Gator Family Newsletter
October 1, 2024
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Contact Information
Marge Loucks, Assistant Principal
Melissa Bernu, Counselor
Mission: Glen Loch Elementary ensures high levels of learning for each student creating confident, independent and successful learners of the community.
Vision: At Glen Loch, we provide a safe, supportive environment that nurtures each child's potential, fosters growth, and celebrates individuality to help each Gator thrive.
#GrowingBetterTogether
#AllMeansALL
#BeTheGatorWay
Email: ContactGlenLoch@ConroeISD.net
Website: GlenLoch.ConroeISD.net
Location: 27505 Glen Loch Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-298-4900
Facebook: facebook.com/GlenLochCISD
Twitter: @GlenLochCISD
Grade Level Websites
Happening Soon!
Wednesday, October 2nd
School Custodial Appreciation Day
Thursday, October 3rd
Walk and Roll to School Day, 7:25 - 7:55 a.m.
Monday, October 7th
Instructional Coach Appreciation Day
Friday, October 11th
No School for Students
Monday, October 14th
No School for Students
Tuesday, October 15th
Wear RED to support Dyslexia Awareness Month!
Wednesday, October 16th
Wear ORANGE for Unity Day!
Save the Date
Dates are subject to change! Click on picture for printable PDF!
Are you Vote Ready?
If you’ve moved, changed your name, never registered, or are unsure about your voter registration status, visit https://elections.mctx.org by October 7 for the November 5, 2024 election. Already registered? You can confirm your information at the Montgomery County Elections website, too.
3rd and 4th Grade Skating Unit
Greetings Parents,
Glen Loch PE Skating Unit for 3rd and 4th grader students is right around the corner! This is a super FUN experience where your child can learn and practice inline skating in a safe environment. Your child will skate on days according to their Specials Color Group. The dates, times, and color groups are listed below. Your child MUST have a Permission Slip signed in order to participate. The in-line skates and all safety gear will be provided by Skate Time. Kids are allowed to bring their own bike helmet if they wish. If they don’t have a helmet, one will be provided as well as a shower cap to wear under the helmet. Kids must also have socks to skate. I recommend ankle socks to prevent blisters from the skates. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Skating Unit, please email Coach Bale at kbale@conroeisd.net.
Parent Volunteers are NEEDED to help get skates and safety gear on as well as helping monitor kids while skating ensuring they are having fun and being safe. If you can help with this awesome experience, please sign up on the Sign- up Genius QR code below.
Thanks so much!
Kaci Bale-PE Teacher
Clinic
Flu Season
As we come into the cold and flu season, remembering these simple tips to teach and share with your children can help prevent the spread of illnesses.
● Cover your cough and sneeze
● Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
● Wash your hands frequently
● Stay home when you are sick
● Get the flu vaccine
As a reminder, per CISD policy, students should be diarrhea, vomit, and fever free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school. Please contact the clinic with any questions.
TWHS Homecoming Spirit Week
October 21st - October 25th
Show your school spirit as we join The Woodlands High School in their homecoming week spirit days!
Red Ribbon Week
October 28th - November 1st
One person can make the difference! The Red Ribbon Campaign serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities, educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.
Generation Texas Week
November 18th - November 22nd
Generation Texas will be November 16- 20. This week focuses on higher education. Throughout the week, we will explore the preparation needed for a career, college, opportunities other than 2 or 4-year colleges, and ways of paying for higher education.
Attendance Matters!
Did You Know?
- Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause a child to fall behind in school.
- Missing 10% or about 2 days of school each month over the course of a school year can make it harder to learn to read.
- Students can still fall behind if they miss one or two days every few weeks.
- Being late to school or leaving school early lead to poor attendance.
- Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
Counselor's Corner
This month, students are learning about Respect during the morning announcements, classroom morning meetings, and Counselor lessons.
Below are some ways you can help your child continue to learn about the theme of respect by reading about it, talking about it, and practicing it.
Assistance Request
Mrs. Bernu, our counselor, is here to help your family with school supplies, weekend meals, Thanksgiving, Christmas and other needs that may arise during the school year.
In order to sign up to receive assistance please click HERE.
From the District
Conroe ISD Cars & Coffee
Join us Saturday, October 26, for our Fall District-Wide Cars & Coffee from 8 to 11 a.m. at Woodforest Bank Stadium. There will also be a designated area for an Emergency Response Vehicle Touch-a-Truck! Admission, car entry, and coffee are FREE!
Roll-in for participants is from 7:30 to 8:00.
