Candlewood STEM Academy

11/08/2026

📢 ATTENTION PARENTS: Federal Impact Aid Forms Are Now Live in Skyward! 💻✨

Please take 2 minutes to log into your Skyward Parent Portal and complete the Impact Aid Survey for your student! 📝

🤔 What is Federal Impact Aid?
Public schools are largely funded by local property taxes. Because federal properties (like military bases, federal land, or housing) are tax-exempt, school districts lose out on that local tax revenue. Federal Impact Aid provides direct funding from the federal government to replace those lost tax dollars. 🏛️💵

🌟 Why Your Form Matters:
▪️Direct Funding for Our Schools: Survey responses determine how much federal funding our district receives. 💰
▪️Supports Every Student: These funds directly support classroom technology, textbooks, student programs, and teaching staff! 📚💻🎨
▪️100% Confidential: The information provided is used strictly to verify federal funding eligibility. 🔒

📲 How to Complete It:
1. Log into your Skyward Parent Portal.
2. Click on the 26–27 Impact Aid Survey.
3. Fill out and submit—it takes less than 2 minutes! ⚡

Every eligible form helps secure vital funding for our students! Thank you for your support! ❤🙌

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📢 ATENCIÓN PADRES DE FAMILIA: ¡Los formularios de Ayuda Federal de Impacto ya están disponibles en Skyward! 💻✨

¡Por favor tómese 2 minutos para ingresar al Portal de Padres de Skyward y completar la Encuesta de Ayuda de Impacto para su estudiante! 📝

🤔 ¿Qué es la Ayuda Federal de Impacto?
Las escuelas públicas se financian en gran medida con los impuestos locales sobre la propiedad. Debido a que las propiedades federales (como bases militares, terrenos federales o viviendas públicas) están exentas de impuestos, los distritos escolares pierden ese ingreso fiscal local. La Ayuda Federal de Impacto proporciona fondos directos del gobierno federal para compensar esos recursos. 🏛️💵

🌟 Por qué es importante su formulario:
▪️Fondos directos para nuestras escuelas: Las respuestas determinan la cantidad de fondos federales que recibe nuestro distrito. 💰
▪️Beneficia a todos los estudiantes: Estos fondos apoyan directamente la tecnología en las aulas, libros de texto, programas estudiantiles y personal docente. 📚💻🎨
▪️100% Confidencial: La información se utiliza exclusivamente para verificar la elegibilidad de los fondos federales. 🔒

📲 Cómo completarlo:
1. Ingrese a su Portal de Padres en Skyward.
2. Seleccione la Encuesta de Ayuda de Impacto 26–27.
3. ¡Complete y envíe el formulario! Solo le tomará 2 minutos. ⚡

¡Cada formulario nos ayuda a asegurar fondos vitales para nuestros estudiantes! ¡Muchas gracias por su cooperación y apoyo! 💙🙌

11/08/2026

Happy Sunday Candlewood STEM Academy Families and Community! Our Weekly Newsletter, The Candlewood Connection, is here and it only take a few minutes to read it and see it's filled with updates, opportunities, resources, and events! Congrats to one of our amazing 3rd grade teachers, Mrs. Dunn! She is our Eagle of the Week. Please take a few moments to read it here:

The Candlewood Connection- Week 14

11/08/2026

🌟📚 Celebrating Our October Zearn Masters! 📚🌟

We are SO proud of our amazing K–5th grade students who earned the title of October Zearn Masters! 🏆 These hardworking mathematicians completed 12 or more Zearn lessons during the month of October! Way to go!

Did you know Zearn can be accessed both at school and at home on any device? That means learning and growing in math can happen anywhere! 💻➕

We can't wait to see what our students accomplish in the months of November and December! Since we have holiday breaks coming up, we will be combining both months to celebrate our next group of Zearn Masters!

Keep challenging yourselves, keep learning, and keep shining! We are cheering you on every step of the way! ❤️

👏 Help us congratulate our October Zearn Masters!
Zearn and Judson ISD - Curriculum & Instruction

11/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Mrs. Loriann Smith! 🎉

We are so proud to celebrate our very own STEM Enrichment teacher, Mrs. Loriann Smith, on her recent acceptance into the Judson Leadership Institute (JLI)! ❤️

The Judson Leadership Institute is designed to develop and empower future leaders within our district by providing opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and preparation for the next steps in their careers.

Mrs. Smith exemplifies qualities such as dedication to our students, her passion for STEM, and her commitment to making a difference every day. We are excited to see her continue to grow, learn, and develop as a future leader in Judson ISD!

Help us congratulate Mrs. Smith on this exciting accomplishment! We are cheering you on! 👏❤️

11/07/2026

🏀 FIRST TOURNAMENT IN THE BOOKS! 🦅💙💚
Today was a big day for our Candlewood STEM Academy iPlay basketball team as they competed in their very first basketball tournament! While we didn't come away with a win today, our Eagles showed up, played with heart, gave it their all, and represented Candlewood with pride!
Remember, it's not always about the scoreboard. It's about teamwork, perseverance, sportsmanship, and learning along the way. Today was just the beginning, and we couldn't be prouder of our Eagles! A special THANK YOU to Ms. O'Neal, our amazing iPlay coach, for her time, dedication, and commitment to our students. And to our wonderful families, thank you for showing up, cheering on our team, and supporting our Eagles. Your encouragement means so much!
Here's to learning, growing, and coming back stronger! Keep soaring, Eagles! 🦅🏀
Once an Eagle, always an Eagle!
Judson ISD - Athletics Department

11/07/2026

PLEASE SHARE: Candlewood STEM Academy is seeking local businesses, community organizations, churches and partners to support our annual Angel Tree initiative. By hosting a toy collection box or sponsoring student "Angels," your team can help ensure every child on our campus experiences magic this holiday season.

11/05/2026

Eagle Families,

Our 3rd–5th grade students will take STAAR Interim assessments on Tues, November 10, Thursday, November 12, and Tuesday, November 17 and Wednesday, November 18. To provide a quiet testing environment, our campus will be closed to all visitors, including lunch visitors, on both days.

Thank you for your understanding and support as our Eagles show what they know!

11/04/2026

Just a reminder, today is Club Day after school! (Wednesday, Nov. 4)

11/02/2026

Reminder, Judson ISD families! There will be no school for students on November 2 & 3 📅

✅ Nov. 2: Teacher Prep Day / Student Holiday
✅ Nov. 3: Staff Development Day / Student Holiday

Enjoy the long weekend!

11/02/2026

Just a reminder

Reminder, Judson ISD families! There will be no school for students on November 2 & 3 📅

✅ Nov. 2: Teacher Prep Day / Student Holiday
✅ Nov. 3: Staff Development Day / Student Holiday

Enjoy the long weekend!