Week of February 22, 2026

Cypress Grammar School News

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Big News—Our Gala Site Is Live!

We’re thrilled to announce that our official Gala Event Site has officially launched! You can now explore everything in one convenient place—purchase gala tickets, sponsor the event, donate an auction item, and even shop from our Amazon wishlists to help us create an unforgettable auction.

You’ll also have the chance to vote on next year’s gala theme and purchase raffle tickets directly through the site.

Check it out at the link below—we can’t wait for you to see it!

We’re so excited to celebrate with you and make this year’s gala our best one yet!

LIMITED LUNCH VISITORS - FEBRUARY

Due to STAAR Interim testing taking place across multiple grade levels, lunch visits will be limited throughout the month of February. Only Kindergarten and First Grade will be open to lunch visitors. All other grade-level lunches will be closed to visitors and volunteers.

PTO “Wild About Reading” Read‑A‑Thon — How It Works & Student Incentives

Aristoi Cypress PTO is excited to launch the 2026 “Wild About Reading” Read‑A‑Thon, a fun and engaging way for scholars to grow their love of reading while raising funds for our school! From February 12–27, 2026, students will read minutes/pages/chapters and collect sponsorships through their personal online Read‑A‑Thon page. Families can easily register, share their link, and gather donations online, and the PTO keeps over 95% of all funds raised.

Our schoolwide goal is $15,000, and every student is encouraged to raise at least $150. We aim for 100% of scholars registered!

Along the way, students, classes, and families can earn amazing rewards:

• Every registered scholar receives an animal bookmark.
• For every $50 raised, students earn a raffle ticket for one of 15 fun prizes, plus additional tickets for completing the Read‑A‑thon BINGO card.
• Classes with 100% registration earn a special snack and story time.
• Top earner in each grade wins a 1st‑in‑line pizza day pass for the rest of the school year, plus free popcorn on Popcorn Wednesdays.
• The family that raises the most wins a Houston Zoo family membership.
• The top homeroom receives a Creature Teacher visit and gets to meet a baby kangaroo up close!
• The overall school winner receives a customized water bottle and their choice of one of the 15 raffle prizes.
• Teacher incentives unlock free drinks or Chick‑fil‑A lunches when their class hits registration milestones.

Weekend incentives include Chick‑fil‑A vouchers for top earners and an outdoor picnic lunch for the grade that brings in the most donations.

Finally, schoolwide rewards include:

• A Wild Sock Day when we reach $15,000
• A book & blanket leisure time event if we reach $20,000

Let’s go WILD for reading and support Aristoi Cypress together!

World Heritage Day

February 25, 2026

Scholar's may dress in appropriate cultural attire from their family heritage.

Lunch Visitors

Parents are welcome to join their child for lunch during their scheduled time, except on days of School testing or when the administration calls for a closed campus. Parents and children eating together are seated at a designated area in the lunchroom. Parents may bring their own child lunch but may not bring food for other students. Parents must email the school one (1) hour before the scheduled lunch time, if a non-parent adult will be joining their child for lunch. The name of the visitor must be included in the email. The school’s administration reserves the right to determine whether an adult visitor will be allowed to have lunch at Aristoi Classical Academy. Visitors will not be allowed to visit with other students and must adhere to all Aristoi Classical Academy policies and procedures. When visiting during lunch, advanced notice is always appreciated so that staff can ensure adequate seating.

College T-Shirt Day

February 26, 2026

Students are invited to show their school spirit by wearing a T‑shirt from their favorite college. It can be a school they love, one they hope to attend one day, or a fun team they cheer for!

Please remember to follow our Casual Dress Guidelines.

Go Texan Day!

February 27, 2026

Celebrate Texas pride by dressing in your favorite western wear—think jeans, plaid shirts, boots, big belts, and cowboy hats!

Please remember to follow Casual Dress Guidelines.

Parent Advocacy Committee

Looking to be involved in advocacy efforts for our amazing school and help enhance visibility with lawmakers? Details for our first training are below.

Have any questions? Email our Advocacy Manager, Stacy Tchouanguem.

Fine Arts Fee

2025 - 2026

Fine Arts Fee

Before School Care Program

2025 - 2026

Before School Care Program

Please review school immunization requirements to ensure your child is properly immunized for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Note that required immunizations include the 7th grade immunization for Tdap and Meningococcal.

If immunizations are required for your student, you must turn in a copy of your student(s) shot record or a notarized Affidavit for Exemption of Immunizations to Student Care no later than August 12, 2025, the first day of school. Requests for an Exemption of Immunizations can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact your campus Student Care Coordinator, Mrs. Melissa Pitre.

The Board has approved the dress code for the 2025-2026 academic year. Below are the dress code documents for the Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric schools. All dress code items may be purchased using our partner vendor, French Toast, or from local or online vendors that meet the requirements listed below.

For more information:

Contact Aristoi Cypress PTO