Hettie Halstead Elementary and House Creek Elementary invite you to Carseat 101, a informational parent workshop to help families learn how to keep children safe while traveling.
📅 Date: December 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Location: Hettie Halstead Elementary Cafeteria
What You’ll Learn
The laws for transporting a child safely
How to choose the right car seat for your child’s age, size, and stage
How to use car seats correctly
When to transition your child to the next type of seat
Information on all stages; from infant seats to booster seats
Pre-registration is required and will close on December 17th. Spots are limited, so please register early.
Please use the QR code provided on the flyer, follow this link:
https://forms.office.com/r/YgGDjmr9pV , or contact the campus to register.

Santa Night Correction
We would like to share a quick clarification regarding our upcoming Santa Night. The event will be held on Thursday, December 11th, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and truly appreciate your patience and understanding.
We are looking forward to a wonderful evening filled with holiday cheer, crafts, photos with Santa, and family fun. Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!









December 10th at 9:00 AM and again at 3:30PM
For more information and any questions you may have please reach out to our Parent and Community Outreach Coordinatior Valerie Muniz at Munizv@ccisd.com

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! 💛💙🐾

Progress reports are going home today so be sure to check those backpacks!🐾💙💛

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.

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! 💙💛🦃

Thank you for planning accordingly and ensuring timely pick-up.

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!

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!

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! 💙💛🐾


