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Gleason Vision

To build a solid foundation that leads to opportunities.

Gleason Misson

We work together to empower students to be 21st century leaders.
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Gleason Elementary

Email: gleason@cfisd.net
Website: https://gleason.cfisd.net
Location: 9203 Willowbridge Park Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-517-6800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gleasontigers/
Twitter: @gleasontigers

September 4, 2026

Principal Message

September is here, and we are off to a fabulous start at Gleason! Our students have been settling into routines, building new relationships, and are showing us what it means to work hard, make good choices, and take pride in our school.


As we move into our first full month of learning, we remain focused on high expectations, solid first instruction, and creating a school where every student feels safe, supported and successful. Thank you, parents and families, for your continued partnership and for helping us start the year strong.


We are also seeing many students arrive on time and ready to learn — it truly sets the tone for a successful day. Just a friendly reminder: students should be in the building by 8:45 a.m. We will begin issuing tardies for all car riders and walker/bikers who are not in the building by 8:45 a.m. Please ensure you drop your child off at a time that will allow this to occur. Arriving on time allows your child to settle in, connect with classmates, and be fully prepared when learning begins.


Don’t forget — our dismissal time is 4:05 p.m. To ensure a smooth and safe dismissal for all students, we ask that:

  • Walkers and bikers are picked up no later than 4:15 p.m.

  • Car riders are in the car rider line by 4:15 p.m.

  • Car rider parents must utilize the car rider tag given. If a number is not provided, parents will have to park and come inside.


This routine helps us keep dismissal safe and efficient, while also allowing our staff the necessary time to prepare for the next school day. Thank you for your support and cooperation as we work together to keep the end of our day organized and positive for everyone!


Thank you again for a fantastic start to the school year.


Mrs. Melancon

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Upcoming Events

September 4- Watch D.O.G.S. Kick-Off

September 7- Student/Staff Holiday

September 21-25- Digital Citizenship Week

September 22- Lunch Visitors Begin (Tuesdays and Fridays)

October 2- Fall Picture Day- No Lunch Visitors

October 5-8- College & Career Week

October 6- College Shirt Day

October 9- No School

October 12-16- Fall Break- No School

October 22- Book Fair Preview

October 23- Book Fair Begins

October 23- Breakfast Buddies

October 29- 50th Day of School

October 26-30- Red Ribbon Week

October 27- Family Night

October 29- Book Fair Ends

October 30- Career Day


*Our spirit wear is anticipated to be delivered next week and will go home by Friday, Sept. 18th.

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Monthly Character Traits

(Gleason will introduce the trait the first Wednesday of each month)

September: Concern For The Common Good

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CFISD’s Bringing Out the Best Program (BOTB) focuses on character traits. This month, we are focusing on Concern For The Common Good. The definition is serving and supporting all. Click here to learn more.


Ways students and families can show concern for the common good:

  • Show empathy and active listening to your neighbors, even when opinions differ

  • Obeying laws set by our government

  • Participate in class

  • Work with local organizations or neighborhood associations to address public concerns like park safety or local resource access

  • Speak respectfully to others

  • Follow Gleason expectations and rules

  • Volunteer at Gleason

  • Work with local organizations or neighborhood associations to address public concerns like park safety or local resource access

  • Take care of school property and keep the building clean.

  • Talk positively about Gleason

  • Patronize local businesses and share important educational or safety updates within your community

Digital Citizenship Week

The week of September 21st-25th, CFISD will be providing lessons on how to be a digital citizen. We will discuss the importance of taking care of our technology along with the importance of being respectful online, reporting unsafe behaviors and protecting private information like their address. Please help us reinforce digital citizenship by continuing the conversation and allowing your children to dress up as a promise to be digitally responsible.

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Volunteer Opportunity for Career Day

Friday, October 30, 2026

As part of the counseling curriculum, we introduce elementary students to careers and educational opportunities. Our goal is to plant the seed that ALL students can further their education and show them a variety of occupations. This is where we need your help. We are looking for presenters. Would you or someone you know be interested in presenting? If so, please click here to fill out the interest form and someone will reach out to you.

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HORIZONS (Gifted & Talented)

Program Overview


HORIZONS Open Referral Period


New and currently enrolled students in grades 1 – 11 may be referred for the HORIZONS program any time. Referrals must be received by the last school day in November (11/30) in order for students to be assessed in early spring.

Those interested in referring students should review the information on the district HORIZONS Gifted and Talented Website, especially:

  • Program Overview
  • Parent Information
  • Testing for HORIZONS Program

Please contact nicole.sisco@cfisd.net for more information or questions.

The due date for referral/parent permission to request mid-year 2027 screening is November 30, 2026. Parents may request screening by accessing the online acknowledgement in the “Gifted and Talented” link located in the CFISD Parent Portal:

Visit: https://launchpad.classlink.com/cfisdparents

*The link will open for submissions on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2026.

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Message from Nurse Carter

Vision & Hearing Screenings:

Vision and hearing screenings will take place Sept 29th & 30th. 5th grade girls will also be screened for scoliosis. If you're able to volunteer for a half day or a full day, please sign up!


Clinic Clothing Donations Needed:

The clinic is in need to clothing donations, specifically boys' sizes M(7/8) and up (especially pants) and girls' sizes M(7/8) and up.


Health Tip:

Keep a bottle of hand sanitizer in your car to use after running errands! It's an easy way to help prevent the spread of germs.

