Thank you to the families who attended our 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families this week and we are hopeful to see more families attend on October 24th.  Next week we begin reviewing and learning about Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind.  

Begin With the End in Mind means beginning each day, task, or project with a clear vision of your desired direction and destination, and then continuing by flexing your proactive muscles to make things happen. One of the best ways to incorporate Habit 2 into your life is to develop a Personal Mission Statement. It focuses on what you want to be and do. It is your plan for success. It reaffirms who you are, puts your goals in focus, and moves your ideas into the real world. Your mission statement makes you the leader of your own life. You create your destiny and secure the future you envision.

1. Join us for Cypress Sprinters tomorrow morning at 7:15 a.m.  Students in PK-1st grade are invited to jog/walk the track with a parent. 2nd-5th graders may arrive and jog independently.  Let’s sharpen the saw.

2. Interim 1B grade reports were posted to Family Access for grades 3-12.

3. Monday is Custodian Appreciation Day- we can not wait to show our gratitude and appreciation to Faviola, Frances, Araceli, Chillo, and Daniel!

4. Mark your calendars for October 3rd at 8 a.m. for the Principal Coffee Talk.  We will be sharing about the importance of Attendance.

5. October 9 is a Student and Staff Holiday!

6. Red Ribbon Week is just around the corner! Check out our Red Ribbon Week flyer to get ready for our daily dress-up ideas for the week. This year we are going to focus on being kind to our minds!

7. Dripping Springs ISD has launched an initiative to create a community-inspired strategic plan to chart the course for the district for the next five years. Parents and community members are encouraged to complete the short survey on what their hopes are for DSISD students, what skills students should possess to be successful, and more. Responses are completely confidential.

8. Picture Day is next week on Thursday, October 5, 2023!  Pre-order your pictures today on mylifetouch.com with our CSES Picture Day ID: EVTFSQ89T.  All orders must be purchased online- see additional information attached.

9. Field Trips start next week for 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade!  Parents, please make sure you have completed, signed and returned the Field Trip Permission form to your child’s teacher.  If you need a copy of the form, please contact your child’s teacher. IMPORTANT information for parents chaperoning field trips this year: If you plan to be an official chaperone for the field trip, you must be registered/have a background check through the Inspiring Volunteers program AND check in at the campus on the day of the event to receive a badge.

10. Calling all Kindergarten Families (and anyone who wants to learn more) to attend our upcoming 3-part family training series: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families.  We have 2-time offerings for each training module.  Mark your calendars to join us on September 26, October 24, and November 28 for either a morning session from 9-11 a.m. or an evening session from 5:45-8 p.m.

11. Dripping Springs ISD is excited to kick off strategic planning to chart the course for the district for the next five years. This community-based process will build on the district’s vision and mission; align district goals; address community needs; and promote student outcomes and college and workforce readiness. Click here for more information.

12. ​​Did you know that we have a garden in our library?!! Click here for more information about our Hydroponic Garden! Many students have shared with us about their home gardens! We would love to see them! Send in a picture of your garden (or email to: melinda.laird@dsisdtx.us). We will display our CSE family garden pictures in the library!

13. Check out the CSE Birthday Book Club!

 PTA NEWS:

• Picture Day is next week (Thursday the 5th)! If you can come in for a few hours to volunteer to help keep lines moving and make sure the kiddos are ready for their close-ups! Please sign up here.

• STEAM Appreciation is next week as well October 2nd-3rd! We still need a few more volunteers on the 2nd to help out with the 3rd-5th grade activities. Sign up here. 

  • STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Appreciation this year will be about the study of light. Your students will be doing a handful of super fun experiments around reflection, refraction, and bending light!

• Call for Sponsors and Donations! Fall Fun Fest is right around the corner on October 26th! This is our biggest fundraiser for the fall season and we are seeking donations for our silent auction and sponsors for the event. Do you own a business or know someone who owns a business that would be interested in sponsoring or making a donation? Contact Katie at fundraising@csepta.org

• The Spirit Store closes on Monday,  October 2nd! Don't miss your chance to deck your kids and family out in Tiger style while supporting the CSE PTA!

• If you missed out on a class field trip shirt or there was an issue with your order, please contact Katie at fundraising@csepta.org.

