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Week of March 16, 2025 - March 22, 2025
Greetings from Principal
Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,
I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable spring break! As we step into this next part of the school year, I am excited to welcome everyone back, refreshed and ready to finish strong.
The final stretch of the year is always an exciting time filled with learning, growth, and celebrations. We have some wonderful events, engaging lessons, and important milestones ahead, and we can’t wait to experience them together.
Let’s continue working hard, supporting one another, and making these last months of the school year both meaningful and memorable. Parents, thank you for your continued partnership, and students, we are so proud of all the progress you’ve made!
Here’s to a fantastic rest of the school year! Let’s make it count!
With Appreciation
Principal Davis
Quick Calendar
Updated 3/15/2025
The 4th marking period ended on February 21, 2025.
Grades will be posted on your student's skyward on February 28, 2025.
5th Marking Period Information
5th Marking Period Dates:
(Begins) February 24, 2025 - (Ends) April 11, 2025
5th Marking Period Progress Report Dates:
February 24, 2025 - March 21, 2025
Happy Bday Scholars
Updated 3/2/2025
Trustee Connections Meeting - March 20, 2025
The community is invited to join the Cedar Hill ISD Board of Trustees for the second round of Trustee Connections on Thursday, March. 20 from 6-8 pm at the Maddox Teaching & Learning Center located at 1533 High Pointe Ln., Cedar Hill TX, for a discussion on redesigning the Academic Student Outcome Goals.
Section 1: Important Information and Need to Knows
Updated 3/16/2025
STAAR Countdown
STAAR GOALS
STAAR Testing Schedule
No Updates. It's just the dates. Keep Scrolling.
No Visitors for Lunch This Week
Unless approved by the Principal
Greetings parents. We will not have any visitors for lunch this week due to us conducting GT and TELPAS Testing this week.
120th Day Celebration - March 17, 2025
As we approach the 120th day of school (March 17, 2024), we have a unique opportunity to continue celebrating Cedar Hill ISD’s 120-year anniversary with activities that honor our district’s legacy and engage our students in meaningful ways. This milestone is a perfect time to reflect on our history and inspire pride in our community!
Students may Dress Up
Historical Dress-Up Day:
Encourage students and staff to dress in clothing from different decades to showcase 120 years of history. This fun and educational activity can spark curiosity and conversations about our district’s growth over the years.
If Students are not participating in the 120th Dress up day, then they should be in school uniform.
PreK and 5th Grade - Graduation Photos
Progress Reports Post Next Week
Progress report grades should post by March 24, 2025.
Yearbook Reminders - Orders Due by April 6, 2025
This is a friendly reminder to place your order for the 2024-2025 yearbook! It's a wonderful way to preserve the memories from this school year.
Yearbook ID Code: 12022025
To order your yearbook, please visit the yearbook ordering site at www.ybpay.com and enter the ID code above.
Don't miss out on this special keepsake! Orders are due by April 6, 2025. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the campus.
Thank you for being part of our Collegiate Prep family!
Updated Campus Improvement Plan - 2024-2025
The information in the Campus Improvement Plan was gathered and analyzed by the Campus Improvement Committee during the summer.
TELPAS Testing Schedule
Section 2: Campus Events
Updated 3/16/2025
Changemakers Project - March 18, 2025
More details will come soon about this event.
Site-Based Team Meeting - March 20, 2025
Site-Based - Team Meeting - March 26, 2025 - (Virtual)
Academic Night - March 27, 2025
The objective of the STAAR Academic Night is to equip both parents and students with the knowledge, strategies, and resources necessary to succeed on the STAAR test. The event aims to:
Inform parents and students about the structure and importance of the STAAR test.
Provide practical test-taking strategies and preparation techniques for Math, Reading, and Writing portions of the test.
Foster a supportive school-community environment, where families can collaborate with teachers and staff to help students build confidence and reduce test anxiety.
Empower parents with tools and resources they can use at home to support their child's academic growth and preparation.
Overall, the goal is to create a partnership between parents, teachers, and students to ensure academic success on the STAAR test and beyond.
Changemakers - Ready, Tech, Go - March 28, 2025 - Hosted by PTA
More information will be coming soon regarding this event.
Upcoming Field Trip Information
Field Trip - Pre-K/Kindergarten - April 15, 2025
Details and Information
What does my Payment include? The cost includes entrance and transportation fees.
Where can we pay? You can pay for the field trip in mypaymentsplus.
