Good morning Cannon families,

💟Happy Mother's Day to all our Cannon Moms! The beautiful and unparalleled bond of love shared between kids and mothers is honored and celebrated on this day!

What a week at Cannon! Field trips, Special Olympics banquet, Alley Cats GCISD Choir Competition, teacher appreciation week, field day - galore! We had another amazing Cannon Field Day of fun and friendly competition! Elementary Field Day is packed with exciting games and activities designed for everyone to enjoy. From classic races and relays to silly challenges and team-building fun, it's a fantastic opportunity to cheer on your classmates, show off your skills, and make lasting memories. We were so glad to see so many of our families able to attend! Thank you for bringing your energy for a day of laughter and active play! Thank you to Coach Hood and Mrs. Pilar for organizing such a fun day, and to Nurse Kendra for her first aid nursing care!

A HUGE Thank you for showing our staff so much LOVE! We want to extend a TREMENDOUS THANK YOU to our OUTSTANDING PTA for showering our staff with so much love and appreciation this past week; A Cinco De Mayo Lunch, covering lunch duty, Cub print Keychains, Flair Pens, a new CUB HAT, and Sonic Drinks - Wow, you spoiled us!

We would also like to extend gratitude to the following local business for their generosity to help celebrate our staff with the following donations: Los Amigos- Churros, Chuys Southlake- Creamy Jalapeno, Salsa, & Queso, Tommy Tamales- Tamales & Salsa, Esparazas- Door prize Gift Card for a staff member, HTeaO, and Lenny's Subs for field day sandwiches!

We also want to give a shout out to the Grapevine High School Student Organization - Mustang Ink (DECA organization) for designing the Cannon hats for staff! We LOVE them! Several students and parents asked me how they could get one. We are working with GHS Mustang Ink to have that option at the beginning of the school year - stay tuned!

More gratitude to give! Mrs. Morris received a Schroeder Grant earlier this year, and her supplies are now officially at Cannon. We can't wait to see these new materials in action!

Mrs. Gable also received a grant from the Colleyville Garden Club to help maintain our beautiful Cannon garden - granite, garden supplies, soil, and so much more! What's priceless are the smiles of our Cubs as they cultivate and harvest our garden!

Congratulations to our 2nd and 3rd grade STEM Habit of Mind Hall of Fame Inductees for Striving for Excellence! 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.

New and Returning Students Must Register Before May 16~

• Registering your student for the 2025-2026 school year before May 16. The earlier you register, the better we can plan as campuses are staffed based on registration numbers. Registering now helps GCISD avoid last-minute hiring or staff relocations when the school year begins.

  • Returning students: Register via Skyward Family Access

  • New families: Request a Skyward Family Access account first

  • Pre-K: Complete the pre-K online application first

  • New siblings: Log in to Skyward Family Access and add a new student by selecting the “New Student Online Enrollment” tab.

2nd & 4th grade families - It's almost time for the district Device Collection and SWAP! ALL second graders are REQUIRED to TURN IN their district issued iPad and charger on Thursday, May 15, and ALL 4th graders are REQUIRED to SWAP their district issued device for a NEW Chromebook. Please make sure your students are prepared with their chargers and devices on the assigned day!

We will have sack lunches during the last week of school! The following are the menu items that will be offered in sacks for the last week of school: Monday- Cheeseburger/Hamburger /Baked potato for an alternate option; Tuesday- Mac n Cheese/ Baked potato for an alternate option; Wednesday- Crispy chicken sandwich/ Baked potato for an alternate option; Thursday- Turkey Corn dog/ Baked potato for an alternate option.

We’re thrilled to announce that Cannon Elementary will have Pre-K for the 2025-26 school year! Learn more about GCISD Pre-K on our Website or secure your spot by completing the Pre-K application [Linked Here].

As always, thank you for your parent partnership!

Proud to be your principal,

Dr. Tina Garrett

Calling all parents! It's time to sign up for CAREER DAY! We are looking for individuals to come present for students K-5 on Friday, May 16th. Parents will be scheduled in their child's classroom as well as other classes. On the form below please indicate the times you are available to volunteer. All presenters are also required to complete a GCISD background check. Please click HERE to complete the background check ASAP so we can verify that you are cleared to present. Career Day Interest Form

Our hope is for students to gain knowledge about a variety of possible careers/jobs and the college and/or experiences required to obtain these professions. We would love for you to bring any activities, demonstrations, hands on materials, or pictures that will help the students better understand your job/career. All presentations must be reviewed and approved prior to the presentation. Please upload your slideshow to THIS FOLDER by May 12th for review. Presentations should only be a total of 30 min each.

We will provide breakfast and lunch for presenters that will be on campus during those times.

Contact Mandy Coburn, Cannon Counselor, if you have any questions.

(817) 251-5684 or amanda.coburn@gcisd.net

Thursday, May 15 - 👩‍💻Second Grade iPad and Charger Pick Up - All 2nd graders must turn in their district issued device and charger. Please make sure your Cub is prepared! On May 15th, we will be collecting 2nd grade students' iPads and chargers. On that day, please make sure your student brings both their iPad and their district-issued charger with cable (Apple brand).