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

This week we learned about the leadership concept “Circle of Control.” The circle of control is a concept that refers to the things in your life that you have the power to change or influence. It is a way of thinking about your life and responsibilities that helps you to focus on what's within your control and let go of things you can't control. Ask your child, “What is within your Circle of Control?” 

1. Join us for Cypress Sprinters tomorrow morning at 7:15 a.m.  Students in PK-1st grade are invited to jog/walk the track with a parent. 2nd-5th graders may arrive and job independently.  Let’s sharpen the saw.

2. Calling all Kindergarten Families (and anyone who wants to learn more) to attend our upcoming 3-part family training series: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families.  We have 2-time offerings for each training module.  Mark your calendars to join us on September 26, October 24, and November 28 for either a morning session from 9-11 a.m. or an evening session from 5:45-8 p.m.

3. Join our Dripping Springs Education Foundation Friends & Family program today and sustain DSEF every day! By becoming a monthly giver, you are investing in better opportunities for our students in Dripping Springs. Set up your recurring donation HERE. If CSES has 30 families join, we win faculty meeting snacks for the year! Help us win by being one of the 30!

4. Dripping Springs ISD is excited to kick off strategic planning to chart the course for the district for the next five years. This community-based process will build on the district’s vision and mission; align district goals; address community needs; and promote student outcomes and college and workforce readiness. Click here for more information.

5. Mark your calendars for October 3rd at 8 am for the Principal Coffee Talk.  We will be sharing about the importance of Attendance.

6. Picture Day is Coming on Thursday, October 5, 2023!  Pre-order your pictures today on mylifetouch.com with our CSES Picture Day ID: EVTFSQ89T.  All orders must be purchased online- see additional information attached.  

7. Check out the CSE Birthday Book Club!

 PTA NEWS:

• STEAM Appreciation is coming up October 2nd-3rd! We could use some parent volunteers on the 2nd to help out with the 3rd-5th grade activities. Sign up here.

• Habit Heroes is officially open for parents ready to sign up! Here are the dates.

• Class Shirts are ready! We will begin delivery tomorrow and be completed by the first half of next week. Shirts will be delivered to your child’s class so they can bring them home. Please contact fundraising@csepta.org with any questions

• The CSE Spirit Wear Store is Live! This is our first official school fundraiser of the year and also a great way to show your Tiger Pride at school (think Friday Spirit Assemblies). The Spirit Wear store will close on September 30th, so don't wait to get your order in!

• Call for Sponsors and Donations! Fall Fun Fest is right around the corner on October 26th! This is our biggest fundraiser for the fall season and we are seeking donations for our silent auction and sponsors for the event. Do you own a business or know someone who owns a business that would be interested in sponsoring or making a donation? Contact Katie at fundraising@csepta.org

We have really enjoyed the fall-like temperatures this week!  We look forward to seeing parents this evening for the PARENT ORIENTATION for grades 1-5.  

Please read through carefully to the end as we have a lot of information to share.

1. Cypress Sprinters begins on Friday, September 15th at 7:15 a.m.  Students in PK-1st grade are invited to jog/walk the track with a parent. 2nd-5th graders may arrive and job independently.  Let’s sharpen the saw.

2. Join our Dripping Springs Education Foundation Friends & Family program today and sustain DSEF every day! By becoming a monthly giver, you are investing in better opportunities for our students in Dripping Springs. Set up your recurring donation HERE. If CSES has 30 families join, we win faculty meeting snacks for the year! Help us win by being one of the 30!

3. 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 meet dates. Register for UIL Here from August 28-September 14. We're so excited to get the season started soon!

4. Tiger Dads and a new Volunteer program called Habit Heroes kicks off on Sunday, September 17th at 3 p.m. in the CSE Cafeteria!  Tiger Dads is a volunteer program designed for positive male role models to participate in the learning environment and have a presence on the elementary campus. Habit Heroes is designed for working moms and/or dads to participate in the learning environment and have a presence on the elementary campus.

5. Monday, Sept. 18th, student MAP Math and English (RLA) reports will be available to parents via the Report Card section of Family Access in Skyward. Instructions for how to access the report can be found here. For questions about your student's individual score, please contact your student's teacher. Thank you for your partnership! 

