Dear Families,
It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the end of October! Our classrooms are full of excitement as we head into the week of Halloween. Thank you for helping your children come to school ready to learn, even with all the fun fall activities happening.
Here are a few reminders and updates for the week:
Halloween Fun: Students may wear school-appropriate costumes on Thursday, October 30. Please avoid masks that cover the face, scary or gory themes, and any accessories that resemble weapons.
Learning Focus: Even with the festivities, we’re continuing our strong focus on learning! We’ll be reviewing key skills in reading and math and wrapping up our fall units.
Cooler Weather: Please make sure your child brings a jacket each morning and that all items are labeled with their name. Our lost and found is growing more and more each day. Please check the lost and found in the front office if your child is missing a jacket, lunchbox, or water bottle.
We appreciate your continued support and wish everyone a safe, fun, and spooktacular Halloween!
Warmly,
Ms. Duncan
This Week
Monday: Red Ribbon Week Kick-Off
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Kona Ice
Thursday: Thumbs Up Thursday; Trunk or Treat; Guest Readers; Storybook Character dress up
Friday: Campus Closed
Save the Date
November 4: Election Day
November 5: First grade Field Trip to Western Bell
November 6: Camp Careful
November 7: No School
November 11: Veteran's Day
November 12: Thanksgiving Lunch
November 13: Pre-K Field Trip to Mayborn; World Kindness Day
November 14: Campus Closed
November 19: Fall Picture Retakes
November 20: Cougar Dash
November 21: Campus Closed
November 24-28: Campus Closed
Click here to go directly to the full CSP calendar on our website.
Camp Careful Presentation – Kindergarten & First Grade
On Thursday, November 6, kindergarten and first grade students will have the opportunity to attend a Camp Careful presentation led by Dr. Soo Battle, a local pediatrician and founder of the program. The presentation focuses on helping young children understand body safety, boundaries, and how to stay safe and healthy. Because of the sensitive nature of this discussion, parent or guardian consent is required for participation. Please complete the consent form by Wednesday, November 5. Click here for Camp Careful consent form.
🍂 You're Invited! 🍂Thanksgiving Lunch:
Join us for a special Thanksgiving lunch on Wednesday, November 12, to celebrate gratitude, community, and togetherness with your child! Please RSVP below to attend. If you would like to purchase a meal to enjoy with your child, please also use the QR code on the right to preorder and pay through My SCHOOL BUCKS. Only preordered meals will be served. All preorders must be made by 11/2/25. No additional meals will be sold after this time. Purchasing a meal is not required to attend.
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CSPSVisitorRegistration
Thanksgiving Meal Order: https://tinyurl.com/cspsThanksgiving
Important Reminders:
No outside food will be allowed during Thanksgiving lunch. However, students are welcome to bring a lunch box from home as they normally would, if they do not intent to eat the Thanksgiving meal.
Due to space restraints, only one adult per student may attend
Adult Thanksgiving meals $5
Annual Parent Forum:
Join us for CSISD's annual Parent Forum on Monday, October 27, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at China Spring Elementary School. This year's event focuses on student health, safety, and success, with expert speakers covering topics such as vaping, attendance, student safety, and restorative behavior strategies. It's a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to stay informed and connected.
China Spring ISD VATRE Measure:
Early voting for the China Spring ISD VATRE measure continues through Friday, October 31. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. 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.
Visit the CSISD VATRE website to find a complete list of early voting locations and hours, and review a copy of the ballot for McLennan and Bosque counties: https://www.chinaspringisd.net/o/csisd/page/voting.
Gifted and Talented Fall Nominations Now Open!
The window for G/T nominations is now open for the Fall of 2025. Please click the link below and fill out the form if you would like to nominate your student for consideration to participate in GT services. The window is open from October 20-30, 2025.
GT Nomination Form
*One full calendar year must pass before your child may be tested again. Thank you for understanding!
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Endsley at aendsley@chinaspringisd.net
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
Shout Outs:
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. 💙
CSP Staff Shout-Outs
Thank you for partnering with us in building a culture of appreciation and support for our staff!