Cypress Elementary
September 2026 Newsletter
The renewal of Pasco County Schools' Salary Referendum is on the ballot in November. To learn how the Referendum has impacted our schools, please visit Pasco Schools' Referendum Renewal.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Fall Family Feedback Survey. Your input helps Cypress Elementary celebrate what’s working well and identify areas where we can impact positive change.
We are proud to report:
School Facilities: 100% responded that the facilities are well maintained and clean.
Safety: 95% responded that the school maintains a safe environment.
Culture: 95% responded that the school's culture is positive.
Health Services: 95% responded that the health services at the school support student wellness.
Priority Themes Identified by Families:
Communication: While effective communication was noted throughout the survey, only 71% responded that the school communicates frequently so that families are informed.
Discipline and Behavior: The responses reflect a generally positive sentiment towards the school; however, only 70% responded that the school's policy on discipline and behavior management is clear.
We are reviewing these priorities and will make plans to take action around them. Once plans are finalized, we will share updates and progress with you. Thank you for your detailed feedback, which is essential for improving your school experience!
Family Lunch Times
After our return to our Sweet Bay Court campus, family lunch times continue! Our outside seating is still there with "Steve the Tree" providing shade! Grade Level lunch times in the cafeteria:
Kindergarten: 12:45-1:05
Grade 1: 1:25-1:45
Grade 2: 1:05-1:25
Grade 3: 11:55-12:15
Grade 4: 11:30-11:50
Grade 5: 12:20-12:40
Upcoming Events
November 6: Primary Popcorn
November 10: PTO Meeting 4:20 PM
November 13: SAC 8:30 AM
November 13: Student of the Month 2:30 PM
November 18: Great American Teach In
November 19: Open House 5:30-6:30 at 10055 Sweet Bay Court
November 20: Progress Reports in Parent Portal
November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break
November 30: Learning Begins 9:25 AM at the 10055 SWEET BAY Court Campus
Cypress PTO
We welcome all parents to join us for our PTO Meetings! Our next PTO Meeting is Tuesday, November 10 at 4:20. We will be working out plans for our Holiday Gift Shop and Family Holiday Night!
Popcorn Days
Primary Popcorn: Friday, November 6
Intermediate Popcorn: Friday, November 13
Click the link below to view our 2026-2027 School Calendar!
How to Apply to Volunteer
- Complete a Volunteer Application: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/hreq/page/volunteer
- Follow the directions for getting fingerprinted
- Remember we have options to support parents with the fingerprinting fee. Call/email Debbie Hemby for more information. 727-774-4502 dburd@pasco.k12.fl.us
Helpful Hints:
- First step is to complete the electronic application.
- Second step is to create an account with Fieldprint to be fingerprinted. COPY THE CODE FOR PASCO COUNTY SCHOOLS BEFORE YOU LINK. If you do not use the code, your prints will NOT register to Pasco County Schools.
November Staff Birthdays
November 2 Johnny Kitchner
November 5 Michele Deering
November 12 Debbie Hemby
November 14 Nancy Bevan
November 26 Mike Smith
Lost and Found
Cypress Business and Community Partners
We would like to thank the following members of our Cypress Community for partnering with us. Through donations from the community, our students, staff, and families benefit from necessary resources for a successful school year!
Riverwalk Publix
Bay to Bay Roofing
Daughters of Penelope Eros 356
HMCC Mgmt. Corp./ McDonald's at River Ridge
Feeding Tampa Bay
Culver's Port Richey
Grand Canyon University
The Encounter Church
Marjorie's Hope
Embassy Crossing Dollar Tree
R. J. Kielty
St.. George Philoptochos