COMMONWEALTH ELEMENTARY
FEBRUARY 2026

HERITAGE / AWARENESS MONTH RECOGNITIONS 
American Heart Month
Black History Month
School Counselor Week (2nd – 6th)
Crossing Guard Appreciation Day (6th)
School Resource Officer Appreciation Day (15th)

HOLIDAYS

President’s Day: February 16th
Lunar New Year: February 17th
Ramadan: (Sundown February 17th – March 19th)
Ash Wednesday: February 18th

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Counselor Connection Newsletter for February
 
Character Traits of the Month: Creative and Unique
Something that is one of a kind – not like anything else.
 
Aligned Profile of a Graduate Attributes: 

• Servant Leader 

• Collaborative Team Member

• Compassionate Citizen

• Equipped with Skills for Life 

2024-25 Federal School Report Card
As part of the federal, Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), in fulfillment of the obligation to share the most current information with our school family, please click on the highlighted link below to access Commonwealth’s 2024-25 Federal Report Card.

CWE – 2025 Federal Report Card

Kids Heart Challenge Donation Window ~ Jan 8th – Feb 6th
The Kids Heart Challenge is a fun and exciting event where students learn how to keep their hearts, bodies and brains healthy while helping kids with special hearts live longer, healthier lives.

To submit your donation, click on the CWE specific link below: http://www2.heart.org/goto/CommonwealthES


UPCOMING EVENTS
Please see the flyers included in the enclosure for additional information about the various activities and events listed below.


STAAR Interim Testing ~ Reading/Language Arts
Grade 4: February 2nd
Grade 3: February 4th
Grade 5: February 5th

Harvest of the Month: Red Leaf Lettuce
Tuesday, February 3rd

100th Day of School
Thursday, February 5th

Rare Tea Spirit Night (4821 LJ Parkway)
ALL DAY ~ Thursday, February 5th and Friday February 6th

National Wear Red Day
Friday, February 6th
CWE students and staff are encouraged to wear a RED shirt to school on this day.

Kids Heart Challenge
Friday, February 6th

STAAR Interim Testing ~ Science
Grade 5: February 10th

FBISD Elementary Early Release Day (12:10 pm)
Thursday, February 12th

Valentine’s Day Card Exchange
Thursday, February 12th

On this day, students will have an opportunity to exchange Valentine’s Day cards with their classmates. Cards should not contain candy or other edible items.

Students who choose to participate should bring enough cards for every child in their class.

Please note, the school will not accept any Valentine’s Day themed food items, desserts, or goodie bags for classroom distribution.

Student Holiday: No School
Teacher Professional Development Day
Friday, February 13th

Holiday: No School
Monday, February 16th

STAAR Interim Testing ~ Math
Grade 5: February 17th
Grade 4: February 18th
Grade 3: February 19th

Watch Dog Day
Friday, February 20th

World Culture Day Parent Lessons
Grade 1: February 23rd
Grade 4: February 23rd
Kinder:    February 24th
Grade 5: February 24th
Grade 2: February 25th
Grade 3: February 25th

Cupcake Friday for FEBRUARY Birthdays
Friday, February 27th
 

PTA SPONSORS
A special thank you to our PTA sponsors for supporting our school!

• Sweetwater Dermatology
• STEM Tree After-School Programs ~ Pickup is now available! 
• Eye Level Learning Center
• University Pediatric Dentistry