CSES News - October 17, 2025
CSES News - October 17, 2025
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Volume 13
Volume 13
Howdy, Tiger Families!
It's hard to believe we have already completed Term 1! The year is already flying. We enjoyed celebrating all of our successes at today's Celebration Assembly, including our Term 1's 97% attendance and meeting our Brag Board goal in EVERY classroom! Students are taking pride in their accomplishments. The growth we’re seeing already this semester is something to celebrate. We’re so thankful for your ongoing support and the positivity you bring to our school community.
Reminder: No school on Friday, October 31st - Parent/Teacher Conferences may be held on that day.
Tardies ⏰: Reminder our late bell rings at 7:40 and instruction begins at that time. Please have your student to school before then, so they can get to class and be prepared to start learning with their peers.
VETERANS DAY 🇺🇸: The Veterans Day Ceremony is just around the corner on November 11th 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 RSVP Here!
We would love to showcase photos of veterans from our CSE family to honor them for their service. Please submit a hard copy of your Veteran(s) to the front office by November 8th to be displayed in the school.
Our 4th-grade Music Program will be a part of The Veteran’s Day Ceremony. If you are a 4th-grade parent who will be attending, please RSVP here.
LEADER IN ME HABIT OF THE MONTH 🌳: This month we are learning to Begin with the End in Mind
LifeTouch SCHOOL PICTURES 📸 are ready! To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number. All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the Smilesafe program here. Thank you!
Term 1 ATTENDANCE 🗓️: We met our goal of 97% daily attendance for the 1st term! Our goal for the 24-25 and 25-26 school year is 97%. Last year, we met our goal in the 1st term only. Let's see if we can get 97% daily attendance in term 2 too!!! We've got this Cypress!
Campus Term 1: 97.36%
PK: 97.34%
K: 96.65%
1st: 97.71%
2nd: 97.50%
3rd: 97.53% (1st place!!!!)
4th: 97.36%
5th: 97.34%
The DSISD Gifted & Talented referral link will be live and open on the DSISD GT Website from October 1-November 14. During this window, parents may complete the referral form for their student to be tested for the DSISD Gifted & Talented Program. As a reminder, DSISD does not hold whole grade level GT screeners and tests by parent referral only. For more details on the DSISD GT program, please visit the DSISD GT website.
RED RIBBON WEEK ❤️ is Oct. 27-30. Check out this flyer for the dress-up days and at home activities to help promote healthy choices at home.
CSES Mission: We Trust! We Accept! We Persevere!
~Amber Daige and Jessica Barr
Principal and Assistant Principal
chicken & waffles.pdfSupporting at Home!
Supporting at Home!
🐯 This week’s tip: Play Games that Teach!
🐯 This week’s tip: Play Games that Teach!
Board games, card games, and puzzles aren’t just fun—they support critical thinking, math, and literacy skills. Games like Uno, Scrabble Jr., or even a simple memory match can boost learning while keeping family time enjoyable. Add a family game night to your calendar this month!
🐯 Assessment and Grading:
🐯 Assessment and Grading:
In DSISD, we believe that grading should not be based on non-academic criteria, such as bringing in classroom supplies, behavior, discipline, attendance, or tardies. For this reason, we separate behavior from formal grades whenever possible. To the greatest extent possible, grades should communicate your students’ mastery of course objectives and standards, also known as Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Grading is a traditional part of the teaching and learning process, and we believe one of the most important pieces of grading is the clear and consistent feedback that students receive during the learning process. How can you help as a parent? Have conversations with your Tiger about the importance of learning the concepts, skills and TEKS, not just achieving a grade. The learning is what matters. We value your partnership, parents, and always appreciate your support!
Veteran's Day
Veteran's Day
When: Tuesday, November 11th
Where: Outside on the Bus Loop
Time: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Please sign in through the front office to get a visitor tag upon arrival.
The RSVP will close Wednesday, November 5th at noon.
***Please note, this RSVP does not necessarily mean we will be able to pre-print a badge for you. If we are able to pre-print your badge, you will still need to show your ID in order to receive it. If we are unable to pre-print your badge, you will need to allow for additional time have your ID scanned at the front office to obtain a badge.***
We look forward to having you join us!
Leader in Me (LIM)
Leader in Me (LIM)
Habit of the Month - Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Habit of the Month - Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Habit 2 - Summary Guide.pdfHabit 2- Taking it Home.pdf
Weekly Newsletter (2).pdf
Join the PTA's 1st annual Cypress Spooktacular!
Join the PTA's 1st annual Cypress Spooktacular!
Mark your calendars! Our PTA is putting on a fun, festive, and safe afternoon Halloween event perfect for the whole community and your entire family!
When: Sunday, October 26th
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Activities: Trunk-or-Treat, carnival games, arts and crafts, pizza, and more!
Don't forget to wear your costume!
Pumpkin Contest Alert! Bring your already decorated pumpkin to the event to enter for a chance to win a prize! You don't need to be present to win.
Sign up below to host a Trunk or Treat!
We can't wait to see you there!
Trunk or Treat Sign Up.pdf
Calling all Students!
Calling all Students!
Welcome to the Center for Learning and Innovation
Welcome to the Center for Learning and Innovation
Welcome to the Cypress Springs Center for Learning and Innovation
Library Schedule:
Pre-K and Kindergarten students will visit the library every week.
1st–5th grade classes will come to the library every other week.
Book Checkout & Returns:
Students may check out books during their scheduled library time. (Pre-K through 1st grade: one book, 2nd-5th grade: two books)
All books are due two weeks after they are checked out.
If a book becomes overdue, families will receive a friendly reminder email.
If a book is lost or damaged, fines can be paid using THIS LINK
Bluebonnet Challenge
We have introduced this year's challenge to students in grades 3-5. HERE is the link to this year's challenge, please reach out with any questions!
Literati Book Fair
Our first book fair of the year is right around the corner! Please visit THIS LINK to find out more information, view teacher wishlists, purchase gift cards, and online shopping options. Click THIS LINK to see our much needed (and appreciated) volunteer opportunities!
Important Dates:
10/27-10/31: Literati Book Fair Preview Week
11/3-11/7: Literati Book Fair Shopping Week
Happy Reading!
Mrs. Maddux (meagan.maddux@dsisdtx.us)
Counselors Corner
Counselors Corner
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
25.26 CSE Counselor Newsletter.pdf
Community Information
Community Information
Kids College FALL 2025 - FINAL!.pdfDSISD Pens.pdfOur DSISD 18+ program has been hard at work preparing the stock of DSISD School Spirit Scribbler Pens — and they’re finally ready for you to purchase!
JROTC Student Led Military Club proudly partners with Toys for Tots and the Marine Corps to help raise toys and money for Austin children. We are grateful for the support of all the schools in DSISD and the many local businesses and neighborhoods who host boxes and promote this great cause.
Host locations will collect toys from Oct 1 - Nov 25 and then military club students will collect all the toys and organize them at the high school. The Marines will pick them up in the first week of December and distribute them to families in need throughout the month of December.
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