SAVE THE DATE:

• Labor Day - No School ~ 9/7/2026

• Dress Up Day ~ USA Day ~ 9/11/2026

• Kona Ice ~ 9/11/2026

• SCHOOL DAY ~ 9/11/2026

• Dress Up Day ~ Safari Day ~ 9/17/2026

• Campus Closed ~ 9/18/2026

• Homecoming Dress (House Colors) ~ 9/21/2026

• School Board Meeting ~ 9/21/2026

• Homecoming Dress Up Toes Out (Sandals) ~ 9/22/2026

• Homecoming Dress Up Wig Out (Wear Wig) ~ 9/23/2026

• Homecoming Dress Up Cougar Spirit~ 9/24/2026

• Campus Closed Staff PD ~ 9/25/2026

• Campus Closed ~ 10/2/2026

• School Custodial Appreciation Day ~ 10/2/2026

• End of the First 9-Week ~ 10/8/2026

• Dress Up Day ~ Neon Day ~ 10/8/2026

• Kona Ice Day ~ 10/8/2026

• Campus Closed Staff PD ~ 10/9/2026

• Special Olympics Bocce Ball Competition ~ 10/9/2026

HAPPENINGS:

STUDENTS STANDING STRONG (S3):

Students Standing Strong (S3) is a student-led bible study that meets weekly on the Intermediate School campus. It's purpose is "connecting students at school to learn, live and lead biblical truth."  All 5th and 6th graders are invited to meet in the library on Tuesdays from 4-5. This will run all year every Tuesday. Their first meeting will be on September 8th.

• Parent form to fill out: CLICK HERE

• If your student will be attending S3, please make a pick-up plan prior to Tuesday. Students will not be given the opportunity to call and ask to stay.

• 9/11: Mrs. Ellis ~ 5th RLA

• 9/14: Coach Bayer ~ PE Para

• 9/16: Mr. Hunter ~ Special Education

• 9/17: Mrs. Keefer ~ 5th RLA/Special Education

• 9/19: Mrs. McConal ~ Instructional Coach

• 9/23: Mrs. Lopez ~ Principal Secretary

• 9/24: Ms. Jenkins ~ Assistant Principal

• 9/25: Ms. Fulford ~ 5th Social Studies

• 9/29: Mrs. McBee ~ 5th RLA

• 9/29: Mrs. Mares ~ Special Education Para

• 9/30: Mrs. Snell ~ 5th Math/Special Education

COUNSELOR CORNER:

The start of a new school year is the perfect time to establish routines that help students feel confident, organized, and ready to learn. Here are a few simple ways you can support your child at home:

• Ease into an earlier bedtime so your child is well-rested and ready for the school day.

• Keep a family calendar in a visible place with important school events, sports, concerts, and activities.

• Build strong organizational habits by checking your child's take-home folder each evening and cleaning out their backpack regularly.

• Help your future selves! Pack lunches the night before, lay out clothes for the next day, and encourage your child to complete a little homework each night to avoid last-minute stress and procrastination.

Small, consistent routines can make a big difference in helping students start the school year feeling prepared, responsible, and successful!

NURSE UPDATE:

It's time to think about the flu. Although we see an increase in flu cases starting in October, you need to plan ahead. The flu shot is the 1st line of defense and is easily accessible . . . HEB, Walmart, Walgreens, etc.

As well, healthy habits can help decrease your odds of infection:

1. Wash hands often

2. Avoid touching your face

3. Keep your distance from those who are ill

4. Clean surfaces that are frequently touched - door knobs, light switches, etc.

5. Practice healthy habits - get enough sleep, eat healthy meals, drink plenty of water and stay active

For more information:

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevention/actions-prevent-flu.html

ATTENDANCE:

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE SUMMARY:

DAILY ATTENDANCE:

• China Spring Intermediate has set a goal to achieve 97% or higher attendance every day. We will be striving for 97% attendance every week this year!

• Congratulations to both grade levels for exceeding our goal of 97% attendance. Our average attendance this week was 97.64%.  Let's keep them momentum going next week!

ATTENDANCE REMINDERS:

• 90% Law ~  The state of Texas requires students to be present 90% of the school year in order to receive credit for their current grade level.

• Daily attendance ~ Attendance is taken every day at 9:30AM.  Your student must be on campus at this time to be counted present for the day.

• When absent ~ Only 4 days total per semester can be excused by a PARENT NOTE (parent-signed excuse).  For all absences exceeding 4, a doctor's note or other formal documentation is required.

  • All excuse notes must be turned in to the front office within 3 school days of the student’s absence. 

• Attendance tracking looks at whole and partial day absences. Partial day absences include arriving at school late or leaving early without a medical excuse or one of the four parent notes for the semester. 

SCHEDULE:

• Reminder: Our last period class is a core class. Please try to schedule appointments on the Fridays students are out or after school to minimize missed instruction as much as possible.

• Attendance is tracked every class period.

• The latest students can be picked up early is 3:40PM

REMINDERS:

SCHEDULE:

• School day duration ~ 8:00AM - 4:00PM

• Car rider drop off ~ begins at 7:00AM

• Breakfast ~ 7:15AM - 8:00AM

• Class begins ~ 8:00AM

• Tardy bell rings ~ 8:05AM

CSI DRESS CODE:

Hemlines on all dresses, skirts, and shorts must not be shorter than mid-thigh length (from the shortest part of the garment) and must also ensure full coverage of the buttocks and/or undergarments at all times, including when sitting, standing, walking, or bending. Students should be able to participate in all regular school activities without risk of exposing any part of the buttocks or undergarments. Shorts may not be rolled up at the waistline. When wearing shorts, the shorts must be visible.

Students are expected to be in dress code according the district policy. Students will be given the opportunity to rectify their dress if they are out of code. Students who do not rectify will be sent to ISS until their dress is back in code. To view the dress code policy, please CLICK HERE.

CSI PHONE POLICY :

• HB 1481 prohibits the use of a personal communication device during the school day.

• ALL personal devices must remain turned off during the school day (from arrival - dismissal) and kept in the student’s backpack.

  • Items include: cell phones, smart watches, personal computers, personal iPads

  • If a student uses their personal device without authorization during the school day, the device will be confiscated.

  • Consequences will be enforced if a student is caught using a personal device OR is caught with it NOT in their backpack.

TRANSPORTATION REMINDERS:

• Early dismissal ~ If you wish to pick your student up early from school, you must do so before 3:40PM.  A photo ID will be required to check your student out.

• Transportation Change ~ If there is a change to your child’s normal mode of transportation in the afternoon, you must notify the front office by 3:15PM to ensure they get dismissed as requested.

"ONE TEAM, ONE CSI!"