Gleason PAWS

To build a solid foundation that leads to opportunities.

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

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

October 4, 2024

On October 18th we will have completed the first marking period. Our students have lots to celebrate behaviorally and academically. You will be able to access your child’s report card in HAC (Home Access Center) on October 25th. Please be sure to celebrate your child’s successes with them. We ask you to please complete a form to make us aware that you have seen your child’s report card. Please click here to access the form. We ask for this to be done by October 28th.

We are asking that our Tigers be in attendance every day unless they are sick. Attendance is important to the success of our students. When your child misses school, they miss 7 valuable hours of learning each day. This also includes arriving late and leaving early. When they arrive late or are picked up early, they are missing the same content each day. We range from 40-65 tardies a day and 30-60 students that leave early daily. Absenteeism can negatively impact a student’s academic progress, social development, and overall well-being. We need your help and support in ensuring our students have strong attendance. Having good attendance will also allow your child to be able to attend our Pack Party that happens every marking period.

Lastly, we are aware that we have many walkers being picked up in cars this school year. Please do not block driveways when parking to get your child from the walker/biker dismissal area. Our community members are not able to leave their homes when this occurs. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Mrs. Melancon

October

10/1- Watch D.O.G.S. Begins

10/3- Fall Picture Day

10/25- Book Fair Begins

10/25- Breakfast Buddies

10/29- Reading Night

10/30- Book Fair Ends

11/1- Field Day

11/8- Veterans Day Program

11/19- Math Night

11/22- Adventure Dash During Large Group

Thank you for helping your child(ren) participate in Digital Citizenship Week! This topic is one as parents we need to be on top of and guiding our child(ren). I encourage you to always monitor what your child is playing, watching, receiving and sending through technology.

Monthly Character Traits

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

October: Self-Control

This month as part of the CFISD’s Bringing Out the Best Program (BOTB), we are focusing on Self Control. The definition is having restraint used over one’s own impulses, emotions or desires.

This week the focus is safe choices and being kind even when no one is watching. In class meetings, students will have lessons that discuss making kind and safe choices for ourselves and others. This week and everyday after, we promise to live a drug-free and bully-free and C.A.R.E. for others. At home, please continue the discussion.

We hope you and your child(ren) enjoyed talking about colleges and careers this week. Throughout the month of October, we will be planting the seeds for higher education. Careers will be explored along with what education is needed. Please continue the conversations at home.

Tip 1: Higher Education

Furthering our education is important, but that does not always mean college, but it does mean having some kind of goal for training towards a career.

Tip 2: Explore Careers

Here’s a great resource to continue the conversation and explore careers that might interest your child. Career Videos- Explore different careers

Tip 3: Balancing Dreams with Reality

In early elementary, it’s important to allow kids to dream and explore future careers through imaginative play. We want to guide their dreams and help them experience the dreams to see if it’s something they actually enjoy. As a child gets older, the discussions change to involve more what it takes to be in the career: work ethic, education and so forth. Here’s a great resource for older children. Reality Check Texas- Will your child be able to afford the lifestyle he or she would like with a career they are interested in pursuing.

As you’re having these conversations, we encourage your child(ren) to participate in our “When I Grow Up” Day on October 31st by dressing as their future career choice. Some of our parents and other community members will be presenting about their career and education journey.

Please note the following guidelines for dress up on October 31st:

• Dress up must be career attire

• Please do not dress up as fictional characters such as princesses, superheroes, and other fictional characters.

• Please remember that head coverings, weapons and toys are not permitted.

Thursday, October 31, 2024!!

Thank you to the parents who have already signed up to participate!

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.

We are collecting gift card donations from Walmart, Target, Kroger and/or HEB now through December for our families in need for the holidays. If your family would like to donate a $10.00 gift card to help other Gleason families, please send them in an envelope with your child’s name on it to be turned into the Gleason counselor. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.

