Connally Elementary School

Jan. 11, 2023 . CES Families, There has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 for a student and/or staff member on our campus. This is a general letter sent by the campus for transparency. You will be contacted more directly if the staff believes your child was “directly exposed”. Do I need to keep my child home from school? As long as your child has no COVID symptoms, or has not tested positive for COVID, you should continue attending school, but please carefully screen your child for symptoms each morning before coming to school. If he or she has any symptoms, please keep your child home and contact the campus office and your child’s doctor. Sincerely, Katie Redden, Principal

CES Families- Our phone system is still down this morning. We apologize for the inconvenice.

CES Families- As a reminder, we will have our AVID Family Night/Title 1 Parent Meeting this evening from 5:30- 7:00 PM. We will have food, activities for families, and the Book Fair will be open. Hope to see you there!

CES Families- Due to the inclement weather scheduled this afternoon, we will dismiss school at 2:00 PM. If you would like to pick up your child early, please come to the front office with your ID to sign your child out. Regular dismissal will begin at 2:00. Buses will pick up students starting at 2:10 PM. Thank you!

CES Parents- Please see the link below for our monthly school newsletter! Thank you! https://www.smore.com/sr1d2

CES Families- Students will be permitted to dress up for Halloween on Monday, October 31st with the following conditions: - No masks, hats, or face coverings - No face paint or fake blood - No fake weapons of any kind - No inflatable costumes - Costume must meet all CISD dress code requirements

CES Families- Correction! The AIM for Success Parent Presentation will be virtual only! Please see the link below for the presentation. The virtual presentation will begin promptly at 6 PM tonight. meet.google.com/crw-brbw-cvy

CES Parents- Please join us tonight for the AIM for Success Parent Presentation to preview what students will see on October 20th. You will recieve tools and strategies for communicating with your child about bullying. We will meet at CHS starting at 6 pm tonight. Hope to see you there!

Hello Parents, My name is Katie Redden and I want to take this opportunity to let you know about some changes that have happened on campus. I have been hired as the new principal at Connally Elementary School. Mr. Oakley has decided to retire again in December when we go on Christmas break. He and his wife have plans to move to Ohio in the spring to be near family. Mr. Oakley will stay until December as the assistant principal and will assist with the transition and the hiring of a new assistant principal. This is my 19th year working in education. I spent 15 years as both a classroom teacher and a school counselor for elementary aged students. This is my 3rd year with Connally Elementary School as an administrator, and this age group is by far my favorite. I understand very well the challenges that face students, and I look forward to continuing to work with them to help them be successful both academically and socially. I will make every attempt to communicate with you as quickly as I can regarding any issues that may affect our campus, and look forward to the continued partnership we will have with your child. Please feel free to contact me at kredden@connally.org or via campus phone number at 254-750-7100. Thank you, Katie Redden

Friday, September 9, 2022 . Connally Elementary Families, There has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 for a student and/or staff member on our campus. This is a general letter sent by the campus for transparency. You will be contacted more directly if the staff believes your child was “directly exposed”. Do I need to keep my child home from school? As long as your child has no COVID symptoms, or has not tested positive for COVID, you should continue attending school, but please carefully screen your child for symptoms each morning before coming to school. If he or she has any symptoms, please keep your child home and contact the campus office and your child’s doctor. Sincerely, Katie Redden, Assistant Principal

CES Families Only Hello Parents.......this message is for parents who pick up their students after school. Starting today, there are two ways you may pick up your child after school. The first way is to be in the car line with the the card in the window. The second way is to park in the parking lot and come into the main entrance, with your ID and your child will be called to the front office. Due to increased safety measures, you will no longer be able to stand outside the cafeteria door and wait for your child. We appreciate your assistance in keeping all of our students safe

Hello Parents.......this message is for parents who pick up their students after school. Starting today, there are two ways you may pick up your child after school. The first way is to be in the car line with the the card in the window. The second way is to park in the parking lot and come into the main entrance, with your ID and your child will be called to the front office. Due to increased safety measures, you will no longer be able to stand outside the cafeteria door and wait for your child. We appreciate your assistance in keeping all of our students safe.

CES Parents- Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 5th or Tuesday, September 6th for the Labor Day Holiday. We will see your students again on Wednesday, September 7th. Have a great weekend!