Cedars E-News

Dear Cedars Families,

We are excited to share that we’ve wrapped up a successful second week of school! Our students are quickly adjusting to routines, showing school pride, and already making great strides in their learning. Classrooms are full of energy, teamwork, and curiosity, and we are so proud of the positive start to our school year.

On Friday, August 29, 2025, new students will be officially inducted into one of our Houses—Red, Green, Blue, or Purple! 🎉 To celebrate this special event, students are not required to wear a uniform on that day.

JOIN PTO! We need your help!💜

We are thrilled to kick off the year with our first PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Meeting, and we would love for YOU to join us! The PTO is an amazing way to get involved, connect with other families, and make a lasting impact on our school community.

📅 Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025

🕒 Time: 6:00 pm

📍 Location: Cafeteria

At this meeting, we’ll:

• Share exciting events and plans for the year
• Offer opportunities to volunteer and get involved
• Brainstorm fun ideas to support our students and teachers

No matter how much time you can give, big or small, your involvement makes a huge difference. Let’s “Level Up: Game On!” together this school year and make it our best yet! Click the Link to join PTO today. 👉 Link - https://forms.gle/ckeK1dpaNyR8s8cW7

FREE Afterschool Program

We are excited to announce that students in grades K-8 who are eligible for the 21st Century Afterschool Program will have the opportunity to participate in engaging enrichment, tutoring, and hands-on learning experiences after school at no cost to families. To share more details, we will be hosting a Parent Information Meeting after the PTO meeting on Thursday in the cafeteria.

At this meeting, we will review program expectations, activities offered, and how this program supports your child’s academic growth and social development. Parents will also have the chance to ask questions and complete required forms for enrollment.

A few quick reminders:

• Morning Arrival: Please ensure students arrive on time so they can start their day successfully. Free breakfast is served at 7:15 am for grades K-8, and 7:45 am for PK.
• Uniform: Beginning Monday, students who are not in uniform will receive a letter outlining the dress code policy. We also welcome donations of gently used uniforms to support our uniform closet.

For the most up-to-date information on school events and activities, please regularly check our website at www.cedars-academy.org, view the Back to School Edition and Parent Information Cedars E-News at https://secure.smore.com/n/36pvg, and follow us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/CedarsInternationalAcademy/.

Sending a virtual hug and love,

Heather Rauls, Principal

August 17, 2025,

Dear Cedars Families,

What an amazing first week of school! 🎉 Our campus is filled with energy, excitement, and the joy of learning. We are incredibly proud of how our students have started the year, from making new friends to embracing routines; their positivity and eagerness to learn have been truly inspiring.

Here are a few highlights from our first week:

• Smooth arrivals and dismissals — thank you for your patience and cooperation!
  
  
• Positive learning environments — classrooms are buzzing with engagement and collaboration.
  • Our new PK-3 class is off to a great start.

  • Aftercare is running smoothly.
    
    

• Welcoming campus — a great place for our students to learn and grow.

  • We welcome our new Cedars students and families!
    
    

• Strong connections — teachers are building relationships with students and families. Our new teachers are truly amazing and already feel like part of the Cedars family.

A few quick reminders:

• Morning Arrival: Please ensure students arrive on time so they can start their day successfully.
  
• Attendance: Every day matters; consistent attendance sets the foundation for success.
  
• Communication: Be sure you are connected with your child’s teacher on ClassDojo, Remind, or Edlio for updates and important information.
• Safety: Review our school’s safety procedures with your child. There will be a scheduled evacuation drill this week.
• Uniform: Students who do not wear a Cedars shirt on Thursdays or their House shirt on Fridays are required to be in full school uniform.

Are you interested in growing the school, supporting campus goals, and vision? Then, please stop by the cafeteria on Thursday at 6:30 pm for our first PTO Interest meeting. Click the link to join PTO today. 👉Link - https://forms.gle/ckeK1dpaNyR8s8cW7

For the most up-to-date information on school events and activities, please regularly check our website at www.cedars-academy.org, view the Back to School Edition and Parent Information Cedars E-News at https://secure.smore.com/n/36pvg, and follow us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/CedarsInternationalAcademy/.

Thank you for your partnership and trust as we begin this exciting journey together. Your support makes all the difference in helping our students thrive. We can’t wait to see what this year brings!

