Fiest Newsletter

Cate Macgregor- Assistant Principal for LIFE Skills, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th

Amy Archer- Assistant Principal for ECSE, PreK, Kinder, 1st and 4th

Attendance Matters! Keep up the good work with attendance. Students are still able to earn yellow tickets for the bike drawing. We will announce the winner on December 20, 2024!

We are excited to announce our first group of Self Managers. Please click the following link to view the slideshow:

Postivie Behavior Interventions and Support is…

• a way to create positive, predictable, equitable, and safe learning environments where everyone thrives.
• an evidence-based system led by the staff and supported by administration.
• common language used by all stakeholders.

• Thank our other November Bear PAW Mr. Acuña!
• Thank you to our VIPS for organizing and setting up a fabulous Thanksgiving meal for our teachers and staff!
• Thank you to the Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union for providing delicious pies to our teachers and staff!
• Thank you to Friends of Fiest Cornerstone Church for our scrumptious pie buffet!

December 2-6- National Hour of Code Week

December 6- Fiest Campus Spelling Bee @ 1:30pm

December 17- Winter Wonderland 6pm - 7:30pm

December 21-January 6- Winter Break (No School)

January 7- Students return to campus. Happy New Year!

As we approach these special events, we encourage everyone to embrace the joy and community spirit that defines our school. Let's continue to work together to ensure that every student feels supported, safe, and inspired.

Our upcoming events are also on the Fiest website calendar: https://fiest.cfisd.net/fiestcalendar

The link below shows all of the wonderful things that we are working on and doing with our students at Fiest Elementary as the counselors.

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Please remember to return Vision and Hearing referrals as soon as your child has been seen by a Health Care Professional. See to Succeed applications must be returned to the school no later than December 11th.

We are in the season of illness and germ sharing. A sick child should be kept home to rest and recover until symptoms resolve. Please remember that keeping a sick child at home protects other children, school staff, and visiting community members from contracting an illness that can be spread person to person.

Please remember that whenever your child is absent, we must have a handwritten note from you explaining why the absence occurred. All notes must include the child’s first and last name, the date of the absence, the reason for the absence, and your signature. If you have a doctor’s excuse, please attach it the note.

As we embark into December… I know December already. There is no state or district testing done during this month. When we return from the winter break in January, your child will be completing their mid-year testing in all subject areas. Stay tuned to those dates in our next newsletter.

As we enter into the last month of the first semester, I wanted to let you know about the awesome things happening in 2nd - 5th grade math & science! All 2nd -5th grade students will be taking their second math test on December 11th.

2nd Grade - In math, students are finishing up their Data Analysis unit and beginning their money and finances unit. It is a great time to bring out the coins and work on identifying coins by name and value and also having your child add up the value of multiple coins. In science students are finishing up their Energy unit and beginning their Objects in the Sky unit. Please encourage your student to go outside and observe the moon each night.

3rd Grade - In math, students are finishing up their Fractions Unit and beginning their second Unit on Multiplication and Division. Please continue to work on knowing those math facts. In science, students are finishing up their Space Unit by learning about the planets in our solar system. Please work on planet order with your child (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune).

4th Grade - In math, students are finishing up their Fractions Unit and beginning their unit on Addition and Subtraction of Decimals. At home, students can work on lining up their place values neatly and adding or subtracting the numbers. In science, students are beginning their Phases of the Moon lesson. Please encourage your child to go outside and observe the moon each night for their Moon Observation Calendar. 4th grade students have their second Science DPM on December 12th.

5th Grade - In math, students are finishing up their Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Unit and beginning their unit on Multiplication and Division of Fractions. Please continue to work at home on multiplication facts as this will help greatly in their understanding of Fractions. In Science, students are starting their lesson on the Water Cycle and the Formation of Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels. 5th grade students will have their second Science DPM on December 12th.

Third Grade- Get ready for exciting learning experiences in third grade! In reading, students will dive into informational texts, learning to identify key details and understand how graphic features like charts and diagrams enhance the text. They'll also practice finding the central idea and retelling text in their own words. Writing will focus on crafting clear and concise informational paragraphs and combining sentences to create more complex ideas. In social studies, we'll embark on a global journey, exploring the rich tapestry of ethnic and cultural celebrations from around the world.

Fourth Grade- Fourth graders will explore a variety of texts, including informational articles and poetry. They'll learn to analyze text and graphic features, synthesize information to understand the central idea, and appreciate the author's craft. Writing will center on letter writing and essay writing, with a focus on identifying and removing off-topic sentences. In social studies, we'll delve into the history of Texas, exploring the colonization era, the establishment of missions, and the development of early settlements.

Fifth Grade- Fifth graders will strengthen their reading comprehension skills by analyzing biographies and informational texts. They'll focus on identifying the central idea and understanding the author's point of view. In writing, students will practice writing effective letters, paying close attention to using meaningful transitions to connect ideas. Social studies will take us on a journey through American history, exploring the westward expansion, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction era.

Can you believe we are almost ½ way through the school year?

As we approach the Winter Break, continue working on your grade-level high-frequency words and fast faces. Consistency is key when it comes to your child's learning and development. Spending just a few minutes each day on key skills—can make a significant difference in their progress. Whether it's reading, math, or a new language, regular, short bursts of practice help reinforce what they're learning in class and build confidence.

High-frequency cards can be found on the district website here:

Kindergarten

1st-3rd