Dear Parents, Moore Elementary will host a school

Dear Parents,
Moore Elementary will host a school-wide Storybook Character
Parade on Friday, October 30th. Students are encouraged to dress-up as their
favorite storybook characters. Students may choose any character from a book they
enjoy, following the guidelines in this letter. To support students’ feelings of safety
and security in our building, violent or frightening costumes are not acceptable. No
weapons or dangerous-looking items will be permitted to accompany a costume. Here
are some examples of acceptable costume choices, and some examples of unacceptable
choices.
Acceptable Examples
Fancy Nancy
Cinderella, Snow White, etc.
Greg Heffley (the Wimpy Kid)
Ramona
Hank the Cowdog
Ms. Frizzle
Babymouse
Amelia Bedelia
Olivia
Junie B. Jones
Nate the Great
Pippi Longstocking
Geronimo Stilton
Harry Potter, Hermione, Ron, etc.
Unacceptable Examples
characters from Goosebumps
vampires
Grim Reaper
characters with guns or weapons
ghosts
horror movie characters
Captain Underpants (inappropriate for school)
Students need to bring the corresponding book and be ready to share why he/she is a
favorite character. Please mark your calendars and talk with your child about how he
or she would like to participate in this event!
We’re raising funds for our students’ ongoing
Academic Enrichment needs!
This year’s main fundraiser is the Armadillo Fun Run! Hosting a Fun Run means
there is no selling or delivering products. Family and friends anywhere in the world can
support our school by giving pledges toward the number of laps your student will run on
the day of the Fun Run on October 23rd.
Our Fun Run program will last about 2 weeks—from October 14th – October 23rd.
Students will experience an exciting Pep Rally, families will have time to get pledges,
and on the last day, students will run in the Fun Run! Every student, no matter financial
participation, is invited to run in the Fun Run.
Also, our Fun Run comes with a world-class character theme. This year’s
theme is BIG WORLD RECESS, a global fitness theme all about building character
through sports. During the Fun Run program, students will travel our big world learning
how to play with character from REAL kid- athletes in other cultures.
How Can You Support The Armadillo Fun Run?
#1. Register your child on funrun.com.
#2. Reach out to sponsors—friends and family who could donate to help our school.
#3 Ask your child about the BIG WORLD RECESS Character Play of the day.
#4 Come cheer on your student at the Fun Run on October 23rd. Parents invited!
More information will come home with your child prior to the event.
This is the major fundraising event for the year!
Thanks in advance for
supporting the
Moore Elementary PTO!
Moore Elementary PTO Membership
Welcome, to the 2015-2016 school year. We had a fantastic 2014-2015, we
donated $30,000 to our school. This is all made possible through the PTO with
donations and volunteer time. The PTO helps support Field Trips, Junior
Achievement, Teacher Hospitality, Academic Enrichment programs, Field Day,
Red Ribbon Week, Literacy Library, Math Manipulatives and much more.
We are gearing up for "S'more Learning with all our Happy Campers at Moore
Elementary" this upcoming school year. As always, family participation by the
way of time, talent and resources are key to making our school year successful.
We ask everyone (parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers, etc.) to participate in any
way you can. Look for meeting notifications as well as other information in the
Armadillo Newsletter. If you would be interested in receiving emails regarding the
PTO opportunities, please include your email with the information below. Our
PTO meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of each month and start at 9:15am in the
cafeteria, please join us.
Parent/Guardian’s Name: ____________________________
Email: ____________________________
Grade(s)____________________________
PTO dues are $10.00 per family, which helps cover the cost of Academic
Enrichment, Junior Achievement, Red Ribbon Week, and so much more.
Logging into our new email system, PTO Builder, will give you access to the
2015-2016 Online PTO Directory. http://moore.volunteerbuilder.com/
Please complete the form below and send it back, along with a check to Moore
Elementary PTO.
Thank you for your support. Go Armadillos!!!!
Child/children
Name(s):________________________________________________
Homeroom
Teacher(s):_________________________________________________
Please note: 1 receipt will be given per family membership.
For Official Use Only:
Date Paid:________________
Method: cash or check #_________
HORIZONS IDENTIFICATION PROCESS
A Guide for Parent Referrals
A parent’s first step is to review the information located on the HORIZONS website:
www.cfisd.net/en/parents-students/academics/gifted-talented/ especially
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An Overview of Program Services brochure
Who are the Gifted? brochure
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Parent Information
Should I Refer My Child?
Parents/guardians should discuss appropriateness of referrals with the child’s teacher(s)
and/or campus Counselor (elementary level) or Director of Instruction (secondary level).
The HORIZONS Open-Referral Period begins October 1 and lasts through December 1.
Parents/guardians and teachers can refer students for HORIZONS testing.
Parents can obtain the Parent Survey and Permission to Test form from either their child’s
campus or the HORIZONS website. Completed forms must be returned to the campus
Counselor (elementary) or Director of Instruction (secondary) by December 1, 2015.
