New Cabaniss principal named

Kisha McDonald, an assistant principal at D.P. Morris Elementary, was named Cabaniss Elementary's new principal this week.
Check out the Mansfield Independent School District's site for more information.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

Get ready to celebrate the awesome teachers and staff of Cabaniss Elementary. Teacher Apprecation Week is Monday, May 3, through Friday, May 7. We love our teachers and want to make them feel appreciated and special. Each day will have a special theme to let the teachers know how great they are! Please keep in mind that is week is not about money, but about thoughtfulness and appreciation.

Here's a rundown of the themes for each day:

Monday: Poetry Day Have you child write a poem about his/her teacher. Or, write the teacher's name vertically on a piece of paper, and have your child create a poem with each sentence beginning with the letters of the teacher's name.

Tuesday: Restock the Classroom Day Bring markers, Sharpies, glue sticks -- anything your child's teacher could use in the classroom.

Wednesday: Sweetness Day Bring a sweet treat for the teacher and attach a note telling the teacher how sweet she/he is.

Thursday: Two Nice Things Day Have your child pledge to do two nice things to help his/her teacher (for example, cleaning up an area, putting away supplies.)

Friday: Flower Power Day Bring the teacher a single flower (real or artificial).

We hope your children have fun celebrating their teachers! Any questions? Contact us at cabanisspta@gmail.com.

General meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Join us for PTA's meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Cabaniss cafeteria. We'll be electing PTA officers for the 2010-2011 school year. Hope you see you there.

Any questions? E-mail us at cabanisspta@gmail.com.

Thanks for your support.

Spring Book Fair starts Monday

Stock up on books for the summer at the Spring Book Fair. It runs Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Cabaniss library. Or, come out Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. During your visit, check out the teachers' classroom wishlists and you can make a donation to your child's classroom library. Come out and help make your child a lifelong reader.

Want to run for PTA? Act now!

If you are interested in serving Cabaniss PTA in an elected position for the 2010-2011 school year, please turn in your form no later than Friday, April 16. Cabaniss PTA will meet April 27 to elect the officers.

Elected positions are:
President
1st vice president (aide to president/membership)
2nd vice president (staff appreciation)
3rd vice president (budget/finance/fundraising)
4th vice president (communications/newsletter)
Secretary
Treasurer

If you are not interested in running for office but would like to volunteer, we have plenty of volunteer opportunities available. Please note on the form or e-mail cabanisspta@gmail.com.

Mixed Bag Designs -- The bags are coming!

If you participated in our fundraiser from Mixed Bag Designs, be on the lookout for your order to go home with your child on Friday, April 9.

Thanks to everyone who took part in this successful PTA fundraiser. We appreciate your support.

Any questions? Contact us at cabanisspta@gmail.com.

ADHD parenting workshop on Friday, April 9

The Parenting Center is presenting a workshop aimed to help parents whose children have ADHD. It's titled "The Love and Logic Approach to Parenting the ADHD Child." The free workshop runs from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 9 at Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary in Mansfield. All Mansfield ISD parents and staff are welcome.