October is here and hopefully, cooler temperatures will follow!

This month at CSES, we will be reviewing/learning Habit 2:  Begin with the End in Mind.  Begin with the End in Mind means to think about how you would like something to turn out before getting it started. “I plan ahead and set goals.I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom. I can make a difference and contribute to the vision and goals of my school and in my classroom. I look for ways to be a good citizen.” 

To reinforce this habit at home, consider creating a Family Mission Statement.  Businesses and universities have these…families should as well. Brainstorm important values, ideas, words, phrases…What does our family want to be known for? How do we treat each other? What unique contributions can we make? What big goals do we want to achieve? What unique talents or skills do we have? Choose the 3 most important. Mission Statements should reflect what you want your family to stand for. 

1. Thank you to all this week’s ART APPRECIATION volunteers!  Students and staff loved the enrichment!

2. We are so thankful that your kids are excited to be at school right when the doors open, but for safety purposes, please have your children wait in the car until you see an adult on duty.

3. CYPRESS SPRINTERS TOMORROW MORNING.  2nd-5th graders may show up to the track to walk/jog.Pk-1st grade families are asked to jog/walk with their students.  Fridays from 7:15-7:35, weather permitting, we will invite students to walk/jog the track.  Click here for information.

4. Monday, October 3rd is Custodian Appreciation Day and we want to take a moment to thank our team!  They are rockstars and keep our building clean!

5. Principal Coffee Talk with Mrs. Raymond on October 4 at 8 am.  Dr. Morris-Kuentz will share bond information and Mrs. Raymond will share the importance of attendance. We hope to see you there!

6. Click here for information about Bond Information Meetings. Join Dr. Morris-Kuentz at CSES on October 4th at 6:15 pm for Bond Information.  Click here for specifics.

7. Fall School Pictures are scheduled for October 6! Click here to order our 2022-2023 yearbook and school pictures!

8. PLAYGROUND SHADE COVER UPDATE: The shade covers will be installed the week of October 10th.  We cannot wait!

9. Mark your calendars!  October 11 and October 31 are Student Holidays!  November 1st is Elementary Parent/ Teacher Conference Day. Parent and Teacher conferences are held in the fall each year to review how children are progressing academically and behaviorally and review attendance.  Our CSE conference window is October 17-November 4. 

10. Please see this attachment for a Fall Dazzler Opportunity.

11. CSE PTA Updates - September 29, 2022

Our first PTA Art Appreciation Week of the year featuring Pablo Picasso was a success. Thank You, Volunteers!! The next Art Appreciation will be in January.

Check out Inspiring Volunteers for other opportunities to help out at school, such as Fall Picture Day (10/6) and Hearing/Vision Screenings (10/13, 10/17). You must be registered and background checked in the Inspiring Volunteers system to volunteer.

POWER Store is coming on October 14, where students redeem their Cypress Cash for prizes. Our kids have been working so hard to earn these rewards, so please help us encourage and reinforce that positive behavior by donating items from our wishlist  (please order by Friday 10/7)

Tiger Dads sign-up is HERE, and don't forget to register with Inspiring Volunteers (background check) and join PTA.

Mathematics Pentathlon® is a K-7 grade program of engaging and interactive problem-solving games with supportive curricular and instructional activities and assessment tools that motivate ALL students to enjoy math and spend more time learning math. This program strengthens basic math concepts and skills and stimulates creative thinking while developing problem-solving skills. If you are interested in having a Math Pentathlon program at CSES this year, please complete this form so we can gauge your level of interest in bringing this to CSES.

Join CSE PTA! Joining PTA supports our students, teachers, and families - with NO commitment to volunteer. Your dues go towards teacher grants, staff appreciation, student enrichment, and parent programming. As a community, we can all PTA!

Stay updated on CSE PTA at csepta.org, Facebook & Instagram, and Twitter (@TXCSEPTA)

We have enjoyed the cooler morning temperatures this week! Thank you for another fantastic week of learning!  Ask your children about Habit 1: Be Proactive.  Have them give you an example of how they can be proactive. 

1. This week is DSHS Homecoming! Just a few reminders for this week's Varsity Homecoming Football Game vs Austin High:

*Clear Bag Policy enforced.

*Outside Food/Drink will not be permitted.

* Please do not bring balls of any sort.

 *Please keep handicap sections open for those needing assistance.

2. Click here for information about Bond Information Meetings. 

3. PLAYGROUND SHADE COVER UPDATE: The shade covers will be installed the week of October 10th.  We cannot wait!

4.  Tiger Dads Kickoff - Sunday, September 18, 2 pm in the Cafeteria. This program invites adult male role models to volunteer at CSES for an entire school day. Volunteers help with their child's classrooms, as well as perform other duties around the campus. Signups will be posted in September, and the program will begin in October. Any Tiger Dads who want to help out at school prior to October are invited to help with morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up on any day.

5. CYPRESS SPRINTERS BEGINS NEXT WEEK (SEPT. 23).  Pk-1sr grade families are asked to jog/walk with their students.  Fridays from 7:15- 7:35, weather permitting, we will invite students to walk/jog the track.  Click here for information.