Screening Volunteers

Screening Volunteers

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

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PBIS

What an incredible start to the 2026-2027 school year! We are so proud of our Gleason Tigers for working so hard to learn our school-wide expectations, referred to as R.O.A.R.

R.O.A.R. stands for Respectful, On Task, Accountable, and Responsible. This month, our focus will be on learning and practicing the different matrices throughout our building. Below is our classroom matrix. Talk with your child(ren) about the expectations in the classroom. Have your child think about how they can help themselves, their peers, and their teacher by following the classroom matrix.

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PBIS is in full swing! Our staff is rewarding about 5,000 Tiger Bucks a day! Students have the opportunity to earn Tiger Bucks from anyone in the building when they are seen R.O.A.R.ing. Tiger Bucks can be spent on items from their classroom stores and the school-wide ROAR Store. Students will need to wear their badges all day so that they can be scanned to earn bucks. Please talk with your child about ways to take care of their badge throughout the school day.

We strive to celebrate all students, as well as motivate and encourage them to do their best. PBIS is working hard on collecting student feedback and planning our 1st 9 Weeks Raffle and Pack Party!

Raffles are an exciting way to motivate students to show their ROAR by raffling off popular items. During a live Zoom, ROARY picks the name of the lucky winner to come claim their reward! Our first Raffle will be October 8th.

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PBIS Raffle

At the end of every 9 weeks, we have a Pack Party during large group time. Requirements for the Pack Party include:


  • 0 office referrals

  • 0 CDR

  • 0 Bus Reports

  • No more than 4 marks on their ROAR report

  • No more than 2 absences

  • No more than 5 total tardies, leave earlies, and/or late pickups


Students who do not meet the requirements will not attend the Pack Party. Instead, they will follow their homeroom large group schedule and attend Art or Music. We are looking forward to our first Pack Party on October 23rd!

We have so many other great opportunities coming up this school year that we cant wait to share with you. We look forward to another year of celebrating our Gleason Tigers!

-PBIS

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Watch D.O.G.S.

Thank you for supporting our students at Gleason Elementary School! Your support is invaluable as we prepare to introduce the highly anticipated WATCH D.O.G.S. program.


What is Watch D.O.G.S.?

The Dads of Great Students WATCH D.O.G.S. Program is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement organizations in the country. WATCH D.O.G.S. initiative was designed and developed by educators, experts, and parent volunteers over more than two decades ago.

Our programs for Elementary and Secondary School campuses help provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important. Meanwhile, we provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security, reduce bullying, and provide a greater sense of campus safety allowing students and teachers to focus on learning and instruction.

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Personalized Daily Schedule


Watch D.O.G.S. T-Shirts

For the safety of our students and staff, you are required to wear a Watch D.O.G.S shirt on the day of your visit.

Please order yours today!

You may also wear any WD shirt from previous years.

To purchase a Watch D.O.G.S. shirt go to https://dadsofgreatstudents.com.

You will not be able to volunteer as Watch D.O.G.S. without your shirt.

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How Do I Sign Up?

You may sign up no more than 2 times a school year. Program begins October 6, 2026

Please sign up at least 1 week in advance!

If you need to reschedule your date, please give us at least 48-hour notice.

Sign-up link: Watch D.O.G.S. Signup

Campus & Community Flyers Campus & Community Flyers

Breakfast Buddies on October 23rd at 7:30 AM.
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Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities

26-27 Library Assistance

26-27 Library Assistance

The Library schedule for the school year is available. Signup for a date today!

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Fall Picture Day 26-27

Fall Picture Day 26-27

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

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26-27 Breakfast Buddies

26-27 Breakfast Buddies

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Be sure to get here early enough to sign in to the front office and receive your visitor sticker. The donuts will be set up in the cafeteria. All volunteers will serve donuts.

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Spring Picture Day 26-27

Spring Picture Day 26-27

We need runners to let classes know when it's their turn to take pictures. Please review the available slot below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

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Group Pictures

Group Pictures

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

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26-27 Watch Dogs

26-27 Watch Dogs

Review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Keep in mind you may only sign up twice per school year. Please sign up no less than one week in advance. Remember to wear your Watch D.O.G.S. shirt on the day you sign up or you will not be allowed to volunteer. Thank you! Please copy and paste this link to purchase your shirt. https://shop.dadsofgreatstudents.com/

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Science Demo Training

A demo is a presentation centered on particular animals or scientific concept. Demos are scheduled at all levels of instruction. Demos generally last one class period (30-50 minutes) and are presented to no more than 2 classes at a time. Multiple demos may be needed in order to accommodate all students in a grade level.


Volunteers are needed to learn the different demos offered by the SRC. The volunteer is trained in content and any specific handling skills needed for the animals.


Please sign up if you are interested in being a demo volunteer.

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Programa de Demostración Científica (Demos)

Una demostración es una presentación centrada en determinados animales o conceptos científicos. Las demostraciones se programan para todos los niveles de enseñanza. Las demostraciones suelen durar un periodo de clase (30-50 minutos) y no se presentan a más de dos clases a la vez. Pueden ser necesarias varias demostraciones para dar cabida a todos los alumnos de un mismo curso.


Se necesitan voluntarios para aprender las diferentes demostraciones que ofrece el CRS. El voluntario recibe formación sobre el contenido y cualquier habilidad específica de manejo necesaria para los animales.


Si te gustaría ser voluntario en las demostraciones, ¡anímate a inscribirte!

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Yearbook Yearbook

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District’s Student Insurance

Below is the link to the district’s student insurance webpage.

https://www.cfisd.net/Page/1953

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