Glen Loch Parent Newsletter
February 2, 2024 Newsletter
Glen Loch Elementary
Margaret Loucks, Assistant Principal
Karla Floyd, Counselor
Mission: Glen Loch is committed to ensure high levels of learning for all students creating confident, independent and successful citizens.
Vision: Every student, every day growing them the Gator-Way!
#AllMeansALL
#BeTheGatorWay
Email: contactglenloch@conroeisd.net
Website: https://glenloch.conroeisd.net/
Location: 27505 Glen Loch Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-298-4900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlenLochCISD
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A Note from Mrs. Smith...
I am so proud of our students! Middle of the Year testing is completed and it shows so much growth has occurred this past semester. Way to Go Gators!
Parents are always asking how they can help their child at home. My recommendation is to read to your them every day and have your child read to you. Reading is powerful.
Our arrival car rider line can get lengthy from 7:45 - 8:00. In an effort to alleviate this issue, please try to be in line closer to 7:30 a.m. When you leave the school, please turn RIGHT. Trying to turn left can cause a traffic jam. I know this can be an inconvenience, but it helps with the flow of traffic of those trying to get into the school car line.
Thank you for helping our arrival run smoothly.
Growing Better Together,
Kris Smith, Principal
Attendance
Daily Attendance Averages
Upcoming School Wide Dates:
FEBRUARY
7th - In The Box Photo Retakes
8th - Yuck Game Show, for Staff and Students
8th - Math and Science Night, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Glen Loch Elementary
10th - Science Festival, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
15th - Kids Heart Challenge
16th - 19th - School Holiday, NO SCHOOL
20th - School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m., Deane L. Sadler Admin Building
23rd - Go Texan Day
23rd - Pep Rally - 2:30 p.m. for Students and Staff only
23rd - March 1st - Book Fair
MARCH
1st - PTO Spring Carnival
1st - Dr. Seuss Day, Wear Dr. Seuss themed shirt
2nd - Conroe ISD YOUniversity 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Jett Center at Woodforest Bank Stadium
5th - Student Holiday, NO SCHOOL
11th - 15th - Spring Break, NO SCHOOL
18th - Day of Drumming, during Specials
19th - School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m., Deane L. Sadler Admin Building
22nd - Pep Rally - 2:30 p.m. for Students and Staff only
23rd - Conroe ISD Job Fair, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Grad Oaks High School
26th - Spring Pictures
28th - Glen Loch Field Day
29th - April 1st - School Holiday, NO SCHOOL
APRIL
1st - School Holiday, NO SCHOOL
4th - 2nd Grade Field Trip, Main Street Theater
12th - Pep Rally - 2:30 p.m. for Students and Staff only
15th - 19th - CLOSED CAMPUS, No Visitors on Campus
16th - STAAR Test (Reading) for 3rd and 4th Grade
16th - School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m., Deane L. Sadler Admin Building
19th - Student Holiday, NO SCHOOL
23rd - Kindergarten Field Trip, Houston Interactive Zoo
29th - May 3rd - CLOSED CAMPUS, No Visitors on Campus
30th - STAAR Test (Math) for 3rd and 4th Grade
MAY
2nd - 2nd Grade Program, 6:00 p.m., Glen Loch Auditorium
6th - 10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
6th - 17th - Skating Unit in P.E. for 3rd/4th Grades
10th - All library books due back to Library
13th - 4th Grade Choir Students to McCullough to Perform
14th - School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m., Deane L. Sadler Admin Building
17th - All fees and fines for Library books need to be paid
23rd - Last Day of School for Students, RELEASED AT 12:10 p.m.
Traffic Flow
Parents, when leaving Glen Loch during arrival or dismissal, please be sure to follow the Right Turn Only sign located on our stop sign as you leave campus. Turning left can create a traffic jam. Admin will be out in the morning and will begin calling parents who are turning left. There are multiple ways when turning right that you can get to Panther Creek. Please help us keep our car lines flowing smoothly!
Kids Heart Challenge
Join the Kids Heart Challenge at Glen Loch Elementary! Our goal is to rally all families to join our team, learn Hands-Only CPR, build awareness, and raise $7,500 for the American Heart Association.
