We are excited about our Annual Fall Fest this evening!  We hope to see you there! 

1. Cypress Sprinters is canceled for tomorrow due to weather and muddy conditions.

2. October 30 and 31 are Student Holidays, and Tuesday, October 31 is Parent/Teacher Conference Day.

3. House Bill 3, Section 19 (88th Texas Legislature) adds Section 37.222 to the Texas Education Code, which requires the Texas School Safety Center, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), to provide to each school district and open-enrollment charter school information and other resources regarding the safe storage of firearms, including information on section 46.13 of the Texas Penal Code, for distribution by the district or school. CLICK HERE FOR THE DOCUMENT

4. Check out the CSE Library by the numbers! The Book Fair is coming! Click here for more information.

5. Interested in learning more about Advanced Academics and Credit-by-Exam for Acceleration?  Check out this information to learn more about upcoming testing windows, how to register (select the referral forms tab on registration site), and an information meeting hosted at DSISD Center for Learning & Leadership.   

6. School picture proofs are in and will be sent home with your child by the end of this week.  Additional information on school pictures:

• Parents who would like to purchase pictures online will need to wait to get their child's picture proof.  The proof provides a new picture code unique to the student.  Then, they can go online to place an order. 

• The initial code provided on the Lifetouch school picture day flyer expires the day of picture day- do not use this code when trying to order pictures online.

• After picture day, parents have 18 months to order pictures online.

7. Fall Picture retakes are scheduled for Wednesday, November 29th, 2024- additional information coming soon.   

8. The Veteran's Day Ceremony is just around the corner on November 10th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. If you are a veteran, we invite you and your family to our program so we can recognize and honor you for your service. Please see this flyer for more details and RSVP. 

9. 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 November 28 for either a morning session from 9-11 a.m. or an evening session from 5:45-8 p.m.

10. CLICK HERE to learn about ways to support Toys for Tots.

11. Are you looking for a way to honor a Dripping Springs ISD employee? Whether you are a staff member wanting to recognize a co-worker for a job well done or a parent impressed by your child's bus driver for going that extra mile, this program is for you! Anyone can nominate any DSISD employee through the district's employee recognition program, Tiger Stripes for Staff.  The program invites DSISD staff, students, parents, and community members to participate by leaving a positive note about a staff member through a short Google form submission.

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!

As we continue to learn about Habit 2, our school talked about the importance of considering consequences. Ask your child, “What are the positive consequences of working toward your academic goal?”

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. Interested in learning more about Advanced Academics and Credit-by-Exam for Acceleration?  Check out this information to learn more about upcoming testing windows, registration information, and an information meeting hosted at the DSISD Center for Learning & Leadership.   

3. The Term 1 grade reports were posted to Family Access for grades PK-12 on 10/19/23.

4. Veterans Day is quickly approaching and we would love the opportunity to honor veterans that are a part of our CSE family. If you have a photo of a veteran we would love to have you share it with us to display in the school halls. Here is a flyer with more details!

5. Our Annual Character Parade is coming on October 27 at 9 a.m. 

Even though this event will take place outside, all visitors will require a badge. We are expecting a large turnout and kindly request that you limit attendance to parents only.  Please RSVP so that we can prepare your badge in advance (if you have had your ID scanned this year).  RSVP Here.

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

7. 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  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.

8. CLICK HERE to learn about ways to support Toys for Tots.

9. Are you looking for a way to honor a Dripping Springs ISD employee? Whether you are a staff member wanting to recognize a co-worker for a job well done or a parent impressed by your child's bus driver for going that extra mile, this program is for you! Anyone can nominate any DSISD employee through the district's employee recognition program, Tiger Stripes for Staff.  The program invites DSISD staff, students, parents, and community members to participate by leaving a positive note about a staff member through a short Google form submission.

10. 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!

11. Check out the CSE Birthday Book Club!

 PTA NEWS:

• CSE Spirit Wear! - Spirit Wear is almost here! If you ordered CSE Spirit Wear it will be delivered in the first half of next week. Look in your student’s backpack starting Monday!

• Yearbook Info! CSE 2023-2024 5th Grade Yearbook Cover Contest

Roll up your sleeves, roll out your art tools, and sharpen your creative saws! This year, PTA would love to feature a 5th Grader's artwork for the cover of the '23-'24 CSE Yearbook. The top runners-up artwork will appear on the back cover of the yearbook. All artwork may be used as featured art inside the yearbook. The winner will receive a Free Yearbook! 

• Fall Fun Fest Updates!! 

  • CSE Fall Fun Fest is Thursday, October 26th 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM! - Join our CSE community for a fun-filled evening! Free games and activities include a Petting Zoo, Barrel Train, Inflatable Slide and Obstacle Course, Gaga Ball, Basketball Challenge, Color Hair Spray, and More! Food available for purchase - $1 Pizza by the slice, Popcorn, Thin Blue Smokery barbecue, Flight Ice Creams. Cake Walk and Dunk Tank - Don’t miss out on your opportunity to Dunk some of your favorite Teachers! Thank you to our brave volunteers! Principal Raymond, Assistant Principal Sigur, Coach Overby, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. DeGregorio, Ms. Massey and Ms. Lucas!!! More information here

  • Silent Auction - We have received some amazing donations for our Fall Fun Fest Silent Auction! Thank you, donors! Go online now to preview items. Bidding starts next week! The Auction closes for all items at 8 P.M. on October 26th. Check back often for updates here

  • Teacher Buy-a-Spots - Preview now here! All spots will open for purchase on Monday, October 23rd at 10 AM. The Sign-Up Genius will be linked from the CSE PTA website here

  • Sponsors! - Thank you to all of our amazing Sponsors!! We truly appreciate the support from our Cypress Springs community! 100% of All funds raised go the the CSE PTA benefiting CSE and our amazing teachers and staff! Families can donate $50 to become a Friends & Family Sponsor and reserve 2 Cake Walk tickets and 2 Dunk Tank tickets!

