Cheetah News
Volume 23, 1/27/23
Dear Cheetah Families,
This is a reminder that our front doors open at 7:10 am each morning. The tardy bell rings at 7:30.
Being tardy to school can have a significant impact on your child's education. They may miss important instructions or announcements. We understand that there may be extenuating circumstances that prevent your child from arriving on time. In these cases, please reach out to your child's teacher so that we can make accommodations as necessary.
We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that your child arrives to school on time.
Maggie Jistel
Glow Party Details
Tonight is the night for our Cheetahs to GLOW! We want everyone to have an amazing time tonight and be safe, so here are some last minute reminders for you all:
- Early entry through the cafeteria 6-6:30 - food, games and face painting will be available at that time.
- The quieter experience is reserved for students with sensory differences who cannot tolerate the crowds and high noise levels. The gym door will be monitored closely at this time.
- 6:30 entrance will be through main doors.
- Tickets are required for food purchases and are $1 each. Credit cards will be accepted for ticket purchases in the foyer, and cash only for tickets in cafeteria. ALL food/drinks must stay in cafeteria.
- This is not a drop-off event – a parent must be present and please supervise your children.
- We are expecting a lot of fun, but we will need adults to help manage kids in all the excitement. Kids must stay off the stage area and are not allowed on stairs or upstairs in the main hallway.
- See map for layout of the party and activities!
It's GLOWING to be EPIC! See you all this evening!
Also, huge shout-out to 512 Yard Greetings for our signage outside of the school all week!
Big thanks to all our volunteers for making this possible.
Save the Date!
January 27th: Glow Party at Cypress, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (6:00 - 6:30 pm a quieter experience)
February 2: 100th Day of School
February 6 - 10: National School Counselors Appreciation Week
February 7: Watchdog Game Night, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
February 10: General Meeting/ Mid-Year Update with Principal Jistel 7:30-8 am (coffee and pastries available)
February 14 - Classroom Valentine Parties (see teacher newsletter for specific details)
February 27th-March 2nd: Adventure Dash Coming Soon
Elementary Night CPHS Girls Soccer Game - Friday, 1/27
CPHS Girls Soccer starts their district games this week and are having their Elementary Night Friday night at Cedar Park High School. JV begins at 5:30pm and varsity at 7:15pm. Cypress students are invited to the game and will be honored at half time. All kids will be invited at half time of the JV and varsity games to come on the field and kick the soccer balls around with the team.
Recorders - 4th & 5th graders
4th and 5th graders will be learning recorder this year in Performing Arts! Click here to order your recorder kit today! Deadline to order is February 3rd.
Running Club
Running Club is back! Starting Wednesday February 15th, Running Club will take place across the street at the Anderson Mill West Park from 3:00-3:30. Students will meet in the school courtyard at dismissal to be checked in, and then walked over to the park. Pickup will be at the park as well. There will be 10 sessions, on Wednesdays, ending on April 26th. Parent volunteers for each grade level would be much appreciated to help with tracking laps and supervising kids. Deadline to sign up is February 10th. Sign up here.
CPHS presents Big Fish
Looking for a fun, family-friendly night of epic storytelling, dazzling mermaids and a whimsical circus? Come watch Cedar Park High School’s production of “Big Fish” this weekend, January 26th-28th at 7pm! You and your family will love the heartfelt story of adventure that this cast and crew brings to the stage. Tickets and more available online at cphstheatrearts.com!”
Dates/Times
In the Cedar Park High School Performing Arts Center
January 26th - 7pm
January 27th - 7pm
January 28th - 1pm and 7pm
School Counselor Week
School Counselor Week is February 6th-10th. Help us show our Counselor Cess Hilsberg that she is AMAZING in all that she does. Notes of thanks or any other item can be dropped off at the front office. Mrs. Hilsberg's favorite list.
Thank you, PTA!
Thank you to our PTA for supporting the campus with all new playground equipment for the grade levels. This is a super useful way the money our Cheetah family raises is used on campus.
CPMS Page to Stage
Our Cheetahs wrote stories in the fall that traveled to our creative CPMS Advanced Theater students. The middle school students turned the stories into plays that were performed this morning for our student body. Congratulations to the students whose stories were selected!
LEEF night at Panda Express Feb. 3
Do you love Panda Express as much as we do?
LEEF is partnering with Panda Express on Friday, February 3rd from 10AM - 9:30PM for a day of fundraising for Leander ISD students and teachers! During this one-day event, 50% of all purchases using the LEEF flyer will come back to Leander ISD classrooms.
*You must bring or show the flyer virtually at checkout: https://bit.ly/3ZFymLU
**You can also order online and enter code 347416 in the fundraiser code box.
Yearbooks for sale
Yearbooks are on sale! They are only $22. Fifth-grade pridlines are $10 for a business card size area and you may order as many as you would like. To order a yearbook or pridelines, go to www.balfour.com and search Cypress Elementary or scan the QR code. Ads must be completed and submitted by February 15th to be included in the yearbook. We will make so many memories this year! Don't miss out on this keepsake!