How long will we have to pay for the field trip? From March 5, 2025 until April 1, 2025.
How will students be transported to the zoo? Students will ride to the zoo using bus transportation.
Can students bring their own sack lunch? Yes.
Will refunds be issued? No refunds or late payments will be accepted.
Will students receive lunch on this date? Sack Lunch.
Can Parents attend? Yes, parents can attend the field trip as well. Parents have to pay the admission fee in order to attend.
Parent Transportation: Parents will need to drive themselves and pay 9.00 at the gate for their admission. There may be parking fees as well.
Can parents chaperone the trip? Yes.
You will not be allowed to attend if not completely VOLY approved.
Students must use the provided transportation to and from the field trip venue.
Field Trip - 1st/2nd Grade - April 29, 2025
Details and Information
Why is this cost higher? Due to more students and transportation fees increasing.
What does my Payment include? The cost includes entrance and transportation fees.
Where can we pay? You can pay for the field trip in mypaymentsplus.
How long will we have to pay for the field trip? From March 5, 2025 until April 14, 2025.
How will students be transported to the zoo? Students will ride to the zoo using bus transportation.
Can students bring their own sack lunch? Yes.
Will refunds be issued? No refunds or late payments will be accepted.
Will students receive lunch on this date? Sack Lunch.
Can Parents attend? Yes, parents can attend the field trip as well. Parents have to pay the admission fee in order to attend.
Parent Transportation: Parents will need to drive themselves and pay 9.00 at the gate for their admission. ' There may be parking fees as well.
Can parents chaperone the trip? Yes. (We will send out a sign up form soon)
You will not be allowed to attend if not completely VOLY approved.
Important Student Information:
Students must use the provided transportation to and from the field trip venue.
AVID Field Trip - 5th Grade - UTA - April 30, 2025
Details:
Our 5th grade AVID students will embark on an exciting field trip to the University of Texas at Arlington to explore college life and inspire future academic goals. During the visit, students will tour the campus, engage with university students, and learn about the importance of higher education. This experience will give them a glimpse into college opportunities, reinforcing the AVID mission of preparing students for success in higher education and beyond.
Grade Level: 5th Grade Students
Date: April 30, 2025
Cost: Free. Students do not have to pay for this event. (However, the field trip in May will have to be paid for.)
Location: University of Texas at Arilington
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Lunch: Students should be back in time for lunch
Transportation: Students will be taken there by the bus
Chaperones Needed: Yes. (Will send out form soon. We only need 3-5 chaperones for this trip.)
Field Trip - 3rd/4th/5th Grade - Date: TBD
Coming Soon
We will provide more details soon about the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Field Trips.
There will also be some academic and behavioral criteria that students must meet in order to participate in the field trips. We will provide information soon.
4th Grade Musical Information - (From Mrs. Williams)
Has Been Rescheduled to March 31, 2025
The 4th grade musical is March 4th. That will be here soon! We already began working on the show. Here is the email I sent the parents.
The Collegiate Prep Elementary 4th Grade Presents
“The Stonecutter: A Japanese Folktale”
The 4th grade students of Collegiate Prep Elementary will be performing a play called “The Stonecutter:
Attire for the Program (Students provide their own costumes)
James class: Red or Pink tops, Khaki bottoms
Daily: Colorful tops, Khaki bottoms or Traditional Japanese attire
Smith: Traditional Japanese Attire or White tops and khaki bottoms
Mejia: Blue or White Tops, Khaki bottoms
Arrival Times and Location
Students will arrive at Collegiate Prep at 5:45pm. They should report to their teacher’s room and be already dressed and prepared to perform.
Speaking Parts
There are no speaking parts. Each class will act out their scene and play instruments. There will also be dancing and singing. One student will act the part of Tasaku, the main character, but he will be chosen within the next week. I will make sure to email that parent.
Please email me at elaine.williams@chisd.net or call me at Collegiate Prep at 972-293-4502 ext.6336 if you have any questions. I sincerely appreciate your participation and I look forward to a wonderful program with the students.
Sincerely,
Elaine Williams-Music Teacher
Tutoring - Dates
- Tutoring will start soon.
- We will keep you posted on the February 20, 2025 date.
- We are reviewing data from assessments and student performance to determine students that may qualify for additional intervention after school.
- You will receive letters soon to inform you of the schedule.