6. Today is the LAST DAY for students in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade to register for UIL. Please click on this UIL Flyer to find information about the events being offered and the dates for practices and meets. Register Here by 7:30 pm this evening. We're so excited to get the season started next Tuesday with our first practice session from 3:15-4:00. Hope to see you there!

7. Mark your calendars for our first Parent University on September 28.  Click here for information.  

8. We have an annual fee for student field trips and other grade-level activities. The Grade Level Activity Fees are  $35.00 for PK-5th grade Please pay on the District Webstore on or before October 31.  *Camp Champions for 5th grade is a separate fee.

9. The Tiger Stripes for Staff program is up and running for 2022-2023! This employee program is designed to recognize our amazing staff with weekly and monthly components. Here’s how the program works:  Staff, students, and parents can submit a positive note about a DSISD staff member through our Tiger Stripes for Staff webpage. Each submission earns a staff member a Tiger Stripe! 

10. CSE Birthday Book Club!! A birthday is a special time in a child's life. This year, at Cypress Springs Elementary, we would like to give you the opportunity to honor your child on his/her birthday by donating a book to our CSE library! Please click here for more information!

11. Kids Invite Someone Special  (K.I.S.S.) Day at CSE is on September 23rd! We invite someone special to attend ART, MUSIC, and PE during your child’s Essential Area time.  Please bring your ID to be scanned in and plan accordingly for wait times to check-in.  You may RSVP here but will have to show your ID and may have to scan your ID if you have not scanned it this year. Thank you!

11. Save the date!  Fall School Pictures are scheduled for October 6! Click here to order our 2022-2023 yearbook and school pictures!

12. Gifted and Talented Information Night is Coming Soon! Click here for details. 

13. Bilingual GT Information Night is coming soon!  

14. Click here for Fall Community Education class opportunities and here for Hill Country Karate. 

15. Please send attendance notifications to csesattendance@dsisdtx.us to report your child’s absence.  Please take a moment to review the following information regarding the importance of school attendance.  Attendance impacts student achievement. 

Thank you for a fabulous week at CSES!  We have the best community around.  

1. We have an annual fee for student field trips and other grade-level activities. The Grade Level Activity Fees are  $35.00 for PK-5th grade Please pay on the District Webstore on or before October 31.  *Camp Champions for 5th grade is a separate fee.

2. The Tiger Stripes for Staff program is up and running for 2022-2023! This employee program is designed to recognize our amazing staff with weekly and monthly components. Here’s how the program works:  Staff, students, and parents can submit a positive note about a DSISD staff member through our Tiger Stripes for Staff webpage. Each submission earns a staff member a Tiger Stripe! 

3. CSE Birthday Book Club!! A birthday is a special time in a child's life. This year, at Cypress Springs Elementary, we would like to give you the opportunity to honor your child on his/her birthday by donating a book to our CSE library! Please click here for more information!

4. Join us for Parent Orientation on September 15, 2022.  This event is for parents to learn about the grade level and classroom expectations (PK and Kindergarten hosted their orientation on August 10). We hope to see you there!

1st and 2nd grade 5:00-5:45 PM

3rd and 4th grade 5:50- 6:35 PM

5th grade 6:40- 7:25 PM

5. Registration for the new UIL season is now open for students in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th grades! Please click on this UIL Flyer to find information about the events offered and the practices and meets dates. Register for UIL Here from August 25-September 15. We're so excited to get the season started soon!

6. Kids Invite Someone Special  (K.I.S.S.) Day at CSE is on September 23rd! We invite someone special to attend ART, MUSIC, and PE during your child’s Essential Area time.  Please bring your ID to be scanned in and plan accordingly for wait times to check-in.  You may RSVP here but will have to show your ID and may have to scan your ID if you have not scanned it this year. Thank you!

7. Save the date!  Fall School Pictures are scheduled for October 6! Click here to order our 2022-2023 yearbook and school pictures!

8. Gifted and Talented Information Night is Coming Soon! Click here for details.

9. Click here for Fall Community Education class opportunities and here for Hill Country Karate. 

10. Please send attendance notifications to csesattendance@dsisdtx.us to report your child’s absence.  Please take a moment to review the following information regarding the importance of school attendance.  Attendance impacts student achievement. 

11. CSE PTA Updates - September 8, 2022

Teacher Favorites Lists are now available on the PTA website! Great for planning for birthdays, holidays, or anytime treats for our teachers and staff.

Join CSE PTA! Joining PTA supports our students, teachers, and families - with no commitment to volunteer. OR you can join multiple school PTAs through Tiger Tracks (following feeder patterns for elementary, middle, and high school) or Tiger's Roar (all 8 schools - great for businesses and community partners) through the DSISD Council PTA Membership Store 

PTA Reflections kicks off on Monday, September 12 - students are encouraged to tap into their creativity in the categories of: visual arts, photography, literature, music composition, film production, and dance choreography. Local school entries can advance to district, state, and national levels of recognition. For more information, go to https://www.txpta.org/reflections-participation

Tiger Dads Kickoff - Sunday, September 18, 2 pm in the Cafeteria. This program invites adult male role models to volunteer at CSES for an entire school day. Volunteers help with their child's classrooms, as well as perform other duties around the campus. Signups will be posted in September, and the program will begin in October. Any Tiger Dads who want to help out at school prior to October are invited to help with morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up on any day.