Game On, Cedars Stars! 🎮✨

Sending a virtual hug and love,

Heather Rauls, Principal

July 25, 2025,

Dear Cedars Families,

Get ready to press START on an unforgettable adventure this school year! We’re turning our campus into the ultimate Super Mario Bros. world where learning is a quest, teamwork earns power-ups, and everyone is leveling up together! Our theme this year is "Let's Level Up: Game On!"

Throughout the year, we’ll tackle challenges, celebrate wins, and collect coins of knowledge one level at a time. Just like Mario and friends, we’re stronger when we work together.

This newsletter is packed with essential information to help you prepare for the upcoming school year. Please pay close attention to the Cedars Master Calendar, which has some differences from the Cedars School Calendar.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Important Events & Information

📘 Cedars Virtual Parent Handbook Training – Virtual Session

• Friday, August 1, 2025

• 4:00 pm (Returning Families)

• 5:00 pm (NEW Families)

• 📍 Location:
  Google Meet (Virtual)
  🔗Video call link: https://meet.google.com/omh-betv-asn

• Or dial: ‪(US) +1 605-937-7072‬ PIN: ‪592 543 457‬#

🌻Cedars Community Beautification Day

• Friday, August 1, 2025

• Time: 10:00 - 3:00 pm

• Join us for a day of teamwork, creativity, and community spirit as we prepare our school for a fantastic year! Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, or community partner, we welcome all helping hands.

🎨 What We’ll Be Doing:

• Updating hallway bulletin boards and hallways
  

• Planting and refreshing the school garden
  

• Helping with campus clean-up & organizing
  

• Painting, decorating, and making spaces shine!
  
  

🧤 Come dressed to work! Bring gloves, paint brushes, gardening tools, or just your smile. All supplies welcome!

Let’s make Cedars shine because when we work together, we level up!

📲 RSVP below

🏫Back to School Night (PK & Middle School ONLY)

• Thursday, August 7, 2025

• PK - 3:00 pm
• Middle School - 5:00 pm

🏫Back to School Night (Kindergarten - 5th Grade ONLY)

• Monday, August 11, 2025

• K-5 - 5:00 pm

New News

• Congratulations to our amazing TIA-designated teachers, Cynthia Cervantes-Villasenor, Amber Ellis, Unhee Gilbert, Daniel Martinez, Julij Miller, Lauren Ottinger, Rachel Sher, Giana Xenos. Your dedication, hard work, and passion for teaching truly shines, and we’re proud to recognize your outstanding achievement. Thank you for inspiring our students and making a difference every day!
• Looking ahead, Dr. Sparacello and Board of Directors are much closer to bringing all PK–12 students together under one roof, as part of our long-term growth vision.
• AWESOME NEWS! We are excited to share that we have been awarded a $599,883 21st Century Grant. This grant will fund free after-school tutoring, enrichment, and summer programs for eligible students over the next three years. More information to come! We will continue to offer our fee based program for ineligible students.
• Please note that the City of Austin is currently removing many parking spaces at the front of the school, resulting in limited parking in the front area. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these changes.

Wishing you all a wonderful remainder of your summer. We look forward to seeing everyone at Back to School Night!

Best Regards,

Heather Rauls
Principal

We are so excited to welcome you to a brand-new school year! As we prepare for an exciting year of learning, growth, and connection, we invite you to join us for our Meet the Teacher Night and to review important back-to-school expectations to help set our students up for success.

Meet the Teacher and Back to School Night will be held on the following dates below.

• PK3 & PK4- Thursday, August 7, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) - Thursday, August 7, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
• Kindergarten - 5th Grade Only - Monday, August 11, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm

August

August Theme: Cedars is "Let's Level Up: Game On!"

August Character Trait: Good Citizenship

1: Open House 9 am

1: Campus Beautification Day 10 am

1: Virtual Handbook, Title I, and Aftercare Orientation 4 pm (Returning Families)

1 - Virtual Handbook, Title I, and Aftercare Orientation 5 pm (New Families)

7: PK Back to School Night 3 pm

7: Middle School Back to School Night 5 pm

11: Elementary Back to School Night 5 pm

13: First Day of School

21: PTO Kick-Off Meeting

29: House Induction Ceremony & NUT Day

September

September Theme: National Hispanic Heritage & Suicide Prevention Month

September Character Trait: Courage

1: Labor Day, NO SCHOOL

2: PTO Fall Read-A-Thon Fundraiser (All Month)