Ready to kick off? Sign up, make a lifesaving donation, and start Finn’s Mission by downloading the free app for iPhone or Android, or registering online: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=9733&pg=company&company_id=442450
When we reach our school fundraising goal, students will get a GLOW PARTY in PE.
The heart of the matter:
One family saved a life with Hands-Only CPR that they learned from Finn’s Mission. Hands-Only CPR, provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, can double or triple a victim's chance of survival.
February Kindness Challenge
Glen Loch Kindness Challenge
February is the shortest month but is packed full of holidays, from Valentine’s Day to Presidents’ Day. February is also National Random Acts of Kindness Month, making it the perfect opportunity to reinforce compassion and empathy in your child.
Performing a random act of kindness is exactly what it sounds like: deliberately attempting to brighten someone else’s day by doing something kind for no specific reason. The intention behind it is to practice selflessness and altruism, but research has shown that there are, in fact, many benefits to practicing kindness. For children, showing kindness towards family, friends, their community, and strangers strengthens skills such as respect, responsibility, empathy, and compassion. Help your child to learn the positive traits of compassion and kindness.
Parent Kindness Challenge
Our kids will one day be a mirror of ourselves, so let's allow them to learn only kindness and lovingness from us. The Action for Happiness calendar for February is about spreading kindness and friendliness. In the world we live in, we can all use some encouragement. The calendar has some really good suggestions on how to be intentionally friendly and kind to yourself and others.
February Reminders
Keep a Change of Clothing in Your Student’s Backpack
Please make sure that you provide your student with a change of clothing to keep in their backpack. This will cover spills, mud, and bathroom accidents that may happen during the school day. As the weather changes, consider updating the clothing to fit the season. Having a change of clothing available will provide comfort for your child and peace of mind for you!
Dental Health Awareness Month
February is dental health month and a healthy mouth is very important for a healthy body! Help keep your kids’ mouths in tip-top shape by:
Brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
Flossing daily
Limiting sugary drinks
Replacing your toothbrush every 3-4 months or when bristles become frayed and worn
Visiting the dentist 2 times a year for a cleaning and checkup
We love seeing happy, healthy smiles! If you need any assistance with dental supplies or finding a dentist please contact the clinic.
A survey conducted by Common Sense Media indicated that 59% of teens have experienced cyberbullying.
Progress Reports, Reports Cards and Parent Access
Electronic progress reports and report cards for the remainder of the year will be available on Parent Access. If you have not signed up for a Parent Access account, please follow the steps below. If you need to add a student to your current account, there are directions for that as well!
Paper report cards will not be sent home.
How to sign up for Parent Access, 1st Student:
Go to ConroeISD.net/Parents/Students/Parent Access Center
Choose Register
Complete all fields, which includes your child’s student ID. This number was sent to you by email when you registered for school or it is on their last report card from last year. If you are unable to locate it, please contact us at ContactGlenLoch@ConroeISD.net and we can help you.
Once you have completed the application, it will let you know that it was successful and you will receive an email in 24 hours to set up your password. If any information is incorrect, it will let you know which field to correct.
How to sign up for Parent Access, if you already have an account set up for an older child:
Go to ConroeISD.net/Parents/Students/Parent Access Center
Log in by entering your UserID (email) and Password but DO NOT HIT ENTER. Instead, scroll further down on that webpage and click on the “Register” link. It will then prompt you to add another student. Once that is complete, then every time you log in to Parent Access, it will first ask which student account you wish to view.
If you have a student in KG or 1st Grade and wish to review their Report Card:
Log into your Parent Access Account
Under Student Information, scroll down to Standard Based Report Card (PreK-2) to view
If you have a student in 2nd-4th Grade and wish to review their Report Card:
Log into your Parent Access Account
Under Student Information, scroll down to Report Card to view
In June, you will receive a printed Report Card by mail that covers the entire year.
Seen Around Glen Loch
2023 - 2024 Lunch Information and Signup
We are so excited to have you visit for Lunch!
Just a few helpful tips to make the most of your visit with your child:
- Please be sure your visitor’s badge is visibly worn.
- Please be sure to find the visitors’ table in the lunchroom to share this time with your child(ren). Space is limited at our Student tables.
- We know what a special time this is for you and your child. We do kindly ask that you only sit with your child.
- Once lunch is over for your child(ren), please be sure to return to the front office to sign out with our office staff using the same hall you walked to get to the cafeteria. Please do not roam the halls.
