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Week of November 11, 2024 - November 15, 2024

Dear Collegiate Prep Elementary Families,


I hope this message finds you well! As we continue to foster a vibrant and engaging learning environment, I’m excited to share that we kicked off a new fundraiser in partnership with Big Kahuna. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to $15,000 to support campus activities, student incentives, rewards, and other essential school needs.


This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and families to come together to make a real difference. Stay tuned for more details on how you can participate and help us reach our goal. Your support makes a lasting impact on our school community, and we are grateful for your continued involvement. Please see information below regarding the fundraiser and additional updates.


Thank you for being an essential part of our journey!


Warm regards,

Principal Davis

Section 1: Important Information and Need to Knows

Updated 11/10/2024

Quick Calendar

Updated 11/10/2024

Lunch Menu

Happy Bday Scholars

Updated 11/10/2024

Happy Veteran's Day

Anti-Bullying Week - 2024 - 2025

1st Grade Musical Information - November 11, 2024

Please see the information below from Mrs. Williams.

The Collegiate Prep Elementary 1st Grade Presents

This is America!


The First grade students of Collegiate Prep Elementary will be performing their first musical called This is America. The program will be Monday, November 11, 2024 at 6:15pm in the auditorium. There are several things each parent needs to know in order for the program to be a success.


Attire for the Program

Zapata’s Class-Red shirts and jeans

Johnson’s Class-White shirts and jeans

White’s Class-Blue shirts and jeans


Arrival Times and Location

Students will arrive at Collegiate Prep on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 5:45pm. They should report to the music room and be already dressed and prepared to perform. The program will begin at 6:15pm after the PTA meeting.


Songs in Schoology

I have posted the songs in the Schoology music class folder. Students will be able to work on the songs at home. The songs were also posted in the 1st grade newsletter.



Please email me at elaine.williams@chisd.net or call me at Collegiate Prep at 972-293-4502 ext.6336 if you have any questions. I sincerely appreciate your participation and I look forward to a wonderful program with the students.

Spirit Shirt Deliveries

The next spirit wear delivery will be on November 22nd! To ensure your order is included, please place it by midnight on November 20th at www.chcppta.org.

Thanksgiving Luncheon - Sign up is closed

Updated 11/10/2024

This is just a reminder about our thanksgiving luncheon. Please see the details below:


Date: November 22, 2024.

When: Thanksgiving Lunches will be served during each grade level lunch schedule.

Cost: Lunches will be $4.75.


Please sign up using the link below if you plan on attending the luncheon.

You can pay with cash or add funds to your scholars' mypaymentplus accounts to pay for the meal.

There is a limit to how many guests we can allow due to the number of servings.


Deadline: The deadline has passed to sign up.

(This is a hard deadline because we have to order food.)

Youth Truth Survey for Parents and Scholars

Updated 11/10/2024

Survey for Students

Dear Parent or Guardian,


We are writing to let you know that we are asking your child to participate in the YouthTruth Student Survey in the coming weeks. The YouthTruth Student Survey is a nationally recognized survey used in hundreds of schools and districts across the country, surveying hundreds of thousands of students.


The confidential survey asks students about their experiences in the school and with their teachers, including how engaged they are at school, the rigor of their coursework, and their preparedness for the future. Our school, other schools, and researchers may use such information for developing plans to help schools and teachers improve. For information about this survey, please visit https://youthtruth.org, or speak to a school administrator.

Youth Truth Survey for Parents


Dear Prep Families,


I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to invite you to participate in the Family Youth Truth Survey, which is designed to gather important feedback from families like yours to help us improve the school experience for all students at Collegiate Prep Elementary.


What is the Family Youth Truth Survey?

The Family Youth Truth Survey is an annual opportunity for parents and guardians to share their insights and perspectives about their child’s school experience. By participating in the survey, you’ll help us assess key areas such as communication, school climate, academic support, and family engagement.The survey results will help us identify areas where we’re doing well and areas where we can improve. This is a chance for you to share your experience and contribute to the ongoing development of our school community.