G & C Presentations 2024-2025
We offer a variety of presentations for students, staff, and families, typically lasting an hour but adjustable to 30 minutes or longer. Available for daytime, evening, and virtual formats, these sessions can be organized through feeder zones or district-wide. Click here for more information: Link
Fentanyl Awareness
Fentanyl Awareness Social Media Campaign
October is Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month. We invite you to participate in our social media awareness campaign aimed at highlighting the dangers of Fentanyl. Throughout October, we will be sharing informative graphics about Fentanyl every Friday on our social media platforms. We encourage all campuses to join us in this initiative and share these important messages on their own social media channels. Click here to learn more: Fentanyl Awareness Social Media Campaign.
Fentanyl Resource Website
We created an online resource hub dedicated to Fentanyl. Schools can utilize this website to print posters and distribute information through newsletters, bulletin boards, and other communication channels. Link: Fentanyl Resource Website
Cell Phone Tips
Anonymous or Secret Apps:
- Whisper: An app where users share secrets anonymously.
- YOLO: Allows users to receive anonymous questions on Snapchat.
- Sarahah: An app for anonymous feedback.
Aplicaciones anónimas o secretas:
- Whisper: Aplicación donde los usuarios comparten secretos de forma anónima.
- YOLO: Permite a los usuarios recibir preguntas anónimas en Snapchat.
- Sarahah: Aplicación para comentarios anónimos
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found a significant association between high social media use and increased odds of depression symptoms in adolescents.
Un estudio publicado en JAMA Pediatrics encontró una asociación significativa entre el uso intensivo de las redes sociales y mayores probabilidades de síntomas de depresión en adolescentes.
We LOVE Our Volunteers!
We truly appreciate the spirit and dedication of our volunteers! Your willingness to contribute your time and skills creates a positive impact that resonates throughout our entire school community. Volunteering offers a unique opportunity to make a difference, connect with like-minded individuals, and gain new experiences in a supportive environment. Whether you're looking to lend a hand in organizing events, support our classrooms and teachers, or share your expertise in a specific area, your contribution will be invaluable.
If you're inspired to contribute and be a part of our school community on another level, we would love to have you on board! The first step to volunteer is to go through the CISD volunteer check by clicking here. This check is good for one school year and must be done in July for the upcoming school year. You can keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities in the Fall! Let's work together to create a positive impact and strengthen our school community.
Just a Note From PTO
- Please CLICK HERE to sign up for the PTO newsletter
- Keep up to date with the most up to date information on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/GlenLochElementaryPTO
- Also, if you shop on AMAZON, Glen Loch PTO can get a kickback if you sign into your normal Amazon account at smile.amazon.com and search for Glen Loch Parent-Teacher Organization, then activate on your app through Settings – amazon smile or shop at smile.amazon.com
Community Events
We are ready and excited to kick off the 2024-2025 season for The Woodlands Running Club - Juniors! The Woodlands Running Club- Juniors is a non-competitive running club for children ages 2-17. We will kick off the season Saturday, September 21th at 8 a.m. at The Woodlands High School 9th grade campus. Please meet in the bleachers next to the track which is located to the rear of the campus. There is ample parking adjacent to the track. We will begin with a few announcements about the upcoming season and then we will kick off our season by logging laps on the track.
We will be holding group runs three times per week; Saturday from 8-9 a.m. and Sunday from 4-5 p.m. at the 9th Grade Campus. Wednesdays will be held at Shadowbend Park from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Junior runners will log miles/laps each week with the goal of logging at least 25 miles throughout the season. The final race of our season is the Woodlands Marathon 2K, whereupon successful completion of 25+ miles during the season AND completion of the race, Junior runners will be awarded a marathon medal in addition to their race medal.
Be sure to first register a family membership here: www.thewoodlandsrunningclub.org.
Once your family is registered, you can then register your juniors here: https://thewoodlandsrunningclub.org/2024-2025-twrc.../...
We are excited to see all of you and to get the kids out running.
Lunch Visitors
Lunch times are as follows: 10:55 - 3rd/4th Grades, 11:30 - 1st/2nd Grades, 12:05 - PK/KG
Stay Connected!
Parent Portal
Please click Parent/Portal Directions for instructions or o to Conroe ISD's Website, then Parents/Students to access the link to the Parent Portal. To access the Parent Portal, navigate to http://parents.conroeisd.net.
We hope that you enjoy this transition to a new and convenient platform!
Plan Ahead for 2025 - 2026 School Year!
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.