Thank you for being the very best community there is!  We are proud to be tigers! For the month of March we will learn about Habit 6: Synergize. We teach the children that together is better.  Habit 6 is about working together. Synergize is the habit of creative cooperation. It is teamwork, open-mindedness, and the adventure of finding new solutions. Check out this resource for Synergy Saturdays for families.  

1. Tomorrow, February 25, is a school-wide PJ day!  Come cozy for a day of learning.

2. March 1st is Spring Picture Day!  Come dressed to impress! Individual and classroom pictures will be taken this day.

3. Click here for information regarding PK and Kindergarten Registration for the 22-23 school year!

4. APEX Fun Run and leadership programs coming to CSES! Please read this Principal Newsletter for details.

5. Interim 3B progress reports for grades 3-5 are posted in Family Access. 

6. Federal Reports cards are available.  Please click here for information.

7. Please check Lost and Found!  On March 11 any items remaining with be donated to the SSMS Clothing Drive.

8. Waterproof Bags For Library Books Available! The CL&I has seen many library books returned with accidental water damage due to leaky water bottles. This can make things a bit difficult for our growing library when we are putting extra energy into replacing the books we already own. We wanted to help find a solution to this common problem. We are offering free waterproof, zippered bags for families that would like one! The bags are big enough for library books to fit inside and can stay in the backpack to offer protection should there be a water bottle leak. If you feel that this is something that would be beneficial, please fill out this form and we will make sure to deliver one to your child's classroom. 

9. During the week of February 28th, CSE is joining thousands of schools across the country in a celebration of reading. When we make time to read with kids, they get the message that reading is important and fun! We have planned some special interactive events to engage our students in the 'why' behind reading. Our goal is to create a community of lifelong readers who appreciate the value that story adds to their lives! Here are PK-2  and 3-5 outlines of our focused reading celebrations and the accompanying books. 

10. CSE PTA Updates

• SOUPER Luncheon TOMORROW - Tomorrow 2/25 is our last Fabulous Friday, a crockpot SOUPER luncheon for teachers/staff. Thank you to all our volunteers for signing up to help! A reminder to PLEASE USE A CROCKPOT LINER, and label your crockpot, ladle, and any other items you want returned. You can drop off soups, desserts, drinks in the front entry area by 10 am, and all crockpots will be available to pick up after 2 pm. Contact Abby Varga at hospitality@csepta.org if you have any questions.

• GET READY FOR APEX! Our Apex Fun Run event fundraiser and leadership program begins next week! Our goal is to raise funds to provide shade structures for the CSES playground areas. We love the amazing leadership and character-building portion of the Apex program as it focuses on developing student self-control and interpersonal skills that are vital for school and life success. With this year’s Apex AsOne theme, students will embark on an incredible two-week quest in search of the key to becoming great leaders, learning to dream big, and making a positive impact on the world. These quick, engaging lessons tie in with our schools vision and mission, encourages students to create a positive environment, and inspires them to lead by example. The Apex Fun Run event will be held on 03/10/22. More info on how to make a pledge to support will go home next week!

• Yearbook Ordering Info - Yearbooks are on sale for $30, now until March 28. For an additional cost, you can personalize any yearbook and give a shout-out to a graduating 5th grader! Questions can be directed to secretary@csepta.org.

• Follow us on our PTA website and Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

CSES Mission:  We Trust!  We Accept!  We Persevere!

Kellie Raymond and Kristin Tudor

Principal and Assistant Principal

This week has been fabulous and we are beyond grateful for your support in making CSES the best place to be!

1. Mark your calendars for February 18 and 21 as they are Student Holidays and Staff Professional Learning Days.

2. Tuesday, February 22, is Bus Driver Appreciation Day!  Be sure to say thank you to our incredible drivers!

3. Join us on Two’s Day as we celebrate 2-2-22 with by Two Stepping into Two’s Day!  Wear your best western wear!

4. Click here for information regarding PK and Kindergarten Registration for the 22-23 school year!

5. Thank you for your continuous support in our arrival and dismissal procedures.  We are grateful for your partnership.

6. Let’s lift CSES staff members up by taking a few moments to share a shout-out!  Click here to recognize a CSES staff member through the DSISD Tiger Stripes program.

7. APEX Fun Run and leadership programs coming to CSES! Please read this Principal Newsletter for details.

8. Waterproof Bags For Library Books Available! The CL&I has seen many library books returned with accidental water damage due to leaky water bottles. This can make things a bit difficult for our growing library when we are putting extra energy into replacing the books we already own. We wanted to help find a solution to this common problem. We are offering free waterproof, zippered bags for families that would like one! The bags are big enough for library books to fit inside and can stay in the backpack to offer protection should there be a water bottle leak. If you feel that this is something that would be beneficial, please fill out this form and we will make sure to deliver one to your child's classroom. 

9. During the week of February 28th, CSE is joining thousands of schools across the country in a celebration of reading. When we make time to read with kids, they get the message that reading is important and fun! We have planned some special interactive events to engage our students in the 'why' behind reading. Our goal is to create a community of lifelong readers who appreciate the value that story adds to their lives! Here are PK-2  and 3-5 outlines of our focused reading celebrations and the accompanying books. 

10. CSE PTA Updates

• Yearbook Ordering Info - Yearbooks are on sale for $30, now until March 28. For an additional cost, you can personalize any yearbook and give a shout out to a graduating 5th grader! Questions can be directed to secretary@csepta.org.

• Fabulous Fridays in February - This Friday PTA will be providing teachers/staff with breakfast from Chic Fil A & coffee from Madrone Coffee. 

