Dear Cougar Families,
We are so proud of the hard work and growth our students have shown as we wrapped up the first nine weeks of school. This is a wonderful time to pause and celebrate how much they’ve learned, the friendships they’ve built, and the confidence they’ve gained in their classrooms.
October can often be a challenging month for students as routines are well established and the excitement of the new school year begins to settle. To keep joy alive across our campus, we have planned some fun and engaging activities this month that will encourage learning and community spirit. We can’t wait to share these moments with your children!
At home, you can bring in the season while supporting your child’s learning by:
Reading a favorite fall story together each evening or making up your own “pumpkin patch” adventure.
Using acorns, leaves, or small pumpkins for counting and sorting games to build math skills.
Taking a fall walk and encouraging your child to describe what they see, hear, and feel to strengthen vocabulary.
Having your child share something new they’ve learned each day over a cozy fall snack like apple slices or popcorn.
Thank you for your continued partnership in making China Spring Primary a joyful and nurturing place to learn and grow. We are excited about all that October has in store for our students!
With Cougar Pride,
Ms. Duncan
Principal, China Spring Primary
This Week
Monday: Title I Information Meeting, 6:30 @ CSISD Admin Building; National Coaches Day!
Tuesday: Fall Pictures
Wednesday: Pre-K to Fire Station
Thursday: Thumbs Up Thursday; End of Grading Period; Kinder field trip to Airport; First Grade field trip to HOT
Friday: Campus Closed
Save the Date
October 16: Math Night; Pink Out
October 17: Campus Closed
October 20: GT Nominations Window Opens
October 23: Kinder Field Trip to Western Bell
October 24: No School/Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 27-30: Red Ribbon Week
October 29: Kona Ice
October 30: Trunk or Treat; Storybook Character dress up day
October 31: Campus Closed
Click here to go directly to the full CSP calendar on our website.
News to know:
CPE TITLE 1 MEETINGS: We would love for the China Spring community to join us on September 30th at 8:15 am or October 6th at 6:30 pm at the Administration Building to learn more about how families, school staff, and students come together to share the responsibility of student achievement.
FALL PICTURE DAY: Fall picture day is Tuesday, October 7th. Please be on the lookout for a flyer in your student’s backpack so that you may order your student's school pictures.
PINK OUT:
In spirit of the PINK OUT football game on Friday, October 17th, we will be having PINK OUT day on Thursday, October 16th at CSE. We encourage students and staff to wear all the pink in support of our Cougars and the fight against breast cancer.
LITTLE COUGAR CHEERLEADER CLINIC: The China Spring Cheer Booster Club invites your Little Cougar Cheerleader to the fall Cheer Night Clinic, where they will learn to cheer, dance and stunt with the CSHS Cheerleaders and Cujo. Participants will then show off their skills in a pre-game performance at Cougar Stadium that evening! October 17th CSHS cheerleaders will host Little Cougar Cheerleader Clinic. Participants will receive a t-shirt, autographed poster of CSHS Cheerleaders, pizza dinner and drinks. Clinic registration also includes admission to the game for the participant and one adult. Click here for more information and to register for the Cheer Night Clinic!
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: October 24th is one of our designated parent/teacher conference days. We would love to meet with every student's family. Teachers will be reaching out on Seesaw with their parent/teacher conference sign up sheets.
RED RIBBON WEEK: Red Ribbon Week is a national week-long campaign that raises awareness about drug, tobacco, alcohol, and smoking prevention. As part of our week-long program, we have the following dress up days planned:
Monday, October 27th ~ Neon Day ~ “I’m too bright to do drugs!”
Tuesday, October 28th ~ Crazy Sock Day ~ “Walk away from drugs!”
Wednesday, October 29th ~ Hat Day ~ “Put a cap on drugs!”
Thursday, October 30th ~ White Out & Crazy Hair Day ~ “Say boo to drugs!” OR Storybook Character Dress up
VATRE Information Meetings
China Spring ISD is hosting a series of Information Meetings about the upcoming Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE). Superintendent Dr. Marc Faulkner will review how school funding works, the impact of the VATRE on the school tax rate, and the ballot language voters will see in November.
Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, October 14: 5:30-6:30 pm VIRTUAL - Register for this event
More information is available at www.chinaspringisd.net/page/vatre.
Reminders
MORNING DROP OFF: A friendly reminder to please remain in your car at all times while in the drop off line. If your child is unable to open the door and exit the car independently, someone will come assist. If you would like to personally assist your student in exiting the car and steal a final hug and kiss, please park at the track and walk your student to the sidewalk. We are working diligently to keep vehicles off of the road and avoid traffic backing up to the light. Staying in your car helps the line move quickly and safely.
FIELD TRIP PROCEDURES: In order for parents/ guardians to attend a field trip with their child, they must first check in at China Spring Primary School and receive a visitor's badge. In order for a parent/guardian to be part of the group and interact with children other than their own, they must be an approved volunteer. Additionally, students will not be released to anyone that is not on their pick up list.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
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.
Additional attendance information can be found in our student handbook on the CSISD website.
25-26 BELL SCHEDULE: Our instructional school day is 7:50am-3:50pm. 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 7:50am. Students arriving after this bell are tardy and must be signed in to the office by a parent. Every 3 tardies count as a student absence.
LUNCH VISITORS: Parents are now able to join their student for lunch. All visitors must present their government issued ID and check in at the office. Visitors will only be permitted if they are listed in the students' records. While visiting CSP during lunch, please remember:
Visitors are only permitted in the cafeteria and may not join students when returning to class.
Younger siblings are welcome to join in the fun, but they are expected to follow CSP lunch expectations to ensure safety for all students and staff. We appreciate your help in enforcing this.
Shout Outs
🌟 Shout Out to Coach Iverson & Coach Golden! 🌟
We want to recognize Coach Iverson and Coach Golden for the dedication, time, and energy they put in each week to make PE both engaging and purposeful. Our students look forward to PE and can’t wait to see what their coaches have in store for them each day! Their creativity and fresh, innovative ideas keep students moving, smiling, and building healthy habits. Thank you, Coaches, for making physical education such a highlight of the week at China Spring Primary!
Would you like to recognize a staff member that has made a lasting impression or has gone above and beyond? We would love your help in recognizing them! Please take a moment to fill out our Staff Shout-Out Form (linked below) and let us know about a staff member who deserves a little extra celebration. Your kind words go a long way in brightening their day and reminding them just how valued they are. 💙
Thank you for partnering with us in building a culture of appreciation and support for our staff!