SAVE THE DATE:

• End of the First 9-Weeks ~ 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

• GT Nomination Window Opens ~ 10/12/2026

• Start of Second 9-Weeks ~ 10/12/2026

• Dress Up Day ~ Hawaiian Day ~ 10/15/2026

• Campus Closed ~ 10/16/2026

• Camp Careful Assembly ~ 10/20/2026

• Dress Up Day ~ Pink Out ~ 10/22/2026

• GT Nomination Window Closes ~ 10/22/2026

• Campus Closed ~ Staff PD ~ 10/23/2026

• Red Ribbon Week ~ 10/26/2026 - 10/29/2026

• Dress Up Day ~ Character Day ~ 10/29/2026

• Campus Closed ~ 10/30/2026

• Book Fair ~ 11/2/2026 - 11/5/2026

• Psychologist Week ~ 11/2/2026 - 11/5/2026

• Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive ~ 11/2/2026 - 11/16/2026

• Dress Up Day ~ Jersey Day ~ 11/5/2026

• Campus Closed ~ Staff PD ~ 11/6/2026

• 5th & 6th RLA Benchmark ~ 11/10/2026

• 5th Science Benchmark ~ 11/11/2026

• Thanksgiving Lunch ~ 11/12/2026

• Campus Closed ~ 11/13/2026

HAPPENINGS:

NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM FORM:

China Spring ISD is asking every family to complete the National School Lunch Program Form for the 2026-27 school year. Every response matters. The information helps us have a clearer picture of our school community and make sure we have the resources and programs to support all students. Whether or not your family qualifies for meal benefits, completing the form helps strengthen our district and the services we can provide to students. Your information is kept private. China Spring ISD does not have access to the information you provide on the form. Families only need to complete one application for all students in the household: Complete the National School Lunch Program Form.

• 10/4: Mrs. Clinger ~ 5th RLA

• 10/5: Mrs. Brown ~ 5th & 6th ESL

• 10/13: Mrs. Veselka ~ Dyslexia

• 10/16: Mrs. Hodges ~ Counselor

• 10/23: Ms. Bonner ~ Special Education Para

• 10/24: Mrs. Bauman ~ 5th & 6th Intervention

COUNSELOR CORNER:

FALL FESTIVALS HELPFUL TIPS AND REMINDERS:

Red Ribbon Week:

Have open discussions with your students about drugs, vapes, alcohol, and peer pressure surrounding these topics

Halloween:

• Communicate safety with crossing streets and going house to house

• Stick to the porch, don't enter people's homes while trick or treating

• Stay with your designated group

• Check in throughout the night with adults

Thanksgiving & Christmas:

Food drive will be coming soon, keep an eye out for more information to help feed our local friends and families.

Seasonal depression around holidays is common in pre-teens, be open to communication and seeing the signs:

• Being more closed off and less willing to talk

• Spending more time alone

• Changes in sleep/appetite

• Negative thinking

For any additional questions or help with services, please contact Madison Hodges at mhodges@chinaspringisd.net.

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 5th grade for reaching our goal of 97% attendance. Our overall average attendance did drop this week was to 96.65%.  Let's see if we can get both grades back up to 97% or higher next week

• Healthy Habits Reminder: With illnesses on the rise, please help us remind students to cover coughs and sneezes, wash their hands frequently, and avoid sharing food or drinks. These simple habits can make a big difference in helping keep our students and staff healthy!

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.

FOOD DELIVERY:

Our campus does not accept meal delivery services such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Lunch deliveries can only be made by a parent or family member. A parent may leave a message or a package, such as a forgotten lunch, for the student to pick up from the front office during a passing period or lunch.

All deliveries must come through the front office. Gifts, flowers, balloons, etc will remain in the office until the end of the day. We will notify the student that they have received an item, and it is their responsibility to pick up the item at the end of the day. As a courtesy, the school asks to be notified if a parent is sending a delivery to their child.

A forgotten lunch, water bottle, or other instructional item will be set out for students to pick up during passing periods.

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!"