I hope you have had a chance to read the School Messenger about K-level classes for 6th grade. To be part of the K-classes, your child must have a yearly average of 85% or higher in that subject area or receive masters on STAAR for the subject area during 5th grade. So, please help your child by watching their grades, effort and behavior. If you see your child’s grades are dropping, have those conversations with your child.

Students that receive Gifted and Talented services must qualify for K-level to be placed in a 6th grade Horizon’s class.

Students that receive modifications or accommodations such as: extra time, oral administration or calculator will not receive K-level letters. The K-level class moves at a faster pace and cannot provide certain accommodations.

Program Overview

Kindergarten Parents

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD provides an opportunity for all kindergarten students to be included for identification to receive gifted and talented services through the HORIZONS program.

• Parents/guardians who do NOT wish the data to be reviewed for the purpose of identification for gifted and talented services may request to opt out of the review by acknowledging this request located in the Gifted and Talented link in the parent portal of the Home Access Center by the due date, November 30, 2023.

• The link may be accessed here: Direct link to HAC.

More Information Click Here

Kindergarten Screening for the Gifted and Talented Program

• Data collection will include classroom observations and grade level performance scores that will occur during the Fall semester.

• Student Score Reports and notification of qualification/placement will be available for view in the parent portal of the Home Access Center in the Spring semester.

• Students whose scores qualify for identification will begin receiving services beginning March 1 of the current school year.

1st Grade - 5th Grade

Due Date to be screened for the 24-25 School Year: Students whose referral is received by the last school day in November may be included in the Mid-year testing process and students may be referred at any time.

Steps to Refer for Screening: Home Access Center (HAC)

Parents/guardians interested in requesting screening for their student to receive gifted and talented services must:

• Complete the online acknowledgement to include the characteristics of a gifted child, permission to test, and permission for services located in the Gifted and Talented link in the parent portal of the Home Access Center by the due date, November 30, 2023

• The link may be accessed here: Direct link to HAC.
  

More Information Click Here

Testing and Screening for the Gifted and Talented Program

• Testing will occur in the Spring during the district testing window at a date to be determined by the campus.

• Student Score Reports and notification of qualification/placement will be available for view in the parent portal of the Home Access Center.

• Students whose scores qualify for identification will begin receiving services the following school year upon confirmation of placement.

Please help guide parents when questions arise about the appropriateness of screening. Encourage parents to look at the Program Overview on CFISD's website.

Vision and Hearing screening October 10th and 15th. Volunteers are needed and greatly appreciated! Please Click Here to sign up.

Please remember to pack a spare set of clothes (socks and underwear) in case of bathroom accidents or drink spills. PreK and K should have several sets. Borrowed clothes should be returned clean to clinic as soon as possible since we are running very low.

We are looking for gently used girls/boys shorts and new girls/boys underwear donations (size Small-Medium/6-8). Thank you so much!

Save the Date: Gleason Book Fair

October 25th, 28th, 29th, and 30th

Family Shopping Night- October 29th 6pm-7:00pm

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/gleasonelemschool1

We will be having our Book Character Pumpkin Extravaganza from October 17th-29th. Please click the attachment below to learn how you can participate.

Librarian Contact Info:

Elisa Mann

jennifer.mann2@cfisd.net

What a great start to the 2024 - 2025 school year! Our tigers are in the midst of being immersed into learning about academics as well as procedures throughout our school. Students are working hard to earn tiger bucks to spend on our R.O.A.R. Store as well as our classroom stores! Below is a copy of our classroom matrix. Talk with your child about what each letter of R.O.A.R. means and what it means to R.O.A.R. in the classroom. If you'd like to create your own matrix for use at home, use the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kSUOidiyzoJJOssdz_YZqGEBRzGn5qw_/view?usp=sharing

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.

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.

How Do I Sign Up?

You may sign up no more than 2 times a school year. Program begins October 1, 2024

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

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

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