Howdy, Tiger Families! 

As we step into March at Cypress Springs, we’re excited about the continued growth and learning happening across our campus. Our students are working hard, supporting one another, and showing pride in their accomplishments. Each week brings new opportunities to learn and lead, and we are so proud of the effort our Tigers are giving. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping make our school community strong and supportive for all! Please plan to join us at the PTA Cypress Stampede this Thursday!!!! We are so excited for this family fun event! 

• Student Transfers: The window for in-district student transfers is opening soon. Student transfers for employees and grandfathered students are open February 16, 2026 - April 1, 2026. All other transfer requests open on March 2, 2026. Transfer notifications will be made by May 1, 2026.

• 5TH GRADE FAMILIES ONLY (for Middle School) - Off-Campus PE (OCPE) Parent Information Q&A - Join us for an informative virtual session about DSISD’s Off-Campus Physical Education Program (OCPE), where we’ll provide a brief overview and answer parent questions! March 5, 2026: Google Meet Link 

• Pre-Kindergarten: DSISD pre-kindergarten registration opens on March 2, 2026. DSISD offers both free Pre-K to eligible students and tuition-based Pre-K to community members. To be included in the Pre-K lottery for tuition-based pre-kindergarten openings, parents must complete the registration by March 31, 2026.

• Kindergarten registration is also open! 

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

~Amber Daige and Jessica Barr

Principal and Assistant Principal

🐯 This week’s tip: Think it Through! 

Problem-solving is a skill that grows with practice. When your child faces a challenge, whether it’s homework, a disagreement with a sibling, or a tricky situation with friends, try guiding instead of giving the answer right away. Ask questions like, “What have you tried so far?” “What do you think might happen if…?” or “What could you do next?”

Giving children time to pause and think helps them build confidence in their own ideas. Even if their first solution doesn’t work, that’s okay! Talk about what they learned and what they might try differently next time. Praising their effort, creativity, and persistence, rather than focusing only on getting it right, encourages a growth mindset and resilience.

Over time, these small moments of guided thinking help children become more independent, capable problem-solvers both in and out of the classroom.

 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

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

Check out the PTA website and their most recent newsletter!