- Parents should refrain from walking their children back to class or recess once lunch is over.
- PLEASE NO PICTURES OR VIDEOS.
Thank you for visiting Glen Loch!
Prices
Breakfast Meal Prices
o Student Breakfast $2.00
o Student Reduced Breakfast - No charge this year
o Non-student Breakfast/2nd Student Breakfast $3.30
Lunch Meal Prices
o Student Lunch $3.20
o Student Reduced Lunch $0.40
o Non-student Lunch/2nd Student Lunch $4.60
Lunch Information
Click here to go to CISD's Child Nutrition page.
Parents can pre-pay online for meal accounts beginning August 1, 2023, at www.myschoolbucks.com.
Lunch Schedule and Sign Up
- 11:30 - 12:00 First Grade Lunch
- 11:45 - 12:15 Third Grade Lunch
- 12:00 - 1:00 Kindergarten Lunch
- 12:15 - 12:45 Fourth Grade Lunch
- 12:30 - 1:00 Second Grade Lunch
Please use this link to sign up for up Lunch Visitors.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CABAB28A5FEC07-glen
We ask that you have no more than 2 visitors per student and at least 24-hours in advance.
Volunteer Opportunities
All Things PTO....
Join the PTO Email List
The PTO is busy planning events and volunteer opportunities for the upcoming school year. If you would like to be added to the PTO Email List, please complete the following survey:
Parent Survey in English: https://forms.gle/xYnpgBcWdVvJbCZH9
Parent Survey in Spanish: https://forms.gle/J9hJcUQvUREH8A6X9
CISD Events
What:
We are thrilled to announce that the CISD Guidance & Counseling department will host CISD YOUniversity on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event will feature soccer tournament from 10:30- 11:30 AM with grade level teams and provide educational opportunities for families.
All the fun includes:
Presenter: Tessa Stuckey will present "For the Sake of Our Youth: Parenting in a Tech- Obsessed World."
Other presentations will be offered in both English and Spanish.
Learning activities for school- aged kids.
Hourly raffles for students (soccer balls, bicycles, etc.- must be present to win)
Conroe ISD's culinary students will offer delicious food to purchase.
Where:
Woodforest Bank Stadium
19043 David Memorial Drive, Shenandoah, TX 77385
When:
Saturday, March 2, 2024
QR Code:
Use the QR code below, or this link, to register students interested in participating in soccer tournament.
Community Events
48th Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
January 27, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Rob Fleming Park
FREE EVENT
Since 1977 more than 1.5 million seedlings have been shared with residents to plant in their yard, in community open space reserves and in forest preserves. Participate in one of The Woodlands longest standing traditions and help plant trees today for our community to enjoy for years to come. This year 12 NEW native tree seedlings will be available.
Family Bingo Night
February 2, 2024
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Rob Fleming Recreation Center
$5/Person
Unplug and tune in to old-fashioned family fun! Join us for a fun-filled monthly BINGO night with your family and friends. Each enrollment is for one entry into the event. Small concessions will be available for purchase.
Woodlands Babies Scavenger Hunt
February 10, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Rob Fleming Rec Center - Tree House 1
$20 Resident/$25 Non-Resident
Search for and learn about cute baby wild animals found along our area’s forested trails using a trail map, scavenger hunt, and educational signage.
Touch-a-Truck
February 24, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Rob Fleming Recreation Center
FREE
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled morning at our annual Touch-ATruck! Get up close and personal with all kinds of big trucks, off-road mudders, various first responder vehicles, and more! This is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with a multitude of big trucks, various first responders’ vehicles, and other large vehicles. This is a free, hands-on event fit for all ages, so everyone is encouraged to mark the calendar for a fun-filled morning. Drivers and operators will be on hand to educate the public about their vehicles, assist in demonstrations, pose for photographs and answer any questions. The morning is full of food trucks, fun, a Kid Zone and everything you want to know about big vehicles.
Safety
All Things Transportation
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Technology
Technology help is just a click away for those with questions.
Parent Technology FAQs- https://tinyurl.com/5n8znmb9
Need to Update Information on File???
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Updating your address (a copy of your most recent utility bill is required)
- Phone number
- Email address
- Updating pick up list and/or emergency contacts (removals or additions)
The Conroe Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 709-7752.