RSVP for our September General Membership Meeting - Tuesday, September 20, 8 am in the Cafeteria.

Room Parent Training will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 9 am in the Cafeteria (immediately following our first PTA General Meeting).

Save the Date for our first Art Appreciation, scheduled for the week of September 26. During Art Appreciation, PTA volunteers bring a 30-minute art lesson and project to every classroom. More details will be shared soon.

More info about CSE PTA at csepta.org - and follow us on social media to stay up to date on the latest: Facebook & Instagram and Twitter (@TXCSEPTA)

September is here which means fall is near!  This month at Cypress Springs our leaders are learning about Habit 1: Be Proactive.  This habit focuses on the following key principles: responsibility, choice, accountability, initiative, and resourcefulness. We teach the children that “I am in charge of me and I choose how to think, behave, act, and treat others”.  Another component of being proactive is focusing on the things we can control rather than the things we cannot.  

1. We have an annual fee for student field trips and other grade-level activities. The Grade Level Activity Fees are  $35.00 for PK-5th grade Please pay on the District Webstore on or before October 31.  *Camp Champions for 5th grade is a separate fee.

2. Mark your calendars for a Staff/Student Holiday Monday, September 5th.  Enjoy the 3-day weekend!

3. September 6 is our first 22-23 Principal Coffee Talk from 8 am- 9 am! Come learn about our Mission, Vision, and Core Beliefs at CSE!

4. If you are planning on attending the first home football game, please review this information regarding stadium expectations.  Go Tigers!

5. CSE Birthday Book Club!! A birthday is a special time in a child's life. This year, at Cypress Springs Elementary, we would like to give you the opportunity to honor your child on his/her birthday by donating a book to our CSE library! Please click here for more information!

6. Subs’ R’ Us training is on September 8th at 9 am.  This volunteer program supports our teachers as they plan exciting and exceptional learning experiences for our students.  Trained volunteers are guest teachers in classrooms for up to 3 hours while the teachers collaborate. Join us if you are interested in supporting our classroom teachers! If you are unable to attend, you are able to attend a training session at another campus.  See here for dates!

7. Join us for Parent Orientation on September 15, 2022.  This event is for parents to learn about the grade level and classroom expectations (PK and Kindergarten hosted their orientation on August 10). We hope to see you there!

1st and 2nd grade 5:00-5:45 PM

3rd and 4th grade 5:50- 6:35 PM

5th grade 6:40- 7:25 PM

8. Registration for the new UIL season is now open for students in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th grades! Please click on this UIL Flyer to find information about the events being offered and the dates for practices and meets. Register for UIL Here from August 25-September 15. We're so excited to get the season started soon!

9. Mark your calendars for Kids Invite Someone Special  (K.I.S.S.) Day at CSE! We invite someone special to attend ART, MUSIC, and PE during your child’s Essential Area time.  Please bring your ID to be scanned in and plan accordingly for wait times to check-in.  Thank you!

10. Save the date!  Fall School Pictures are scheduled for October 6!

11. Gifted and Talented Information Night is Coming Soon! Click here for details.

12. Please send attendance notifications to csesattendance@dsisdtx.us to report your child’s absence.  Please take a moment to review the following information regarding the importance of school attendance.  Attendance impacts student achievement. 

13. CSE PTA Updates - September 1, 2022

•  Class Shirts & Spirit Gear ORDERS DUE TOMORROW (9/2)! Class shirts are worn for field trips and other school events. Show your school spirit with Spirit Gear designs. 
• Join CSE PTA! Joining PTA supports our students, teachers, and families - with no commitment to volunteer. Through the DSISD PTA Membership Store, you can also join multiple school PTAs through Tiger Tracks (following feeder patterns for elementary, middle, and high school) or Tiger's Roar (all 8 schools - great for businesses and community partners). 
• PTA Reflections kicks off on Monday, September 12 - students are encouraged to tap into their creativity in the categories of: visual arts, photography, literature, music composition, film production, and dance choreography. Local school entries can advance to district, state, and national levels of recognition. For more information, go to https://www.txpta.org/reflections-participation
• Tiger Dads Kickoff - Sunday, September 18, 2 pm in the Cafeteria. This program invites adult male role models to volunteer at CSES for an entire school day. Volunteers help with their child's classrooms and perform other duties around the campus. Signups will be posted in September, and the program will begin in October. Any Tiger Dads who want to help out at school prior to October are invited to help with morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up on any day.
• RSVP for our September General Membership Meeting - Tuesday, September 20, 8 am in the Cafeteria.
• September Monthly Newsletter should be hitting your inbox today if you have joined as a member.
• CSE PTA at csepta.org, and follow us on social media to stay up to date on the latest: Facebook & Instagram and Twitter (@TXCSEPTA)