Greetings Panther Nation!
Happy Valentine's Day Panther Family! I hope you are able to share some love with those around you today.
Progress report averages will be loaded this Wednesday, February 15, and should be visible in Home Access Center soon. Please encourage students to turn in any missing work that will still be accepted AND to stay after in tutoring to make up tests or other missing assignments.
Last week we completed our Kindness Bringing Out the Best Lesson. This month's character trait is KINDNESS. Please speak to your scholars about how how being kind to others can change the world. We also encourage families to try the kindness challenge! Use the link here or click on the picture above.
25th Anniversary Brunch ReCap from Dr. Henry
What can I say - Cy Springs, you showed up and showed OUT! The Silver Anniversary Brunch was WONDERFUL! There was a lovely mix of new, current and former staff, parents, students, district and community! The food was delicious and the entertainment was spectacular. We have so much to be proud of and it showed on Saturday.
There are so many folks to thank....
The Silver Anniversary Committee - tireless work since August, hard work pays off
Band, Choir, Orchestra, AFJROTC, PAC, FFA, Art, Athletics - there would not have been a program without our student groups and their sponsors!
If you donated in ANY way.... THANK YOU!!!!
The scholarship application for this year will go live this week! Make sure to tell your seniors! The Legacy Memorial Scholarship is open to any student who:
Attended CSHS for four (4) years
Participated in a CSHS club or organization for three (3) years
Attends a Texas public, private college/university/trade school or certification program
2.5 GPA
Teacher Recommendation Teacher Character Reference
Official Transcript
Thank you again for your support of this important endeavor.
Please take some time to enjoy the slideshow, and history video
Course Requests 23-24
Dear Panther Families,
It's that time of year again where we are asking for you to choose what classes your student will be taking next year. You have until WEDNESDAY MARCH 8TH to have the course selections entered into Xello. Your student should be able to log into Xello through their classLink and adjust their classes with the Course Planner.
Your student's counselor will be going over requests with students and can provide guidance as needed. Families are encouraged to look through the Course Description Booklet to find all classes offered in CFISD. If you have questions, use the contact information on the bottom of this newsletter to reach out to the correct party.
After March 8th no changes in Xello will be captured. At that point you will need to reach out directly to the student's counselor to make an adjustment to course requests. There will be a digital course verification process like last year with one small difference: NO COURSE REQUEST CHANGES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER APRIL 30TH 2023.
Today in Black History
On February 14, 1818 in Talbot County Maryland, Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey was born- years later to become one of America's greatest orators: Frederick Douglass.
Born a slave, after escaping slavery Douglass became one of the world's foremost abolitionist and human rights leaders. Douglass was known for his brilliant and persuasive oratory which drew listeners of all races to hear him expound upon the merits of freedom for all people. His famous "Fourth of July" speech illustrated the mastery of his intellectual persuasion and boldness to speak the truth regardless of any personal consequences.
He was named Minister-Resident and Consul-General to Haiti on July 1, 1889. Douglass was the first African American to have a position that high in the United States Government. Douglass died on February 20, 1895 in Washington, DC at age 77.
Coming Soon at CSHS!
15th, Wednesday: College 101 Night, Horizons Showcase
17th, Friday: Student Holiday
20th, Monday: Student Holiday
28th, Tuesday: Black History Showcase 6 PM in the Auditorium
March
1st, Wednesday: All 11th Grade Students take the SAT
4th, Saturday: KEYS for Marking period 3
6th-10th: Student Empowerment Week
8th, Wednesday: Students Need to have Course Requests for 2023-2024 in Xello
10th, Friday: Student Empowerment Brunch
10th, Friday: Last day of 3rd Marking Period
13th-17th: Spring Break 2023
Senior Section! Class of 2023
Please use this link here to review the class of 2023 checklist from our senior round up in January.
Seniors! It is incredibly important that you are maintaining good grades & attendance. We want to make sure all of you are able to walk the stage in May.
Tips from us:
- Get your FAFSA done NOW! It is a graduation requirement. If you need help- visit your counselor or one of our college & career staff (see contact info below)
- You can send transcripts to colleges/organizations through the registrar's office!
- March 4th Saturday KEYS is a great day to make up absences you may have accrued.
- Order your cap & gown at balfourgrad.com today!
Substance Use Awareness & Prevention Newsletter
The CFISD Substance Abuse Intervention Counselor, Veronica Garza is heading up our "Taking Back the Future" Substance Use Awareness & Prevention Program. You'll find her newsletter here, full of resources to keep CFISD families informed.
She also shared with us the following event coming up this week: DEA Hosts Live Discussion: Considering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Preventing Drug Use and Misuse
This discussion will be hosted on Get Smart About Drugs from 2:00-3:15pm on Wednesday, February 15.
Associate Principal Troy Collavo Ed.D.
Director of Instruction Samantha Collins M.Ed.
Coordinating Counselor Sabrina Barnett M.Ed.
Cypress Springs High School equips students with the tools they need for academic, personal and social achievement. All Day, Every Day!