COMMONWEALTH ELEMENTARY
APRIL 2026

HERITAGE / AWARENESS MONTH RECOGNITIONS  
Autism Awareness Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Scottish American Month

HOLIDAYS
Passover Begins: April 1st
Good Friday: April 3rd

Easter: April 5th

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Counselor Connection Newsletter for April
 
Character Traits of the Month: Confidence
Believing in yourself and your abilities to try new things and handle challenges.
 
Aligned Profile of a Graduate Attributes: 

• A Compassionate Citizen

• A Servant Leader

• A Collaborative Team Member 

CWE Annual Auction ~ March 25th - April 8th   
Our CWE Annual Auction is underway!

We have exciting items up for grabs, along with unique experiences and special opportunities you won’t want to miss. Every bid helps support our school and our amazing students. Happy bidding, and good luck! 

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

KHOU 11 Turn the Page Campaign
March 30th – April 17th (Extended Day Entrance)

Donuts with Dads
Wednesday, April 1st (7:15 am / Pavilion)

Please note that children attending this event must be accompanied by their parent(s) to the Pavilion. Once students have entered the building, staff cannot guarantee that notification requesting their attendance will be received or that they will be able to transition to the Pavilion in a timely manner.

Autism Awareness Day
Thursday, April 2nd

In recognition of Autism Awareness Day, students and staff are encouraged to ‘Light it up BLUE’, by wearing a BLUE T-shirt to school on this day and every Friday in the month of April.

Velvet Taco Spirit Night ~ 2330 Highway 6
Thursday, April 2nd (4:00-9:00 pm)

Holiday: No School
Friday, April 3rd

Grades 3-5 ~ STAAR Testing
April 7th – April 9th
April 14th
April 21st – April 23rd

In accordance with confidentiality guidelines established by TEA, schools are responsible for ensuring a secure testing environment during STAAR administration. As a result, the campus will be closed to visitors and parent volunteers on the dates listed below:

Reading Language Arts (RLA)
Grade 5: April 7th
Grade 4: April 8th
Grade 3: April 9th

Science
Grade 5: April 14th

Math
Grade 5: April 21st

Grade 4: April 22nd

Grade 3: April 23rd

Light it up Blue
Friday, April 10th

PTA General Assembly
Friday, April 10th (8:30 am / Extended Day)

Harvest of the Month: Broccoli
Monday, April 13th

Brandani’s Burgers and Tacos Spirit Night
Thursday, April 16th

Light it up Blue
Friday, April 17th

TGIF ~ Watch Dogs Day
Friday, April 17th

Light it up Blue
Friday, April 24th

Cupcake Friday for APRIL & JUNE Birthdays
Friday, April 24th

Piada Spirit Night
April 27th – May 3rd
Note: This is a WEEK-LONG event


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

• Pepperoni’s (First Colony)
• Piranhas Swim Team