Tuesday, September 16, 2025

A Message From Mrs. Cynthia Richardson, CSA Elementary Dean of Students

Dear CSA Families,

It has brought me so much joy to see and hear our halls filled with students and families once again, eager to get the school year started. As we begin this new school year, I am thrilled to share with you that I will be the Dean of Students at CSA Elementary.  Many of you may already know me, as CSA has been my home for the past seven years.

I joined the CSA District with ten years of experience in both classroom teaching and building leadership positions at a public school academy in Southfield. I am now entering my eighth year at CSA, serving as the proud SEP Director, CSMA Preschool Director, and CSA Elementary Dean of Students. During my time here at CSA, I have worked to enhance our after-school enrichment offerings, before and after-school child care program, and opened our very first CSMA Preschool classroom in January of 2018. We now have three beautiful Montessori preschool classrooms, and I am looking forward to engaging further with our Elementary school community as I take on this new role.  

I am proud to partner with the Elementary Leadership Team and will strive to support our CSA family in any way that I can. I look forward to working with all of our returning students and families again and am eager to get to know all of our new students as well.

In partnership with you,

Cynthia Richardson

Upcoming Calendar of Events*
Wednesday, September 17
Triple S Boosters Meeting at CSAMS, 5pm
September 17 - 18
School Picture Day
Friday, September 19
CSA Soccer Clinic, 1pm
Sunday, September 21
Charyl's Color Fun Run at Settler's Park, 12:30pm
September 22-25
Livingston Health Department Conducting Hearing Screening on Campus
Friday, September 26
Spirit Wear Day
Friday, September 26
CSA Rollerama Event, 1 - 4pm
Friday, October 3
CSA Volleyball Clinic, 1 - 3pm
Monday, October 13
CSA District Parent Council Meeting at CSPA, 6pm

*Please refer to the Online Tandem Calendar for a complete list of upcoming CSA District Athletic, Robotic, Drama/Art, and SEP Events*

Our CSA Library Needs Your Help!

Interested in an Amazing Volunteer Opportunity at CSA?

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:

Thursday morning: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday afternoon: 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Click HERE if interested in volunteering opportunities.

Tomorrow is School Pictures at CSA!

Picture day is TOMORROW, September 17th, and Thursday, September 18th. You can order today by visiting: mylifetouch.com.

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Charyl's Color Fun Run/Walk Event is THIS Sunday, September 21st

The CSA District Color Fun Run will be Sunday, September 21st at Settlers Park in Hartland. If you’ve never been to a Color Run event, you absolutely should come check it out. Not a runner? That's ok! Come walk the course and get sprinkled in color or just come out for the other entertainment. We will have lots to do for the whole family (DJ spinning tunes, corn hole, sack races, concessions, and more). Stick around after the Color Run and cheer on some of our CSPA students as they hit the field for their annual Powder Puff Game!

This truly is an exciting event for all ages so grab your family, friends and neighbors and come show us your "true colors" as we rally together to support our CSA District!

Is Your Explorer Student Interested in Cheerleading?

Do you Have an Explorer Boy Interested in Basketball?

Livingston Health Department Will be Conducting Hearing Screenings at CSA September 22nd - 25th.

The Livingston County Health Department is providing Hearing Screenings on Campus September 22nd - 25th for students in Young 5's, Kindegarten, second year Navigator and Voyager students. Additionally, students screened last year that are follow-ups and parent/teacher requests will also be screened.

Please call the school and provide your child’s name and teacher if:

  • You do not want your child screened.
  • Your child has hearing aids but cannot remove/replace themselves.

  • You have a concern for your child and your child is not in above grades. (Technicians will accept parent/teacher requests on the first day of screening.)

    Please call the Hearing and Vision Coordinator at the Health Department at (517)552-6841 if:

    • Your child has a programmable shunt, insulin pump, or any implanted medical device (child should not be screened due to magnets in audiometer headphones).
    • You have questions regarding Hearing Screening.

    CSA District Rollerama Event Friday, September 26th, 1pm - 4pm

    Our first CSA District Rollerama event will be Friday, September 26th from 1pm - 4pm. Join your CSA District family and friends for an afternoon of fun! Skate rental is included in the discounted admission price of $10.50, and snacks and pizza are available for purchase.

    CSA District Rollerama days are hosted as a "FUN"draiser by our CSA District Parent Council. Please note that Rollerama CSA Nights are not drop off events and are not monitored by CSA Staff. Guardians or a responsible adult are expected to stay with their student (s) during the duration of the event.

    Register Your CSA/CSAMS Volleyball Player Today!