Week of August 17, 2025

Cypress Grammar School News

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Beginning this month, our school newsletters will be split into two editions: one for the Grammar School and another edition for the Logic & Rhetoric School. This change will allow us to better tailor content to each stage of your child’s educational journey.


Please note that there is so much information included below, that your message may be "clipped" by your email server. If that is the case, please look for a message below the email that says, "Click here to view the entire message".


New information is highlighted in yellow.

August 18

School Board Meeting


August 21

Student Picture Day


August 26

PTO Hospitality Luncheon


September 1

Labor Day - School Holiday

NO School


September 3

PTO Popcorn Wednesday


September 3

ACBC General Meeting

After Carline


September 8

PTO Spirit Night


September 11

College T-Shirt Day


September 12

Coffee with Headmaster, Mark Pertuso

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Thanks to You, the Griffin Has a Home at Aristoi Cypress!


Thank you to the Aristoi Cypress Booster Club who helped Aristoi Cypress to obtain a Griffin Mascot for our campus. An additional thanks to all the families who generously support the Booster Club's glow run during the past academic year. This Griffin Mascot is one of the many things your generosity helped to provide for our campus.

Order Student Headshots

Fall picture day for Aristoi Classical – Cypress Campus is Thursday, August 21st. To place an order, please use the link below. The online ordering link will expire 4 days after picture day.

 

This gallery is only for the Cypress campus. DO NOT USE this link for any of the Katy campuses.

 

We look forward to an amazing picture day! 


** Order now to get discounted prices & avoid shipping fees!! **

Picture Day Reminders - August 21st

Picture Day is coming up on August 21st! Please ensure your child is in full dress code on Picture Day. PE uniforms should not be worn for pictures.


If your child has PE on Picture Day, they may bring their PE shoes with them, but they will not need to change into PE clothes.


Thank you for helping us make Picture Day a success!

Letter to Household - Application for Free & Reduced


Aristoi Classical Academy is committed to ensuring all students have access to healthy meals. Families may qualify for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch based on income or participation in assistance programs. This packet includes important information and instructions for applying.


New for 25–26: Students who qualify for reduced-price meals will now receive meals at no cost!


Please review the packet and submit one application per household. For questions, contact Michelle Garza at mgarza@aristoiclassical.org or (281) 391-5003 ext. 18003.

2025-2026 School Start, Dismissal and Early Release Times


School Start Time

7:55 AM


Dismissal Time

3:20 PM


Early Release

12:20 PM

Boohoo or Yahoo Breakfast

Thank you to our amazing Cypress PTO for hosting the Boohoo or Yahoo Breakfast to kick-off the first day of school! Let's go Griffins!

Carline Procedures

We are looking forward to the first day of school next week! As you prepare for Tuesday, we wanted to share a few reminders and updates regarding car line procedures.  


General Information


*No use of cell phones in a school zone, especially during carline. Please refrain from texting, scrolling, and talking to keep our scholars, staff, and parents safe.

*Follow the designated routes and adhere to directives from Aristoi staff.

*Maintain an appropriate speed consistent with regulations for school zones and parking lots.  

*Stay alert.


Morning Carline


Morning Carline begins at 7:25 AM and will end at the start of school at 7:55 AM. We understand that getting reacclimated to drop off procedures will take some time, so a grace period for tardies will be extended during the first week of school. Students will not be marked tardy until 8:15 AM. Beginning on Tuesday, August 19th, scholars arriving after 7:55 AM will be considered tardy, as per the Family Handbook, and will need to be signed in by a parent or guardian at the front desk. We will be closing the front doors at 7:55 AM to signal this transition as we start the school day.  


  1. Entry will be limited to one entrance from Perry Road via the parking lot in front of the Lawson Center. Those coming from Perry via 249 will need to go to the Cypress North Houston traffic light and U-turn at the light to enter campus. 
  2. Cones will be closing off sections of the parking lot and Perry Road. Additionally, the main road onto campus will be coned off.  
  3. When exiting the campus, only right turns will be permitted. You will proceed through the right hand parking lot in front of CrossOver’s ministry center to exit campus. Access will no longer be possible to make an immediate left turn. You will need to drive up Perry Road and make a U-turn at a different intersection or at Mills Road. 
  4. Once in the parking lot, you will follow the route to the front of the main building. Traffic will be separated into two lanes and will be indicated by signage and staff.
  5. Student drivers and those parking in the guest lot will follow the left hand route (yellow route) and proceed on the left hand side of the fire lane. Cars will then be directed to the appropriate lot.  
  6. Regular drop off will follow the right hand route (blue route) closest to the sidewalk. Cars will be stopped, and scholars will be directed to exit their vehicles onto the sidewalk to proceed into the building.
  7. IMPORTANT NOTE: Scholars must exit all vehicles from the passenger side. Scholars may not exit a vehicle from the driver’s side, as this poses a safety risk. 

Afternoon Carline


The afternoon car line begins by 3:25 PM. Cars will line up alongside the building as indicated in the map. Please keep the following in mind:


*No cellphone use during this time.

*Present car tag number to Aristoi Staff taking numbers in the parking lot.  

*Keep your car tag number visible throughout the entire time of carline until your scholar(s) are in your vehicle.

*Follow the route and adhere to directives of Aristoi Staff.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Scholars will enter all vehicles from the passenger side. Scholars may not enter a vehicle from the driver’s side, as this poses a safety risk. Additionally, you may not park in the carline, exit the vehicle, and reload. You will need to park in the guest lot, if this is needed. 

Please remember that the first week of the afternoon car line will be much longer than usual, especially for the first day. Students will still be trying to remember the numbers. We ask for your grace and patience during this time, especially as the heat will make it challenging for our outside staff. 


Thank you for your kind attention to the important safety details for the car lines. We look forward to a wonderful academic year.

Snacks for our stellar staff! Help the PTO stock the lounge by signing up today!


Contact president@aristoicypresspto.com for more information.


College T-Shirt Day

September 11, 2025


Scholars are invited to wear a college t-shirt of their choice on September 11th to celebrate future possibilities and school pride! Please remember that casual dress guidelines still apply!


Download the 2025 - 2026 Academic Calendar


Summer has just begun, but now is the time to be aware of school start dates, Spring Break, Early Dismissals, and more.

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, Ms. Sarver.

YMCA After School Care will no longer be provided for the 2025 - 2026 school year


Additional information will be provided soon about local learning centers and daycares that offer transportation services to and from Aristoi Cypress for before and after school care. 

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