8: Grandparents & International Literacy Day

8: Book Character Dress Up & NUT Day

8: Afterschool Tutoring Begins

11: Progress Reports

16: National IT Professional Day

18: Family Literacy Night & Hispanic Heritage

Celebration & NUT Day 6-8 pm

22-26: Security Officer Appreciation Week

25: PTO Chuck E Cheese Family Night

26: Human Resource Professionals Day

October

October Theme: Anti-Bullying, Health & Safety Month

October Character Trait: Trustworthiness

1: PTO Chocolate Fundraiser

2: Custodian Appreciation Day

1,8: Breast Cancer Day (Wear Pink)

2: Picture Day (NUT Day)

6-10: Fire Prevention Week

6-10: Fall Benchmarks

6: National Coach's Day

7: World Teacher Day

10: End of 1st Quarter

13: Columbus & Indigenous Day, Student Holiday

13: Parent/Teacher Conference Day

15: Unity Day (Wear Orange)

16: PTO Meeting (PK Performs) 6 & Report Cards

16: National Boss's Day

24: PTO Fall Spook Fest

23-31: Red Ribbon Week (Dress Up Days)

November

November Theme: Military Family Appreciation & Giving Month

November Character Trait: Gratitude

3: House Service Project (All Month)

7: Award Assembly & NUT Day

11: Veterans Day

12: Fall Retakes, Group, & Sports Picture Day

(NUT Day)

13: World Kindness Day

14: PTO Fall Family Skate Night 3-7 pm

20: Progress Reports

20: PTO Meeting (Kinder Performs) 6 pm

21: Thanksgiving Feast, Early

Release 12:30 pm & No Aftercare

24-28: Thanksgiving Break

December

December Theme: Winter Celebration

December Character Trait: Integrity

1: PTO Pictures with Santa Fundraiser

12: Pictures with Santa & NUT Day

15-19: Winter Holiday Dress Up Week

18: Winter Show

19: Early Release Day 12:30 pm &

No Aftercare

19: End of the 2nd Quarter

22-5: Winter Break

What will students need to bring: For the first day of school, all students will need to bring a pen/pencil, notepad, and lunch/snacks. We will provide supplies if the supply fee was already paid before the first day of school.

Schedules: Students will receive their schedules from their teacher during Back to School Night on August 7 for PK & Middle School and August 11 for K-5. We encourage all families to attend Meet the Teacher and Back to School Night.

Pick up/drop off: All student drop off and pick up should use the Cedars back parking lot or walkup zone. See map below. The earliest you may drop a student off is 7:15 am. If you need to talk to a teacher, please park on the street on Barwood Park due to the limited parking the front due to the construction from the City of Austin.

Remember that all parents and visitors: You MUST check in at the office! We ask that you do not park in the front lot during morning and afternoon dismissal due to limited parking. We certainly don't want you to get stuck during pick up and drop off, especially if you are in a hurry. Thank you for understanding!

Arrival:

• Gate and doors open at 7:15 am

• No early drop-offs before 7:15 am

• During two weeks of school, PK-K students will go to the classrooms for breakfast.

• All students must be in the classroom by 7:45 am for morning announcements over the intercom.

• Car riders will arrive at the back of Cedars International Academy.

• Staff members will be outside to greet students.

• Walkers will arrive at the walk-up zone on Barwood Park.

• Staff members will be on the street to greet students.

• Late students will report to the front office for a tardy slip after 7:45 am before class. Parents must upload a note to excuse the tardy.

• Designated staff will be required to assist with the following:

• Escorting students from the vehicle to their designated area on campus.

• Monitor students in the hallway and cafeteria.

All parents with an elementary or middle school student will receive a car tag from their child's teacher during Back to School Night. The car tag is required for a child to be dismissed from school. Car tag must be present in the car or in hand when picking up a student.

Dismissal:

• Dismissal begins at 3:30 pm on Monday-Thursday

• Dismissal begins at 12:30 pm on Fridays

• Each family will receive two security car hangers from your child’s teacher during Back to School Night.

• If you need additional hangers, please contact the front office at 512-419-1551. There is a $20 fee for each extra hanger.

• Please display your child’s security hanger on your rearview mirror during afternoon pick-up.

• Important: If a vehicle does not have a visible security hanger, the driver will be asked to park and check in at the front office to pick up their child.

