Calk-Wilson Elementary
Parent Newsletter September 2025
Principal's Message from Mrs. Sierra
Hello Champion families! The school year has gotten off to a great start and we couldn't be more proud of our staff and students. We appreciate all of your support these first few weeks of school. Our students have adjusted to their new routines with much learning and growth already taking place. We see so much hope in our Champions and our staff is ready to support our students every step of the way. Our goal is for every student to have a successful school year. Please make sure your child is coming to school daily. Every grade level matters because each one builds upon the other. Let's work together this year to make a difference for your Champion!
With respect,
Christine Sierra, Principal
Parent/Guardian Partnerships
We value our parent partnerships! 💙
When questions or concerns come up, we kindly ask that you begin the conversation with your child’s teacher first. Teachers know your student best and can often provide quick clarity or solutions.
If additional support is needed, our administrators are always happy to step in after that initial conversation. If further support is needed, appointments will be scheduled to meet with an administrator. Campus administrators spend much of their day in meetings and classrooms serving as instructional leaders in addition to ensuring student safety. Our goal is to give you our full attention, prepare for the conversation, and work together on the best solution for your child.
This process helps us work together more effectively and keeps communication strong between home and school. Thank you for helping us build a team approach to your child’s success! 🌟
Dress Code Reminders
*Cowboy boots and open toed sandals/flip flops/Crocs may not be worn to school. Closed toe shoes such as tennis shoes are highly recommended. This will help to avoid any student injuries throughout the day. There are exceptions on dress up days, but students will still need to wear closed toe shoes for PE. Sometimes this means bringing a change of shoes to school on dress up days.
*Shorts worn to school should not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee. We have noticed many students wearing workout type shorts to school that are much shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
Please click on this link for a copy of our student dress code. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q_pwggkfpXyLEP4zk9AEZtXre5Wa9GR04XtunP1aQl4/edit?usp=sharing
CCISD Core Curriculum
Did you know you can access what your child will be learning each week by going to our distirct's website? All you need to do is follow these easy steps below.
Step 1: Log into ccisd.us and scroll down to CCISD Curriculum K-12 and click on the link.
https://corpuschristiisd.instructure.com/courses/98074
Step 2; Select Elementary Core Subjects
https://corpuschristiisd.instructure.com/courses/98074/pages/es-grade-level-choice
Step 3: Select Grade Level
Step 4: Select Subject
Accelerated Reader Program
Our Champions will be working on their personal reading goals this school year and the Accelerated Reader program is one way to guide a student as to which level they are reading on in school. This reading level will tell them which level of books to pick out at our library. The level is called the zone of promixal development or ZPD.
At this point in the school year, students in Grades 1-5 already have their "ZPD" and are now able to check out books from our library. Each student has an AR folder where they track each book they read. The goal is to read the book at least two times and take a quiz on the computer with a passing grade of an 80%. Your student knows how many points he/she should be getting each week and by the end of the six weeks. We enourage you to discuss with your child the importance of reaching their weekly and six weeks reading goal. Teachers are required to monitor their students AR progress in class. Students are provided the opportunity to read for at least 20 minutes each day in their classrooms. We strongly encourage that our students continue to read at home as well. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you need more information on your child's AR progress in school. The more you read...the more you know!
CCISD Student Technology
Student Devices
The vision of Corpus Christi ISD is to be a world class school system where every student is a learner, every learner is a graduate, and every graduate is a success.
With this vision in mind, CCISD is proud to continue the successful initiative of the1:1 student device program for grades K-12. This initiative equips students with essential technology tools to access, create, share, and collaborate as responsible digital citizens. It underscores our dedication to providing all students with future ready skills and tools through effective instructional practices, preparing them to excel as productive digital citizens.
Chromebook Access for the 2025–2026 School Year
In the 2025–2026 school year, all K–12 students will have daily access to a Chromebook to support their learning.
