We had a fabulous week at CSES!  The weather is warmer and the sun is shining!  Please be sure we continue to build lifelong habits of being on time and ready for learning.  We appreciate your support in this!

Our CSE Cultures Around the World Celebration is tonight!  A community potluck will begin at 6:00 PM followed by a third-grade music performance and culture activity stations. We hope to see you all there with a dish that represents your family heritage!

1. Next week is Read Across America!  We are pumped to spread the love of literacy all around CSES and DSISD!

2. Click here for information about Advanced Academics.

3. Book People Bookmark Contest: Does your child love to read and create? Our beloved Austin independent bookstore, Book People, is holding a contest for Elementary students. Students are invited to create bookmarks inspired by their favorite books. Winning bookmarks will be professionally printed and distributed at the counters of BookPeople! Mrs. Laird and Ms. Mcfee would love to help inspire your creativity! We are offering a short after-school session in the art room on Friday, February 24th, from 3:00-4:15 . Students will be able to use the art supplies to create, and Mrs. Laird will bring your favorite book! Please fill out this form if interested! 

4. See link for Sycamore Spring Middle School’s theatre production, Xanadu.  Admission is free and it's only a 40-minute production.

5. Interim 3B grade reports are posted to Family Access for all schools grades 3 -5.  

6. Building a love for reading within our learners is essential.  Please take a moment to review why we cannot skip reading each night.

7. Picture Day is coming on March 2nd!  Click here for classroom photo information and click here for individual picture information.

8. Save the date for Field Day! 

CSE PTA Updates -February 23

Thank you to all our cooks and volunteers in supporting our 2nd annual Souper Luncheon this Friday, 2/24! We have a couple of spots left if you want to help out Sign Up Here.

Texas PTA Rally Day (Monday, February 27) is an opportunity for our PTA members to speak with Texas lawmakers about the education issues that matter to us. Read more about Texas PTA's legislative priorities here. You do not have to attend the entire day, and lawmaker visits will be in the afternoon. Please contact president@csepta.org if you would like to represent CSES and DSISD at this event.

APEX is coming! Kickoff will be on Tuesday, February 28, and the Fun Run will be on Thursday, March 9. This year we will be fundraising to enhance CSE's outdoor learning and play areas!

Sign up to help with Spring Portraits and Class Pictures Day on Thursday, March 2nd!

2022-23 Yearbooks can still be ordered HERE! 5th Grade Shout-Outs are also available for +$10 (text only) or +$20 (text plus photo). If you aren't sure if you already ordered, you can check that at the order link as well.

We hope everyone had a fantastic week!  Enjoy the 3-day weekend as Monday, the 20th is a Student Holiday.

1. Apex is getting closer!

2. Our Public Campus Advisory Council Meeting has been rescheduled for February 21st at 3:45 pm due to the weather cancellations.  

3. Click here for details regarding an upcoming presentation titled Empowering Families Through Helpful Resources.

4. Book People Bookmark Contest: Does your child love to read and create? Our beloved Austin independent bookstore, Book People, is holding a contest for Elementary students. Students are invited to create bookmarks inspired by their favorite books. Winning bookmarks will be professionally printed and distributed at the counters of BookPeople! Mrs. Laird and Ms. Mcfee would love to help inspire your creativity! We are offering a short after-school session in the art room on Friday, February 24th, from 3:00-4:15 . Students will be able to use the art supplies to create, and Mrs. Laird will bring your favorite book! Please fill out this form if interested! 

5. Our CSE Cultures Around the World Celebration will take place on Thursday, February 23rd starting at 6:00 PM. A community potluck will begin at 6:00 PM followed by a third-grade music performance and culture activity stations. We hope to see you all there with a dish that represents your family heritage!

6. Picture Day is coming on March 2nd!  Click here for classroom photo information and click here for individual picture information.

7. Save the date for Field Day! 

CSE PTA Updates -February 16

- We are so proud of our CSES 3rd Grader Anagha Jadhav for advancing to the Austin Regional Spelling Bee!

- 5th Grade Parents - you are invited to join the next SSMS PTA General meeting tomorrow (Friday 2/17) at 8:15 am to discuss "What to Expect When Expecting a Middle Schooler"!

- Our 2nd annual Souper Luncheon is next Friday, 2/24 and we still need a few more volunteers to provide crock-pot soups! Sign Up Here to help out.

- Texas PTA Rally Day (February 27) is an opportunity for our PTA members to speak with Texas lawmakers about the education issues that matter to us. Read more about Texas PTA's legislative priorities here. You do not have to attend the entire day, and lawmaker visits will be in the afternoon. Please contact president@csepta.org if you would like to represent CSES and DSISD at this event.

- APEX is coming! Kickoff will be on Tuesday, February 28, and the Fun Run will be on Thursday, March 9. This year we will be fundraising to enhance CSE's outdoor learning and play areas!

- 2022-23 Yearbooks can still be ordered HERE! 5th Grade Shout-Outs are also available for +$10 (text only) or +$20 (text plus photo). If you aren't sure if you already ordered, you can check that at the order link as well.

We have loved being back in the groove this week!  Thank you for sharing your fabulous children with us each day! 

1. Our Public Campus Advisory Council Meeting has been rescheduled for February 21st at 3:45 pm due to the weather cancellations.  

2. Advanced Academics and Acceleration Information Night is coming soon!  Click here for the details.

3. Click here for details regarding an upcoming presentation titled Empowering Families Through Helpful Resources.

4. Message to Rising 6th graders: We had an amazing Elective Showcase.  I hope you were able to make it and that your student was able to visit with all the amazing core and elective teachers at SSMS.  If you were unable to attend, Mrs. Caroselli, our 6th-grade counselor, created a rising 6th-grade video that discusses the topics presented last night. The video has been posted to our website.  

