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Crandall ISD Mission:
Crandall Independent School District will provide each student an exceptional education in an inspiring environment with caring people.


September 1, 2015
Welcome Back Crandall Pirates!
  
  
 
FREE Childhood Immunizations

Click HERE for more information to find out if your child may be eligible for free immunizations.
Student Holiday in Observation of LABOR DAY
District Calendar
Mark your calendars! All CISD offices will be closed in observation of Labor Day Monday,  September 7, 2015 for student/staff holiday. Click HERE to access the 2015-2016 district calendar to see other important information and dates.

2015 Crandall Pirate Annual Alumni Breakfast 
  
Crandall ISD Offical Facebook Fan Page
 
Visit the Official Crandall ISD Facebook
 
The purpose of the Crandall ISD Facebook page is to effectively communicate and positively promote Crandall ISD. The page is designed to share communication with students, parents, and the community through the use of social media.

Crandall ISD reserves the right to delete or remove any posting that violates the adopted values of The Crandall Independent School District.

No abusive, obscene, v ulgar, inappropriate language, bullying, and/or negative postings will be tolerated through the communication of district social media.

District questions or concerns should be directed to the Crandall ISD Administration during regular business hours at (972)-427-6000. Questions or concerns regarding School Board Policy can be found online at www.crandall-isd.net.


Wilson  Elementary Going the Extra Mile 5k Fun Run
The Wilson PTO is excited to announce the 4th Annual Going The Extra Mile 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. This event continues to grow each and every year and it is because of our sponsor's generous support of this event.

Our 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, September 12th, 2015. 

 The Wilson PTO is also very excited to partner with Mayor Frazier's, 4th Annual Get Fit Crandall Mayor Challenge. The goal of the event is to challenge not only the students of Crandall but all Crandall citizens to get active and to live a healthy lifestyle.

Click HERE for more information and registration!

Hunter Safety Education
Crandall ISD offers hunter safety education classes in the fall of each year through instructor, Billy Johnson.  The class is the official Texas Parks and Wildlife hunter safety course for ages 12 through adult. Participants will earn certification on the safe handling of firearms and outdoor hunting skills. This course will provide information on game laws in the state of Texas. Evening classes will be held October 19th and 20th from 6:00-10:00 p.m. for a fee of $25 per participant. Both classes must be attended.

Hunter Safety Education
Ages 12- Adult
October 19 & 20
6:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
High School Ag. Building
Fee: $25.00

2015-2016 Crandall Pirates Football
2015-2016 Varsity and JV Schedules
Click HERE to access the 2015-2016 Football schedule.
Chalk Talk
Time:
7:00- 8:00pm

Location: 
Crandall High School

Dates: 
Monday, September, 7th
Monday, September 14th
Monday, September 21st
Monday, September 28th

CHS Homecoming Parade & Community Pep Rally
The Crandall High School Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally are scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2015. 

What   Homecoming Parade & Community Pep Rally
When
9/21/2015, 6:15 PM  -  8:00 PM
Where
Parade line-up at CHS (student parking lot). Community Pep Rally hosted at Pirate Stadium.

CHS Homecoming Parade starts 6:15 p.m. 
Community Pep Rally starts 7:30 p.m.

Click HERE  for more.


2015 CHS Graduate Receives Scholarship
Graham Phlieger receives $1000 scholarship from Houston Endowment, Inc.
CHS was recently notified that 2015 graduate, Graham Phlieger, was named a recipient of a TILF scholarship. TILF  provides scholarships to students who excel in UIL academic and music contests. Graham, a champion debate student, received $1000 from the Houston Endowment, Inc. These scholarships are given to a select few across the state of Texas.
 
TILF sent many congratulations to this student, as well as the UIL academic coaches and coordinators for supporting learning through rigorous academic competition. 
 
Congratulations Graham, We are proud of your accomplishment!

Drawing For Children
Crandall ISD offers drawing classes through instructor, Carrie Stevens, with wwwartworkstexas.com . Drawing classes are offered after school for ages 5-14. Classes are located at the Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary campus in classroom #401. Students tap into their creativity in these classes.  They experience mediums such as charcoal, oil & chalk pastels, markers, watercolors & acrylic paint.  Each month children progress in their skills as they do different projects.  These classes have ongoing enrollment. Classes will be taught throughout the school year, Sept-April.  Famous artists are studied with many of the projects. Taught by Carrie Stevens, owner of Artworks Texas.Cost is $65 for 1st child, $50 for 2nd child & 3rd child in same family may attend FREE.  Price is for a 4 week class, 1 hour each week & includes all supplies.  