• Carpools: Be sure to clearly display all student numbers for the children you are picking up.
  

• Our staff uses an electronic dismissal system to call students to the pick-up area. Students remain inside the building until their number is called, then they are escorted to the vehicle.

• PK-2 will be dismissed through the 1st drive.

• 3rd – 8th-grade students will be dismissed through the second dismissal line near the covered walkway. See map below.

• Once your child enters the vehicle and the door is closed, please pull forward so your child can buckle up safely. For safety and liability reasons, staff are not permitted to secure car seats or seatbelts. Pulling forward helps keep the line moving efficiently.

• For everyone’s safety, please avoid using your cell phone during drop-off and pick-up times.

• After your child is safely in the car, please wait for the car line to move and exit the parking lot carefully.

Possession of a child’s security card constitutes your permission to pick up your child. If you have given written permission for another adult to pick up your child but did not give them a name card, they must come into the office with their photo ID to pick up your child.

DO’S AND DON'TS OF ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL

• Please stay in your car!! ~ Our staff will help students in and out of the car

• Hang up your phone ~ Once the dismissal begins, please cease using your phone for calls and texting. We want our parents to be 100% focused on driving safely in our parking lot.

• Cars first, pedestrians next ~ We have 30 minutes to safely drop off/pick up about 400 students. We need to make things move fast for our vehicles, so we ask that those walking in our lot patiently wait until directed to cross at crosswalks.

• Be respectful of the community members. The best time to arrive is after 3:40 pm.

• Please Be Patient!!! Please understand that student safety is a priority at Cedars, and the Dismissal procedure is our way of ensuring campus safety.

• Please show respect and patience to each other and the staff as you model behavior to your children.

• Use crosswalks and sidewalks when walking and wait to be directed to cross.

• Students should not cross over any traffic lane to get into or out of their cars.

• Do not block the entrance to the apartment complex.

• Do not make U-turns or stop in the middle of Barwood Park to pick up your child from the walk-up area.

• Do not form a second pick-up line along Barwood Park.

• Please plan and provide yourself with extra time for pick up.

• The first 2 weeks of school are usually more challenging as everyone gets back in the swing of things and young students learn the process.

• Rain usually increases the flow of traffic in our carpool lane.

• Follow the steps below:
  
• Go to myschoolbucks.com or download the mobile app
  
• Create your free account by selecting Cedars International Academy in Texas.
  
• Add a Student to your account using the student’s name, date of birth, and/or student ID number. (Some schools and districts may require the student’s date of birth or student ID number.)
  
• Add funds using your credit/debit card or electronic check.
  
• Note: For each transaction, you will be charged a program fee.
  

At Cedars, the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We are committed to maintaining a safe and prepared school environment through proactive planning, training, and communication.

This year, Cedars will continue to adopt the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) developed by the "I Love U Guys" Foundation, a nationally recognized organization that provides straightforward, proven emergency response procedures for schools.

We are excited to continue to have an armed security guard on both campuses.

The SRP is based on five clear actions that every student, staff member, and visitor can understand and follow in the event of an emergency:

1. Hold – Stay in your classroom or area. Clear the hallways.

2. Secure – Get inside. Lock outside doors.

3. Lockdown – Locks, lights, out of sight.

4. Evacuate – Move to the designated location.

5. Shelter – Use a safety strategy based on the hazard (e.g., tornado, hazmat).

Each action is communicated with a simple command and has a specific set of instructions to help ensure everyone’s safety.

Throughout the school year, students and staff will participate in age-appropriate safety drills and training using this protocol. Teachers will be discussing each of the five actions with students, so they are informed, prepared, and confident in how to respond during an emergency.

We believe this proactive approach helps foster a calm and focused environment even in high-stress situations by promoting consistency, clarity, and confidence in our response efforts.

To learn more about the SRP and how it works, please visit:
👉 https://iloveuguys.org

• A link can be found below to learn more about the Standard Response Protocol (SRP).

• Link —> Safety Standard Response Protocol (English)

• Link —> Safety Standard Response Protocol (Spanish)

Parents: please don't forget to have your child's immunizations completed before the first day of school. You can find which ones are required here:

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations

Daily attendance in school is a strong indicator of future success. Absences from class may seriously disrupt a student’s mastery of the instructional materials; therefore, the student and parent should make every effort to avoid unnecessary absences.

Did you know...? Why Daily Attendance Matters:

1. Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.

2. Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.

3. Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.

4. Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.

5. Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.

Who to contact if your child doesn't want to come to school: Mrs. Rosete, (512)419-1551 Ext. 324 or srosete@cedars-academy.org and Ms. Silva, (512) 419-1551 Ext. 301, or asilva@cedars-academy.org.

Compulsory Attendance Law

State law (Texas Education Code Section 25.085) requires that all students at least 6 years of age and not yet 19 attend school each day. Compulsory attendance also applies to students who are younger than six who have been voluntarily enrolled in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten. FEA: Compulsory Attendance policy

State law provides that if a student is absent from school without parental consent for any portion of the school day for three days in a four-week period or for ten or more days in a six-month period, the student and/or the student’s parent or legal guardian are subject to civil prosecution by the truancy court. If the student fails to obey the order issued by the civil courts, the student may also be referred to a juvenile court, which will determine whether the student should be adjudicated delinquent and referred for supervision by the juvenile probation authorities.

Per the compulsory attendance law verbiage, “parts of days,” leaving school early or arriving after school begins (tardy), even if the child attended some days, may count against the student. Acceptable reasons for an excused tardy are the same as an excused absence.

90% Rule

To receive credit or a final grade for a class, a student must attend class 90 percent of the days class is offered, regardless of whether the student's absences are excused [see FEA] or unexcused. High expectations for attendance will continue to be maintained.

What does the research say?

Across the country, more than 8 million students are missing so many days of school that they are academically at risk. Chronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of school days due to absence for any reason—excused, unexcused absences and suspensions can translate into third-graders unable to master reading, sixth-graders failing subjects, and ninth-graders dropping out of high school.

Retrieved from https://www.attendanceworks.org/chronic-absence/the-problem/.

Parents and guardians play a very important role regarding their children’s attendance.

Here are a few attendance tips to consider:

• Have your student arrive to school on time and attend every class period, especially the official attendance-taking period (10:00 AM) middle schools and high schools; and, homeroom for elementary).

• A student who is tardy to class will be subject to the consequences established at each campus in accordance with the possible consequences in the CIA Student Code of Conduct.

• What happens if your student needs to see a doctor/dentist/therapist? If possible, we encourage you to schedule appointments outside of school hours. Obtain and submit a medical note for documentation to provide to your student’s campus Attendance Specialist. Documentation is needed so the absence will be coded correctly.

• When you receive an absence notification, please follow up with your student and the campus attendance specialist. If you have documentation for your student’s absence, please submit as early as possible (it is recommended to submit within 48 hours). If you believe a teacher has marked a student incorrectly, please have your student reach out to the teacher of the marked period.

Report An Absence

Parent/guardian should submit the “Cedars Absence Notification Form” online and any documentation should be submitted as soon as possible (recommended within 48 hours after the absence has occurred). Documentation must support the reason for the absence to be coded correctly.

Cedars International Academy must submit its attendance to the Texas Education Agency, reflecting student attendance at a specific time each day. Please try to schedule appointments for your student after school, but if that is too difficult, try to schedule medical appointments after 10:00 AM.

Note: Phone calls are not required to report an absence in advance; per policy, we can’t address absences in advance, and phone calls cannot count as documentation.

Parents will receive notification of absences on the Websmart Parent Portal.

Your student’s campus CANNOT accept phone calls or voicemail messages as documentation for a student's absence.

Parent/guardian notes may be used to excuse 8 absences for the school year. If exceeding 8 parent/guardian notes, the parent/guardian is encouraged to communicate with your campus principal to discuss the reason(s) for absences and whether future parent/guardian notes will be accepted.

Do not falsify documentation. Falsifying documents is a criminal offense. Penalties for falsifying medical records in the state of Texas is a misdemeanor, a sentence up to one year in jail and a fine up to $4000. Penalties for tampering with government records can range from a misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony offense; up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.

Excessive absences may result in a violation of compulsory attendance laws* and the Student Code of Conduct. Such violations may result in the loss of course/grade credit, court action, and/or monetary fines. 10 to 20 consecutive full-day unexcused absences can lead to withdrawal of your student and filing of “Parent Contributing to Nonattendance.”

*The Texas Compulsory Attendance Law indicates that a child who is required to attend school, must attend school each school day for the entire period the program of instruction is provided. If a student is absent from school on 10 or more days or parts of days within a six month period, or on 3 or more days or parts of days within a four week period- the parent is subject to prosecution for "parent contributing to nonattendance" and the student is subject to prosecution for "failure to attend school."