6. We are looking for volunteers to support our classroom teachers!  Subs R Us is a volunteer program where parents are provided plans to cover a classroom while the teachers meet to plan outstanding lessons for our learners.  If you are interested click here to attend a training session at any of the campuses..

7. WOULD YOUR STUDENT BENEFIT FROM A POSTIVE, SUPPORTIVE ROLE MODEL FOR SOCIAL AND WHOLE PERSON WELL-BEING? 

8. Dripping Springs ISD is excited to kick off strategic planning to chart the course for the district for the next five years. This community-based process will build on the district’s vision and mission; align district goals; address community needs; and promote student outcomes and college and workforce readiness. Click here for more information.

9. Picture Day is Coming on Thursday, October 5, 2023!  Pre-order your pictures today on mylifetouch.com with our CSES Picture Day ID: EVTFSQ89T.  All orders must be purchased online- see additional information attached.

10. Calling all Kindergarten Families (and anyone who wants to learn more) to attend our upcoming 3-part family training series: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families.  We have 2-time offerings for each training module.  Mark your calendars to join us on September 26, October 24, and November 28 for either a morning session from 9-11 a.m. or an evening session from 5:45-8 p.m.

11. The Fall 2023 Gifted and Talented Assessment window is open.  Please click here for information.

12. Please mark your calendars for September 22 our Annual Kids Invite Someone Special (K.I.S.S.) Day!  Click here for information.

13. Check out the CSE Birthday Book Club!

 PTA NEWS:

- The PTA Reflections Program kicked off this week. This year's theme is "I am Hopeful Because..." This program is an opportunity for your child to submit a work of art (in a handful of categories) to showcase this theme. More information can be found on the Reflections Page on the PTA website.

- Our September PTA General meeting is coming up on Tuesday (the 19th) at 8am. Please RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/XpLbfzLk

- We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15th. This year, the theme is “Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America.” We want to share the stories of our Cypress Hispanic Community, so please contact communications@csepta.org if you or your family would like to be a part of this celebration. 

- We've started sending out a Weekly Tiger Tales Newsletter, but if you prefer to skip the inbox please follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram) to stay up to date with all things PTA in real-time.

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

We are learning about Habit One: Be Proactive during the month of September.  We have talked about being responsible. Ask your child, “What is one way you can be responsible?” 

1. Wear Tiger Spirit tomorrow for our Friday Assembly!

2. Here's a great opportunity to recognize our best and greatest teachers!  Nominate today!

3. Thank you to all the parents who joined us in our first Principal and Parent Coffee this week.  Click here for what was shared.

4. September 14th is PARENT ORIENTATION FOR GRADES 1-5.  

   1. 1ST AND 2ND: 4:45

   2. 3RD AND 4TH: 5:30

   3. 5TH: 6:15

5. Cypress Sprinters begins on Friday, September 15th at 7:15 a.m.  Students in PK-1st grade are invited to jog/walk the track with a parent. 2nd-5th graders may arrive and job independently.  Let’s sharpen the saw.

6. 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 meet dates. Register for UIL Here from August 28-September 14. We're so excited to get the season started soon!

7. Tiger Dads and a new Volunteer program called Habit Heroes kicks off on Sunday, September 17th at 3 p.m. in the CSE Cafeteria!  Tiger Dads is a volunteer program designed for positive male role models to participate in the learning environment and have a presence on the elementary campus. Habit Heroes is designed for working moms and/or dads to participate in the learning environment and have a presence on the elementary campus.

8. We are looking for volunteers to support our classroom teachers!  Subs R Us is a volunteer program where parents are provided plans to cover a classroom while the teachers meet to plan outstanding lessons for our learners.  If you are interested click here to attend a training session at any of the campuses.

9. The Interim 1A grade reports were posted to Family Access for grades 3-12 on 9/7/23.  

10. Calling all Kindergarten Families (and anyone who wants to learn more) to attend our upcoming 3-part family training series: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families.  We have 2-time offerings for each training module.  Mark your calendars to join us on September 26, October 24, and November 28 for either a morning session from 9-11 a.m. or an evening session from 5:45-8 p.m.

11. The Fall 2023 Gifter and Talented Assessment window is open.  Please click here for information.

12. Please mark your calendars for September 22 our Annual Kids Invite Someone Special (K.I.S.S.) Day!  Click here for information.

13. Check out the CSE Birthday Book Club!

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