Tuesdays
Wilson Elementary in Room 401 (no online registration)
3:30-4:30 pm
Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17
Dec. 1, 8, 15


Yoga Classes
Yoga Classes
Crandall ISD currently offers yoga classes year round. Instructor, Lerna Clearman, offers yoga classes to both men and women. Tuition for the ongoing classes is $45 prepaid for the month for unlimited classes at either location. Tuition is due the first class of each month. If starting mid-month, tuition is prorated and prepaid for remaining classes. Of, students may choose to pay for each class as they attend at the walk-in rate of $8 per class. Classes meet in L.F. Raynes classroom #201. For more information visit  www.lernaclearman.com


Scout Recruitment Night
Cub Scout Recruitment Information
(Boys in 1st - 5 th grade or at least age 6) Please attend one of the Join Scouting Nights that will be held at each Elementary School in September! 

Martin Elementary ~ Monday, Sept. 14th ~ 7:00 PM 
Wilson Elementary ~ Tuesday, Sept. 15th ~ 7:00 PM 
Walker Elementary ~ Thursday, Sept. 17th ~ 7:00 PM

Click HERE for more information and printable flyer.


Girl Scout Recruitment Information
Crandall Sign-Up
Saturday, September 19th, 2015 
1:00pm-4:00pm 
Dairy Queen
1408 HWY 175 East Crandall, TX 75114 

For more information or if you are unable to attend please contact: GSSU174@yahoo.com or (972)900-9647/ en espariol 972-349-2408

Click HERE for more information and printable flyer.

2015-2016 Teacher Spotlight
Name: Melissa Bunch
Birthday: October 26 th
Hometown:  Garland, TX
Current position:  Crandall Middle School- PE/Health/Volleyball/Track
College:
Bethel University    McKenzie, Tennessee
Instructional Leadership License Coursework, 2014
Middle Tennessee State University     Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Education Specialist in Curriculum & Instruction, 2013
Union College          Barbourville, Kentucky
Master's of Arts in Education, Health and Physical Education, 2005
Augusta State University         Augusta, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Education, Health and Physical Education; 2001
Panola College                          Carthage, Texas
Associate of Science; 1998
 
Who was your favorite teacher and why?  I probably loved my high school volleyball coach the most.  She never gave up on me!
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?  I've always wanted to be an architect.
Do you have children?  Yes, Emme Blu Bunch- 6 years old
Do you have pets?  Not anymore.
Favorite Color?  Blue!
Do you have a favorite Quote or Saying? My life verse: Phillipians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?  Belize
Favorite food?  Tex-Mex
Hobbies or Activities/organizations you are active in?  We just settled into our new home in TX after moving from TN.  In TN I enjoyed working with a program through our church called "Buddy Break."  This program was for special needs children and their siblings.  We offered respite to families one night a month so Mom and Dad could have a break.  This is probably the most rewarding experience I have ever had. 
Accomplishments or Honors:  Earning my EdS in Curriculum and Instruction was very rewarding.  Lots of blood (not really,) sweat and tears went into that!
 

CMS Outdoor Learning Greenhouse Area
Crandall Education Foundation Funds Greenhouse Grant

The Crandall ISD Education Foundation hosted the 1st Annual Golden Voyage Gala in May of 2015. Over 210 guests were in attendance at the charity event that benefits the students and teachers of Crandall ISD.
 
The event hosted an evening of dinner, dancing, and high-energy music.  Grant recipients were honored at the gala with a video showcase of the P3 Pirate Prize Patrol awarding over $23,000 in funds to teachers across CISD campuses to fund innovating programs, inspire learning, and enrich teaching.
 
The inaugural year grants that were made possible include:
The Primer Project $4,313.98; Author Visit to Elementary Libraries $2,100.00; Political and Economic Literacy Project $475.00; IPads for All $5,000.00; Netbooks in the Classroom...The Game Changers $4,997.70; Going Google: Chromebooks $1,000.00; Greenhouse Outdoor Learning Area $4,438.47; and the Triple C Zone $1,047.99.

To learn more about how you can become a supporter of the Crandall ISD Education Foundation click HERE.

The Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) founded by a group comprised of local business and community leaders to raise money for teachers that would fund programs to enrich the offerings of the Crandall Independent School District.