If your student has lost their charger or cable, please refer to the link below with instructions on how to purchase an Apple-brand official replacement. Note that non-Apple chargers, or chargers not matching this iPad, will not be accepted. The correct items are: (1) Apple 20W USB-C charging plug, (2) Apple USB-C to Lightning cable, 1 meter length. Link to purchase replacement from Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/gcisd-chargers Rising 3rd graders will be issued Chromebooks when they return to school in the Fall.

Thursday, May 15 - STEM Habit of Mind Hall of Fame (Kinder, 1st, Specials) - Striving for Excellence - 2:35 pm Cannon Amphitheatre

Friday, May 16 -👩‍🔬Cannon Career Day👨‍🚒 🧑🏻‍🔬 Students in grades kindergarten through 5th are invited to dress up as their career of choice. (No superhero, princess costumes, masks, or weapons will be allowed.)

Friday, May 16 - School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day! Make sure to show Officer Smith some LOVE!

Friday, May 16 - PTA Parents Night OUT! 6:30-8:30 at Cannon!

Sunday, May 18 - National Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day! Show Mrs. Harlow and Ennis some LOVE!

Tuesday, May 20 - 👩‍💻Fourth Grade Chromebook and Charger Pick Up - All 4th graders must turn in their district issued device and charger to receive their NEW Chromebook! Please make sure your Cub is prepared! On May 20th, we will exchange your 4th grade student’s Chromebook for their 5th grade device which they will use from 5th-8th grade. On that day, please make sure your student brings both their Dell 3100 Chromebook and Dell brand charger. If your student has lost their charger, please refer to the link below with instructions on how to purchase an official replacement. Note that non-Dell chargers, or chargers not matching this Chromebook, will not be accepted. The correct item is a Dell 65W USB-C power adapter with cord. Link to purchase replacement from Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/gcisd-chargers

Thursday, May 22 - Last Day of School - Early Dismissal 11:45 - School's Out for Summer!

Final Report Card Posts in Skyward!

Families can access their children’s state assessment scores through Skyward Family Portal on the Texas Education Agency's scheduled release dates:

• Monday, April 28, 2025 - TELPAS Alternate Score Release for Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing for grades K-2 Emergent Bilingual

• Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - STAAR End of Course English I, English II, Biology, Algebra I, U.S. History Score Release

• Thursday, June 12, 2025 - TELPAS Score Release for Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing for grades K-12 Emergent Bilingual

• Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - STAAR grades 3-8 Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies Score Release

• Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - STAAR Alternate 2 grades 3-8 and End of Course Score Release

• Thursday, July 31, 2025 - June STAAR End of Course Score Release

Instructions on how to access scores in Skyward are here. If for any reason, your child’s results are not in Skyward, they can be accessed through the Texas Education Agency’s Family Portal, which will require an access code. Instructions on how to obtain the access code for your child can be found here. To learn more about the exams and what grade levels or students take the respective tests, visit TEA’s website.

Get Your Engines Started: Tell Us You are Coming for the 2025-2026 School Year

The green flag has dropped and registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Getting ahead of the pack and registering by Friday, May 16, helps campuses plan since staffing is based on registration numbers. Registering now helps avoid last-minute hiring or staff relocations when the school year begins.

• Returning students: Register via Skyward Family Access.

• New families: Request a Skyward Family Access account first.

• Pre-K: Complete the pre-K online application first.

• New siblings: Login to Skyward Family Access and add a new student by selecting the “New Student Online Enrollment” tab.

GCISD is offering free summer meals for all children ages 18 and younger through the federally funded Summer Food Service Program. No registration is required. Children simply need to show up at the designated feeding site during the scheduled times:

Location: Timberline Elementary

Dates: May 29 – July 25 (Monday–Friday)

• Breakfast: 7:40 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.

• Lunch: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

• Note: Closed June 19 and July 4

Meals must be eaten on site. Students will choose at least three items for each meal, and lunch must include a fruit or vegetable to count as a complete meal.

Nutritious meals help keep kids healthy and ready to learn—even in the summer!

For more info, call GCISD Nutrition Services at 817-251-5618 or visit www.gcisd.net. To find more meal sites, visit www.SummerFood.org or call 211.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer! Registration for GCISD Summer Programs is now open. 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!

• Check out the full calendar here of fun themes and weekly activities.

New: EDP Mini Camps

Choose mini camps only or add them to your EDP experience for the ultimate summer adventure.

• Soccer Mini Camp (ages 5-8), June 2-6

• Quest for the Minibeast: Science Exploration (ages 7-12), June 9-13

• Art on the Wild Side (ages 5-7), June 23-27

• Volleyball Mini Camp, (ages 8-12), July 7-11

• Superhero Story Camp (ages 5-7), July 7-14

• One Act at a Time (ages 8-12), July 7-11

• Comic Book Creativity (ages 8-12), July 14-18

• Unique Careers: When Science and Art Collide (ages 8-12), July 14-18

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.

• Check out our full listing of camps. More athletic camps will be added throughout spring and summer.

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 Bridges courses

Summer is calling. Register today while space is available.

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.

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