

CEDARS JAGUAR E-NEWS
NOVEMBER 2024
Message from Principal Rauls
11-17-24
Dear Cedars Families,
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and partnership. Together, we are creating a nurturing environment where our students can grow, learn, and thrive.
Thank you for trusting us with your children and for the many ways you contribute to our school community. Whether through your involvement in activities, encouragement at home, or kindness in everyday interactions, you are an essential part of our success.
Our basketball season is officially underway! We’re thrilled to have Coach Cyphers and Coach Brown leading the girls' and boys' teams this season. We hope Security Officer Robert returns to support the basketball teams as well. A full schedule is available on the school website and in the November Cedars E-News.
On Wednesday, we will be celebrating our outstanding Education Support Professionals! Please join me in honoring Borrego, Cyphers, Jaimes, Johnson, Lopez, and Vasquez-Wells. These individuals are vital members of our school community. Whether supporting students in the classroom, stepping in as substitutes, assisting teachers, helping in the cafeteria, or offering a kind word, their contributions are truly invaluable. Please share your love by sending them thank you letters, gifts, and more! Click the link to access their favorite things!
Are you preparing gifts for Christmas and the holidays? Look no further; Cedars PTO sent a holiday gift catalog for your holiday needs until November 20, 2024. To register, click here or go to https://clubschoicefundraising.com/support & Enter Group Code: CEDA32
- On our Fundraiser Page – Click the GREEN Register Here Icon.
Enter Student and Parent info
Once Registered – You can add the Students to the Fundraiser.
Once Students are added, Share the Fundraiser link with Friends & Family.
Students can earn awesome rewards for their efforts!
If you have questions, please contact our Fundraising Specialist, Christian F., at (832) 659-5053 or chris@aimfundraising.com.
We warmly invite family and friends to join us for our 15th Annual Thanksgiving Feast on Friday, November 22, 2024, during lunch service. Families should check in at the front office before entering the cafeteria or classroom.
Please follow the instructions below if you have not pre-ordered a plate yet.
Purchase a plate online at www.MySchoolBucks.com. Click here to set up a MySchoolBucks account.
Thanksgiving Meal prices:
Adult (non-staff member) $7.00
Sibling (Child Not A Cedars Student) $3.75
Friday is an early release day, with dismissal at 12:30 pm. There will be no aftercare; all students must be picked up by 1:00 pm.
Students return from Thanksgiving Break on Monday, December 2, 2024.
If you want to order another House or Polo shirt, complete the form here and pay at the front desk by December 6, 2024.
Click this link to view the November Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/2hqcf.
Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Thanksgiving!
Sending warm virtual hugs and best wishes,
Heather Rauls
Principal
📆 Upcoming Events
November
November Theme: Military Family Appreciation & Giving Month
November Character Trait: Gratitude
1 - House Service Project (All Month)
1 - Dia de los Muertos and Diwali Celebration
1 - PTO Holiday Catalog Fundraiser Continues
1 - Award Assembly & NUT Day
5 - Texas General Election
7 - Classroom Group Picture Day (NUT Day)
11 - Veterans Day
11 - Scholastic Book Fair
13 - Japan 2026 Parent Meeting at 6:00 pm
14 - Progress Reports
14 - PTO Meeting (Kinder Performs) 6 pm
15 - Last Day to Pre-Order Thanksgiving Feast Meal
15 - Fall Picture Retakes and Sports (Volleyball and Basketball) Picture Day (NUT Day)
19 - Girls Basketball Game vs. Harmony Science Academy @ HSA Gym (6:00 pm)
19 -Boys Basketball Game vs. Harmony Science Academy @ HSA Gym (7:00 pm)
20 - Education Support Professional's Day
21 - Girls Basketball Game vs. Meredian @ Texas Empowerment Gym (6:00 pm)
21 - Boys Basketball Game vs. Meredian @ Texas Empowerment Gym (7:00 pm)
22 - Thanksgiving Feast & NUT Day, Early Release 12:30 pm & No Aftercare
25-29 - Thanksgiving Break
🌝Bright Spots
- Awesome Scholastic Book Fair!
- Kinder students did an exceptional job at the PTO Meeting
- Miller did an exceptional job presenting our Japan 2026 trip to middle school families.
💗Education Support Professionals Day
Help us celebrate our outstanding and committed Education Professionals, Borrego, Jaimes, Johnson, Cyphers, Lopez, and Vasquez-Wells, for Education Support Professionals Day. Please share your love by sending them thank you letters, gifts, and more!
Click the link to access their favorite things!
🌲PTO Holiday Fundraiser
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Our Holiday Catalog Fundraiser will end on November 20th. The Catalog will have a great variety of items, and you can also Register to support the fundraiser online!
To Register Online – Scan the QR Code or click this link (Click Here to Register)
Or go to https://clubschoicefundraising.com/support Click Register Here & Enter Group Code: CEDA32
On our Fundraiser Page – Click the GREEN Register Here Icon.
Enter Student and Parent info
Once Registered – You can add the Students to the Fundraiser.
Once Students are added, Share the Fundraiser link with Friends & Family.
Students can Earn awesome rewards for their efforts! Rewards info will be in the fundraiser packets.
Thank you for your support. More information will come soon! Please Register today.
For questions, please contact our Fundraising Specialist, Christian F., at 832-659-5053 or chris@aimfundraising.com.
Sincerely,
Cedars Academy PTO
🥧Thanksgiving Feast
🦃Thanksgiving Break
💜Veterans Day
📸Fall Picture Retakes, Sports, and Group Pictures
Classroom Group Pictures are on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Students can dress up on picture day and do not have to come in uniform.
Fall Picture Retakes and Sports (Vollyeball and Basketball) Picture Day are on Friday, November 15, 2024. Students can dress up on picture day and do not have to come in uniform.
Please contact the office if you are interested in volunteering on picture day. Lifetouch's website will be available for orders up to 48 hours after Picture Day! ORDER ONLINE!
📚Scholastic Book Fair
💡PTO Meeting
PTO General Meeting
Come out to hear the amazing things happening on campus. Our Kinder students will perform at the beginning of the meeting. We will have free dinner and childcare.
Thursday, Nov 14, 2024, 06:00 PM
Cedars International Academy, North Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Austin, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
🏆Award Assembly
Award Assembly
We will have an Award Assembly for the 1st 9-Weeks outside, weather permitting, on November 1, 2024.
We want you to help us celebrate your child’s success and hard work. So bring your family, cameras, and tissues for this joyous occasion.
Schedule is below:
Middle School - 8:25 - 8:45
PreK & Kinder - 8:45 - 9:15
1st & 2nd Grade - 9:20 - 9:45
3rd - 5th Grade - 9:50 - 10:30
Friday, Nov 1, 2024, 08:00 AM
Cedars International Academy, North Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Austin, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
💡Quicklinks
Cedars International Academy
Cedars International Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Leslie Sparacello, 8416 N IH 35, Austin, TX 78753 512-419-1551.
Email: hrauls@cedars-academy.org
Website: cedars-academy.org/
Location: 8416 North Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: 512-419-1551
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CedarsInternationalAcademy/#
Twitter: @cedarsschools