Redhawk Reader

Hi Families,

It was a short week packed with lots of learning and fun! Many great things are happening everyday - please make sure you read through the entire newsletter.

Soaring together,

Mrs. Bickham

1. Penny Wars starts next week! This is a friendly grade level competition that benefits the CFISD Police Department's community outreach program (COP). Details can be found below.

2. CFISD is hosting a Curriculum Expo at the Berry Center on 10/22 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for 3rd-8th grade families to learn about all of the great learning opportunities, instructional offerings and extracurricular programs available in our district!

3. Friday, 10/24 is spirit shop during lunches!

• Book-Tober - Every Friday in October
• October 15-29 - Storybook Pumpkin Characters in Library
• October 20-24 - Penny Wars! *Graphic with Info Below*
• Monday, October 20 - Garden Day - 5th Grade
• Wednesday, October 22 - Kindergarten HPD Officer Visit
• Wednesday, October 22 - CFISD 3rd-8th Curriculum Expo @ Berry Center 6-8p
• Friday, October 24 - Kindergarten Fire Truck Visit
• Friday, October 24 - Spirit Shop during All Lunches
• October 27-31 - Red Ribbon Week! *Graphic with Info Below*
• Monday, October 27 - Chick-fil-a Towne Lake 5-8PM

CFISD is excited to host a Curriculum Expo showcasing all of the unique course offerings that await students in CFISD! Families of students in grades 3-8 are invited to explore instructional offerings, discover extracurricular programs, and learn about certifications and college credit options that students encounter on their path to amazing in CFISD. Join us on October 22nd from 6-8 PM at the Berry Center (98877 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433).

Please note: the Berry Center's clear bag policy will be in effect.

This school year we are going LIVE with our Digital Lost & Found!

Order your FALL spirit wear using the link below. Order by October 21st and items will be delivered to your student's classroom by November 14th. 100% of proceeds made by the PTO directly support Rennell. THERE WILL NOT BE ANOTHER STORE OPENING FOR THESE ITEMS. THIS IS YOUR ONLY CHANCE TO PURCHASE THESE DESIGNS THIS YEAR!

https://gogandy.com/rennell-pto-fall-spirit-wear-store-25

December 3, 2025 from 3:30-6:30p @ Berry Center

Please visit the Counselor Corner for information below about October guidance lessons, parental controls to enhance digital safety, and the 5th grade parent info presentation if you missed it!

Registration for Gifted and Talented testing opens Monday, August 18th.

If you are seeking Gifted and Talented testing for your student in grades 1st-5th, please see the linked flyer below with step by step instructions. GT testing registration closes Friday, November 21st.

*All kindergarten students will be automatically screened for the GT Program.*

September 30 and October 1 - 4-8PM - Chuck–e-Cheese Copperfield - where students can redeem their free play cards and the highest grossing class from the fundraiser can redeem their pizza party!

October 27 - 5-8PM - Chick-fil-a Towne Lake

November 11 - 5-8PM - Spring Creek BBQ

Did you know that our fabulous PTO has a calendar which has ALL of our school dates AND ALL of the PTO volunteer dates ALL IN ONE PLACE?!?! You do not even have to be a PTO member to subscribe! Click on this link to see the calendar and even SUBSCRIBE and add the dates to your calendar if you want!

If you are the legal parent or guardian of a CFISD student, you can access your

student's library information. You have the option to view all materials available in

the campus library, materials checked out to your student(s), view checkout history

from the previous and current school year, and block/unblock specific library materials.