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

March 7, 2025

Thank you for making your child's education a priority. Our campus attendance goal is to be at 97% by the end of the 24-25 school year. We are currently at 95.11%. When your child has consistent attendance they not only receive a strong foundation without learning gaps, they learn how to communicate, resolve conflicts and build relationships.

We are wishing everyone a safe and relaxing spring break. Please remember the district will be closed Monday, March 10th thru Friday, March 14th. We look forward to seeing our Tigers back on March 17th. Have your child wear green as we return to school on St. Patrick's Day.

Jersey Village seniors that attended Gleason Elementary are eligible to apply for the Gleason Scholarship. Two students will be chosen and eligible to earn $1000 which is donated by Gleason staff. The deadline is March 31, 2025. See information in the Counselor's Corner below.

Mrs. Melancon

February 24-March 7- Read-A-Thon

March 4- Camp Read-A-Thon 6pm

March 6- Book Character Parade

March 7- End of 3rd Marking Period

March 7- Field Day- No Lunch visitors or deliveries.

• PK- 9:30 AM-11:50 AM
• ECSE & 3-5th- 9:30 AM-12 PM
• Kinder-2nd- 12:45 PM-3:15 PM

March 10-14- Spring Break

March 18- Group Pictures

March 26- Kinder Field Trip

April 2- 2nd Grade Field Trip

April 4- Last Day for Watch DOGS

April 8- 3-5 ELAR STAAR *No lunch visitors or lunch deliveries due to testing.*

April 15- 5th Grade Science STAAR *No lunch visitors or lunch deliveries due to testing.*

April 15- 2nd Grade Spring Program

April 17- PK Field Trip

April 18- No School

April 21- No School

April 22- Mother Goose Visits PK & Kinder

April 29- 3-5 Math STAAR *No lunch visitors or lunch deliveries due to testing.*

Monthly Character Traits

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

March: Consideration

As part of the CFISD’s Bringing Out the Best Program (BOTB), we are focusing on Consideration for the month of March. The definition of Consideration is continuous and careful thought. We have taken into consideration most of our decisions as an adult. However, kids need reminders to stop and think and problem solve. Here’s a great template to help kids take in consideration of their choices. Consideration Template

If your senior attended Gleason Elementary for at least two school years and will be furthering their education, please know that Gleason will be giving out two scholarships. For more information please contact the JVHS College & Career Specialist.

In February, I was able to virtually visit classrooms. The focus was regulating our feelings and coping strategies to help us regulate our feelings. Feelings are okay, but we have to keep our feelings healthy and safe too. In PK-2nd grade teachers teach Conscience Discipline and the strategies are used with upper grades, but we steer away from the feeling buddies.

Here are the steps, so you can practice with your child at home:

1. I AM: Move yourself to a safe place.

2. I CALM: Breathing techniques

3. I FEEL: Identify the feeling

4. I CHOOSE: For 2-3 minutes, do a coping skill or grounding technique to ensure you’re calm

5. I SOLVE: Think about how you’re going to solve the problem and do it.

Click here to see some great examples of coping skills.

Click here to see some amazing parenting tips to help your child self-regulate.

At any time, if your family is needing resources for emotional health, financial support, or going through a family change, please reach out. I am a resource for your child. Here are some of the available resources.

Backpack Buddy Program

Positive Parenting Portal

Community Resources

Thank you for your continued support in helping set your child up for success in 6th grade. Please continue to watch for School Messengers, the PAWS Newsletter and the Parent Information: Middle School Transition 25-26 for current information.

Here are some important dates for Middle School:

• March 7th- elective sheets due today!

• K-Level Letters (Spanish) will be sent the week we return from Spring Break and our 3rd nine-weeks grades are finalized for those students that earn a yearly average of 85% thus far.

• Changes in K-Level after 4th nine-weeks grades are final will be sent with report cards.

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

Parents should anticipate a call from the clinic to provide clothing if the student does not have a spare set and if the clinic is out of clothes in their size.

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

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.

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