Save the Date:
· Third 9-Weeks Report Cards ~ Wednesday, March 25th
· Friday, March 27th ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences
· Tuesday, March 31st ~ Dine & Donate @ Baskin Robbins
· Thursday, April 2nd ~ 2nd Grade Easter Egg Hunt
· Thursday, April 2nd ~ 4th Grade Performance
· Wednesday, April 8th ~ Fire & Severe Weather Drill
· Thursday, April 9th ~ 2nd Grade Wax Museum
· Tuesday, April 14th ~ READING STAAR TEST
· Tuesday, April 15th ~ CS Education Foundation BOD Candidate Forum
· Tuesday, April 21st ~ MATH STAART TEST
· Wednesday, April 22nd ~ Fourth 9-Weeks Progress Reports
· Thursday, April 23rd ~ Kona Ice
· Friday, April 24th ~ Bad Weather Make-up Day
· Friday, April 24th ~ 2nd Grade Field Trip
Happenings:
INCLEMENT WEATHER MAKE-UP DAYS: Due to the inclement weather in January, China Spring ISD will use the bad weather days already built into the school calendar to make up missed instruction time. All China Spring ISD campuses will be open, and students are expected to attend school on Friday, April 24th and Friday, May 8th. These days were designated in advance and will now be regular school days to ensure the district meets instructional time requirements set by the Texas Education Agency.
CSE SPRING FOOD DRIVE: Our final campus community service project for this year’s Character Education class is here! From March 16th- April 13th we will be collecting nonperishable food items and snacks to donate to China Spring Cares, providing summer meals for families in need.
Items can be turned in to Ms. Tullos in the Character Education Room. The class from each grade who brings the most items will get to dunk Ms. Tullos and Coach Yose in the dunk tank in May.
THIRD 9-WEEKS REPORT CARDS: Report cards for the third 9-weeks will be posted to PARENT PORTAL by the end of day on Wednesday, March 25th.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: Friday, March 27th is one of our designated parent-teacher conference days. If you are interested in scheduling a conference with your student’s teacher, please reach out to them directly to schedule a time for that day. If at any time you have questions about your student’s performance please email the teacher and they are happy to collaborate with you.
PTA DINE & DONATE: PTA will be hosting a “Dine and Donate” fundraiser on Tuesday, March 31st at Baskin Robbins in China Spring. Stop in and purchase an ice cream cone anytime between 4:00pm-9:00pm and mention China Spring PTA when ordering (a portion of sales will be generously donated to CS PTA). The class with the most donations will receive an ice cream party from Baskin Robbins!
2ND GRADE EASTER EGG HUNT: We are excited to announce that our 2nd grade students will have an Easter Egg Hunt at school on Thursday, April 2nd.
To ensure a fun and successful event, we ask that each student bring 12 plastic eggs, filled with individually wrapped candy, stickers, or small toys, and securely taped shut. To make the hunt more engaging, please number the eggs from 1-12 using a black marker and underline the number 6 for clarity. Additionally, children should bring a basket or bag from home to collect eggs in during the hunt. Please send in eggs by Monday, March 30th.
While this will be a special event for our students, parents will not be able to attend. If you are unable to send in eggs, please notify your child’s teacher as soon as possible so we can ensure we have enough for everyone.
4TH GRADE “DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS” PERFORMANCE: Our fourth graders will be performing a musical about the great state of Texas on Thursday, April 2nd at China Spring Elementary! The following classes will perform at 5:30pm – Rutherford, K. McNew, C. McNew, Kerr and Robinson. Then, at 7:00pm the following classes will perform – Stewart, Anderson, Fontenot, Garn and Laine. Both performances will be in the gym and everyone is welcome to attend. Please invite your friends and family members!
Costume Information -- All students should dress in their best western attire! Jeans, boots (if you have them), western style shirt, Texas themed shirt, or red/white/and blue.
