Rhythmic Basketball is canceled for this afternoon December 4th. Please make arrangements to pick up your students promptly at 3:20pm. Sorry for the late notice and any confusion this has caused. We appreciate your patience and understanding! 💛💙🐾

3 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Rhythmic basketball canceled flyer with CCISD logo details in caption
Halstead Families!
Progress reports are going home today so be sure to check those backpacks!🐾💙💛
4 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Progress Reports are coming home flyer with CCISD logo details in caption
Join us for our Anti-Bullying Parent Workshop!
We invite all Halstead families to take part in this important session on December 4, 2025 from 3:30-4:00 PM. Together, we’ll learn simple, effective ways to support our children, build confidence, and create a safer, kinder school community.

If you have questions or would like to register, please contact Valerie Muniz at Munizv@ccisd.com.
5 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Anti bully flyer with CCISD logo details in caption
Our young wizards brewed up some magic in the library the other day! Students mixed ingredients, made predictions, and watched their potions fizz, bubble, and come to life. Hands-on learning + imagination = pure enchantment!
5 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Student watch as Ms. McIntire measures juice
students mix in potion ingredients
Students pour in last ingredient and their potions explode
As we head into this holiday break, we want to wish all of our Hettie Halstead families and staff a happy and restful holiday. There will be no school November 24th through 28th.

This season reminds us just how grateful we are for our amazing students and their families. Thank you for the joy, trust, and support you bring to our school community each day. We hope your week is filled with good food, and plenty of reasons to be thankful.

Enjoy the break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back December 1st! 💙💛🦃
15 days ago, Valerie Muniz
No School November 24th-28th reminder with CCISD logo details in caption
Our Candy Monster has spoken! Congratulations to Ms. Smart’s first grade class for collecting the most candy and claiming the prize: Popcorn with the Principal! We’re so proud of your big hearts and sweet teamwork!
16 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Student sitting on carpet learn that their class won
Dr. Sweeney getting ready to hand out popcorn
Students enjoying popcorn
Students enjoying popcorn
Halstead Families, please remember that tomorrow, November 21, 2025, is an early dismissal day. Students will be released at 1:20 PM.
Thank you for planning accordingly and ensuring timely pick-up.
16 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Early dismissal flyer with CCISD logo details in caption
We loved seeing our Halstead families come together for today’s Thanksgiving Feast! The smiles, the shared meals, and the special moments made our cafeteria feel extra cozy. Thank you to all the families who joined their students; your presence made the day even more memorable. What a wonderful way to kick off the season of gratitude! 💙💛🦃
17 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Student pose with parents for Thanksgiving feast
Student pose with parents for Thanksgiving feast
Student pose with parents for Thanksgiving feast
Student pose with parents for Thanksgiving feast
Student pose with parents for Thanksgiving feast
Student pose with parents for Thanksgiving feast
Student pose with parents for Thanksgiving feast
Student pose with parents for Thanksgiving feast
Halstead get ready for our Holiday Tab Challenge!

All you have to do is save your aluminum tabs over Thanksgiving break. You can even your ask friends and family to join in!

All tabs support the Ronald McDonald House of Temple through the Youth Environmental Ambassadors “Pull Together to Make a Difference” program. Every tab helps families in need—and the winning school is chosen by total weight collected.

Bring all your tabs on Monday, December 1st, the final day to turn them in.
Let’s work together and make a big impact!
18 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Y.E.A. holiday challenge flyer with C.C.I.S.D. logo details in caption
What a special morning at Halstead! A huge thank-you to all the Veterans who joined us for our Veterans Day Parade and breakfast. Your service, bravery, and commitment mean the world to our students and staff.

Our fourth graders also shined bright with a patriotic music program that truly honored the spirit of the day. From songs to smiles, they gave their absolute best in tribute to our heroes.

We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate you, learn from you, and thank you in person. Halstead appreciates you, today and every day!
19 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Ms. T high fives student during Veterans parade
Veterans walk down hallway in parade
Students wait with flags to greet Veterans Parade
Parents and Children with American flags wait for music program
Students on stage wave American flags
Teachers and parents wave flags in cafeteria
Students on stage wave American flags
Students perform dance and create hand heart
Students end dance performance waving arms
Veterans walk down hallway in parade
Family game night underway the only thing missing is you! We will be here till 5:00PM
19 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Photo of families at family game night details in caption
Get ready for Family Game Night at Halstead!

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
20 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Family game night flyer with CCISD logo details in caption
Our third graders took the stage last week for a wonderful music performance all about kindness! Led by our talented music teacher, Ms. Duckworth, students sang songs that celebrated friendship, compassion, and the importance of treating others with respect.

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!
23 days ago, Valerie Muniz
3rd grade music program students speaking on microphone
3rd grade music program students speaking on microphone
3rd grade music program students speaking on microphone
3rd grade music program students speaking on microphone

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! 💛💙🐾

23 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Late start reminder flyer with CCISD logo details in post
Halstead families: We’d love for you to join our amazing team of volunteers!
💙 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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24 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Volunteer orientation flyer with CCISD logo details in caption

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! 💙💛🐾

24 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Ms. Duckworth a
Ms. Duckworth sprayed with silly string
Dr. Sweeney and Ms. Smarts class accepts grant check on behalf of Ms. Smart
It's time for our last Big Kahuna Fundraiser announcement:
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!
24 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Big Kahuna Dino world flyer details in caption

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! 🐾💙💛

25 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Students smile
Students smile while eating lunch
Students smile while eating lunch
Students smile while eating lunch
Students smile while eating lunch
Students smile while eating lunch
Students smile while eating lunch
It’s time for our Big Kahuna announcements!

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!
25 days ago, Valerie Muniz
Big Kahuna Dino world flyer details in caption
Halstead mark your calendars Monday, November 10th & Tuesday, November 11th , is a student and staff holiday

We hope you have a happy and safe weekend, we will see you back in school Wednesday, November 12th.
30 days ago, Valerie Muniz
No school flyer with CCISD logo Details in caption