Christie Nation Families,

What a fantastic first week of school! Our students and staff have worked incredibly hard to establish routines, learn expectations, and build a strong start to the year. We are so proud of how our Christie Nation has come together!

We also want to thank you for your continued patience and partnership during dismissal. Our process is running more smoothly each day, and we are seeing improvements in our efficiency as our students and staff become more familiar with the routines.

One of our top priorities during dismissal is keeping our students and staff safe and limiting their exposure to the extreme Texas heat. We are closely monitoring the amount of time our staff and students spend outside, particularly as temperatures rise. Heat exhaustion and dehydration are very real concerns, and we want to be proactive in protecting everyone.

Once all of our staff have reported inside, our team transitions to a process where car tags are collected and matched with students so that students can be handed off directly to their families. We understand that this may look a little different from what some families are accustomed to, and we recognize that it can feel more formal or less personal. Please know that this process is intentional. It allows us to get our staff out of the heat while still ensuring that every student is safely matched with the correct family.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to fine-tune dismissal. Our goal is always safety first—while getting everyone home as efficiently as possible.

Mrs. Wilson

Parents must walk students inside and check them in using our new Verkada digital system! This will start on Monday August 17, 2026

August 18th - MAP Testing (Reading) 1st-5th grade

August 20th - Orange Out! Wear as much orange as possible to celebrate our House of Heshima (Value - Respect)

August 21st - PTO Sponsored Back to School Bash - all students and families are welcome 5-6:30pm

August 28th - House Assembly

View the full calendar here

Attendance Changes for 2026-2027

Doctor’s notes or other supporting documentation for an absence, may be submitted by completing the online Attendance Note Submission form and uploading your documentation within the form. Student's 8-digit ID numbers are required in order to complete the form, and may be found in Skyward Family Access. This process applies to both full-day and partial-day absences. Please note that a parent notification submitted through Skyward Family Access regarding a doctor's visit does not qualify as a doctor's note.

Profile of a Learning Leader

Introducing the Profile of a Learning Leader

The Prosper ISD Profile of a Learning Leader represents a shared, unified vision created through the collaborative efforts of our entire school community — including teachers, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community partners across the district. This foundational document captures the core attributes, values, and mindsets we strive to cultivate in every member of the Prosper ISD family. Serving as our guiding star, it embodies the leadership and learning aspirations we hold for everyone within our system, fostering growth, excellence, and continuous improvement from our youngest learners all the way to the superintendent.

This profile didn't start from scratch — it grew directly out of our 2025–2030 Strategic Priorities, which were themselves built through months of listening to teachers, students, families, and staff across the district. Once those four pillars — Together We Champion, Together We Cultivate, Together We Empower, and Together We Prosper — were set, small groups from across Prosper ISD came together again to answer a more personal question: what does it actually look like, day to day, for a student or an employee to live out these priorities? The Profile of a Learning Leader is the answer.

At Dan Christie Elementary, this profile is more than just a set of ideals — it is an active, daily practice. As a campus community, we are dedicated to intentionally teaching, reinforcing, and building upon these core characteristics in all that we do. Whether through instructional practices, collaborative leadership, or daily interactions, we ensure that every student, educator, and staff member is supported in developing these traits. By embedding the Profile of a Learning Leader into our school culture, we create a supportive environment where every individual can achieve excellence every day in every way.

Coming soon - links to Kinder

We are VERY excited about our students having the opportunity to participate in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) A+ Academics Competition in grades 2 - 8.

Students who are interested in learning about, practicing, and competing in these events will need to start prepping NOW for the events they are interested in at home. The prep information can be found at a link at www.prosper-isd.net/uilacademics

You will be able to indicate areas of interest for your student. Please keep in mind that there may be conflicts with practice and/or competition times, and it may not be possible to participate in multiple events.

If you would like your child to participate in UIL Academics, please complete this form BEFORE September 18, 2026.

Please complete a separate form for each student.

Competitions available for students to compete in are listed below. HERE is a link to the contest descriptions. https://app.smore.com/n/exn684

After forms are returned, please start studying and prepare for the first contests in September (Middle School) and October (Elementary School).