CPS Newsletter

Week of 2/12 - 2/16

Mrs. Gerik's Update

Our campus is focusing on kindness for February! We are encouraging everyone to wear a shirt with a positive message every Thursday. Here are some ideas to help spread kindness this month:

Be Kind at School

Write a Thank You note to your teacher
Stand up for someone when others are being unkind
Invite a classmate to sit by you at lunch

Be Kind to Your Friends

Cheer up a friend with a funny joke
Be a good listener to a friend in need
Share your games or toys with a friend

Be Kind at Home

Offer to do a chore for a family member
Tell your family how much you love them
Cook a special meal for your family

Be Kind to Your Community

Collect canned goods for a food pantry
Pick up trash at your local park
Smile at everyone you see 😊

Don't forget that Valentine Parties are this Wednesday from 1:30-2:30. We are asking that no more than 2 guests per student attend to ensure there is enough space for all families to participate.

Cadet PRIDE

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Our students focus on 5 areas throughout the school day to ensure they have a productive day. We call this Cadet PRIDE.

Students who show exceptional behavior in any of these areas can receive a shout-out from anyone on campus.

PREPARED--How ready are you?

RESPECT--How do you treat others and your school?

INTEGRITY--Who are you when nobody is looking?

DISCIPLINE--Are you following the rules?

EFFORT--Are you being your best self?

📣 Cadet PRIDE Shout Outs!

Jacob received a shout-out for Respect for helping out a classmate when they fell!

Gilberto received a shout-out for Effort for showing tremendous growth with Ms. Garcia!

Hadley received a shout-out for Effort for always doing her best with her lessons with Mrs. Wasson!

Jeremiah (not pictured) received a shout-out for Integrity for helping another student tie their shoes and holding their library books for them while in the hallway.

STAAR Information

As we get closer to STAAR, parents unfamiliar with the new STAAR Redesign should take the time to explore the changes. You can visit the TEA website on STAAR Redesign for more information. On this website, your student can take a practice test, and you have access to released test questions from previous years.

One of the biggest ways you can support your child with STAAR is by having them practice typing since they will be taking the STAAR online. TypeTastic is a free online typing program that your student can use while at home.