Newsletter
Upcoming Events:
China Spring ISD VATRE Measure:
Early voting for the China Spring ISD VATRE measure begins Monday, October 20, and runs through Friday, October 31. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. The proposed total tax rate is $0.98192, which is 3.7 cents lower than last year's rate. If voters approve the VATRE, it will provide about $2.16 million in additional annual funding for our schools, while still keeping the overall school tax rate lower than last year.
Visit the CSISD VATRE website to find a complete list of early voting locations and hours, and review a copy of the ballot for McLennan and Bosque counties: https://www.chinaspringisd.net/o/csisd/page/voting.
Important Dates
Red Ribbon Week- October 27-30th:
Monday- Red Alert Day: wear red
Tuesday- Team up Against Drugs: twin day
Wednesday- Swap Out for Drugs: students dress like teachers, teachers dress like students
Thursday- Be All You Can Be: wear camo
NJHS Meeting will be Wednesday, October 29th during lunch in the library
Making Choices Youth Leadership Conference: NJHS members will be in McGregor, TX on November 5th. Students will be leaving at 8:45 and be back by 2:30 pm.
October 24th and March 27 are two of our designated parent-teacher conference days. If you are interested in a parent-teacher conference, please email your student's teacher to get it setup on that day. If at anytime you have questions about your student’s performance please email the teacher and they are happy to collaborate with you.
Kona Ice during lunches: November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, and May 7
Pep Rally Information
Pep Rally on October 30: We are excited to extend an invitation to 20 7th grade parents/guardians and 20 8th grade parents/guardians to join us for this pep rally. The sign up sheet and the details will be on next week’s newsletter. Be sure to sign up if you’re wanting to attend! The Google form stops accepting responses once all slots are filled. If you are able to complete the form, that means you are set to attend!
Due to space and safety guidelines, we can only welcome 40 parents/guardians. Attendance will be limited to those who sign up in advance, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pep Rally Attendees:
Date/Time: Thursday, October 30 @ 8:45am
Check-in: Please arrive 45 minutes early for check-in.
Entrance: Use the side door.
Requirements: Bring a valid photo ID.
Seating: Standing room only along the wall between the cafeteria and gym.
Facilities: Restrooms will not be open to visitors.
Registration: One parent/guardian per form submission; spots are limited.
A Google Form sign-up will be shared soon. We look forward to celebrating our students together!
Fall Dance
The CSMS Fall Dance takes place on Thursday, November 13th from 6-8 PM in the CSMS Gym! “A Night in Hollywood” is our theme! The Link below can take you to our sign up page if you want to volunteer. All volunteers must be approved through the CSISD Volunteer system found on the China Spring Website before being able to help with the dance. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084AA4AF2CABFC1-52416807-csms.
Student tickets: cost $10 sold at the front office starting Monday, November 3 before and after school as well as during lunch
Students must meet all CSMS Attendance, grade, and behavior standards in order to attend the dance. Students not meeting all standards will not be able to attend the dance. This is not negotiable. Thank you!
Any student below 90% attendance for the year who has not worked to make up time in after school detention may NOT attend the dance.
Any student with a DAEP placement or 3 or more days in ISS (in-school suspension) or OSS (Out of School Suspension) may NOT attend the dance.
Any student who had a failing grade for the 1st 9-week grading period may NOT attend the dance.
From Dr. Dominguez
Students must charge iPads at home. Chargers should remain at home.
Please make sure students are aware if they are getting food delivered on game days. This helps minimize interruptions to instruction and helps the front office run smoothly.
To reference the approved academic calendar, please CLICK HERE.
Doors to the middle school open at 7:00 am.
NO THIRD PARTY DELIVERIES ACCEPTED ON CAMPUS, ie, DoorDash, Uber Eats.
From Dr. Davidson
Tardies can be viewed under the Attendance tab in Ascender
A student who is tardy to class by more than 3 times per grading period may be assigned to before school detention or given another appropriate consequence.
Students arriving late to class will be marked as tardy.
Tardies count for every class, every period.
After three tardies, students will begin receiving consequences, such as After School Detention.
After three tardies, consequences will be as follows:
4th tardy – 1 hour of after-school detention (ASD)
5th tardy – 2 hours of ASD
6th tardy -- 3 hours of ASD
7th tardy – 4 hours of ASD
8th tardy – 5 hours of ASD
9th tardy – 6 hours of ASD
10th tardy – In-School Suspension (ISS) placement
After School Detention
Detention will be held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week 4-5 pm, and parents are responsible for transportation.
From Mrs. McAdams
If your child has any counseling needs that need to be addressed, I am always available to help!
504 meetings are continuing with 7th grade students!
Middle School has a new Social Worker, Mrs. Patterson, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you are interested in a lunch bunch group on those days for your child, please send requests to apatterson@chinaspringisd.net.
Our counseling THEME will be National Bullying Prevention Month and Red Ribbon Week will be October 27th-30th!
NJHS meeting will be Wednesday, October 29 during lunch. Make sure to bring your money and permission slip for the Leadership Youth Conference in McGregor on Wednesday, November 5th.
From Nurse Nixon
Prescription medication requires a physician and parent signature. Over the counter medications given per the bottle directions need a parent signature otherwise they will need a physician and parent signature.
From Mrs. Whitney
What do I need to do if my student needs to miss school?
STEP 1: Call the school @ 254-836-4611
STEP 2: Email Mrs.Whitney, the Attendance Clerk with a parent/doctor note.
YOU HAVE 3 DAYS TO TURN IN A NOTE FOR THE ABSENCE TO BE EXCUSED.
DUES: Class Dues are $20. We accept CASH, CHECK made out to CSMS or you may pay online through Myschoolbucks.com.
For questions regarding athletics, please contact Coach Jessica Elkins at jeelkins@chinaspringisd.net and/or Coach Ging at nging@chinaspringisd.net.