Candlewood STEM Academy

Happy Sunday Candlewood Families and Community! Please take a few minutes to read our weekly newsletter, The Candlewood Connection. Congrats to Mrs. Dunn! She is our Eagle of the Week. Tomorrow kicks of Read Across America Week and we are encouraging students to dress up as their dream career for Career Day. Don't forget your money if you'd like a souvenir from Dino George's traveling museum. https://app.smore.com/n/sjw7h

Happy Sunday Candlewood Families and Community! Please take a few minutes to read our weekly newsletter, The Candlewood Connection. Congrats to Ms. Brady! She is our Eagle of the Week! As a reminder, students do not have school this Friday, Please sign up for a conference with your child's teacher. https://app.smore.com/n/kvyb5

Happy Sunday Candlewood Families and Community! Please take a few minutes to read our weekly newsletter, The Candlewood Connection. Congrats to our Eagle of the Week, Ms. Stulsas! Click here: https://app.smore.com/n/5aczs

Happy Valentine’s Day, Candlewood STEM Academy families! 💕 Today we celebrate the kindness, friendship, and support that make our school community so special. We are grateful for our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive families who fill our campus with heart every single day. Wishing you all a day full of love, laughter, and sweet moments! 💖 #CandlewoodStemacademy #ValentinesDay #STEMwithHeart

Dear Candlewood Families and Community, Our lockdown alarm was raised out of precaution this morning from 7:50-8:28 AM. Judson Police Department assisted with clearing. There was no threat to our campus.

Happy Superbowl Sunday Candlewood Families and Community. Please take a few minutes to read our weekly newsletter, The Candlewood Connection. It's filled with numerous reminders, resources, and updates. Congrats to Ms. Garibay! She is our Eagle of the Week.

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Good morning Candlewood Families and Community! Please take a few minutes to read our weekly newsletter. It is filled with reminders, updates, and celebrations for our campus. Congrats to Ms. Guichard! She is our Eagle of the Week!
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Hello Active-Duty Families! Please help support our school district by completing the Impact Aid survey online. Log in at https://skyward.iscorp.com/JudsonTXStuSTS and click on the Impact Aid tile to start. The Federal Impact Aid survey is crucial for schools because it determines eligibility for federal funds. We truly appreciate your cooperation and thank you for your service!

We are unable to unlock our back entrance gate this morning. We will open both sides of our exit gates to ease the flow of traffic. In addition, our front drop off is always open. Thank you for your understanding.

H-E-B Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge! ♻️
Our school is participating in the H-E-B Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge! Students may bring in clean, dry plastic bags and plastic film from home to help with recycling. BAGS CAN BE FROM ANYWHERE, not just HEB.
🏆 The class that collects the most bags will win a glow dance party!
Thank you for supporting our students and helping care for our environment! Turn all bags into our STEM teacher, Mrs. Smith.
The LAST DAY to bring bags is April 3rd 2026!

Good Sunday morning Candlewood Families and Community! We hope everyone is staying safe and warm. Please take a few minutes to read our weekly newsletter, The Candlewood Connection. Congrats to Ms. Hudson! She is our Eagle of the Week! See everyone on Tuesday morning.
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Happy Sunday Candlewood Families and Community! Please take a few minutes to read our weekly newsletter, The Candlewood Connection. Congrats to Ms. White! She is our Eagle of the Week. There is no school tomorrow in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We hope to see everyone back on Tuesday.
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Happy Sunday Candlewood Families and Community! Please take a few minutes to read our weekly newsletter, The Candlewood Connection. It is filled with a ton of information, resources, and reminders for upcoming events. Congrats to our Eagle of the Week, Ms. Huston! Click here for the newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/x4t3u

Don’t forget today is our 3rd annual Horse Clinic!!!! We hope to see you! All food and events are free! 🐴🐴 🐴 Saddle Up! 🐴 You’re invited to Candlewood's 3rd Annual Horse Clinic — a fun, family-friendly event for our Candlewood community and other surrounding JISD schools! 📅 January 10, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Candlewood Recess playground behind the gym Come enjoy a day with live horses and special guests like the Texas Trail Riders, who will be demonstrating horse gear and showcasing different types of rodeo activities involving horses. It’s a great chance to learn, watch, and experience the world of horses up close! 🌭 FREE food (while supplies last): Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and a drink 🔥 We’ll also have fire pits and all the ingredients you need to make your own s’mores! Bring the whole family and come enjoy food, fun, and horses with your Candlewood neighbors. We can’t wait to see you there!

Classroom Group Photos will be taken January 8th. Each photo is $13.00 and you can pay online by following the instructions on the flyer.

Good Sunday morning Candlewood Families and Community! Happy New Year! Please take a few minutes to read our weekly newsletter, The Candlewood Connection. It is filled with our January events, resources, and updates for our campus. Congrats to Ms. Powers! She is our Eagle of the Week. We look forward to seeing all of our students returning on Tuesday, January 6th by 7:30 AM! Click here for our S'MORE: https://app.smore.com/n/3s9je

🐴 Saddle Up! 🐴 You’re invited to Candlewood's 3rd Annual Horse Clinic — a fun, family-friendly event for our Candlewood community and other surrounding JISD schools! 📅 January 10, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Candlewood Recess playground behind the gym Come enjoy a day with live horses and special guests like the Texas Trail Riders, who will be demonstrating horse gear and showcasing different types of rodeo activities involving horses. It’s a great chance to learn, watch, and experience the world of horses up close! 🌭 FREE food (while supplies last): Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and a drink 🔥 We’ll also have fire pits and all the ingredients you need to make your own s’mores! Bring the whole family and come enjoy food, fun, and horses with your Candlewood neighbors. We can’t wait to see you there!

5th grade parent night 🦅

🎉 Celebrating Our 2025-2026 Educators of the Year at Candlewood STEM Academy! 🎉 We are so proud to recognize three incredible staff members who go above and beyond for our students and families every single day. 🌟 Teacher of the Year: Ms. Kelly Shelton Ms. Shelton is a phenomenal 3rd grade teacher who truly shines in the classroom. She builds strong, meaningful relationships with her students and creates a learning environment where every child feels supported, valued, and inspired to grow. 🌟 Novice Teacher of the Year: Ms. Rebecca Boissonneault In her first year on our campus, Ms. Boissonneault has already made a tremendous impact. As a 4th grade teacher, she brings enthusiasm, dedication, and a passion for learning that has made her an amazing addition to the Candlewood STEM Academy family. 🌟 Support Staff of the Year: Ms. Maria Martinez Ms. Martinez serves as our Restorative Justice Instructional Aid and is a vital part of our school community. She works closely with students who need time to reset and build self-control, while also welcoming our families with a warm smile in the front office. Her care and compassion make a difference every day. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding educators and thanking them for all they do for our students and school community! 💙✨