Grades K–2: Each classroom will be equipped with enough Chromebooks to match student enrollment, ensuring every student has access to a device during the school day.
Grades 3–5: Each student will be individually assigned a Chromebook for use during school hours.
Grades 6–12: Students will be issued a Chromebook for use both at school and at home. These students are expected to bring their assigned device to school each day to support instruction.
Chromebooks assigned to individual students will remain with them as they progress through grade levels and transition between schools within the district. A replenishment cycle is being established to ensure all students have access to reliable, up-to-date devices through to graduation.
CCISD Volunteer Information
CCISD Volunteer Guidance:
Volunteer registrations are approved for a single school year, expiring on 6/22/2026 for the 2025-26 school year.
All volunteers for the 2025-26 school year, must apply/reapply after 6/1/2025. The system will run a new background check at that time, and send a new approval letter.
No volunteer shall serve as athletic coaches and/or assist in any athletics practices or games.
No volunteer shall cover a classroom by themselves.
All volunteers or guest speakers must complete the CCISD Volunteer Registration Process.
No volunteer or guest speaker may use the classroom to promote their own clubs or organizations without principal approval.
No volunteer or guest speaker may take photos of students without principal approval.
Although initially screened and approved by CCISD Human Resources, each Campus Principal has the final approval of Volunteers at their campus.
CCISD Volunteer Registration Process:
Complete and submit the online Volunteer application
All registrations must include the applicant's correct name, social security number, and a physical address.
The application system will immediately run a nation-wide background check.
The completed Volunteer application will then be review by CCISD Human Resources within one (1) business day.
If there are any background check issues, the application will be forwarded to CCISD Police Services for review
Applications are normally approved within 1 to 2 business days.
Approved applicants will receive an email with their 5-digit Applicant ID and a copy of their Volunteer Approval Letter attached.
Approved applicant may then go to any campus with their 5-digit Applicant ID and a valid photo ID (current Driver's License, State Photo ID, or active Military ID Card).
The campus will print the District Policies and Confidentiality Agreement for the volunteer's signature, and keep on file (at the campus) with a copy of the Volunteer's Photo ID.
The Volunteer will be issued a campus ID Badge.
CCISD Volunteers
Anyone who helps on campus during operating hours or at any school-sponsored function when the job involves the potential to be around children must register and be approved as a CCISD Volunteer.
This includes (must register):
any booster club member: academic, athletic, music
chaperone's (on campus and/or field trips)
Guest speakers;
PTA executive boards that meet on campus and not in the presence of campus staff
VIPS (Volunteers In Public Schools)
CCISD employees who volunteer outside their normal job
CCISD students who volunteer, are observing, or are completing practicums at another CCISD campus
Juvenile Assessment Center Employees volunteering with the Office of Student Support Services (JAC employees click here for specific guidance).
This does not include (does not require registration):
Visitors;
Parent/guardian having lunch with “own” child;
Attendance at after-school PTA meetings and/or events;
Attendance at carnivals and/or awards assemblies;
Student Teachers, Field Basing, etc., (see the Student Teachers/Observers information webpage)
All applications are subject to the same scrutiny as applications for employment through the CCISD Office of Human Resources.
All applicants may be subject to review at any time, at the discretion of a campus and/or CCISD.
For more information, or assistance with the Volunteer Registration process, please contact Human Resources at 361-695-7250.
If you experience technical problems with the registration system, please email HR Department. Include your full name, address, and last 4 of your SSN in the email.
https://www.ccisd.us/page/ccisd-volunteers
You can always reach out to our Parent Engagement/Instructional Para, Tiffani Jo Vasquez for assistance as well. TiffaniJo.Vasquez@ccisd.us
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Christine Sierra, Principal
Email: christine.sierra@ccisd.us
Website: https://calk-wilson.ccisd.us/
Location: 3925 Fort Worth Street, Corpus Christi, TX, USA
Phone: 361-878-2860
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