Join us this evening November 17, 2025 from 4:00–5:00 PM in the Cafeteria for a night filled with learning, laughter, and hands-on fun. Families can explore our Lending Library, try out reading and math games, check out flash cards, and even take home materials to use together.
Snacks will be available while you discover new ways to support learning at home.
For more information, contact Valerie Muniz at Munizv@ccisd.com
Their hard work and enthusiasm truly shined through every song and smile. We are so proud of how confidently they performed and how beautifully they shared such a positive message with our Halstead community💛🐾💙
Great job, third grade, you remind us all that kindness really does make the world go round!
Halstead Families:
Please note that Halstead Elementary will follow the district’s 2-hour delayed start on Friday, November 14th due to the playoff game.
Breakfast will be served that morning and dismissal is at 3:20 PM
Thank you for your understanding and support, and go Bulldawgs! 💛💙🐾
💙 Volunteer Orientation will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2025, at 9:00 AM or 3:30 PM here at Halstead Elementary in room 12.
Come learn how you can get involved and make a difference in our school community!
For questions or to RSVP, please contact Valerie Muniz at munizv@ccisd.com
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Big congratulations to Ms. Smart and Ms. Duckworth! 🎉
These amazing Halstead teachers were honored as Education Foundation Grant recipients for their innovative classroom ideas. We’re so proud of their dedication to bringing creative learning experiences to our students! 💙💛🐾
Thank you for all the fundraising fun over the last weeks!
We are sad to say our Big Kahuna fundraiser is coming to an end, but we know you had fun earning all your prizes!!
Please remember today is the last day to turn in your order forms, money and collection envelope to your students teacher.
We hope you all had fun collecting all of your Dino-World collectables and won lots of prizes!
Big Kahuna joke of the day:
Why couldn't the Dinosaur play games on the computer?
Because it ate the mouse!
Lunchtime smiles in Kindergarten!
Our youngest Bulldawgs were enjoying good food, great friends, and lots of laughter in the cafeteria the other day. There’s nothing better than lunch with friends at Halstead! 🐾💙💛
It’s almost time to turn in your fundraising envelope.
Remember, you must turn in both your order form and the money inside the Big Kahuna envelope to return to the school.
Make sure you have filled out all the information on your order form, including your child’s name, grade, teacher, and your cell phone number.
Also, please be sure to turn in all your Dino-World Collectibles. Get those in right away!
Big Kahuna Joke of the Day:
Why did the dinosaur bring string to the baseball game?
It wanted to tie up the score!
We hope you have a happy and safe weekend, we will see you back in school Wednesday, November 12th.
Comment below if you have gotten the limited edition DINO-EGG COLLECTIBLE!
When you find the Dino-Egg collectible you automatically receive the Slime-Time slime with slime mix-ins!
So keep turning in those tickets and you could win too!
Don't forget if you sell 15 items and you qualify for our monster party limo experience!!
Big Kahuna Joke of the day:
What do you get when a dinosaur goes through a strawberry patch?
Strawberry jam!.
Attention Bulldawgs! 🐾 Our Lost and Found is full of items looking for their pack. If you’ve lost a jacket, lunchbox, water bottle, or glasses come sniff around and see what belongs to you!
Report cards are going home today.
It's time for our Big Kahuna Announcements:
We are so proud to see how well you are doing with the Big Kahuna fundraiser! You still have time to reach your goal and win some amazing prizes!
Helpful tips to meet your goal:
1. Make a list of 10 people you have not shown your fundraising packet to and send them a text with your personal link.
2. Post your link to your Facebook or Instagram to share with friends and family .
3. Always make sure to tell everyone THANK YOU for supporting your school.
Keep up the great work!
Big Kahuna joke of the day:
What comes after extinction?
Y-STINCTION
We have a great experience to talk about!
Are you ready to party!!
Have you heard about how your student can ride on our party bus?
All they have to do is sell 15 items to get to go in the monster party limo!
We also have a family plan you can team up with your siblings that attend our school to sell 20 items and all your siblings get to go on the MONSTER PARTY LIMO!
Don't forget to turn in your tickets for your Dino-World collectibles when you earn the different levels
Big Kahuna joke of the day:
What do you call a dinosaur that doesn't take a bath?
A STINK- o-saurus
Have you seen all the great items that are in your catalog?
We are counting on you to help our school raise money!
All the money raised will be spent on the school and our favorite people OUR STUDENTS!
We are so proud of all the hard work you are doing supporting our school!
Keep going and remember to turn in your tickets to continue to collect your Dino-World Collectibles!!
You can find out more by watching this video: https://youtu.be/_xuMvcIirac
Big Kahuna joke of the day:
What did the dinosaur use to cut wood?
A Dino-saw!
📅 Date: November 6th
⏰ Time: 3:30–4:15 PM
📍 Location: Room 12
Register now by contacting our PCOC Valerie Muniz at Munizv@CCISD.com.
Don’t miss this chance to explore math in a hands-on, engaging way and help your student build confidence in numbers! 💙🐾💛
Did you remember to get registered online for our Big Kahuna fundraiser over the weekend?
Online sales are a safe and easy way to help our school!
There are over 1000 items available online for your friends and families to choose from and is a great way to get out of town family involved with helping our school.
Remember the more items you sell the more tickets you can turn in, and the more tickets you turn in the more Dino-World collectibles you will receive.
You can find out more by watching this video: https://youtu.be/W7HrI2U4-bw
Big kahuna joke of the day:
What do you call a paleontologist who sleeps all the time?
Lazy bones
Halstead had an amazing time celebrating Red Ribbon Week last week! Our students had so much fun dressing up, showing school spirit, and promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles. 💛🐾💙
Join us for a Thanksgiving Feast during your student’s lunchtime on November 18th and enjoy a special holiday meal together.
Menu Includes:
Holiday Turkey with Gravy (T)
Chicken Fried Steak (B)
Honey Wheat Roll
Thanksgiving Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes
Seasoned Green Beans
Sweet Potato Casserole
Cranberry Sauce
Rips Lone Star Luau Slush
Cost: $5.50 (cash or check only)
Preregistration Required: Only 50 walk-in spots available
RSVP using the QR code or follow this link:
https://events.raptortech.com/registration/6c34ce62-1bc9-418e-b1df-1757de1a344e/e3fd93a9-40b6-42e4-8354-140337ccaf0a
Don’t miss this opportunity to share a meal and create Thanksgiving memories with your child.
