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.
Halstead mark your calendars Friday, October 31st, is a student holiday, staff workday.
We hope you have a happy and safe weekend, we will see you back in school Monday, November 3rd!
Our Big Kahuna Fundraiser started yesterday!
Have you checked out the Big Kahuna's brochure and online sales.
It features over a 1000 items and donation options
Register online and sell one item and earn your first Dino-World collectible and lanyard!
Sell 15 items = Monster Party Limo Experience!
Remember the Do's and Don'ts
Do have an adult with you when selling and
Do have fun!
Don't talk to strangers,
Don't go door to door
Big Kahuna joke: What do you call a dinosaur who never gives up?
A Try-try-try-ceratops!
For more information check out this video:
https://youtu.be/K3nxXBtoiww
From November 15 (America Recycles Day) through December 15, our students and staff will track all recyclable materials collected at school. Every bottle, can, and piece of paper adds up the winning school will be determined by the total weight of recyclables collected per person!
Want to help from home?
Families can join the fun by collecting recyclables at home! Simply weigh your items and comment or share a picture of your recycling with the weight included. Every bit helps Halstead move closer to the top!
Together, we can make a difference for our planet and show that Halstead Elementary leads the way in going green!
Show your Red Ribbon Week spirit by lacing up and wearing your favorite boots and together, we’ll stomp out drugs!
Halstead families! Our Big Kahuna Fundraiser has officially started and we need YOUR help to make this school year amazing!
Fundraiser packets are coming home, so be sure to check your child’s backpack. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to start collecting those DINO-World collectibles!
Every item sold helps support Halstead Elementary by funding school programs, classroom supplies, and special activities for our students.
Check those backpacks today and start selling.
Fundraiser ends November 13th
Check out this video for more information:
Promotion video
Every day from October 1st to January 31st during 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade lunch, we’ll be turning off the lights in the cafeteria to save energy and raise awareness about how small actions can make a big difference. By using less electricity, we’re not only helping reduce pollution but also showing our students the power of simple, everyday choices.
This initiative encourages everyone to think about how they can make their own positive impact. Whether it’s turning off lights, powering down devices, or finding new ways to save energy at home!
Way to go Halstead! 💙🐾💛
Wear different colored socks, mixed patterns, or a wild combo of clothes the more mismatched, the better!
We’re inviting all students, families, and staff to collect and donate your pull tabs. Every tab adds up, and the school that collects the most tabs by weight will be the winner!
It’s easy to help, just save the tabs you pull off cans at home and bring them to school. All proceeds from the tabs go directly to support the Ronald McDonald House, helping families stay close to their children when they need it most.
Together, we can show that even the smallest actions can have a big impact on our community and the environment!
Correction: The Let's Do the Math parent workshop has been rescheduled to a later date. Stay tuned for that announcement.
Sorry for any confusion this has caused. Thank you for your understanding.
Halstead Elementary invites all parents and families to join our Parent Workshop: Let’s Do the Math! Learn tips, strategies, and fun ways to support your child’s math learning at home.
📅 Date: October 28th
⏰ 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! 💙🐾💛
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Your Child at Halstead Elementary
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
Registration Deadline: November 7, 2025
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.
Wear your favorite team shirt to show our strength as we team up to take down drugs!
5th Graders Conquer Stage Fright at Their Poetry Slam!
Ms. Tollette’s 5th graders turned their classroom into a stage for their very own Poetry Slam! Before writing their own poems, students read and discussed two poems, “Stage Fright” and “Foul Shot.” Through these poems, they explored how words can capture emotions, tell a story, and connect with others.
With those lessons in mind, students then set out to create their own original poems, drawing from their personal experiences, imagination, and creativity. The next big step? Overcoming a little stage fright of their own! One by one, they stood in front of their classmates to share their work aloud, showing courage, confidence, and pride in their writing.
What started as a lesson in poetry turned into a celebration of self-expression and bravery.
We’re so proud of these talented young writers for stepping up to the mic and showing that every voice deserves to be heard! 💙🐾💛
