Tuesday, April 29 - 3rd-5th Math STAAR - Closed Campus for Test Security (No visitors allowed on campus).
- Please do not schedule appointments on this day. Once scholars begin, they must take their time to complete tests.
- Make sure your Cub has a rested and has a hearty breakfast,
- Send your scholar to school with their district issued charged device, charger, snack, and water bottle.
Wednesday, April 30 - Progress Report 4 Posts in Skyward; Progress Reports will be available in Skyward this week. To view your student’s progress report, please follow the instructions below:
Visit www.GCISD.net and click “Quick Links” at the top of the page
Click the Skyward icon and the “Log In Here” box in the middle of the page
Click “Progress Reports/Report Cards” on the menu to the left
Choose 2024-2025 Progress Report 4”
Friday, May 2 - 🐾Cannon Spirit Gear Friday - Wear your Cub Gear!
Friday, May 2 -📚 All Library Books DUE📚
Friday, May 2 - STEM Habit of Mind Hall of Fame (4th, 5th, Specials) - Striving for Excellence - 2:35 pm Cannon Amphitheatre
2025 Texas A&M Physics & Engineering Festival
We’re excited to announce the Physics & Engineering Festival on Saturday, April 5, 2025! We are hoping to see you and your students at the Festival for some FREE in-person, hands-on science FUN at the Mitchell Physics complex at Texas A&M University! Please also share this information with your colleagues, families, and friends.
The 2025 Physics & Engineering Festival will feature
- The Science Circus: Rhys Thomas blends science, comedy, and circus arts with stunts from bowling ball juggling to six-foot tall unicycling,
- Michael E. Fossum ’80: NASA astronaut and Vice President of Texas A&M University,
- Katherine Freese: astrophysicist and member of National Academy of Sciences,
- Adam Smith: Chief Scientific Officer of the Nobel Foundation’s outreach team, and
- 200+ exciting hands-on demonstrations!
If you have any questions, the festival website, https://physicsfestival.tamu.edu has,
- the schedule,
- information about parking for passenger vehicles and school buses,
- photos and videos from previous festivals, and
- a link for downloading the 2025 festival poster for your classrooms.
You can also find us on social media!
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAMUPhysAstr
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TAMUPhysicsAstronomy
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamuphysastr/
We look forward to seeing you and your students at the Festival!
The Outreach Team
Department of Physics and Astronomy|Texas A&M University
https://physicsfestival.tamu.edu/
Save the date!
Physics and Engineering Festival
Saturday, April 5, 2025
The Cannon PTA nominating committee is excited to announce the PTA Executive Board Nominees for the 2025-2026 school year. During our general meeting on Friday, March 28, we will vote to support a smooth board transition.
A HUGE SHOUT-OUT TO THESE AMAZING PARENTS FOR STEPPING UP TO SUPPORT OUR CANNON COMMUNITY!
WE HAVE ONE MORE SEAT TO FILL!
The Cannon PTA is in need of a volunteer coordinator position for next year! The main role of this person is to recruit and schedule volunteers for PTA events. This is a great way to get involved and help out our school community! Please reach out to communications@cannonpta.org if you are interested.
Families Invited to Attend Walk a Mile with GCISD April 15
Walk a Mile with GCISD 2025 will be an exciting event for all in GCISD and throughout our community. Staff, families and community members are invited to join us from 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, at Mustang Panther Stadium. This free event is to spend time together as a GCISD family, meeting new people and spending time with friends while walking the track in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. GCISD community leaders as well as first responders and Baylor Scott & White will also be there. An online store will open Monday, March 10-Wednesday, March 26, for event t-shirts. Look for details to be announced on GCISD’s social media in the coming weeks and be sure to mark this event on your calendar.
Get Ready to Make Summer Plans: GCISD Summer Programs Registration Opens March 24
Get ready for an unforgettable summer! Registration for GCISD summer programs opens March 24 on our Summer Programs page. Whether your child loves sports, adventure, hands-on learning, or making new friends, we have something for everyone!
Extended Day Program
This summer will be unforgettable and action packed at EDP with:
Amazing Race Challenges – Compete in exciting adventures!
Special Interest Clubs – Explore new hobbies and skills!
Splash Days – Cool off with water-filled fun!
Time Travel Adventures – Journey through time in engaging, learning activities!
New! EDP Mini Camps
Think of these as the ice-cream sprinkles on top of an already amazing summer! Mini camps add MORE fun, MORE excitement, and MORE unforgettable memories. Choose mini camps only or add them to your EDP experience for the ultimate summer adventure.
Calling All Future MVPs and Sports Superstars
Want to train with the best? GCISD’s top-notch coaches are running sports camps all summer long! No matter your age or skill level, we’ve got a camp for you. Get ready to run, jump, and score your way to an amazing summer. New athletic camps will be added throughout spring and summer—so keep checking back!
Academic Summer Program Opportunities
Need a summer academic boost? We’ve got you covered:
Courses for middle School students
Secondary summer school (high school)
Summer Bridge courses
Summer is calling. Will you answer? Get ready to say "Hello, Summer!"
Substitute Nurses Needed
Parents,
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is always in need of substitute nurses to help at our campuses as needed. If you have a valid RN license and are interested in assisting, please apply for our Substitute Nurse position at https://grapevinecolleyville.schoolspring.com/.
Thank you for your support!
Mathematics Telescope Testing
Elementary and Middle School Parents:
Please see the Mathematics Telescoping flyer for information regarding telescoping testing for the Spring and Summer of 2025. Additional information is also available on the mathematics telescoping website.
Nominate a Deserving Employee for Stars of GCISD
Do you know a GCISD employee who goes above and beyond for students and staff? Nominate them for the Stars of GCISD program! Every nomination is also shared with the nominee’s supervisor and they are entered for a chance to be honored as the district’s Star of GCISD! Submit your nomination now at www.gcisd.net/starsofgcisd.
Cannon Elementary: A GCISD STEM School
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