Collegiate Prep - AVID Corner
Updated
2/23/2025
Section 3: COLLEGIATE PREP - PTA
Updated 2/23/2025
Donations Requested
How to Donate
- :Please send supplies with your scholar to give to their homeroom teacher, or drop them off in the donation box in the front office at your convenience. Every contribution makes a difference!
Prefer to donate instead?
- Let us do the shopping for you! Visit the link below to make a monetary contribution or scan the QR code.
- https://bit.ly/3ZBnr7R
- If you have any questions, please reach out to us at questions@chcppta.org.
Thank you, Prep Family and PTA members! Your generosity and involvement help make this school year a success — we couldn’t do it without you!
Visit www.chcppta.org for more details and other ways to get involved.
Join the PTA
Please click the link below to access the PTA website.
Section 5: Parent Resources Section
Updated 11/3/2024
Mypayments Plus
My Payments Plus is a safe and secure way for parents to access
- Important School Information
- View and load funds on your student's cafeteria accounts.
- View and pay all school related fees and optional activities.
- Manage all students' accounts in one place.
- Pay with any electronic form of payment (AMEX, Mastercard, Visa and sometimes ACH)
Access to STAAR Scores
The scores will be available on the Texas Education Agency Parent Portal at that time. You can use the parent portal to review your scholar's scores.
The steps to access the scores are:=
The access code would be on previous STAAR/EOC reports if you have one. You can find the access code by contacting your scholar's campus
Student Dress Code
Click here to view the dress code.
MAP/NWEA Resources
Section 6: Collegiate Prep - School Operations Section
Ongoing - No Updates
General Operations
Academic Calendar
School Hours and Schedule Information
No Updates
Extra Activities
Eat Lunch with Your Scholar
You may eat lunch with your scholar on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
Please ensure that you or anyone else that is coming is listed on your students guardian contact information.
Dress Code Clarifying Questions
Changes in Transportation for the Day?
Prep Elementary - Arrival Procedures - 2024 - 2025
General Information
Arrival Process:
Dismissal Process
2024 - 2025
Please view the maps below to get more information about the arrival and dismissal process.
Updates (Reminder) PreK and Kinder Exits - August 18, 2024
Arrival and Dismissal Videos
Pre-K and Kindergarten Arrival Video
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1st and 2nd Grade Arrival and Dismissal Video
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3rd - 5th Grade Arrival and Dismissal Video
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BUS TRANSPORTATION
Bus Assignments
Each scholar, new or returning, must register for Transportation services through their student skyward account. Students will only be scheduled on one school bus to one primary residential address.
A non-eligible student may not ride on a school bus unless they have received a Temporary Scholar pass from the home campus principal or other designated administrator.
Arrive at Pick-Up 5 Minutes Early
Times posted on this site reflect the expected time the bus should arrive during good weather. Inclement weather or traffic congestion may cause the route to run later than the posted time. We ask that all students be at their bus stop 5 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid missing the bus.
Transportation Facility
Kim Lewis Offices
202 E. Beltline Rd.
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
469.272.2080
Email: transportation@chisd.net
Follow us on twitter @CHISDTransport
Regular School Hours
Monday - Friday
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Dropping Off Kindergarten-2nd Grade Students
Parents or a documented designee must be at the bus stop to receive students ranging from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade. If no one is there to receive the student, the student will be returned to the campus.
It is the responsibility of the parent to see that students who are returned to school are picked up. Any student returned three times will have his or her riding privileges suspended for the remainder of the school year.
Designated Stop/Changes
Students will be picked up and dropped off at the student’s designated bus stop. Only one location for pick-up and drop-off will be allowed.
BUS STUDENT CONDUCT REMINDER
Consequences for Violation of Conduct:
The school bus is an extension of the classroom and campus, and discipline will be administered by campus administrators. All school board policies that apply to student conduct and other student-related activities apply to the school bus.
The driver may pull the bus over and stop to safely manage student behavior.
- If the student refuses to comply with a reasonable request, the driver will report the incident to the Assistant Director or Director upon returning to the Transportation Department.
- The Operations Supervisor shall investigate the incident and notify the driver of the action taken.
Note: In the case of serious misconduct that endangers the safety of other students or the driver, the student(s) may be removed from the bus by any school official or law enforcement official.
The district has updated our Academic Calendar for the upcoming school year. Spring Break has been changed. Spring Break will now be observed from March 10-14, 2025, moving up one week earlier from the previously scheduled dates of March 17-21, 2024.