REMINDERS!!!

Important Dates


5/29 - 2nd Grade Awards - 8 am

5/31 - Last Day of School - Early Release 11:45 am







Monday, May 28, 2018

Last Week - May 29, 2018

Thank you!

Thank you so much for such a great year!  We appreciate your support and hope that your scholar has had a great year - we sure have!!

Special Events

This week is filled with special events:  

Tuesday - Awards Day 8:00 am
Wednesday - Fun Beach-themed Engineering Challenges
Thursday - Early Release 11:45 am

Awards Day

Tuesday - May 29th @ 8 am




Summer iPad


Student iPads will no longer be coming home if you did not complete the online form or paper form to allow your child to keep their iPad for the summer.  If you would like for your child to have their iPad over the summer, please email Mrs. Blizzard at Tona.Blizzard@gcisd.net  

Summer Boredom Busters

GCISD has created a summer activity calendar for students called Summer Boredom Busters. It includes recommendations for a variety of activities all summer, along with a weekly calendar that includes a Humanities, Math, Science and Maker challenge each week.

Students brought home a paper bookmark last week with the link to the document, or you can access it by clicking here.




Read Mrs. Blizzard's parent newsletter by clicking here.

Monday, May 21, 2018

New This Week - May 21, 2018

Special Events

The next 2 weeks are filled with special events:  

Tuesday - Choir will be at Hawaiian Falls
Wednesday - Career Day all day
Thursday - Field Day at Grapevine Middle School
Friday - NO SCHOOL
Monday - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday - Awards Day 8:30 am
Wednesday - Fun Beach-themed Engineering Challenges
Thursday - Early Release 11:45 am


School Holidays

Friday, May 25th & Monday, May 28th are school holidays.  There is NO SCHOOL for students or faculty on those days.


Field Day

This year we will be at Grapevine Middle School for Field Day. Coach Sutherlin is working hard to make this a fun, special day for our Cubs. Click here to read Coach Sutherlin's note that came home with all Field Day information. Please note - All students will ride the bus to and from GMS.  Students will not be allowed to check out from GMS.




Summer iPad

In order for your child to be allowed to keep their device, each parent MUST let us know whether or not you give your child permission to keep their device. A link is provided below for you to indicate if you give permission or decline this opportunity. PERMISSION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY 5/24 - 3:00 pm (only submit form one time)



Awards Day

Mark your calendars for our annual Award's Day ceremony to celebrate your child's accomplishments this year.  We can't wait!




Summer Boredom Busters

GCISD has created a summer activity calendar for students called Summer Boredom Busters. It includes recommendations for a variety of activities all summer, along with a weekly calendar that includes a Humanities, Math, Science and Maker challenge each week.

Students brought home a paper bookmark today with the link to the document, or you can access it by clicking here.



Read Mrs. Blizzard's parent newsletter by clicking here.

Sunday, May 6, 2018

New This Week - May 7, 2018

Curriculum this week

Language Arts in English:
     Finding the moral in a fable 
     Spelling - ou/ow words - test Friday 5/11
Math: Multiplication & Division
Engineering: Rocks & Natural Resources


Thank You!

Thank you so much for all of the love you sent our way this past week for Teacher Appreciation Week.  We felt so loved!  Thanks to our PTA who provided lunch, breakfast, healthy treats & some awesome t-shirts.  It was a great week!!

Field Day

This year we will be at Grapevine Middle School for Field Day. Coach Sutherlin is working hard to make this a fun, special day for our Cubs. More detailed information will be coming home this week, but be sure to mark your calendar!



Awards Day

Mark your calendars for our annual Award's Day ceremony to celebrate your child's accomplishments this year.  We can't wait!




Read Mrs. Blizzard's parent newsletter by clicking here.

Sunday, April 29, 2018

New This Week - April 30, 2018

Curriculum this week

Language Arts in Spanish:
     Geography of Texas & United States
     Spelling - test Friday 5/4
Math: Fractions, Multiplication & Division
Engineering: Magnets - how they are used in everyday life


Library Books are Due

May 1st is the due date for all library books so that Mrs. Wagner can begin the enormous task of packing up our library for the big move.  Please check your car, behind the couch and under the bed for any missing library books your child may have!

Family Museum Night 

Tuesday - May 1st

6pm - 8 pmFree!!


