Carlisle Connection

Students who qualified for free or reduced-price meals at the end of last school year and have currently not completed a federal meal application for the 2024-25 school year returned to full-paid eligibility status effective September 25, 2024.

Households who wish to apply for free or reduced-priced meals need to complete a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application. A complete application will be processed within 10 school days.

Ways to Apply:

• Online Application – www.pisd.edu/mealprogram

• Paper Application – available at campus site

If you have already applied for free or reduced-priced meals this school year, there is no need to reapply. Email mealprograms@pisd.edu for any inquiry.

In October, Plano ISD will collaborate with school districts throughout Texas to promote awareness regarding the dangers associated with illegally produced fentanyl and the significance of overdose prevention. Each week, families will receive an informational one-page summary in English and Spanish through the District Updates for Students and Families, which will cover topics related to fentanyl, current trends and strategies to protect our children from this hazardous substance.

Parents,

Your hard work paid off! We met our attendance goal for the first six weeks of school!

Remember to keep scheduling appointments after school or on holidays, and ensure your child is at school each day they are not ill. Thank you for your partnership with us in getting your child to school!

View Pictures at Online Gallery CLICK HERE.

Ver imágenes en la galería en línea HAGA CLIC AQUI.

Free delivery to the school if you order before 10/11!

Plano Public Library is excited to help you succeed in your lifelong learning goals. Each location has computers, WiFi, study spaces and events for all ages. Online resources are available 24/7. Highlights include:

· Library cards: All Plano residents, as well as people living in Allen, The Colony, Frisco, Garland, McKinney, Richardson and Wylie, can sign up for a free library card. Fill out the application online to get started.

· STEAMtober: Come by the library all October-long to delve into science, technology, engineering, arts and math. There are events for all ages.

· Reserve a study room: Use your Plano Public Library card to reserve a study room for free. See our website for details and download the PPL mobile app to reserve a spot easily.

Dear Carlisle Families,

Plano ISD is partnering with our local professional hockey team, the Allen Americans, for a special game night planned specifically for Plano ISD students, families and staff! PISD Night with the Allen Americans will take place at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center (200 East Stacy Road; Allen, TX 75002) on October 30, at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Please use the QR code on this printable flyer (English | Spanish) to make your ticket purchase. When you type CARLISLE into the required field, our school will receive $5 for every ticket purchased! We look forward to this fun night and hope to see you there! Please contact the front office with any questions.

If you believe your child may need gifted services:

1. Notify your child’s teacher or the campus gifted specialist.
2. Complete an online referral packet. You may request a hard copy if needed.
3. The district site is linked here. Specific directions are linked here.
4. Referral forms are due October 11, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
5. Testing procedures will be communicated after the referral deadline.
6. PACE testing window is in November.

Parents, to participate in any event during school hours (except for Good Morning Carlisle), you must have completed your annual VOLY background check to be approved to volunteer for that school year AND you need to have registered and been approved to volunteer for that specific event. Only then, will you be able to badge in at the front office to participate in the event with your student.

All volunteers will need to create an account and complete an application, online orientation and background check through the Plano ISD volunteer management system, VOLY, to be eligible for district/school volunteer opportunities. Please visit plano.voly.org to create a volunteer account and begin this process. These items will need to be completed by volunteers each school year.

If you want to volunteer at Carlisle in any capacity throughout the year (field trips, parties, field day, WatchDOGS etc.), complete your application now!

A new application must be completed for each new school year.

September is designated as Attendance Awareness Month. Regular student attendance and increased family engagement are vital for student academic success and overall development. Each month, the Student, Family and Community Services department will host monthly Attendance Parent Engagement Sessions featuring video recordings and PowerPoint presentations available in both English and Spanish. This month's session will focus on "Attendance-Promoting Tips for Parents," facilitated by Sharon Bradley (English) and Dr. Saul Laredo (Spanish).

Campuses are encouraged to disseminate QR codes and links to these videos through their established communication channels for parents. Additionally, there is an option to request in-person or virtual workshops with our parent educators via this provided link.

