Save the Date:
· CSE Food Drive ~ Monday, November 3rd- Tuesday, November 18th
· Kona Ice ~ Thursday, November 6th
· 2nd Grade Veterans Day Program ~ Tuesday, November 11th
· Reading Benchmark ~ Wednesday, November 12th
· Progress Reports ~ Wednesday, November 12th
· Picture Make-up Day ~ Thursday, November 13th
· Math Benchmark ~ Tuesday, November 18th
· Thanksgiving Break ~ Friday, November 21st – Friday, November 28th
Happenings:
CSE FOOD DRIVE: The season of giving is here—and what better way to celebrate than by helping families enjoy a warm, delicious holiday meal! Our annual Holiday Food Drive Competition will officially begin on Monday, November 3rd where we will team up with China Spring Cares to give families in our community a holiday meal.
Students may bring in items from the “suggested foods” list and drop them off in the Character Education room. The class with the most food items donated from each grade level will win the opportunity to pie Coach Yose and Ms. Tullos in the face.
Our goal this year is 2000 donated items! Every item donated brings joy to someone’s table—and a little friendly competition makes it even more fun. Let’s come together to share the spirit of the season and ensure every family can enjoy a holiday meal surrounded by love and gratitude. The competition will end on Thursday, November 18th.
Suggested Food Items: Boxed stuffing mix; canned green beans, corn, or sweet potatoes; instant mashed potatoes; canned gravy or gravy packets; cranberry sauce; boxed cornbread or muffin mix; macaroni and cheese; canned fruit; rice or pasta.
KONA ICE: Kona Ice will be on campus on Thursday, November 6th during regularly scheduled recess. CLICK HERE to order your child’s snow cone online. The link will close at 8:30am on Thursday, November 6th.
2nd GRADE VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: Our second graders will be performing a musical tribute to our Veterans on Tuesday, November 11th, “A Salute to Our Veterans for Protecting the Land That We Love!
We will have two performances that day. The following classes will perform at 10:00am – Foley, Peters, Symank, Dominguez and Honeycutt. Then, at 1:00pm the following classes will perform – Jolliff, Kahle, Rubio, Hughes, and Stubbs. Both performances will be in the gym.
Everyone is welcome! Please invite friends and family members who are Veterans so that we may thank them with this special tribute!
*Students should dress in patriotic red, white, and blue attire for the performance.
BENCHMARK TESTING: The Reading Benchmark (practice STAAR test) is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12th and the Math Benchmark is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th for all 3rd and 4th graders. We ask that everyone has their child arrive to school on time and refrain from checking out early on these days. PLEASE REMEMBER VISITORS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON CAMPUS ON STATE TEST DAYS (INCLUDING LUNCH VISITORS).
PROGRESS REPORTS: Second nine-weeks progress reports will be available on the PARENT PORTAL by the end of the school day on Wednesday, November 12th.
PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY: If your student was absent on our original picture day of October the 2nd or you are unsatisfied with your child’s school portrait, Picture Make-up Day is scheduled for Thursday, November 13th. If you wish for your child to have their picture re-made please communicate this directly with your child’s teacher so they know to send them to the cameras.
*Please note, we changed picture companies this year. Our new company is Photo Texas Photography. CLICK HERE to create your students account so that you may purchase your child’s school pictures.
THANKSGIVING BREAK: Thanksgiving break is Friday, November 21st-Friday, November 28th. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving break. We are grateful for our entire CSE community!
VATRE Information:
Early voting for the China Spring ISD VATRE measure begins Monday, October 20th, and runs through Friday, October 31st. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th. The proposed total tax rate is $0.98192, which is 3.7 cents lower than last year’s rate. If voters approve the VATRE, it will provide about $2.16 million in additional annual funding for our schools, while still keeping the overall school tax rate lower than last year.
CLICK HERE to visit the CSISD VATRE website to find a complete list of early voting locations and hours, and a review copy of the ballot for McLennan and Bosque counties.
Reminders:
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
WEEK 13 ATTENDANCE:
MONDAY ~ 95.86%
TUESDAY ~ 96.52%
WEDNESDAY ~ 97.68%
THURSDAY ~ 95.86%
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION:
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.
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.
Excuse notes can be emailed to kcarlin@chinaspringisd.net or kkennedy@chinaspringisd.net
Additional attendance information can be found in our student handbook on the CSISD website.
25-26 BELL SCHEDULE:
The duration of our instructional school day is 7:55am-3:55pm. Campus opens at 7:00am to begin car rider drop off. Breakfast will be available for students from 7:00am-7:50am. The first instructional bell rings at 7:55am. The tardy bell rings at 8:00am. Every 3 tardies count as a student absence.
TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES:
MORNING CAR RIDERS: Car rider lines open at 7:00am. 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 rider barriers are in place at 7:45am.
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 bus 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 route for the parent/guardian to pick up.
EARLY DISMISSAL: If you wish to pick your student up early form school you must do so BEFORE 3:30PM. A photo ID will be required to check your student out – please note a change from last year, our computer system now requires your ID be SCANNED every time you pick up your child for early dismissal.
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 home as requested.
CAFETERIA INFORMATION:
BREAKFAST: Breakfast takes place from 7:00am-7:50am. In order for your student to receive breakfast service in the cafeteria, they must arrive to school prior to 7:45am.
LUNCH: 2nd Grade Lunch ~ 11:00am-11:40am ; 3rd Grade Lunch ~ 11:45am-12:15pm ; 4th Grade Lunch ~ 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. You may not have other students join you at the visitor’s table unless you are also on their approved visitor list.
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. It is also helpful if the student is aware ahead of time that they will have lunch waiting for them to grab from the pick-up table.
DELIVERIES FROM THIRD PARTY VENDORS LIKE DOORDASH AND GRUBHUB ARE NOT PERMITTED.
*Please note: ONLY 4th Grade is permitted to use the microwaves during lunch. Students must be able to microwave their own food without assistance. Please make sure food is sent in microwavable containers (no glass).
NURSE’S NOTES:
As we enter the fall and winter months, please help us keep our school healthy by following district illness guidelines:
o Students must be fever-free and not vomiting for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
o If cleared by a physician, a doctor’s note is required for an earlier return.
o Please remind your child to wash hands frequently, cover coughs and sneezes, and avoid sharing food or drinks to help prevent the spread of germs.
Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students healthy and ready to learn!
CSISD PERSONAL DEVICE POLICY:
In compliance with the new state law and expanding on current personal device policy, China Spring ISD has updated the cell phone and smart device policy for the 25-26 school year. The new rules apply to all personal devices, including cell phones, smart watches, and any other communication devices not issued by the district. Students may still bring these devices to school, but they must be turned off and stored in backpacks or lockers for the entire school day. Students may only use devices after the dismissal bell.
“PROUD TO BE CSE!”