Our wonderful partners in education at the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History are hosting a Family Night at the Museum and all of our Cannon families are invited to attend for FREE!!  In past years, we have hosted a Young Engineer's Night in May, but due to construction and our need to start packing up the building, we are unable to hold this event at our school this spring.  We are so excited that our families will still have an opportunity to participate in a fun family evening with other families from Cannon!  

See the details in the information below and mark your calendars now to attend this great event!


Awards Day

Mark your calendars for our annual Award's Day ceremony to celebrate your child's accomplishments this year.  We can't wait!



Read Mrs. Blizzard's parent newsletter by clicking here.


Sunday, April 22, 2018

New This Week - April 23, 2018

Curriculum this week

Language Arts in English:
     Natural & Manmade Resources
     Earth Day 
     Spelling - test THURSDAY 4/26
Math: Fractions
Engineering: Maps, Compass Rose & Cardinal Directions


No School - Friday, April 27th for Bad Weather Make-up Day!  Enjoy a 3 day weekend.


Family Museum Night - May 1st

Our wonderful partners in education at the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History are hosting a Family Night at the Museum and all of our Cannon families are invited to attend for FREE!!  In past years, we have hosted a Young Engineer's Night in May, but due to construction and our need to start packing up the building, we are unable to hold this event at our school this spring.  We are so excited that our families will still have an opportunity to participate in a fun family evening with other families from Cannon!  

See the details in the information below and mark your calendars now to attend this great event!

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration will be held at Cannon April 23-26 during school hours. On April 23rd, we will have extended hours, until 6 pm, for incoming kindergarten students and parents to attend our Kindergarten Meet & Greet.  Come meet kindergarten teachers, visit a classroom and do some fun STEM activities.



Cub Night Out at Spring Creek

Join Mrs. Wohlferd & Mrs. Hall at Spring Creek on Tuesday, April 24th. Enjoy a great family dinner and visit with your friends.

GCISD Purple Up Day!

April is the month of the Military Child and staff and students across GCISD will "purple up" on April 24 to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices.  Make sure to come dressed in your purple on Tuesday, April 24th!

Awards Day

Mark your calendars for our annual Award's Day ceremony to celebrate your child's accomplishments this year.  We can't wait!



Read Mrs. Blizzard's parent newsletter by clicking here.

Sunday, April 15, 2018

New this Week - April 16, 2018

Curriculum this week

Language Arts in Spanish: 
     Spelling - test Friday 4/20
Math: Fractions
Engineering: Using Makey-Makey to learn about continents



Thursday, April 19 is an early release day at 11:45 am for Student Led Conferences.  Come & Go from 12 noon to 2:30 and let your child show off their learning from this year.


Yearbooks

It's time to order yearbooks.  Don't forget to order one for your child today!



New GCISD website

You may have noticed that GCISD migrated to a new website after spring break. Please note that the URL has changed for all websites.  If you have bookmarked the page on the old site, it no longer works.  Please navigate to the links below and update your bookmarks.



Sunday, April 8, 2018

New this Week - April 9, 2018

Curriculum this week

Language Arts in English: 
     Freshwater, Saltwater, Oceans & Continents
     Spelling - test Friday 4/13 - words with oo
Math: Linear Measurement
Engineering: House Hunters - weather & engineering a jacket fabric



IMPORTANT:  April 10 & 11 are STAAR testing days. 

No visitors will be allowed in the building on these days.


Yearbooks

It's time to order yearbooks.  Don't forget to order one for your child today!


Safety & Security Parent Meeting

Cannon will host an informal parent meeting to provide information, answer questions, and explain the safety and security measures we currently have in place.  The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12th at 8 am in the Cannon Library. Cannon administration and district representatives look forward to discussing our current safety procedures, as well as answering any questions that parents might have.

Safety and Security Parent Meeting
Thursday, April 12th 8:00 a.m.
Cannon Elementary Library



Cannon Country Cookout @ Nash Farm

Saturday, April 14th, 4-6pm

Nash Farm, Grapevine Texas 626 Ball St, Grapevine, Texas 76051

Join us for singin', dancin' and an all-around good time. Cannon Choirs will perform their Spring Concert followed by students and parents dancing folk dances learned in music class. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and more will be available for purchase from Dads' Club. Pre-purchase meal tickets here. Cash only at the event.


New GCISD website

You may have noticed that GCISD migrated to a new website after spring break. Please note that the URL has changed for all websites.  If you have bookmarked the page on the old site, it no longer works.  Please navigate to the links below and update your bookmarks.



Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter

Please read Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter by clicking here.