Howdy, Tiger Families! 

As we head into the week ahead, we’d like to remind families that there will be no school on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While students are away from campus, this is a meaningful opportunity to reflect on Dr. King’s message of kindness, service, and standing up for what is right. We look forward to welcoming our Tigers back on Tuesday as we continue a great week of learning together. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

• Spelling Bee Finals will be held AFTER SCHOOL on January 22nd. 

• Drop-off! We have had increasing tardiness in the mornings. Please help us out by having students ready to go to school early in the morning and ready to get out of the car at drop-off. We could also use some help at drop-off! If you have a few extra minutes, we'd love your help with opening car doors! Let us know! 

• Student attendance is CRITICAL for student success. Regular school attendance is essential, and absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s education. The student and parent should avoid unnecessary absences. Please do not send your student(s) to school sick. But please DO send your student(s) to school when they aren't sick. Use the school calendar as you plan your family's vacation time. Avoid pulling students out of school for vacation!

  • • • REMINDER THE LATE BELL IS NOW 7:40! Please try to have your students here before 7:40. 

      • Please click HERE for more information on how to report an absence, the attendance office contact information, attendance times, and additional information. 

Our critical funding time is 8:45am each day. That is the time of day that we take attendance for funding purposes. PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD IN SCHOOL AT 8:45am EVERY DAY!! Avoid appointments at that time.

• • • Term 1 attendance: 97% 

    • Term 2 attendance: 95.76%

• Help us restock the nurse's clinic! The nurse provides extra clothes to students as needed. We are accepting clean, gently used t-shirts, shorts, leggings, and athletic pants in sizes 4T to Youth 10-12. We also have an Amazon Wishlist for new underwear, socks, shorts, and leggings. Thank you! 

• Talent Show! We can't wait to see all of the CSE talent this year!

Date: February 5th, 2026 from 6-8pm.  Theme: Our theme this year is Love Rocks! 

• Grade 5: SSMS BAND INSTRUMENT FITTINGS are Jan. 20th. Come explore all of the band instruments! The directors will help you find the instrument that fits you best. Visit www.https://ssmsband.com/5th-graders/ or scan the code to sign up for an appointment.

• Grades 3-5 will be participating in the FitnessGram during PE January 12th- April 15th.  See email dated 2/7/2026 for more information and email Coach Overby with any questions. 

• Join us in spreading kindness during the Great Kindness Challenge—click here to view our fun dress-up days!

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

~Amber Daige and Jessica Barr

Principal and Assistant Principal

🐯 This week’s tip: Talk About Kindness, Fairness, and Service

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message reminds us that everyone can make a difference. Take time as a family to talk about what kindness, fairness, and helping others look like at home, at school, and in your community. Read a book or watch a short video about Dr. King, then ask your child how they can show respect and care for others in small, everyday ways. These conversations help children build empathy and understand the importance of standing up for what is right.

 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. 

• We are open each afternoon form 1:30-3:00 for students to check-out books

 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!

Happy Reading!
Mrs. Maddux (meagan.maddux@dsisdtx.us)

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