How to Take the Survey

The Family Youth Truth Survey is available online, and it will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. The survey is anonymous, and all responses are confidential. Your honest feedback is crucial in helping us understand how we can better support families and students.

You can access the survey using the link below:


ytsurvey.org/chisdfamily24


Survey Timeline

The survey will be open until November 22, 2024. We encourage you to complete the survey during this window to ensure your voice is heard.


How Can You Help?

We truly appreciate your participation in this important process. By completing the survey, you will be contributing to the development of a stronger, more inclusive school environment. Please take a few moments to reflect on your experiences and share your thoughts with us.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the survey, please feel free to reach out to the school.


Thank you in advance for your time and input!

Tea with Mommy and Me

Updated 11/2/2024

Campus Spelling Bee - November 15, 2024

Updated 11/10/2024

This Week!!!!!!!!

The Collegiate Prep Campus Spelling bee will occur this week on November 15, 2024. Finalists from the 4th and 5th Grade Classroom Spelling Bees will compete for the title of Collegiate Spelling Champ. Parents of the finalist will be able to attend the Spelling Bee as well. We look forward to seeing the awesome things that your scholars will do this week. Good Luck Scholars!!!!!

Updated 11/10/2024

November 6, 2024 to December 3, 2024

Dear Prep Parents and Community Members,


The fundraiser will kick off on November 6 and end on December 3, 2024. Students will have the chance to sell a variety of fun and delicious products. Your support is crucial to our success!


Help your child by promoting the fundraiser with family, friends, and neighbors. Consider sharing the online catalog link on social media or through email. You may register online using the information in your fundraising packets.


Our fundraising window begins on November 6, 2024, at 8:00 AM and goes until December 3rd, 2024. Online sales will continue until December 10th, 2024.


Before the fundraiser begins:


  1. Register your scholars online at BigKahunaPrime.net

  2. Enter our campaign ID: 24463

  3. Create your online account and sell your items. Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted.

  4. Brochure order forms are due back to school on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024.

  5. Online Sales Close at midnight on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

Pandamonium Version 2.0 Commercial #1

Big Kahuna - Prize Items

Cedar Hill ISD - 25-26 - Choose Your Seat Campaign

Greetings parents,


The choose your seat application window will be opening real soon. You will receive information soon on filling out new applications and intent to return applications for the upcoming 25-26 school year. Please be on the look out for information coming from Cedar Hill ISD and the innovations department.

Collegiate Prep - AVID Corner

Updated 11/10/2024

New AVID Project

  • Scholars will be assigned another AVID project this week.
  • You will receive more information from our campus coordinator Mrs. Newman-Curtis soon.
  • Students will be working on creating their business plans and products throughout the next few weeks.

Section 2: Collegiate Prep Campus Events and Activities

Updated 10/20/2024

PTA Meeting This Week

November 11, 2024

1st Grade Music - Monday - November 11, 2024 - 6:15 Until End

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Sign Up has Closed for this event

All Pro Dads - Breakfast - November 22, 2024

Section 3: Campus Involvement Opportunities

No Updates at time

Section 4: COLLEGIATE PREP - PTA

Updated 11/10/2024

Restaurant Night

Holiday Donation Drive

Changemakers Updates

Prep PTA Reflections

Join the PTA

Please click the link below to access the PTA website.

Section 5: Parent Resources Section

Updated 11/3/2024

Mypayments Plus

My Payments Plus is a safe and secure way for parents to access

  • Important School Information
  • View and load funds on your student's cafeteria accounts.
  • View and pay all school related fees and optional activities.
  • Manage all students' accounts in one place.
  • Pay with any electronic form of payment (AMEX, Mastercard, Visa and sometimes ACH)

Access to STAAR Scores

The scores will be available on the Texas Education Agency Parent Portal at that time. You can use the parent portal to review your scholar's scores.


The steps to access the scores are:=

  1. Access https://www.texasassessment.gov/index.html

  2. The access code would be on previous STAAR/EOC reports if you have one. You can find the access code by contacting your scholar's campus

Student Dress Code

Click here to view the dress code.

