Cheetah News
Volume 34, 4/20/23
Upcoming Events!
April 21: Family Fit Night TONIGHT! (5:30 - 7:30 pm)
April 24 - 28 - Librarian & Office Staff Appreciation Week! Let's show all these ladies some LOVE!
April 25 - STAAR Reading 3-5 - CAMPUS CLOSED TO VISITORS
April 26 - STAAR Reading 3-5 Make Up Day
April 27-STAAR Science 5th Grade and Kinder Field Trip - CAMPUS CLOSED TO VISITORS
April 28-STAAR Science Make Up Day, Aladdin Kids performance, 7 pm
April 29: Aladdin Kids performance, 1 pm and 7 pm
May 1-5 - National Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2 - STAAR Math 3-5 - CAMPUS CLOSED TO VISITORS
May 3 - STAAR Math 3-5 Make Up Day, 1st grade Field Trip
May 5 - 2nd grade Field Trip
May 8-12 - Nurse's Appreciation Week! Let's show Nurse Maria some LOVE!
May 12: 3rd grade field trip, Movie Night and PTA General Board Meeting
May 19: Kindergarten performance, 12:30 pm
May 25 - 5th Grade Celebration, 8:00 am!
May 26 - Last day of school - Dismissal at 11:30am (lunch WILL be served)
UNDERSTANDING THE LEANDER ISD Bond 2023
The Leander ISD Board of Trustees has scheduled a bond election for Saturday, May 6. Early voting is from April 24 to May 2.
The proposed bond — which is divided into three propositions totaling $762.82 million — includes:
projects to address student and staff safety at every LISD campus
two new elementary schools in fast-growing areas
repairs and updates at several campuses
a new facility for the LISD Special Education 18+ Transition Services Center
replacement of music instruments
renovations at the district's two Performing Arts Centers
and more.
The bond would not impact the LISD tax rate.
You can learn much more about the bond by watching this video and by visiting www.leanderisd.org/bond2023. Also, look for posters displayed on campus describing how the bond would affect the specific schools serving your area of the district.
STAAR teacher treats
In order to treat teachers during the STAAR tests, Cypress is looking for volunteers to bring in food items. Some can be brought a day in advance and kept in the front office. Thank you for your support! (Students will be provided snacks by the school. This is only for staff administering the test.)
- April 25th Sign Up (All 3rd-5th Grade Teachers and other staff testing)
- April 27th Sign Up (Only 5th Grade Teachers and other staff testing)
- May 2nd Sign Up (All 3rd-5th Grade Teachers and other staff testing)
Cypress Elementary presents: Aladdin KIDS
Tickets for Aladdin KIDS are on sale NOW! This is our spring musical performed by our Cypress students. Performances will be April 28-29. Show times are Friday 7 pm, Saturday at 1 pm and 7 pm.
Purchase online and skip the line. Visit the link to buy your tickets today!
STAAR Testing Info
3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders will be given state assessments in Reading and Math on Tuesday, April 25th and Tuesday, May 2nd. 5th grade will be given a science assessment on Thursday, April 27th. We ask that no parents are on campus on April 25th, 27th and May 2nd to maintain all the guidelines we need to follow. We love our volunteers, but ask that you take these three days off.
Suggestions for a good test day - Get a good night's sleep. Have a healthy breakfast. Testing will begin at 8:00 AM so please be sure your child is in the building by 7:30 so they can have an easy start to the day.
Please make every effort to allow your student to be on campus the entire testing window to ensure they are able to complete the test. Once a student begins the test their test will be graded on whatever they complete, even if they leave early due to being checked out. Thank you for teaming with us to make this the best experience for your student.
Parents will receive information on their child’s results and next steps prior to the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year.
Yearbooks are almost gone!
Hurry to get your copy today. They are only $22. To order a yearbook go to www.balfour.com and search Cypress Elementary or scan the QR code. We will make so many memories this year! Don't miss out on this keepsake!
PTA Corner
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cypresselempta
Buy Cypress swag online
Teacher Appreciation Week
Can you spare a $25 gift card for the teacher raffle? Gift cards can be dropped off in the front office any time before April 27. We are working hard to get donations from local businesses but if you are a local business owner (or know one) that would be interested in donating, please contact Leslie Rucker at Moore.or.Les892@gmail.com - all donations are tax deductible!
PTA Elections and Movie Night
PTA Elections are coming and WE NEED YOUR HELP! There are lots of positions big and small to help support our Cypress community. Please fill out this form by May 5th to let us know your strengths and how you’d like to contribute next year. Make your mark!
Staff Spotlight
We are so proud of our Mr. Kane!
QUEST Teacher Josh Kane at Cypress Elementary School is the #1LISD Staff Spotlight of the Week.
“I think Mr. Kane should be nominated for the most outstanding teacher award because he is always by my side, cares for me and is my mentor,” Fourth Grader Noah O’Brien said. “He explains things extremely well, he has an amazing humor, knows how to adapt to people and overall he is one of the nicest people I know and the best teacher anyone can have.”
Read more: https://bit.ly/40j1U0N
Cedar Park HS Show
Cedar Park Tonight, CPHS' annual variety and talent show, is back on April 27! The live show showcases the best of Cedar Park including performances from drumline, the Celebrities, Pitch Black Choir, Theatre Improv Group PNG, Season Choir, the Luminaries and other students displaying their talents! The show is Thursday, April 27 at 7 p.m. in the CPHS PAC. Tickets can be purchased online for $10 at cphsbroadcast.com or at the door. Proceeds benefit the CPHS Broadcast program.
Camp Invention is back!
CAMP INVENTION IS BACK!
If you have not heard yet, Camp Invention is back in person this summer after a 3-year hiatus!! This is a great opportunity for all students. The dates of the camps are June 5-9 at Winkley Elementary and July 10-14 at Reagan Elementary.
Winkley ES June 5-9: https://invent-web.ungerboeck.com/programsearch/moreinfo.aspx?event=40350
Reagan ES July 10-14: https://invent-web.ungerboeck.com/programsearch/moreinfo.aspx?event=40352.
Camp Invention's website is:
Thinkery Camp Scholarships
Thinkery Camp Scholarships are available for 1st - 5th grade students. Check out the flyer below for more information.
Staff Spotlight
Have you noticed something fantastic about a Cypress staff member? The district would love to share your voice! You can submit a Staff Spotlight on this form.