Volume I, Issue 5
January 2016

   

While we are only a month into the new calendar year, planning is well underway for the 2016-2017 school year.  For families new to our District, there are a variety of events  scheduled to help familiarize you with all that the Cypress School District has to offer.  For those  who have children currently attending our schools, this e-newsletter provides information about  re-registration as well as junior high school enrollment for matriculating sixth grade students.  If  you are a community member without children in our District, we appreciate the opportunity to  keep you informed about things that are happening in your local schools. As our ambassadors,  we encourage you to pass along this e-newsletter to others in our community who may not be  on our mailing list. Don't forget, anyone can sign up for our monthly newsletter at www.cypsd.org . We welcome the opportunity to communicate with you!

Sincerely,
Anne Silavs
Superintendent

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Calling all Kindergarten Parents
It's time to enroll your children in school!

The Cypress School District is excited to host its annual Kindergarten Parent Information Meeting on Tuesday, February 2, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Cypress Community Center. The evening will be devoted to providing families with information about our outstanding Kindergarten programs as well as details about the enrollment process. Parents will also have the opportunity to meet our school principals. Following the formal presentation, principals and staff will be on hand to answer any questions families may have about enrollment timelines, residency requirements, mandated immunizations, and our academic program. Preschool and after-school care providers will be in attendance as an added service to our community. Enrollment packets will be available for parent pick-up at your home schools beginning Wednesday, February 3. We encourage families to return the required paperwork as soon as possible so we may begin forming classes for next year. We hope you will join us for the meeting, and we look forward to new and continued partnerships with you.  Childcare and Korean interpretation will be provided.

Click here to download the Kindergarten Parent Information Meeting flyer.
Learn More About Your Home School
Upcoming kindergarten orientation events

There are a variety of opportunities for parents to learn more about their child's new school. Please click here for a full listing of scheduled spring events. 
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School Immunizations
Recent changes in California law

Effective July 1, 2016, Senate Bill 277 will eliminate the personal belief exemption for all vaccines currently required for school admission in California. Most parents will not be affected by changes in the law because their children already have the necessary vaccinations or they have a personal belief exemption on file with their children's school. It is important to note, however, that personal belief exemptions will only remain in effect until children reach the next immunization checkpoint, which is seventh grade for students currently enrolled in the Cypress School District. All new out-of-state students or those enrolling for the first time in Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten will be required to comply with the new law. For answers to frequently asked questions about Senate Bill 277, please click here. 
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Saving Parents Time
Online re-registration equals fewer papers to fill out

Parents will be able to electronically re-register their children beginning with the 2016-2017 school year. Medical information, emergency contacts, and other relevant data will now be easily updated online. This means the amount of paperwork that parents are required to fill out for each of their children will be significantly reduced, thus making the re-registration process faster and easier than ever before. Information on how to complete the online re-registration process will be provided to parents at a later date, closer to the start of the new school year. 
School Calendar Options for 2016-2017
Gathering stakeholder input

The District recently sent out an  e- survey to parents and staff to solicit feedback and comments regarding several calendar options for the coming school year. We are currently in the process of analyzing the results and will provide further information in an upcoming edition of our monthly newsletter.
Getting Ready for Junior High
What parents need to know about enrolling in the Anaheim Union High School District

In an effort to support families as they prepare for the transition to junior high school, we are providing a link to important enrollment and transfer information for the Anaheim Union High School District. Please click here for further details. 
Useful Links
 
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DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
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Superintendent
714.220.6910

Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
714.220.6941

Administrative Director, Human Resources/Induction
714.220.6913

Director, Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
714.220.6920

Director, Special Education/Student Services
714.220.6924

Director, Technology Services
714.220.6961

Director, Maintenance & Operations/Transportation
714.220.6951

Director, Child Nutrition Services
714.220.6948

Coordinator, Instructional Technology/Special Projects
714.220.6929
9281 Denni St., Cypress
714.220.6965


8170 Moody St., Cypress
714.220.6980
 
9739 Denni St., Cypress
714.220.6960


4631 La Palma Ave., La Palma
714.220.6918
 

9952 Graham St., Cypress
714.220.6995


5900 Cathy Ave., Cypress
714.220.6990

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