  • Fall Fun Fest volunteers are needed for setup, helping with activities/games, or breaking down. Slots are only 30 minutes during the event so you can help out and still have fun with your families! There is also a section of this signup genius for volunteering to bake a cake for our first-ever Cake Walk!

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

As we learn about Habit 2, Begin with the End in Mind, we discuss the importance of making a plan. Ask your child, “What is your plan for getting ready for school each morning?” Work with your child to write a plan and put it in a visible place.

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. Arrival and Dismissal Reminders- Please be sure to allow for traffic to ensure on-time arrival. Be sure to have your car tag if your student is a car rider and avoid driving into oncoming traffic to access the parking lot.  If you arrive and there is a line of cars, you will need to wait in line. Thank you for keeping our Tigers safe!

3. Veterans Day is quickly approaching and we would love the opportunity to honor veterans that are a part of our CSE family. If you have a photo of a veteran we would love to have you share it with us to display in the school halls. Here is a flyer with more details!

4. Our Annual Character Parade is coming on October 27 at 9 a.m. 

Even though this event will take place outside, all visitors will require a badge. We are expecting a large turnout and kindly request that you limit attendance to parents only.  Please RSVP so that we can prepare your badge in advance (if you have had your ID scanned this year).  RSVP Here.

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

6. 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  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.

7. CLICK HERE to learn about ways to support Toys for Tots.

8. Mark your calendars for October 17, 8 a.m. for our General PTA Meeting.

9. Are you looking for a way to honor a Dripping Springs ISD employee? Whether you are a staff member wanting to recognize a co-worker for a job well done or a parent impressed by your child's bus driver for going that extra mile, this program is for you! Anyone can nominate any DSISD employee through the district's employee recognition program, Tiger Stripes for Staff.  The program invites DSISD staff, students, parents, and community members to participate by leaving a positive note about a staff member through a short Google form submission.

10. 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!

11. Check out the CSE Birthday Book Club!

 PTA NEWS:

• All of the info below is on the CSE PTA Website, so you can always head over there to find volunteer opportunities or get a preview of what events are coming up whenever you want rather than waiting on email!

• Thank you, families!! The CSE PTA won the Early Bird award for hitting 100% of last year's membership before the end of September! We've got an October goal we are inches away from, so if you still haven't joined the PTA for 2023-24 (yep! It's a yearly thing) please head over to JoinPTA.org to sign up. 

• Fall Fun Fest volunteers are needed for setup, helping with activities/games, or breaking down. Slots are only 30 minutes during the event so you can help out and still have fun with your families! There is also a section of this signup genius for volunteering to bake a cake for our first-ever Cake Walk! If you would rather donate in a different way our Silent Auction could use some fun items! 

• The Fall Book Fair kicks off at the end of this month. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in decorating, setting up, helping younger grades shop, cashier, and/or breakdown. If any of those things sound fun to you, please head over here: Signup Genius More information on when parents can come to preview with their students coming soon!

• Is the next Spelling Bee champion at our school?! We are gearing up for the Spelling Bee this Winter and wanted to give students and parents plenty of time to practice. If you are interested in signing up, please do so here. You can also download the Word Club app for your kiddos to practice on a phone or tablet.

Happy Month of October!

One of our campus goals this year is to Increase family engagement with decision-making, additional training, and resources in order to foster a sense of belonging among our learning community by June 2024. Families at CSES will be afforded the opportunity to be trained in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. The campus leadership team will enhance campus events with an emphasis on engagement. Parent conferences and Student-Led Conferences will continue to be hosted.

Positive connections between families and schools have been shown to improve children’s academic achievement, social competencies, and emotional well-being. When we work as partners, children do better in school and at home. Research shows that when a partnership approach is evident, children’s work habits, attitudes about school, and grades improve. They demonstrate better social skills, fewer behavioral problems, and a greater ability to adapt to situations and get along. When working together as partners, it’s been found that we communicate more effectively, develop stronger relationships with one another, and develop skills to support children’s behaviors and learning.

1. WEATHER PERMITTING- 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. October 9 is a Student and Staff Holiday!

3. 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!

4. 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.

5. 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  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.

6. CLICK HERE to learn about ways to support Toys for Tots.

7. ​​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!

8. Check out the CSE Birthday Book Club!

 PTA NEWS:

•  Cypress Fall Fun Fest is coming up soon! All the details will be coming out in the next few weeks and we’ll be updating the website with all of the latest information. If you would like to Volunteer (https://www.csepta.org/fall-fun-fest/volunteers) or Sponsor, (https://www.csepta.org/fall-fun-fest/sponsors) please head over to the links above to sign up!

• PTA Reflections is still accepting entries. Don’t wait to get those in.