Save the Date:
· CSE Spring Food Drive ~ Monday, March 16th – Thursday, April 13th
· STAAR Parent Night ~ Tuesday, March 17th
· Future Chef Competition ~ Wednesday, March 18th
· Spring & Class Picture Day ~ Wednesday, March 18th
· Third 9-Weeks Report Cards ~ Monday, March 23rd
· Friday, March 27th ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences
· Thursday, April 2nd ~ 4th Grade Performance
Happenings:
INCLEMENT WEATHER MAKE-UP DAYS: Due to the inclement weather in January, China Spring ISD will use the bad weather days already built into the school calendar to make up missed instruction time. All China Spring ISD campuses will be open, and students are expected to attend school on Friday, April 24th and Friday, May 8th. These days were designated in advance and will now be regular school days to ensure the district meets instructional time requirements set by the Texas Education Agency.
CSE SPRING FOOD DRIVE: Our final campus community service project for this year’s Character Education class is here! From March 16th- April 13th we will be collecting nonperishable food items and snacks to donate to China Spring Cares, providing summer meals for families in need.
Items can be turned in to Ms. Tullos in the Character Education Room. The class from each grade who brings the most items will get to dunk Ms. Tullos and Coach Yose in the dunk tank in May.
STAAR PARENT NIGHT: On Tuesday, March 17th from 6:00pm-6:30pm we are having our STAAR Parent Night in the Library. During this time parents and guardians can learn about the STAAR test, understand more about ways to support their student, and even try takin the most recently released test. This event is mostly for third grade parents and guardians, but fourth grade parents are welcome to attend as well.
CLICK HERE to RSVP so that we may plan accordingly for the evening.
FUTURE CHEF NATIONAL CHALLENGE: Our Child Nutrition Team along with Sodexo presents the “Passport to Flavor” National Future Chef Challenge. We’re inviting all of our students to create a recipe inspired by a country or culture from anywhere in the world – from spicy tacos to tasty noodles or sweet treats – the possibilities are endless!
CLICK HERE to submit your student’s recipe.
One lucky winner from each grade will be chosen as a finalist to compete in our campus contest at China Spring Elementary School on Wednesday, March 18th. As a bonus, the winner of this event will be entered in a Future Chefs National Challenge for some great prizes.
SPRING & CLASS PICTURE DAY: Wednesday, March 18th is individual Spring Picture Day & Class Picture Day. Everyone should come dressed to impress with your best smile! Please remember this year we are using Photo Texas Photography as our picture day vendor.
A class photo order form was sent home prior to Spring Break (these need to be turned in on photo day). Individual spring portraits will be taken on a PROOF BASIS. On portrait day, students do not need to bring payment for individual portraits. Approximately 2-3 weeks after portraits are taken, your student will receive a proof, which will include pricing and ordering information.
Third 9-WEEKS REPORT CARDS: Report cards for the third 9-weeks will be posted to PARENT PORTAL by the end of day on Monday, March 23rd.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: Friday, March 27th is one of our designated parent-teacher conference days. If you are interested in scheduling a conference with your student’s teacher please reach out to them directly to schedule a time for that day. If at any time you have questions about your student’s performance please email the teacher and they are happy to collaborate with you.
4TH GRADE “DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS” PERFORMANCE: Our fourth graders will be performing a musical about the great state of Texas on Thursday, April 2nd at China Spring Elementary! The following classes will perform at 5:30pm – Rutherford, K. McNew, C. McNew, Kerr and Robinson. Then, at 7:00pm the following classes will perform – Stewart, Anderson, Fontenot, Garn and Laine. Both performances will be in the gym and everyone is welcome to attend. Please invite your friends and family members!
Costume Information -- All students should dress in their best western attire! Jeans, boots (if you have them), western style shirt, Texas themed shirt, or red/white/and blue.
**Please fill out the permission form Mrs. James sent home at the end of February so your child will be able to participate in the performance. The performance will be videoed and shared on social media. If you have any questions or concerns
Reminders:
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
WEEK 28 ATTENDANCE:
MONDAY ~ 95.01%
TUESDAY ~ 97.05%
WEDNESDAY ~ 97.71%
THURSDAY ~ 97.22%
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 3rd and 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 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!
FROM THE PE COACHES:
A friendly reminder that students are required to have tennis shoes EVERY day for PE. Students cannot participate in PE activities while wearing sandals, crocs, boots, or UGGS. This is for their safety, as well as the safety of their classmates. If they choose to wear one of the above listed types of footwear please be sure they pack a pair of tennis shoes to change into. Students who do not wear tennis shoes will be required to sit out.
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!”