Week of January 18, 2026

Cypress Grammar School News

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Donate Today!

Although the original deadline has passed, we are happy to announce that we will continue accepting donations and extend the deadline for incentives through January 31, 2026. This extension gives us additional time to reach our goal and maximize participation.

When we reach our $50,000 target, all students, teachers, faculty, and staff will earn a casual dress day, and Aristoi faculty will also enjoy a half‑day of work from home. In addition to these, other previously announced incentives will also remain available through the January 31 deadline. Please note that any donations made in January will be tax‑deductible for next year’s taxes.

Thank you for your continued support and for being an essential part of Aristoi Classical Academy.

Thank you to our AMAZING PTO for creating this beautiful display for Winnie the Pooh Day!

Lunch volunteers needed for January/February! Sign-up at the link below!

PTO Hospitality Luncheon

January 27, 2026

Sign-up below to help our amazing PTO stock the lounge and show our staff some love!

Aristoi Cypress Tennis Club

February 2 - April 1

Steeplechase Community Center

11250 Steeple Way Blvd.

Houston, TX 77065

Sign up now for the Aristoi Cypress Tennis Club!

Practices will be held on Mondays or Wednesdays at 4:30 PM at the Steeplechase Community Center.

The cost is $112 per student, which includes 8 tennis lessons with Coach Rod Royer.

*Space is limited and registration is first come, first served.

PTO Blood Drive

January 23, 2026

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

At least 35 donors needed! Sign-up at the link below.

Lunch Visitors Welcome!

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.

Coffee with Headmaster, Mark Pertuso

January 23, 2026

8:30 AM

CrossOver Foyer

Join Mr. Pertuso in the CrossOver Foyer for coffee and conversation on Jan. 23rd. This event will be held at CrossOver regardless of grade level and location.

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PTO Used Uniform Swap

January 30, 2026

Outside Under Front Awning

2:30 PM

Swap Rules:

• All clothes must be freshly washed
• All shoes must be recently cleaned
• All items must be in good wearable condition**
• Bring your own shopping bag
• Ensure all items meet the Dress Code
• Spirit Wear is permitted

**Good wearable condition: No holes, no missing buttons or broken zippers, no stains, not worn or faded from washes.

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.

CYPRESS:

Wednesday, January 21st during the PTO Meeting

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