Cheetah News
Volume 33, 4/13/23
Upcoming Events!
April 17: Spirit Night at Santa Catarina
April 19: 4th grade Field Trip
April 21: Field Day and Family Fit Night (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
April 29: Aladdin Kids performance
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
May 8-12 - Nurse's Appreciation Week! Let's show Nurse Maria some LOVE!
May 12: Movie Night and PTA General Board Meeting
May 25 - 5th Grade Graduation!
May 26 - Last day of school - Dismissal at 11:30am (lunch WILL be served)
PARENT INPUT FOR STUDENT LEARNING NEEDS IN 23-24
Hi Parents,
We value your input! This is an optional opportunity to provide information to help us meet the needs of your child as we create and balance classes for next year.
The Parent Input Form is intended for you to communicate the educational needs of your child, and not to be used for specific teacher requests. We are eager to know about your child's educational needs from a parent/guardian perspective.
The following factors are considered when building classes:
*Equalizing the number of students in all classes
*Student educational, social, and emotional needs
*Administration, teacher, and parent input
Please submit this form by the end of today, Friday, April 14th.
Thank you for your support!
Maggie Jistel
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)
Thank you to the classes of Tawater, Pagani, Walsh for our monthly staff breakfast!
What a wonderful way to finish the week!
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. Purchase online and skip the line. Visit the link to buy your tickets today!
Field Day April 21
Attached is the schedule for Field Day on April 21st. Kids will compete in races, class relays, class tug of war, sack races, and three legged races before having an hour of inflatable time. Parents, feel free to come and check it out!
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!
April 17th
Spirit Night at Santa Caterina. Students will go home on Monday with sticker that needs to be shown for proceeds to come back to Cypress.
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!
PTA Corner
Hello Families! Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 1 - May 5. See the week's schedule below so you can plan ahead! In addition to the week's festivities, we're also asking families to donate a $25 gift card as part of our Teacher/Staff raffle! Gift cards can be dropped off in the front office any time April 17 - April 27. Thank you in advance!!
We also work 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!!
Upcoming events:
May 1st-5th: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12th: Family Movie Night and PTA Elections
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Buy Cypress swag online
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.