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.

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)

Permission Form in English

Permission Form in Spanish

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GCISD:  http://www.gcisd.net/

Cannon:  http://can.gcisd.net/

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

WHEN

Saturday, April 14th, 4-6pm

WHERE

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

MORE INFORMATION

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.

Get Directions

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.

GCISD:  http://www.gcisd.net/

Cannon:  http://can.gcisd.net/

Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter

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

New This Week - April 2, 2018

Curriculum this week

Language Arts in Spanish: 
     Learning about Landforms
     Spelling - test Friday 4/6
Math: Linear Measurement
Engineering: House Hunters 

IMPORTANT:  April 10 & 11 are STAAR testing days. 

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

Ready Rosie

In your child's folder last week was information about an exciting new opportunity we have for you and your family called Ready Rosie.  This is a video resource for parents to help you integrate fun learning activities with your every day activities.  Look for your first email this week!

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

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.

GCISD:  http://www.gcisd.net/

Cannon:  http://can.gcisd.net/

Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter

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

New This Week - March 26, 2018

Curriculum this week

Language Arts in English: 
     Nonfiction Text Features
     Spelling - test THURSDAY 3/29
Math: Telling time to the nearest minute
Engineering: Patterns in the night sky

IMPORTANT:  April 10 & 11 are STAAR testing days. 

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

March & April Book of the Month

We are excited to share two inventions that have been submitted by 4 of our 2nd graders!  We are so proud of these girls, and their families, for taking the initiative to participate in this challenge.  If your child has turned in their plan for the challenge, final videos and prototypes will be due Friday, April 6. 

March & April Book of the Month

Preview the books here.

Ready Rosie

Look in your child's folder this week for information about an exciting new opportunity we have for you and your family called Ready Rosie.  This is a video resource for parents to help you integrate fun learning activities with your every day activities.  Look for an email coming April 1st!

New This Week - March 19, 2018

Curriculum this week

Language Arts in Spanish: 
     Research natural disasters
     Spelling - test Friday 3/23
Math: Counting Money to $1
Engineering: Inventors & building "cars of the future"

March & April Book of the Month

For the first time, we have TWO great books for our Book of the Month.  Marvelous Cornelius: Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans tells about a character who lived in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. It is paired with a non-fiction book about extreme weather and natural disasters.  Second graders will be researching extreme weather and then you can participate in the 2018 7th Annual Globe Spark! Lab Invent it Challenge, by designing an innovative way for people to prepare BEFORE a natural disaster, stay safe DURING one or recover AFTERWARDS.  Check out Mrs. Wagner's Book of the Month Resources below.

March & April Book of the Month

Preview the books here.

Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter

Read Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter here.

New This Week March 5, 2018

Curriculum this week

Language Arts in English: 
     Spelling - test Friday 3/9
     Library - Wednesday
Math: 3 digit subtraction
Engineering: Forces of Fight

If you can donate a bottle of hand sanitizer to our 2nd graders, we would appreciate it! 

Student Showcase

Thursday March 8

5:30 pm - 7 pm

Come and visit the classroom and let your scholar show you the engineering we have done this semester.  The Book Fair will also be open during this time.

Spring Break

March 12-16

Enjoy the time with your family!

March & April Book of the Month

For the first time, we have TWO great books for our Book of the Month.  Marvelous Cornelius: Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans tells about a character who lived in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. It is paired with a non-fiction book about extreme weather and natural disasters.  Second graders will be researching extreme weather and then you can participate in the 2018 7th Annual Globe Spark! Lab Invent it Challenge, by designing an innovative way for people to prepare BEFORE a natural disaster, stay safe DURING one or recover AFTERWARDS.  Check out Mrs. Wagner's Book of the Month Resources below.

March & April Book of the Month

Preview the books here.

Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter

Read Mrs. Blizzard's parent newsletter here.

New This Week - February 26, 2018

Curriculum this week

Language Arts in Spanish: 
     Spelling - test Friday 3/2
     Library - Wednesday
Math: 3 Digit Addition
Engineering: Patterns of Movement - spin, roll & slide

If you can donate a bottle of hand sanitizer to our 2nd graders, we would appreciate it! 

Dual Language Family Bingo Night

Monday Night 6 - 7 pm

Picture Day     

Tuesday - February 27 - wear your best smile!

Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter

Read Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter here.

New this week - February 19, 2018

Curriculum this week

Language Arts in English: 
     Spelling - SNAP Words
                    NO NEW SPELLING WORDS THIS WEEK     
     Library - Wednesday
Math: 4 Digit Place Value
Engineering: Sound Energy

Field Trip - Tuesday, 2/20 - Bring a sack lunch & wear comfortable shoes.

If you can donate a bottle of hand sanitizer to our 2nd graders, we would appreciate it! 

Class Picture Day - Tuesday February 27th - wear your smile!

Texas Public School Week - March 5

Book Fair - March 5 thru 9
Student Led Showcase (Open House) - March 8    5:30-7:00 pm

Returning to Cannon?

Believe it or not, it is time for us to begin making plans for next year and our first effort is to start planning for student enrollment in 2018-2019!

ALL PARENTS OF CURRENT KINDERGARTEN-4th GRADE STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THIS ENROLLMENT FORM BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16th to let us know if your child will be returning to Cannon next year. If you have an incoming Kindergarten student, there is a place on this form for you to share that information with us!