PreK - 5th Grade:

Monday-Wednesday:

• Any color polo with khaki, navy, or black bottoms.

• No holes in the pants.

• Closed-toed shoes

• Girls can wear leggings under uniform bottoms.

• No logo on the polo.

• Uniform dresses are allowed.

6th-8th Grade:

Monday-Wednesday:

• Any color polo with khaki, navy, or black bottoms or jeans.

• No holes in pants or jeans.

• Closed-toed shoes

• Girls can wear leggings under uniform bottoms.

• No logo on the polo.

• Uniform dresses are allowed.

• Jackets and sweaters must be zipped or buttoned up.

PreK-8th Grade:

Thursdays

• Cedars Spirit Day

• Any Cedars shirt with jeans

• No holes in the jeans

Friday:

• House Spirit Day

• Students can wear their house colors

At Cedars, we are incredibly thankful for our amazing PTO! Joining the PTO or attending meetings is a great way to stay connected with fellow parents and stay informed about important school updates such as upcoming events, early release days, volunteer opportunities, and more.

As we embark on what promises to be the best school year yet, we are reminded of the dedication and hard work of our teachers and staff who are committed to making this year a success for every Jaguar. The PTO is proud to continue fostering the strong collaboration we’ve built with our supportive community, exceptional administrators, and devoted educators.

With the ongoing support of our members, we will continue to provide enriching and meaningful learning experiences for our children. We encourage all families to get involved! Becoming a PTO member gives you a voice and a seat at the table as we work together to do what’s best for our students this year.

For more information about PTO, visit https://sites.google.com/cedars-academy.org/cia-pto/home.

Join PTO by clicking the link here or completing the form below.

Participate in the Texas Charter School Association Academic and Athletic League (TCSAAL)!

For more information about Cedars Athletics and Cheer program, visit https://sites.google.com/cedars-academy.org/cedars- athletics/home

🏫 Preparing Your Child for the School Routine

As summer winds down and we gear up for an exciting new school year, here are a few tips to help your child smoothly transition from vacation mode back to classroom readiness:

💬 Normalize First-Day Nerves
It’s completely normal for children to feel a little anxious about returning to school. Let them know these feelings are okay. Reassurance from you goes a long way in helping them feel supported and confident.

⏰ Morning Routine Prep
Work with your child to plan a consistent morning routine. Walk through the steps together getting dressed, brushing teeth, packing up and offer praise for their independence. Positive reinforcement builds confidence and sets the tone for a successful day.

📚 Homework Habits
Getting back into the swing of homework can be tricky. Start by creating a set time and quiet space for studying. Review their agenda or planner together and help prioritize tasks. Be sure to acknowledge their effort encouragement can help them stay motivated and on track.

🌙 Bedtime Reset
A consistent sleep schedule is key to a smooth start. Begin easing into the school-year bedtime routine now. Set clear expectations for winding down, and avoid screens before bed to promote restful sleep.

🤝 Need Help?
If you're finding the transition difficult or have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Roxanne Contreras for support we’re here to help make this a great start to the year for both you and your child.

Cedars Volleyball and Cheer team will start practice the second week of school. For more information on how to join volleyball and cheer, visit https://sites.google.com/cedars-academy.org/cedars-athletics/home.

Cedars International Academy will be charging for After School Programming this school year. While grant funds are no longer available to cover after school services, we are actively seeking alternative funding to offer the program at no cost to you. More information will be shared during the parent meetings.

AWESOME NEWS!

We are excited to share that we have been awarded a $599,883 21st Century Grant. This grant will fund free after-school tutoring, enrichment, and summer programs for eligible students over the next three years. More information to come! We will continue to offer our fee based program for ineligible students. This program will run separately from our fee based program.

Great News!
This year’s after-care fee structure remains unchanged there’s no increase in rates. Families who choose to pay one month in advance will receive a 10% discount.

Here is the fee structure:

• 1st child: $20 per week
• 2nd child: $20 per week
• 3rd child: $10 per week
• 4th child: No charge

All fees are due by the Friday before the start of the week. Payments made after 3:30 p.m. on Monday will incur a late payment fee of $5 per student.

Please contact Brittany Woods (bwoods@cedars-academy.org) for assistance.

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