MAP/NWEA Resources

Section 6: Collegiate Celebrations and Highlights

Updated 11/10/2024

STEM Friday #2 Highlights

Collegiate Prep Elementary - STEM Friday #2024 - October 25, 2024
Collegiate Preparatory Elementary - 2024 - 2025 - STEM Friday

Homecoming Week - Cedar Hill ISD - Collegiate Prep Highlights

Homecoming Week - Cedar Hill ISD - Collegiate Prep ES

Go Get It Week - Highlights - 2024

Collegiate Prep Elementary Go Get it Week Highlights - 2024

Section 7: Collegiate Prep - School Operations Section

Ongoing - No Updates

General Operations

Academic Calendar

School Hours and Schedule Information

No Updates

Extra Activities

Eat Lunch with Your Scholar

You may eat lunch with your scholar on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.

Please ensure that you or anyone else that is coming is listed on your students guardian contact information.

Dress Code Clarifying Questions

Changes in Transportation for the Day?

Prep Elementary - Arrival Procedures - 2024 - 2025

General Information

Arrival Process:

Dismissal Process

2024 - 2025

Please view the maps below to get more information about the arrival and dismissal process.

Updates (Reminder) PreK and Kinder Exits - August 18, 2024

Arrival and Dismissal Videos

Pre-K and Kindergarten Arrival Video

Click the picture to see the video.

1st and 2nd Grade Arrival and Dismissal Video

Click the picture to see the video,

3rd - 5th Grade Arrival and Dismissal Video

Click the picture to see the video.

BUS TRANSPORTATION

Bus Assignments


Each scholar, new or returning, must register for Transportation services through their student skyward account. Students will only be scheduled on one school bus to one primary residential address.


A non-eligible student may not ride on a school bus unless they have received a Temporary Scholar pass from the home campus principal or other designated administrator.


Arrive at Pick-Up 5 Minutes Early

Times posted on this site reflect the expected time the bus should arrive during good weather. Inclement weather or traffic congestion may cause the route to run later than the posted time. We ask that all students be at their bus stop 5 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid missing the bus.

Transportation Facility


Kim Lewis Offices

202 E. Beltline Rd.
Cedar Hill, TX 75104

469.272.2080

Email: transportation@chisd.net
Follow us on twitter @CHISDTransport

Regular School Hours
Monday - Friday
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

BUS DROP OFF AFTER SCHOOL

Dropping Off Kindergarten-2nd Grade Students

Parents or a documented designee must be at the bus stop to receive students ranging from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade. If no one is there to receive the student, the student will be returned to the campus.


It is the responsibility of the parent to see that students who are returned to school are picked up. Any student returned three times will have his or her riding privileges suspended for the remainder of the school year.



Designated Stop/Changes

Students will be picked up and dropped off at the student’s designated bus stop. Only one location for pick-up and drop-off will be allowed.

BUS STUDENT CONDUCT REMINDER

Consequences for Violation of Conduct:


The school bus is an extension of the classroom and campus, and discipline will be administered by campus administrators. All school board policies that apply to student conduct and other student-related activities apply to the school bus.


  1. The driver may pull the bus over and stop to safely manage student behavior.

  2. If the student refuses to comply with a reasonable request, the driver will report the incident to the Assistant Director or Director upon returning to the Transportation Department.
  3. The Operations Supervisor shall investigate the incident and notify the driver of the action taken.


Note: In the case of serious misconduct that endangers the safety of other students or the driver, the student(s) may be removed from the bus by any school official or law enforcement official.

The district has updated our Academic Calendar for the upcoming school year. Spring Break has been changed. Spring Break will now be observed from March 10-14, 2025, moving up one week earlier from the previously scheduled dates of March 17-21, 2024.


Ronnie Davis
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Ronnie Davis

Collegiate Prep Principal

Email: Ronnie.davis@chisd.net

Phone: 972-293-4502