Howdy, Tiger Families! 

Welcome to December at Cypress Springs! This time of year is always filled with excitement, joyful energy, and meaningful learning as we head into the final weeks of the semester. Our students are working hard, showing kindness, and embracing all the fun that this season brings. Thank you for your continued support. We’re looking forward to a wonderful month ahead!

• LAST Week before the break - December 15th-19th Dress-up Days: 

12/15 Monday: ❤️🤍 Candy Cane Day - Wear Stripes or Red & White!

12/16 Tuesday: 🦌 Reindeer Day - Wear a Reindeer Shirt or Dress Like a Reindeer 

12/17 Wednesday: 💚CSES turns Whoville!! - Dress Like the Grinch or Cindy Lou Who

12/18 Thursday: 🚂 Polar Express Day - Wear Your PJs

12/19 Friday: 🧑‍🎄 Winter Party - Wear Your Favorite Holiday Outfit

• December 19th Holiday Party Times: 

PK: 9:30-10:00

K: 10:00-10:30 

1: 8:15-8:45

2: 9:00-9:30 

3: 9:30-10:00

4: 8:30-9:00

5: 10:30-11:00

• December 19th is a half-day. School dismissal will be at 12:00.

• The end of the semester is upon us, and the holidays are quickly approaching! Check out this newsletter created by our DSISD LMHP Team to learn how you can support your children and manage the stress of the holidays together.

• The counselors took over this week's Principal Coffee Talk. Check out their presentation for an overview of their program. 

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

~Amber Daige and Jessica Barr

Principal and Assistant Principal

We are excited to share that we will be hosting our first-ever Cypress Springs Elementary Jingle Jog on Thursday, December 11th during each grade level’s Essentials time. Our hope is to build this into an annual tradition that gets our students moving while also supporting our community.

Students are invited to bring a box of cereal as their entry fee, which will be donated to Helping Hands of Dripping Springs Food Bank. Families may choose to donate additional boxes if they wish, and parents who join their child for the run can donate $5 directly to the food bank through a QR code at the event. 

This event is also part of the 5th grade’s community service project. Our fifth graders will be helping throughout the day by assisting with classes, encouraging younger students, and helping keep everything running smoothly.

Here’s what you need to know:

• • The Jingle Jog will take place during your child's regularly scheduled Essentials time. 

  • Please be sure students are prepared to run outside! (sneakers, warm clothing, etc.)

  • The event will take place on the Bus Loop! Parents who choose to join will park, walk to the front to get a badge, and then walk to the bus loop to join the event. Families are welcome to run with their child. 

  • If it is raining, parents will not be able to attend, as we will need to move the event inside and will not be able to accommodate families. 

  • In order to attend, you must RSVP by Tuesday 12-9-25 at 10:00 am, so a badge can be printed! 

🐯 This week’s tip: Build Problem-Solving Skills and Praise Effort!

When your child hits a snag with homework or another challenge, it can be tempting to jump in and fix it right away. But giving them space to think helps build independence and resilience. Try asking guiding questions like, “What have you tried so far?” or “What could you do next?” This encourages your child to slow down, reflect, and try a new strategy.

As they work through the problem, focus your praise on their effort, not just whether they got the answer right. Celebrate things like sticking with a tough task, trying a new approach, or showing patience. Phrases like, “I love how hard you worked on that,” or “You kept trying even when it was tricky. Great job!” help children understand that learning is about progress, persistence, and growth. Over time, this mindset boosts confidence and helps them tackle challenges with courage.

 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)

Check out the PTA website and their most recent newsletter!