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August Newsletter

Posted Date: 08/16/24 (07:16 AM)


Lion Pride
Cranfills Gap ISD
August Newsletter
Teacher fun!
Dear Lion Family,
It is hard to believe summer is already coming to an end. I hope you had a fun, relaxing, and enjoyable summer. Over the summer the staff attended many workshops to get ready for our students to return. We have worked hard to get everything ready to help make the first day of school great. We want to focus on making learning fun, creating an environment of kindness, and focusing on being happy. I will challenge each student to make it a goal to do a random act of kindness every day. I believe if we focus on these things, we will excel in all we do. I believe 2024 will be an amazing year.

It takes a village to give our students everything they need. If you have anything you want to discuss with me, my door is always open. Feel free to email me at shana.campbell@cranfillsgapisd.net or give me a call at 254-263-3388.

 
In this issue:
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After School Program
Changes to the After School Program
The after-school program will have a lot of changes this year. The program will be for elementary students only. There will be no provided transportation. Parents will be required to pick their students up by 5:30 PM. We will also not be able to provide transportation to the Wednesday night youth program. Attendance to the program will require parents to sign up in advance. The form will be sent home with students. If a parent can't pick their child up on time, they will forfeit the ability to stay for the program. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Campbell or Mrs. Rodriguez.

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Meet the Teacher!
Visitors will need to come to the main office to sign in. Parents will visit with teachers from 5:00-6:00. When you are finished you can come to the cafeteria. The Lion's Booster Club will be providing sausage wraps, chips, and desserts for a free will donation starting at 5:45. We will have an informational meeting for parents followed by Meet the Lions.
There will be a table set up with donated school supplies from Nikki Warms the Cold, the Lutheran Church ladies, and Purina out of Meridian. If your child needs anything for school, please stop by the table. You can visit with the coaches outside of Coach Raulston's room to pick up forms and ask questions. Mrs. Campbell will be set up in the cafeteria to pass out STAAR report cards. Mrs. Murphy will have registration forms and schedules. Hope to see you there!
When?
Monday, Aug 19, 2024, 05:00 PM
Where?
505 South 2nd Street, Cranfills Gap, TX, USA

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Device Policy
This year we are implementing a no-device policy. Students will not be allowed to have their phones or smart watches during the school day. We will be implementing the Yondr pouches at our school. Secondary students will place their devices in the pouch at the start of each day. The pouch will lock. They will not be allowed to open the pouch until the end of the day. If a student is found with their phone, the phone will be turned into the office. They will not be allowed to have their device back until a parent comes to school and pays the $15 fine. The phone will not be turned over to the student. We will be sharing a parent letter and an informational video soon. The pouches will not arrive until mid-September. Until that time students will turn their phones into their first-period teacher, and then their last-period teacher will return it. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Campbell.
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Important Reminders
  • Pre-K and Kinder parents will be allowed to walk their students to the classroom on the first day only. Please come sign in at the main office, and you will be able to go to the classroom at 7:50. You will need to leave the building as soon as the announcements are over. All other elementary students will need to report to the cafeteria. The secondary students will report to the gym.
  • Students need to bring reusable water bottles with spill-proof lids.
  • Drop-off and Pick-up procedures: Please follow our drop-off and pick-up procedures. Our pick-up only takes five minutes. Please do not park to pick up your secondary students. Please get in line as we request. This is a safety matter.
  • Registration forms - Please make sure you return all registration forms by Friday, August 23.
  • Please review the handbook highlights in your registration packet with your student.
  • Please add the Parent Square App to your phone.
  • Please sign up for the Parent Portal.
  • Cranfills Gap Secondary School has a closed campus lunch. Students will not be allowed to leave to run errands. Students will not be allowed to sign out and leave campus unless an adult is present. This has become a safety issue.

 
 
Contact information
Contact information
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

  • (254) 263-3388
  • shana.campbell@cranfillsgapisd.net
  • www.cranfillsgapisd.net