Dear Parents,

Happy Early Birthday to Aya, Elly, Mantra, and London, and Happy Late Birthday to Lucas! We enjoyed celebrating their special days this week!

Thank you for an amazing week!  I LOVE all my thoughtful cards and notes, the yummy snacks, generous gifts, and awesome books for our classroom library. You all sure know how to make a teacher feel very special and appreciated!

Also, thank you to our amazing PTA parents for hosting Friday Feast.  As always, the food was delicious! What a great week to be a Canyon Creek teacher! 

The Third Grade Showcase was such a success!  You all are so awesome for taking the time to come and support your third grader while he/she showed off some of his/her best work and most recent projects.  I am so proud of the kiddos and know they are looking forward to being a fourth grader!

The days are flying by as we head into summer.  Our last two testing days are Monday and Tuesday. Students will be taking the Math & Reading STAAR tests on Monday, May 13th and Tuesday, May 14th. Please remember that your child will perform best if he/she has a good night’s sleep, eat a hearty breakfast, and arrive on time to school. The third grade team will provide snacks and water for both days. Your child may bring additional easy to eat, dry snacks.  Please avoid snacks that are cheesy and/or greasy.

​It has been said that, “Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while, but their hearts forever.” May your Mother’s Day be filled with love and appreciation for all that you do! Wishing you a lovely day!

Happy Mother’s Day!
Mrs. McDonald

THIRD GRADE AND CCE CAMPUS NEWS

Character Trait for May: COLLABORATIVE

THIRD GRADE END OF YEAR EVENTS
Thank you Third Grade Parent Volunteers for all your support and time in making our end of the year events memorable! Please check your child’s Tuesday folder this week for detailed information regarding Fishing Day, Field trip, and Camping Day.

Below is a list of days when we will need parent volunteers and sign-up links. Please let me know if you have any questions! Thank you!

Thursday, May 16th: “Fishing Day” at Trailhead Park from 9:30-12:00. 
**** NEED VOLUNTEERS
​All activities are planned. Each class will need at least 3 parents to help at the stations. You can sign-up here to volunteer: Fishing Day Sign-Up.  

Friday, May 17th: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Field Trip. 
Third graders can wear a CCE t-shirt and need to bring a completely disposable lunch including a drink and snack. We are looking forward to spending the day admiring the beautiful landscape at Lady Bird. It is going to be a fun-filled day!  Please let me know if you are interested in going. 

Monday, May 20th: Campout Day. 
**** NEED THREE MORE TENTS!!
Parent chaperones are not needed, but each class will need four tents pitched outside CCE. Please fill out the following form if you have a tent that we could borrow, and are willing to put it up that morning before school.  Tent Set-up

SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR
The deadline to order school supplies for next year is fast approaching. Order forms have been sent home (extras are in the main office).  Ordering through PTA will save you time and money! PTA is not able to order extra packets so please don’t miss the deadline to order!

LOST AND FOUND
Please come and look through the many jackets in our Lost and Found. They will be donated to the RRISD Clothes Closet on Friday, May 17th.

ATTENTION CCE 2019 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES!
Please join us on Monday, May 20th for our Annual Canyon Creek Elementary Senior Walk.  

FIELD DAY                                                      
Our annual field day is right around the corner, Tuesday, May 21st.  We are looking forward to a day full of fun and exciting activities! We are asking the students bring a towel, a change of clothes, and wear closed-toed shoes or water shoes. Some of our activities will involve getting wet! Students are allowed to wear swimsuits as long as they wear t-shirts or cover ups that follow our district dress code policy.  Your new red Comets Field Day shirt would be perfect. Please write your name on the tag of your shirt! Remember to apply all sunscreen at home, as teachers are not responsible for this.  Students should also bring their refillable water bottles to stay hydrated. Thank you! 

CANYON CREEK COOKOUT
We would like to invite all families to join us for lunch on our CookOut day! Please come Tuesday, May 21st (Field Day)  during your child’s regularly scheduled lunchtime. Corn Dogs or Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are on the menu!!! The cost per meal for guests is $3.65, paid at the door. Exact change is appreciated. Make your reservations please - forms were sent home in Tuesday folders! Hope you can join us!

IMPORTANT DATES.
Monday, May 13th: 3rd and 4th Grade STAAR Math Assessment
Tuesday, May 14th: 3rd and 4th Grade STAAR Reading Assessment
Thursday, May 16th: 3rd Grade Fishing Day and Visit from KVUE Weather Forecaster, Jason Mikell
Friday, May 17th: 3rd Grade Field trip to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Sunday, May 19th: Sent up tents. 
Monday, May 20th: 3rd Grade Camping Day, Visit from the Reptile Guy
Tuesday, May 21st: Annual CCE Field Day
Thursday, May 23rd: Last Day of Third Grade and End of Year Breakfast party hosted by our awesome Room Moms