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE STUDENT ENROLLMENT FORM

Haga clic aquí para completar el formulario de inscripción de estudiantes en español

Please note the following:

• If your child currently attends Cannon through the STEM lottery or an approved transfer, you do NOT have to reapply to the lottery system this year.

• If you have an incoming Kindergarten student and DO NOT LIVE IN THE CANNON attendance zone, you must complete a lottery application by March 9th in order for your child to be automatically placed at Cannon. All other available spaces in Kindergarten will be determined via the GCISD lottery. (Only Kindergarten siblings of current Kinder-4th grade STEM/transfer students are eligible for guaranteed placement @ Cannon. Incoming Kindergarten students of 5th grader Cannon STEM/transfer students must participate in the lottery for placement in Kindergarten 2018-2019.)

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED THIS FORM, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IT AGAIN.

Dual Language Family Bingo Night

Mark your calendar for Monday, February 26th from 6-7 pm in the cafeteria for this fun event.

Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter

Read Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter here.

New This Week - February 12, 2018

Curriculum this week

Language Arts in Spanish: 
     Spelling - test Friday 2/16
     Library - Wednesday
Math: 4 Digit Place Value
Engineering: Light Energy
Valentine Parties:  Wednesday, 2/14 @ 2:00 pm

If you can donate a bottle of hand sanitizer to our 2nd graders, we would appreciate it! 

Returning to Cannon?

Believe it or not, it is time for us to begin making plans for next year and our first effort is to start planning for student enrollment in 2018-2019!

ALL PARENTS OF CURRENT KINDERGARTEN-4th GRADE STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THIS ENROLLMENT FORM BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16th to let us know if your child will be returning to Cannon next year. If you have an incoming Kindergarten student, there is a place on this form for you to share that information with us!

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE STUDENT ENROLLMENT FORM

Haga clic aquí para completar el formulario de inscripción de estudiantes en español

Please note the following:

• If your child currently attends Cannon through the STEM lottery or an approved transfer, you do NOT have to reapply to the lottery system this year.

• If you have an incoming Kindergarten student and DO NOT LIVE IN THE CANNON attendance zone, you must complete a lottery application by March 9th in order for your child to be automatically placed at Cannon. All other available spaces in Kindergarten will be determined via the GCISD lottery. (Only Kindergarten siblings of current Kinder-4th grade STEM/transfer students are eligible for guaranteed placement @ Cannon. Incoming Kindergarten students of 5th grader Cannon STEM/transfer students must participate in the lottery for placement in Kindergarten 2018-2019.)

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED THIS FORM, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IT AGAIN.

2nd Grade Field Trip

Our field trip to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History will be Tuesday, February 20th.  Students will need to bring a sack lunch for the day.

February Book of the Month

We are so excited about this month's Book of the Month and Inventors Challenge.  We have read the book Awesome Dawson in class and students are already talking about the inventions they are thinking about.  All information went home with them last week.  Click on the links below to see more about this challenge.

February BOM video

February BOM Smore

GT LEAD & Aspire Academy GT Testing for Grades 1-4

The parent nomination window for GT LEAD and the Aspire Academy opened February 2nd and ends February 16th, Parents need to complete a Parent Inventory/Permission-to-test form found on the district website under Advanced Academics. Testing will begin February 26.

If you have any questions, please email our campus GT specialist at Melanie.Gable@gcisd.net.  

Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter

Read Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter here.

New This Week - January 29, 2018

Curriculum this week

Language Arts in Spanish: 
     Spelling - test Friday 2/2
     Writing - friendly letter
     Library - Wednesday
Math: 3D Shapes - using TinkerCad to create a robot from 3D Shapes
Engineering: Producers & Consumers - Beginning our Package Engineering Unit

If you can donate a bottle of hand sanitizer to our 2nd graders, we would appreciate it! 

GT LEAD & Aspire Academy GT Testing for Grades 1-4

The parent information meeting will be Thursday, February 1 from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Professional Development Education Center in Colleyville.  Please make plans to attend this meeting to learn more about testing and qualifying for Cannon's GT LEAD program and the Aspire Academy at Glenhope Elementary for the upcoming school year. The parent nomination window for GT LEAD and the Aspire Academy opens February 2-16, and parents need to complete a Parent Inventory/Permission-to-test form found on the district website under Advanced Academics. Testing will begin February 26.

If you have any questions, please email our campus GT specialist at Melanie.Gable@gcisd.net.  

Field Trip Information

2nd Graders will celebrate Engineering Week with a trip to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History on February 20th.  Please return student permission slips and $5 as soon as possible.

Parent Technology Academy

GCISD's Technology Department has planned some wonderful parent information sessions for the spring semester! Parent Technology Academy is a free monthly series by GCISD Technology developed to help educate our community about our ever-changing digital world. Check out the dates & topics below! Each session is approximately 45 minutes with 15 minutes Q&A.

Thank you to all of the parents that attended the session last week on Internet Safety. Stay tuned for more information coming soon about the following topics!

FUTURE SESSION TOPICS:

February 20 - Top Apps that parents need to know about

Bear Creek Elementary cafeteria - 6 p.m.

March 20- Mobile App and Social Media awareness and branding

Grapevine High School library - 6 p.m.

April 19- Tops Apps that parents need to know about

Colleyville Middle School cafeteria - 6 p.m.

May 22- Internet Safety ( Digital Citizenship) – tools for at home Internet filtering

Colleyville Heritage High School library - 6 p.m.

Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter

Read Mrs. Blizzard's Parent Newsletter here.