**Please fill out the permission form Mrs. James sent home at the end of February so your child will be able to participate in the performance. The performance will be videoed and shared on social media. If you have any questions or concerns
CSE FIRE DRILL & & SEVERE WEATHER DRILL: Notice to the Public – a routine fire drill and severe weather drill is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8th at 1:20pm. The purpose of drills in Texas schools is to prepare students, staff, and visitors for efficient response in the case of an emergency.
2ND GRADE WAX MUSEUM: Second Grade students have been researching a famous person who made a difference in the world. They will be presenting their research at our Annual Wax Museum. Second grade families are welcome to tour the museum on Thursday, April 9th at the times specified below…
8:45am-9:30am ~ Stubbs, Kahle, Hughes, Rubio, Peters & Jolliff
10:00-10:45am ~ Foley, Dominguez, Symank & Honeycutt
READING STAAR TEST: The 3rd and 4th grade Reading STAAR test will take place on Tuesday, April 14th. To ensure an efficient testing environment we ask that all students arrive to campus on time (7:55am) and please refrain from checking them out early. Please note visitors, including lunch visitors are not permitted on campus on state testing days.
You can help your child feel calm and confident for the STAAR test by establishing simple routines the night before and the morning of testing. The night before, make sure your child gets plenty of sleep, packs their backpack, and lays out comfortable clothes to reduce morning stress. Encourage a positive mindset and remind them to just do their best. On the morning of the test, provide a healthy breakfast and allow plenty of time to get to school without rushing. A calm start to the day can make a big difference in helping your child feel focused, relaxed, and ready to succeed!
CS EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM: The China Spring ISD Education Foundation is hosting a School Board Candidate Forum on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 6:30–8:30pm in the Performing Arts Center at China Spring Middle School. We want the forum to reflect the issues that matter most to our community, so parents and residents are encouraged to submit questions by Friday, March 27. While we may not be able to include every submission, your feedback will help guide the topics discussed. Please note, submissions are anonymous and the survey is not affiliated with any candidate or campaign. 2026 CSISD Education Foundation School Board Candidate Forum.
MATH STAAR TEST: The 3rd and 4th grade Math STAAR test will take place on Tuesday, April 21st. To ensure an efficient testing environment we ask that all students arrive to campus on time (7:55am) and please refrain from checking them out early. Please note visitors, including lunch visitors are not permitted on campus on state testing days.
You can help your child feel calm and confident for the STAAR test by establishing simple routines the night before and the morning of testing. The night before, make sure your child gets plenty of sleep, packs their backpack, and lays out comfortable clothes to reduce morning stress. Encourage a positive mindset and remind them to just do their best. On the morning of the test, provide a healthy breakfast and allow plenty of time to get to school without rushing. A calm start to the day can make a big difference in helping your child feel focused, relaxed, and ready to succeed!
FOURTH 9-WEEKS PROGRESS REPORTS: Progress reports will be available on PARENT PORTAL by the end of day on Wednesday, April 22nd.
2ND GRADE MAINSTAY FARM FIELD TRIP: Second grade will be taking a field trip to Mainstay Farm (Cleburne, TX) on Friday, April 24th. On this field trip students will have the opportunity to explore the “biggest backyard in Texas,” to learn about agriculture and farm life.
We will be eating a picnic lunch at Mainstay Farm. Students will need to either bring a sack lunch or pre-order one from the cafeteria.
The cost of the field trip is $15 for students.
Parents who have turned in their volunteer form to the office are welcome to join us. If you have not filled out the form but would like to go, please go to the CSISD website for a volunteer form and turn it into our front office, along with a copy of your driver’s license. The form and background check does take time to process, so please return the form as soon as possible. SIBLINGS MAY NOT ACCOMPANY PARENTS/GUARDIANS ON THIS TRIP.
The admission fee for parents is $16 that will need to be paid when you get to the farm.
Students must ride the bus to Mainstay Farm, but will be permitted to be signed out and taken home by a parent/guardian. Parents may ONLY SIGN OUT THEIR CHILD, they cannot sign-out someone else’s child.
Reminders:
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
WEEK 29 ATTENDANCE:
MONDAY ~ 95.18%
TUESDAY ~ 97.05%
WEDNESDAY ~ 97.55 %
THURSDAY ~ 96.39%
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION:
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.