• SOUPER Luncheon - We still need lots of help to provide our teachers and staff with SOUPER Luncheon on Friday, Feb 25! We need volunteers for set up, clean up and to provide deliciousness in a crockpot. You can Sign up here!

• APEX IS COMING March 1-March 11 - The Apex Fun Run is an amazing 2-week interactive leadership program combined with a fitness-focused event fundraiser. Our goal is to raise funds to provide shade covers for our campus playgrounds. Find out more about Apex here and follow us on social media to stay updated on what our kids are learning.

• Follow us on our PTA website and Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

CSES Mission:  We Trust!  We Accept!  We Persevere!

Kellie Raymond and Kristin Tudor

Principal and Assistant Principal

Thank you for an exceptional week at Cypress Springs!  We are proud of our fabulous learning community!

1. Our classrooms will celebrate Valentine's Day through mini classroom celebrations. Classrooms will participate in a kindness activity led by the teacher. This event is for students and teachers only. Thank you for supporting the teacher and students in celebrating kindness with one another.

2. Mark your calendars for February 18 and 21 as they are Student Holiday and Staff Professional Learning Days.

3. Let’s lift CSES staff members up by taking a few moments to share a shout-out!  Click here to recognize a CSES staff member through the DSISD Tiger Stripes program.

4. APEX Fun Run and leadership program s coming to CSES!  We are super excited!  Click here for more information.

5. Interested in Acceleration?  Click here for an upcoming opportunity to learn more.

6. We have had an increase in late arrivals and early departures.  Please be mindful of instructional times missed so we can maximize our learning opportunities.  THANK YOU!

7. It has been observed that families are entering CSES through the construction entrance. Please know this is not an entrance and we ask that you follow the designated traffic patterns.  Thank you for your support.

8. The drive to enter and exit CSES is in a school zone and it is unlawful to be on your cell phone while in a school zone.  Please help to keep us all safe!

9. During the week of February 28th, CSE is joining thousands of schools across the country in a celebration of reading. When we make time to read with kids, they get the message that reading is important and fun! We have planned some special interactive events to engage our students in the 'why' behind reading. Our goal is to create a community of lifelong readers who appreciate the value that story adds to their lives! Here are PK-2  and 3-5 outlines of our focused reading celebrations and the accompanying books. 

10. CSE PTA Updates

• PTA General Meeting February 17, 8am via Zoom - We will have our February PTA General Membership Meeting on Thursday, February 17 at 8:00 AM via Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link here.

• Yearbook Cover Contest Winners - Our 5th graders with the assistance of our amazing Art Teacher, Ms. McFee entered their designs in a Yearbook Cover Contest. All the designs were beautiful and the judges had a difficult time making a decision, but here are the winners! CONGRATULATIONS!

  • Front Cover: Gemma Mazzantini (5th grade / Francis)

  • Back Cover: Braeden Strang (5th grade / Sabochick)

  • Intro Page: Lily Allen (5th grade / Francis)

• Yearbook Ordering Info - Yearbooks are on sale for $30, now until March 28. For an additional cost, you can personalize any yearbook and give a shout out to a graduating 5th grader! Questions can be directed to secretary@csepta.org.

• Fabulous Fridays in February - This Friday PTA will be providing teachers/staff with fizzy drinks and punch. Thank you for your contributions on this! Please check out our  Sign Up   for a  SOUPER Luncheon on Friday, Feb 25! We need volunteers for set up, clean up and to provide deliciousness in a crockpot.

• APEX IS COMING February 28-March 11- The Apex Fun Run is an amazing 2-week interactive leadership program combined with a fitness-focused event fundraiser. Our goal is to raise funds to provide shade covers for our campus playgrounds. Find out more about Apex here.

• Follow us on our PTA website and Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

CSES Mission:  We Trust!  We Accept!  We Persevere!

Kellie Raymond and Kristin Tudor

Principal and Assistant Principal

We hope this email finds you warm and cozy!  We had a great 100th Day of school yesterday and it is hard to believe that we are more than halfway through the first-ever school year at CSES!  Thank you for helping to make CSE the BEST place to be!

1. Due to the weather, school is canceled tomorrow, February 4, and will resume on Monday, February 7.

2. Join us on February 8 at 8 am for our Coffee Talk.  We will be diving into chapters 3 and 4 of our book study The Whole-Brain Child.  It is not too late to join in!

3. Join us for an information session where we will be sharing about the acceleration process for Kindergarten-5th Grade. ​​For information regarding the acceleration information night please click here.

4. Our classrooms will celebrate Valentine's Day through mini classroom celebrations. Classrooms will participate in a kindness activity led by the teacher. This event is for students and teachers only. Thank you for supporting the teacher and students in celebrating kindness with one another.

5. Interim 3A Progress Reports are available for review for grades 3-5 in Family Access. Please log in to see how your child is performing.  

6. CSE PTA Updates

• Check out our latest Tiger Tales PTA Newsletter, and what's happening in February!

• Fabulous Fridays in February - We will be treating teachers/staff to yogurt parfaits, fizzy drinks, breakfast, and soup/crockpot luncheon. Sign-ups coming soon! In the meantime, feel free to treat your teacher with something from their Teacher's Favorites list.

• Yearbooks are on sale for $30, now until March 28. For an additional cost, you can personalize any yearbook and give a shout-out to a graduating 5th grader! Questions can be directed to secretary@csepta.org.

• Grade-Level & Department Grants - Here's a peek at some of the supplies we have been providing this past month. Thank you PTA community for making these possible through your membership and generosity!

• Follow us on our PTA website and Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

CSES Mission:  We Trust!  We Accept!  We Persevere!

Kellie Raymond and Kristin Tudor

Principal and Assistant Principal