5. February 14th our campus will celebrate friendship and kindness with mini-classroom celebrations.  This is a time for students to connect with one another and their teachers.  We will see guests at our end-of-year celebrations.  THANK YOU!

6. Mark your calendars for February 20th!  This is a DSISD Professional Learning Day for staff and a Student Holiday for students.  Enjoy the 3-day weekend!

7. Our CSE Cultures Around the World Celebration will take place on Thursday, February 23rd starting at 6:00 PM. A community potluck will begin at 6:00 PM followed by a third-grade music performance and culture activity stations. We hope to see you all there with a dish that represents your family heritage!

8. ATTENTION 3RD-5TH GRADE FAMILIES: Fitnessgram is coming!  Click here for more information.

9. Apex is coming soon! 

10. Share a kind note with a CSES staff member HERE! JUST TAKES A MOMENT AND LEAVES A HUGE IMPACT.

- Check out the CSE PTA February Month Ahead

- This month's PTA General Membership Meeting will be Tuesday, February 14, 8-9 am. RSVP here. In addition to regular business, we will have Emily LeBlanc, LPC-S as a guest speaker to talk about Keeping Children Safe. Emily is the Chief Program Officer for CASA of Travis County, where she advocates for children involved in the child welfare system.

- 5th Grade Parents - you are invited to join the next SSMS PTA General meeting on Friday, February 17 at 8:15 am to discuss "What to Expect When Expecting a Middle Schooler"!

- There are so many ways to give back and be of service to our CSES family. Here's a reminder of ways you can help from the comfort of your own home! Sadly, Amazon Smile is ending on 2/20/23, but there's still time to get a few more orders in.

- Fabulous Fridays are back where PTA treats our CSES staff to different treat every week (coffee, chocolates, fizzy drinks, breakfast, and lunch). Get your crock-pots and soup recipes ready and sign up for our Fabulous Friday Souper Luncheon on 2/24. For questions, please contact hospitality@csepta.org.

- Texas PTA Rally Day (February 27) is an opportunity for our PTA members to speak with Texas lawmakers about the education issues that matter to us. Read more about Texas PTA's legislative priorities here, and contact president@csepta.org if you would like to represent our school and district at this event.

- APEX is coming! Kickoff will be on Tuesday, February 28, and the Fun Run will be on Thursday, March 9. This year we will be fundraising to enhance CSE's outdoor learning and play areas!

- 2022-23 Yearbooks can still be ordered HERE! 5th Grade Shout-Outs are also available for +$10 (text only) or +$20 (text plus photo). If you aren't sure if you already ordered, you can check that at the order link as well.

Hello CSES Family!  We are sending well wishes to all during this storm and we hope everyone is safe and warm.  We are missing you all and are ready to see you all on Monday.

February is here and kindness is in the air!  Let’s shower our staff with words of affirmation and encouragement!  Our team of educators are beyond exceptional and committed to excellence! Next week is National School Counseling Week- please take a moment to show gratitude to Mrs. Amy Guerra and Mrs. Raynie McLaurin for their service to DSISD and public education.

1. The 100th Day of School will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 7th.  Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.

2. Our Public Campus Advisory Council Meeting has been rescheduled for February 21st at 3:45 pm due to the weather cancellations.  

3. Advanced Academics and Acceleration Information Night coming soon!  Click here for the details.

4. February 14th our campus will celebrate friendship and kindness with mini-classroom celebrations.  This is a time for students to connect with one another and their teachers.  We will see guests at our end-of-year celebrations.  THANK YOU!

5. Friendly Reminder/Request:  Please avoid blocking the bus exit at the roundabout so buses are able to depart timely.  Thank you for your support.

6. Want to know what's been happening in our CL&I so far this year? Click here for a snapshot of some awesome stats! If you would like to donate a book to our library in honor of your child's birthday, please visit this website. 

7. Mark your calendars for February 20th!  This is a DSISD Professional Learning Day for staff and a Student Holiday for students.  Enjoy the 3-day weekend!

8. Please consider hosting a station! Our CSE Cultures Around the World Celebration will take place on Thursday, February 23rd starting at 6:00 PM. A community potluck will begin at 6:00 PM followed by a third-grade music performance and culture activity stations. If you are interested in being part of this event there are opportunities to bring food items for a potluck or run an activity station. Please fill out this form by January 27th if you are interested in helping highlight the many wonderful cultures representative of our CSE families. 

9. ATTENTION 3RD-5TH GRADE FAMILIES: Fitnessgram is coming!  Click here for more information.

10. Apex is coming soon! 

11. Share a kind note with a CSES staff member HERE! JUST TAKES A MOMENT AND LEAVES A HUGE IMPACT.

CSE PTA Updates -February 2

- Our next CSE PTA General Membership Meeting will be Tuesday, February 14, 8-9 am. RSVP here. In addition to regular business, we will have a guest speaker present on 

- Texas PTA Rally Day (February 27) is an opportunity for our PTA members to speak with Texas lawmakers about the education issues that matter to us. Read more about Texas PTA's legislative priorities here, and contact president@csepta.org if you would like to represent our school and district at this event.

- APEX is coming! Kickoff will be on Tuesday, February 28, and the Fun Run will be on Thursday, March 9. This year we will be fundraising to enhance CSE's outdoor learning and play areas!

- 2022-23 Yearbooks can still be ordered HERE! 5th Grade Shout-Outs are also available for +$10 (text only) or +$20 (text plus photo). If you aren't sure if you already ordered, you can also check that at the order link.