Southside Elementary

CISD Parents - The district is aware of the recent concerning behavior in other Houston-area school districts regarding students ingesting THC-infused gummies. THC is the psychoactive substance found in marijuana.  Substances containing THC - such as CBD gummies, Delta 8, and herbal supplements - may be legally purchased by those 18 years of age and older, however, these substances ARE NOT regulated by the FDA. This means that what is listed on the package is not verified by dose, strength, or additional substances. The concentration and strength of THC in these edible products are very difficult to measure and are often unknown.  Those who have consumed cannabis edibles may: Act lethargic. Feel dizzy. Have trouble walking or sitting up. Have an accelerated heart rate. Have trouble breathing. We would like for everyone to be aware that even “legal” substances can still bring harm. In the cases of student hospitalizations at other districts, it is suspected there were additional substances in these gummies. Fentanyl and other illegal substances have been found in these products. Please talk to your students about the dangers of drugs, edibles, and other assumed “natural” supplements. We want you to know that we will continue with our efforts to ensure every campus is safe for our students.   LEGAL DOES NOT MEAN SAFE!

Dear Parents, Our second-fifth grade Emergent Bilingual students will begin taking their TELPAS test this week. Queridos padres, Nuestros estudiantes bilingües emergentes de segundo a quinto grado empiezan la exámen TELPAS esta semana.

Nuestro evento Book Blast comienza la próxima semana! Sigue los pasos en el Mapa del Tesoro que llegará a casa la próxima semana para embarcarte en una épica búsqueda y ganar emocionantes recompensas y libros.

Attention adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts next week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on an epic quest to earn exciting prizes and books. @go.booksarefun

Nuestra escuela está participando en una recaudación de fondos creativa con ¡Art to Remember! Our school is participating in a unique fundraising program with Art to Remember!

Join us in the viewing of the selected artworks for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Competition 2/27! Únase a nosotros en la visualización de las obras de arte seleccionadas para el Rodeo y exposición ganadera del Concurso de Houston del arte escolar 2/27!

Debido a las exámenes, no habrá visitantes para el almuerzo el martes 6 de febrero de 2024. Pedimos disculpas por las molestias. Due to testing, there will be no lunch visitors on Tuesday, February, 6, 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience.

1º - 12º grado padres -- ¿Están interesados en que su hijo sea referido al Programa para Estudiantes Dotados y Talentosos de CISD? Hagan clic en el siguiente enlace para completar el formulario de información: https://cleveland.projectedu.net/home/CustomGTParentReferral

1st - 12th grade parents -- Are you interested in having your child referred for CISD's Gifted and Talented Program? Click the following link to fill out the information form: https://cleveland.projectedu.net/home/CustomGTParentReferral

Our 100th Day of School was a hit! Check out all of these "old people" we found around campus! Nuestro centésimo día de clases fue un éxito! ¡Echa un vistazo a todas estas "personas mayores" que encontramos por el campus!

Our annual Multicultural Night was a HUGE success! Check our Facebook page for more photos! Nuestra Noche Multicultural anual fue un GRAN éxito! ¡Visite nuestra página de Facebook para ver más fotos!

¡Atención a todos los estudiantes de quinto grado actuales de CISD! ¡CMS está organizando una noche para padres solo para ustedes! ¡Obtengan información sobre el próximo año escolar y la selección de cursos! ¡5 de febrero de 5:30 a 6:30 en el Café de CMS!

Attention all current CISD 5th Graders! CMS is hosting a parent night just for you! Get info about next school year and course selection! February 5 from 5:30-6:30 in the CMS Cafe!

¡Únase a nosotros para nuestra noche multicultural anual que tendrá lugar ESTA NOCHE de 5:30 p. m. a 7 p. m.! ¡Espero verte allí! Join us for our annual multicultural night happening TONIGHT from 5:30 PM to 7 PM! Hope to see you there!

SSE Families! Don't forget we are hosting our annual Multicultural Night from 5:30-7 P.M. TOMORROW, January 31. We hope to see you there! ¡Familias SSE! No olvide que organizaremos nuestra Noche Multicultural anual de 5:30 a 7 p.m. MAÑANA, 31 de enero. ¡Esperamos verte ahí!

CISD is recognized as a "Best of the Bunch" Farm Fresh Challenge Winner by the Texas Department of Agriculture! This recognition demonstrates our commitment to operating an excellent nutrition program that inspires new attitudes about good nutrition and healthy lifestyles!

Please be aware that due to the inclement weather in the Cleveland ISD area, all afterschool activities have been cancelled for today, January 24, 2024.

CISD Families, We are closely monitoring the weather situation and will communicate to the district if a decision is made that impacts our day tomorrow. As of right now, tomorrow is a regular school day. Have a good evening.

CISD has adopted the ESTEEM curriculum to meet TEKS health requirements. The ESTEEM curriculum will be facilitated in grades 5-12. Permission forms must be completed by January 31st. Google forms are linked below: For 5th grade parents ONLY - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhYcmucaIP-zm7Hi8EpsjMsfZ0hUAfEAHTuhp2S5j3dCKm5w/viewform For 6th-12th grade parents - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck3mDUyBZ8W8HeMXzLawfci4XYEqT1dfGL81clDlH9nmjiQg/viewform

Cleveland ISD has implemented a new shared vision and mission with guiding documents. Our shared vision was created by stakeholders for stakeholders, including parents and students. Throughout the school year, we will survey our families on three occasions to measure our progress in implementing the shared vision and determine areas where continuous improvement is needed. Additionally, this survey will provide a high-level overview of our families' perceptions of their overall CISD experiences. Open-ended responses at the end of the survey will allow you to provide more specific information that may not have been asked or addressed in the questions listed in the survey. If you have students enrolled at multiple campuses, please complete one survey for each of the campuses your children attend. The Middle of the Year [MOY] survey is open January 22-February 2, 2024. Data collected in this survey is anonymous, and we ask for and appreciate your authentic insight and feedback. The Strategic Planning Team will use the survey results in February to reflect on our progress and make any adjustments to our implementation plans. Please take the time to participate in our survey. Your feedback is critical in our continued pursuit of a shared vision for all stakeholders, especially our students. Thank you in advance for your time and continued commitment to Cleveland ISD. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCefbpp1svRBOHZzFXGJe1ox_dUyx8ov9jVZBhmu-nkWyVOA/viewform?usp=sf_link