Late forms will NOT be honored.
Referred students’ information is listed on the Mid-year Testing Roster by Counselor or
Director of Instruction; students are then scheduled for testing.
Testing is administered on campus during school hours on a date set by the campus during
the district testing window.
Testing includes the administration of two nationally-normed standardized abilities tests.
Students who score 130 or higher on the
abilities tests qualify for GT services.
Individual campuses send home test
results to parents.
8/28/15
Students who do not score 130 as a
minimum score on the abilities tests do not
qualify for the HORIZONS program. Parents
of students with scores of 125-129 may
wish to view information on the appeal
process contained in the online Appeal
Process brochure.
Elementary Lunch Menu
October 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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Italian Pasta Bake
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Hamburger or Cheeseburger
on Pretzel Bun
Cy-Fair Nutrition Services
Sunshine Carrots
Garden Salad
Crisp Apple Slices
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5
Nachos with Baked Tostitos
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Salsa Pinto Beans
Baby Carrots
Strawberry Cup
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NO SCHOOL
6
Mini Corn Dogs
BBQ Beef Sandwich
Whole Kernel Corn
Cole Slaw
Mandarin Oranges
7
Chicken Teriyaki & Stir
Fried Rice
Turkey Hot Dog
Power Up Peas
Garden Salad
Fresh Pineapple
Homemade Banana Bread
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2
Pizza
Turkey Hot Dog
Cheesy Broccoli Trees
Garden Salad
Orange Smiles
8
Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks
& Marinara Sauce
Hamburger or Cheeseburger
Zippy Zucchini
Garden Salad
Marvelous Melon
9
Pizza
Turkey Hot Dog
Mixed Vegetables
Garden Salad
Cool Kiwi & Red Grapes
15
Orange Chicken & Stir Fried Pizza
Rice
Turkey Hot Dog
Hamburger or Cheeseburger
Cheesy Broccoli Trees
on Pretzel Bun
Garden Salad
Sunshine Carrots
Red Grapes
Garden Salad
Mandarin Oranges
Homemade Banana Bread
HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK!!
Chicken Chunks
Turkey Hot Dog
Whole Kernel Corn
Baby Carrots
Strawberry Cup
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Seasoned Green Beans
Garden Salad
Fruit Cobbler
Whole Wheat Dinner Roll
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#CYFAIRNSLW Pictures of your favorite lunch!
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Nachos with Baked Tostitos
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Salsa Pinto Beans
Baby Carrots
Strawberry Cup
20
Mini Corn Dogs
Hamburger or Cheeseburger
Whole Kernel Corn
Garden Salad
Mandarin Oranges
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Meatball Sub
Hamburger or Cheeseburger
Seasoned Green Beans
Baby Carrots
Mandarin Oranges
Crunchy Tacos
Mini Corn Dogs
Fiesta Black Beans
Carrot & Broccoli Slaw
Sliced Peaches
Pumpkin Cookie
Chicken Teriyaki & Stir
Fried Rice
Turkey Hot Dog
Stir Fried Rice
California Blend Vegetables
Garden Salad
Fresh Pineapple
Homemade Banana Bread
Chicken Chunks
BBQ Beef Sandwich
Whole Kernel Corn
Garden Salad
Fruit Cobbler
Homemade Banana Bread
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Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks
& Marinara Sauce
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Zippy Zucchini
Garden Salad
Fresh Berries
Italian Pasta Bake
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Hamburger or Cheeseburger
on Pretzel Bun
Sunshine Carrots
Garden Salad
Crisp Apple Slices
Pizza
Turkey Hot Dog
Seasoned Green Beans
Garden Salad
Cool Kiwi & Red Grapes
Pizza
Turkey Hot Dog
Cheesy Broccoli Trees
Garden Salad
Orange Smiles
HAPPY NATIONAL
PUMPKIN DAY!
A complete meal comes with:
Daily Features
Hummus & Pita Bread Entrée, Yogurt, Granola, & String Cheese Entrée,
Sunbutter & Jelly Entrée, Turkey & Cheese or Turkey Ham & Cheese on
Hoagie, Assorted Fruit Bowl
Choice of Entrée
2 fruits
2 vegetables
1% white or fat free chocolate milk
All Grains are Whole Grain
HAVE YOU DONE YOUR DAILY
MOVEMENT CHALLENGE?
Fresh Salads
Elementary Lunch:
Paid Student Lunch: $2.00
Reduced Student Lunch: $0.40
Adult/Visitor Lunch: $3.00
Grilled Chicken Caesar Offered Daily
Monday: Egg & Bacon Spinach Salad
Tuesday: Chef’s Salad
Wednesday: Cranberry Apple Salad
Thursday: Southwest Chicken Salad
Friday: Mandarin Chicken Salad
See http://www.cfisd.net/en/parents-students/foodservice/menus/ for more information on the
challenge.
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