Dear CSA Families,
As we settle into the school year, November presents us with a beautiful opportunity to pause, reflect, and express our appreciation. Gratitude, when shared, strengthens our relationships and nurtures our well-being, and I am truly grateful for the many people who make our CSA community so special.
First and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our parents and stakeholders for your unwavering commitment to the CSA Way. Your dedication, partnership, and belief in our mission are the foundation of our success.
To our amazing students, thank you for filling our school with joy, curiosity, laughter, and determination. Each day, you remind us of the beauty of learning and the power of hard work. Your energy and enthusiasm inspire us all.
A special thank you goes to our Parent Council for your generosity, volunteerism, and steadfast support. You are the heartbeat of our community, helping to make CSA a place where everyone feels welcome and valued.
To our exceptional staff, thank you for your passion, creativity, and tireless dedication to our students. Each of you brings something unique and inspiring to our school. Every morning, I feel deep pride and gratitude for the incredible educators who nurture not only our children’s minds but their hearts as well.
I would also like to acknowledge our maintenance team and bus drivers for keeping our campus beautiful and our students safe. Your hard work, often behind the scenes, makes a world of difference every day.
To our outstanding Leadership Team, thank you for your vision, wisdom, and continued commitment to CSA’s mission. I continue to learn from each of you and am deeply grateful for your partnership and support.
Finally, to every member of our community who has taught me, encouraged me, or worked alongside me, thank you. As both a staff member and a parent, I feel truly blessed to be part of this remarkable community.
Wishing you and your families a wonderful November filled with gratitude, connection, and love.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Stephanie Winters
What is Hug Day?
Each year, on the Friday before Thanksgiving, CSA Education Foundation gives monetary awards to our dedicated teachers. Teachers who have been teaching in the CSA District for one full year or more are given a Returning Educator Financial Award to recognize their dedication to our students and core philosophies. Additionally, the CSA District Parent Council purchases a special gift for every staff member in the District and they are passed out on this day along with the financial award. If you'd like to help pass out Educator Awards please email CSA parent council here.
The majority of us work for a living. On average professionals work roughly 2000 hours a year. Our teachers, however, work roughly 2,500 hours a year and our dedicated teachers do these hours at significantly less pay then the average public school teacher. Would you like to make a difference for your students teacher? Consider donating to the CSA Education fund today via the Campus Challenge and 97% of your donation will go directly back to retaining our amazing educational staff.
It's back and better than ever!
It's time for the annual Campus Challenge, a fundraiser for the CSA Education Foundation, which challenges each campus to show their school pride, donate, and come out on top by raising the most money for our teachers. Reigning champion, CSA Elementary vs. the team of CSA Middle School and CSPA High School - who will come out on top?
Register for our CSA Youth Cheer and Pom clinic on January 10th! Our CSPA & CSAMS coaches and cheerleaders will lead the youth clinic for students in grades K-Explorer (K-5). Participants will then perform during the halftime of the Sentinels JV game on January 16th. Registration is $50 which includes a set of Poms, Cheerleading T-shirt & Hair bow to wear during the clinic and at the high school basketball game. All proceeds benefit the CSPA & CSAMS Cheerleading Program. Register by December 19th. All registered participants will receive an email a week before the clinic.
Register now for our CSA District Youth Basketball Clinic & Youth Night! This exciting co-ed clinic is open to CSA students in grades K-Explorer (K-5) and will be held on Saturday, January 17th from 1 - 3:00pm at CSAMS gymnasium.
Participants will receive a CSA District Basketball shirt and be invited to join our CSPA teams on the court during our Youth Basketball Night on Friday, January 23rd. We will have fun youth activities such as face painting, fake spirit tattoos, games and more up on the track. For more detail scan the QR code below. Registration is $35 and closes on January 3rd.
All proceeds benefit the CSPA & CSAMS Basketball Programs.
Our CSA District Libraries are run by our devoted parent volunteers and it's a volunteer opportunity that is wonderful for interacting with our students. We are still in need of several volunteers so that all of our library class times are covered. Training is provided. We still need volunteers at CSA Elementary during the following times:
Wednesday afternoon: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Thursday morning: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday afternoon: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Click HERE if interested in volunteering opportunities.