Our Carlisle teachers are amazing! If you want to send in a shout out anytime throughout the year about a Carlisle staff member, use this Parent Shout Out Link.

Good Morning Carlisle will start back up after Fall Break. The exact date will be included in a Carlisle Connection soon.

Stay tuned for our October Nurse News!

In order to ensure the safety of all students and staff at Carlisle, please do not allow others to follow you in the front door when you are buzzed into the front office. Our front office team needs to individually let in each visitor. It may seem kind to hold the door open for the person behind you, but the expectation is that each person must discuss their business at Carlisle before being let in. Thank you for helping us keep all students and staff safe!

Please ensure you are following all traffic laws while driving at Carlisle.

If you see something, say something!

Call 972-941-5483 for Traffic Enforcement/Traffic Violations

https://www.plano.gov/1857/Traffic-Enforcement-Request - Online Report/Request

https://www.plano.gov/1096/Fix-It-Plano - Online reporting

School ends at 3pm each day for the 24-25 school year. Please make arrangements now to ensure your child will be picked up at 3pm promptly each day. On-time pick-up helps ensure your child's safety and ensures our staff can conduct their necessary after school duties, meetings, and other appointments. If you cannot pick up your child at 3pm each day, consider making other arrangements or enrolling them in PASAR or another after school care program.

Anytime you will pick up your child in the front office, bring your driver's license. Our front office staff will ask for your identification in the event that you pick your child up in the front office for any reason. We do this to ensure your child's safety.

Also, you may not pick your child up in the front office after 2:30pm.

10/24 Fall Fest and VOLY Drive 5:30-7:00pm

10/28 Red Ribbon Week Assembly for students

11/5 Student Holiday/Staff Work Day

11/14 3rd Grade Program at 6:30pm

11/18-11-22 Book Fair Week

11/21 PTA General Meeting and Math & Science Night from 5:30-7pm

11/25-11/29 Thanksgiving Break- Student and Staff Holidays

Establish a routine.

Help your child get to school on time by establishing a morning routine. Do things the night before like get your child's backpack ready, lay out clothes, prep lunch or breakfast.

School starts each day at 7:40am. When you arrive right at 7:40am, your child may miss important time to unpack and get ready for the day before instruction begins.

Thank you for participating in the first 30 days attendance challenge! Keep up the great work. Please continue to report any student absences in Skyward.

For Carlisle PTA Information or to join the Carlisle PTA, please visit their website at carlislepta.org.

To order Clark High School spirit wear:

https://planoshsfall24.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Here at Carlisle, your child will learn about the emotional thermometer. Your child will be encouraged express himself or herself using the levels of the emotional thermometer.

Our goal is to help students who are anywhere on a level 2-5 to get back down to a Level 1.

You can use the emotional thermometer at home to understand how your child is feeling, and talk through how you all can solve the problem to get them back down to a Level 1.

Please read the below graphic about the difference between rude, conflict and bullying. It is important to help your child distinguish between these. Our counselor, Ms. Barrera, teaches students about this here at school, and you can help by also talking with your child about this at home.

Back to School Resources- PISD Webpage

PASAR

Volunteer Application

School Menu/School Cafe

Staff Favorites- See what teachers and staff at Carlisle like!

Carlisle Parent Handbook

Plano ISD Student Code of Conduct/Handbook

Plano ISD's Anonymous Tip Line

2024-25 Plano ISD Academic Calendar

2025-26 Plano ISD Academic Calendar

Carlisle AMPEd/Lunch/Recess Schedule for 24-25

Give us your feedback HERE anytime!

Helpful safety tips:

1. Always park in same direction of traffic flow

2. Coach our children to exit from the curbside of vehicles

3. Use crosswalks

Student safety is our top priority.

Please ensure that:

1. Your child gets out of or into the car on the passenger's side.

2. Watch for other children exiting vehicles as you are in the carpool line.

Believe, Achieve, Succeed!

Website: pisd.edu/carlisle
Location: 6525 Old Orchard Drive, Plano, TX, USA
Phone: 469-752-0601
Facebook: facebook.com/carlislecoyotes
Twitter: @CarlisleCoyotes