CFES PARENT UPDATE
Week of November 5, 2024
Dear Cougar Families:
Thank you for supporting our book fair and helping us to meet our goal. Thanks to your support, we will be able to add more books to our library.
Please remember to RSVP by Thursday, November 7th if you have a Veteran that would like to join us for breakfast and our special ceremony on November 11th. We look forward to honoring our Veterans.
~Treva Madore - Principal
NOVEMBER:
4-5 Student Holiday
7 - Parent Workshop on Bullying presented by Julia Cook from 5-6 at Timber Creek ES
11 - Veteran's Day Program
14 - TISD Spelling Bee
16 - Spirit Night at CA Ninja Gym 6:00-10:00 pm
18-22 College and Career Week
22 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Sam Houston Memorial Museum
22 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Downtown Aquarium
25-29 Thanksgiving Break
Panorama Survey
Tomball ISD and (CAMPUS) values your feedback! On Monday, November 4, you will receive an email from TISD Communications with a brief survey to tell us about your experience of (CAMPUS). To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for their best futures, we need your feedback.
The survey will begin on November 1 and close on November 17. You will be able to take the survey online at home or on the go on your mobile device. More information to come.
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses.
CFES Families,
Thank you for supporting our Magical Book Fair. We achieved our financial goal plus extra! The funds raised will be used to purchase books for the Library. Gretchen Hock
Parent University
November’s theme for Parent University is all about Planning for Your Child’s Future, and we have several exciting sessions that will help guide your family toward success.
Career and High School Planning: It's Never too Early: November 14th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Tomball Star Academy
Learn the importance of course and career planning for students of all ages—from elementary through high school—and discover the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs available in Tomball ISD. Breakout sessions will also include high school graduation requirements and information about our Early College High School and P-TECH programs. This session will equip you with tools to set your child on the path to future career success. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.
Pathways to Independence: Connecting School to Life Beyond
November 19th, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Tomball ISD Technology and Staff Development Center
Join us for a special Parent Information Night focused on Transition Services for students aged 14-22 receiving special education services. Gain the knowledge and resources needed to support your child's journey toward independence and a successful future. This session connects school experiences to life beyond the classroom. See the flyer for more details. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.
Life Principle of the Week: Courage
Strength to act even when afraid or uncertain
Strength to do what you need to do even when you are afraid
“Courage isn’t having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don’t have strength.” -Napoleon Bonaparte
Call Back: T: Land of the free S: Home of the brave
Celebration: We salute you!
Expectation #5: We will help one another whenever possible.
Watch D.O.G.S. Information
WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads Of Great Students) is a family and community engagement educational initiative. There are 2 primary goals of the WATCH D.O.G.S. program: 1. To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important. 2. To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
Remember to apply every year to volunteer for Watch D.O.G.S. on this link. It may take a couple of weeks to process. You will receive your schedule upon arrival! We ask that dads sign up for one spot per year so all families have the opportunity to participate. Thank you for volunteering!
DO NOT SIGN UP FOR WATCH D.O.G.S. UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN CLEARED AFTER FILLING OUT THE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION.
Annual Volunteer Application Link
*******WATCH D.O.G.S. SIGN UP ***********
College and Career Week
Lunch Visitors
Mondays A-D
Tuesdays E-K
Wednesday L-Q
Thursdays R-Z
Only on Fridays
November: Last Names L-Q
December: Last Names R-Z
January: Last Names A-D
February: Last Names E-K
March: Last Names L-Q
April: Last Names R-Z
May: Last Names A-D
About Us
Website: cfes.tomballisd.net
Location: 5949 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 218.357.4526
Facebook: facebook.com/TISDCFES
School Hours:
8:10 Doors open for students to report to class
8:10-8:30 Breakfast Line open at CFES
8:30 Call to Greatness begins and all students report to the cafeteria
8:40 Instruction begins
3:50 Dismissal
Office is open and phones are answered 8:00 a.m.—4:15 p.m.