Save the Date:
Labor Day - NO SCHOOL ~ 9/2/2024
WATCH D.O.G.S Orientation ~ 9/3/2024 (hosted at the Primary Campus)
Pajama Day ~ 9/6/2024
Kona Ice ~ 9/6/2024
PTA Meeting ~ 9/9/2024 (hosted at the Primary Campus)
Book Fair ~ 9/16/2024-9/23/2024
CSE Grandparent’s week ~ 9/16/2024-9/23/2024
Garden Rocks Due Date ~ 9/17/24
Rock Your School Week ~ 9/23/2024-9/26/2024
Dress like a Rock Star ~ 9/26/2024
Full 5 Day Week ~ 9/30/2024-10/4/2024
Happenings:
WATCH D.O.G.S ORIENTATION:
Tuesday, September 3rd ~ 5:30PM-6:30PM ~ PRIMARY CAMPUS ~
If you are interested in being a WATCH DOG this year please be sure to attend the orientation meeting in order to complete the necessary paperwork and to learn pertinent information about the program.
Watch D.O.G.S. help provide positive male role models for students, demonstrated by their presence that education is important and provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security, reduce bullying, and provide a greater sense of campus safety allowing students and teachers to focus on learning and instruction.
PAJAMA DAY
Because of the Labor Day Holiday, Friday, September 6th is an instructional school day. This year all instructional Fridays will be pajama day! Come cozy and ready to learn!
KONA ICE
Kona Ice will be on campus on Friday, September 6th. Students will have the opportunity to purchase Kona Ice during their normally scheduled recess time. Order forms went home last week.
PTA MEETING
Monday, September 9th ~ 6:00PM ~ @ the Primary Campus. This is the first membership meeting of the school year. Join us for cookies and the opportunity to meet new faces. The book fair will be open from 5:30-6:00pm and 30 minutes after the meeting for members only.
CSE GRANDPARENTS’ WEEK:
At CSE we want to try something new to celebrate our grandparents! During the week of the Book Fair we will be hosting Grandparents’ Week (September 16th-23rd). Grandparents are invited to eat lunch and go to the Book Fair with their grandchildren. Please click here for the assigned dates/time for your child’s class.
LITERATI BOOK FAIR:
The Literati Book Fair is coming to CSE September 16th-September 23rd. Students will be able to shop at the Book Fair during their normally scheduled lunch and recess times.
CSE ROCK GARDEN:
As part of the “Rock Your School” initiative CSE students will be painting rocks for our new rock garden during their character education class. Please send a paintable rock, no bigger than the size of your palm to school by September 17th.
ROCK YOUR SCHOOL:
China Spring Elementary is so excited to be participating in ROCK YOUR SCHOOL. This year, from September 23rd-September 26th, our team of dedicated teachers at CSE is teaming up with “Get Your Teach On” to bring Rock Your School to life, creating unforgettable experiences and keeping our students eager to learn!
What is ROCK YOUR SCHOOL? It’s a dynamic initiative that transforms everyday lessons into engaging adventures, helping students look forward to coming to school. To get a glimpse of what this looks like, check out this video: CLICK HERE
DRESS LIKE A ROCKSTAR DAY:
ROCK YOUR SCHOOL like a true Rock Star on September 26th! Come dressed as your favorite rocker and get your learn on!
Reminders:
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
WEEK 5 ATTENDANCE
MONDAY ~ 97.55%
TUESDAY ~ 97.21%
WEDNESDAY ~ 97.3%
THURSDAY ~ 97.54%
ATTENDANCE REMIDNERS:
90% Law ~ The state of Texas requires students to be present 90% of the school year in order to receive credit for their current grade level.
Daily attendance ~ Attendance is taken every day at 9:30AM. Your student must be on campus at this time to be counted present for the day.
When absent ~ Only 4 days total per semester can be excused by a PARENT NOTE (parent signed excuse). For all absences exceeding 4, a doctor's note or other formal documentation is required.
All excuse notes must be turned in to the Front Office within 3 school days of the student’s absence.
TRANSPORTATION REMINDERS:
Morning car riders ~ Please use the car rider loops in the back of the school for morning drop-off. Students are NOT allowed to be dropped off in the front of the school until after the car line barriers are in place.
Afternoon car riders ~ In the afternoon car rider line a SCHOOL-ISSUED car rider sign is required. If the sign is not visible to the staff calling names you will be asked to go to the Front Office to check your student out with an ID.
Bus Riders ~ For safety, students are only allowed to ride their assigned bus. They are not allowed to ride home with another student.
CSISD District bus policy ~ any student 2nd grade or younger must have a parent or guardian at the bust stop in the afternoon. If a parent or guardian is not present the student will be brought back to the school upon completion of the bus route for the parent/guardian to pick up.
o Early dismissal ~ If you wish to pick your student up early from school you must do so before 3:30PM. A photo ID will be required to check your student out.
o Transportation Change ~ If there is a change to your child’s normal mode of transportation in the afternoon, you must notify the Front Office by 2:30PM to ensure they get dismissed as requested.
CAFETERIA REMINDERS:
Breakfast ~ 7:00AM-7:45AM - In order for your student to receive breakfast service in the cafeteria, they must arrive to school prior to 7:45AM.
Lunch ~ 2nd Grade – 11:00AM - 11:40AM
3rd Grade - 11:45AM - 12:15PM
4th Grade - 12:20PM - 12:50PM
· If you wish to eat lunch with your student a photo ID is required to check-in at the Front Office. Only visitors on the student’s contact list will be permitted.
· If you wish to drop off food for your student to be delivered to the “cafeteria pick up table” by the Front Office please make sure it is labeled with their first and last name and teacher name.
· Deliveries from third party vendors like DoorDash and GrubHub are not permitted.
o 4th Graders are permitted to use the microwaves in the cafeteria. Please make sure they know how to use a microwave and prepare the food packed in their lunch boxes. Please also send, microwave safe containers for their food.
o PLEASE DO NOT SEND GLASS FOOD CONTAINERS IN LUNCH BOXES.
NURSE’S NOTES:
We are seeing lots of sickness in the Nurse’s office. Please be sure to follow district procedures when you have a sick child to help us reduce the spreading of germs and illness. It is also important to remind our students to wash their hands routinely, cough/sneeze into our sleeve and not to share drinks with others.