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.
Excuse notes can be emailed to kcarlin@chinaspringisd.net or kkennedy@chinaspringisd.net
Additional attendance information can be found in our student handbook on the CSISD website.
25-26 BELL SCHEDULE:
The duration of our instructional school day is 7:55am-3:55pm. Campus opens at 7:00am to begin car rider drop off. Breakfast will be available for students from 7:00am-7:50am. The first instructional bell rings at 7:55am. The tardy bell rings at 8:00am. Every 3 tardies count as a student absence.
TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES:
MORNING CAR RIDERS: Car rider lines open at 7:00am. Please use the car rider loops in the back of the school for morning drop-off. Students are NOT allowed to be dropped off in the front of the school until after the car rider barriers are in place at 7:45am.
AFTERNOON CAR RIDERS: In the afternoon car rider line, a SCHOOL-ISSUED car rider sign is required. If the sign is not visible to the staff calling names you will be asked to go to the Front Office to check your student out with an ID.
BUS RIDERS: For safety, students are only allowed to ride their assigned bus. They are not allowed to ride home with another student.
CSISD District bus policy ~ any student 2nd grade or younger must have a parent or guardian at the bus stop in the afternoon. If a parent or guardian is not present the student will be brought back to the school upon completion of the route for the parent/guardian to pick up.
EARLY DISMISSAL: If you wish to pick your student up early form school you must do so BEFORE 3:30PM. A photo ID will be required to check your student out – please note a change from last year, our computer system now requires your ID be SCANNED every time you pick up your child for early dismissal.
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 2:30pm to ensure they get home as requested.
CAFETERIA INFORMATION:
BREAKFAST: Breakfast takes place from 7:00am-7:50am. In order for your student to receive breakfast service in the cafeteria, they must arrive to school prior to 7:45am.
LUNCH: 2nd Grade Lunch ~ 11:00am-11:40am ; 3rd Grade Lunch ~ 11:45am-12:15pm ; 4th Grade Lunch ~ 12:20pm-12:50pm.
If you wish to eat lunch with your student a photo ID is required to check-in at the front office. Only visitors on the student’s contact list will be permitted. You may not have other students join you at the visitor’s table unless you are also on their approved visitor list.
If you wish to drop off food for your student to be delivered to the “cafeteria pick-up table” by the Front Office please make sure it is labeled with their first and last name and teacher name. It is also helpful if the student is aware ahead of time that they will have lunch waiting for them to grab from the pick-up table.
DELIVERIES FROM THIRD PARTY VENDORS LIKE DOORDASH AND GRUBHUB ARE NOT PERMITTED.
*Please note: ONLY 3rd and 4th Grade is permitted to use the microwaves during lunch. Students must be able to microwave their own food without assistance. Please make sure food is sent in microwavable containers (no glass).
NURSE’S NOTES:
As we enter the winter months, please help us keep our school healthy by following district illness guidelines:
o Students must be fever-free and not vomiting for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
o If cleared by a physician, a doctor’s note is required for an earlier return.
o Please remind your child to wash hands frequently, cover coughs and sneezes, and avoid sharing food or drinks to help prevent the spread of germs.
Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students healthy and ready to learn!
FROM THE PE COACHES:
A friendly reminder that students are required to have tennis shoes EVERY day for PE. Students cannot participate in PE activities while wearing sandals, crocs, boots, or UGGS. This is for their safety, as well as the safety of their classmates. If they choose to wear one of the above listed types of footwear please be sure they pack a pair of tennis shoes to change into. Students who do not wear tennis shoes will be required to sit out.
CSISD PERSONAL DEVICE POLICY:
In compliance with the new state law and expanding on current personal device policy, China Spring ISD has updated the cell phone and smart device policy for the 25-26 school year. The new rules apply to all personal devices, including cell phones, smart watches, and any other communication devices not issued by the district. Students may still bring these devices to school, but they must be turned off and stored in backpacks or lockers for the entire school day. Students may only use devices after the dismissal bell.
“PROUD TO BE CSE!”