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.