Parent Newsletter
October 2026
Notes from the Principal
Wonderful CSE Parents,
Happy fall y'all 🍂 I know we are all hoping and praying for cooler weather, falling leaves, and fun times this month! We have some exciting things planned so be sure you check out the "Parent YAG" above.
If you are interested in participating in our Career Day, see the QR code below to sign up. Mrs. White, our school counselor, will get with you on the details. Career Day is on Tuesday, October 27th. Students visit career "vendors" in the gym during their specials time. Students may dress up on this day in a future career costume. Please, no scary Halloween costumes.
A few reminders:
- Grandparents Week is October 12-16. Grandparents are invited to eat lunch with their grandchild in the cafeteria. See the flyer below for more info.
- The fire truck will be here on Friday, October 16th, in honor of Fire Safety Week. Students will be learning about fire safety during their specials times and will get to see the fire truck up close.
The second six weeks ends this month on October 30th. Let's finish strong this six weeks!
Thank You,
Connie Forsyth
Principal
Kona Ice is on Friday, October 23 🍧Use the QR code below to purchase!
KONA ICE is cashless 🍧
- Kona Ice will be during recess once a month.
- I will send a new Kona Ice QR code each month in my newsletter. Purchases must be made before 8:00 am on the day of Kona Ice
- You can "pay it forward" for another student by using that option on the order form. Click on "PLACE YOUR ORDER" then scroll all the way to the right
Parents - use this QR code to fill out an interest form for our Career Day! 👇
PICK UP & DROP OFF PROCEDURES
Morning drop-off - Doors open at 7:25am
Parents are encouraged to drop off in our car line in the mornings. You may also park across the street and walk your child to the front sidewalk.
Afternoon pick-up
Please have your car tag visible throughout the afternoon car rider line. If you do not have your car tag, you will be asked to park in the front parking lot and enter the office with a valid ID. Walk-up pickups are only allowed on an emergency or appointment basis (doctor appointment, etc). These end at 2:30.
Tardies- Daily attendance is an essential part of your child being successful in school. All students should be at school on time daily. Any student arriving after 8:05 will be marked tardy. Tardies should not be a regular occurrence. Teachers begin their instruction at 8:05. We ask for your cooperation and assistance in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to the development of good study habits and uninterrupted academic instruction.
Transportation- It is important that your child maintain a consistent afternoon dismissal routine. Changes in afternoon transportation must be made by NOON. Call the school office at 903-881-4350. ONLY legal guardians may request transportation changes. The caller will be asked various questions to validate identity and relationship to the child.
Car Line Reminders
- Our car line is a phone-free zone by law. No texting or calling.
- Have your car tag visible the whole time during car line.
- If you do not have your car tag, please park and bring your driver's license to the office.
- Do not get out of your car during car line. This is for safety and to keep the line flowing.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
Your child's safety is our #1 priority at CSE.
When we ask for car tags and photo IDs, please understand that this is for the safety of our students. Outside doors are locked at all times. We have a single entry point for any visitors on our campus. Please ring the buzzer at the front doors and state your child's name and the reason for your visit when coming to our campus.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
All visitors must sign in at the front office before going to any room in the building. This includes: parent/teacher conferences, picking up a student, and visiting for lunches. Visitors must be listed in Skyward and have a valid photo ID. Be sure to sign in and obtain your visitor’s pass at the front office. All visitors must have a visitor’s pass before leaving the office. When leaving, you will sign out at the front office.
CHILD CUSTODY
It is important that our school office be made aware of, and have on file, any legal papers that pertain to unique circumstances concerning your child. Custody documents must be a CURRENT legal order, judgement, or decree signed by a judge. A petition or transcript is not acceptable. Please be advised that the natural mother or father can obtain their child or information from school at any time unless a court order is on file indicating otherwise.
How do I put money on my child's lunch account?
You can put money on your child's lunch account by going to the LISD website and using the Lunch Money NOW! link under QuickLinks.
LUNCH VISITORS
LUNCH VISITORS
Beginning September 21, parents are welcome to eat lunch with their children. We have reserved a section of tables in the cafeteria for parents and their children to sit together and eat during the child’s regularly scheduled lunch time. Any visitor attending lunch must be listed in Skyward and have a valid photo ID.
All visitors must have a state issued ID to be scanned in the office. If the person eating with your child is not listed in Skyward, please call the office and let us know beforehand. Visitors will receive a sticker to wear and can wait for the student in the cafeteria where we have designated tables set up. Visitors may eat lunch with their child only. Please do not bring lunch for another child or ask if another child can come sit with you. Once lunch is over, check out in the office. Visitors are not allowed to go to the playground or to the classroom.