Collins Incoming 5th Grade

Shelli LeBlanc, Principal

Chelsea Rothe, Assistant Principal

Chiante Deal, Counselor

Krystal McCure, Counselor

Email: contactcollins@conroeisd.net
Website: http://collins.conroeisd.net/
Location: 6020 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-298-3800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollinsCISD/
Twitter: @CollinsCobras

The PTO will offer pre-packaged school supplies for online purchase starting in late spring (delivered directly to classrooms in August). Purchasing an order through the EPI company is a final purchase and the PTO will not be able to refund price of school supply kit.

Order Your Teacher-Approved Packs by May 21st

School Supply Kits will be delivered to your child's classroom.

Please allow up to 24 hours to receive an order confirmation.

Keep your confirmation as your receipt.

Grade 5 $59.00

Grade 6 $69.00

Wednesday, April 17

• Band and Orchestra teachers meet with 4th graders: David Elementary 8:10-9:00 AM

Thursday, April 18

• Band and Orchestra teachers meet with 4th graders: Ride Elementary 8:05-8:55 AM

Monday, April 22

• Band and Orchestra teachers meet with 4th graders: Buckalew Elementary 8:10-9:00 AM
• Band and Orchestra teachers meet with 4th graders: Powell Elementary Time1:15 - 2:15 PM

Wednesday, April 24

• Band and Orchestra teachers meet with 4th graders: Galatas Elementary 1:10 - 2:05 PM

Tuesday, April 30

• Orchestra Parent Information Meeting via Zoom 7:00 PM: https://collinsorchestra1.wixsite.com/collinsorchestra
• Band Parent Meeting via Zoom 7:45 PM: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/collinsband/incoming-5th-graders

Monday, May 6

• Percussion Auditions at Collins: ***If your student is interested in trying out for percussion, you MUST attend the in person audition.

• Time via Sign Up Genius: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/collinsband/incoming-5th-graders

Tuesday, May 7

• Band Instrument Evaluations at Collins 5:00-6:30 PM

• Please use the following windows for your family's arrival time, by student last name, in order to lessen wait times.

A-K arrive 5:00-5:30

L-R arrive 5:30-6:00

S-Z arrive 6:00-6:30

Thursday, May 9

• Orchestra Instrument Selection, Collins Cafeteria 5:00-8:00 PM
• Please use the following windows for your family's arrival time, by student last name, in order to lessen wait times.

A-H- 5:00-6:00

I-R- 6:00-7:00

S-Z- 7:00-8:00

Past Dates:

Tuesday, April 2

• Incoming 5th Grade Collins Orientation 9:30-10:30 AM
• Incoming 5th Grade Collins Parent Orientation 6:30-7:00 PM

Wednesday, April 3

• Incoming 5th Grade Collins Parent Orientation 9:30-10:30 AM (repeat session)

School Cash Online is an online parent portal that offers a safe, fast and convenient way to pay for school activity fees.

• Pay for your child’s school fees online. Anytime, anywhere.
• Stop sending your child to school with money.
• Get automatic email notifications about upcoming school fees and activities.

The only way we know your most updated phone numbers, email address, emergency contacts, and people that may pick up your child is to complete the PowerSchool (formerly InfoSnap) returning student registration. This process does away with filling out multiple forms on the first day of school.

Your student's PowerSchool code and website link will be sent to you via email in July, and the email subject is normally titled "Conroe Independent School District - Verification of Student Registration Directions for (Student Name)."

The Collins Intermediate PTO would like to welcome our future Collins families. In August, our Collins spirit wear can be ordered through our web store. Once orders are placed, the PTO will fulfill the order first few weeks of school.

Our annual fundraising efforts include “Friends of Collins” (a monetary donation to PTO), Fall Frenzy (a fun event for the students after school one Friday in September/October), Box Tops, spirit nights and grocery store rewards programs. If you would like more information about the Collins PTO, please email collinsptopresident@gmail.com.

Is your student interested in Robotics?

Do they like working with a team to complete coded robot missions?

Does presenting research peak their interest?

To apply for the Collins Intermediate School Robotics Team, (we are limited to one 5th grade team) parents and applicant need to complete the contract information on the online form. Teacher reference letter/email, and possible interview with Collins robotics coach will be the deciding factors for selecting members for the FLL club.

All students that are interested must apply for the Collins Robotics Club even if they were on the Collins Robotics Club the previous year or on another FLL club at a different CISD Campus. Deadline to submit an application is the second week of school in August.

How are the students placed in classrooms?

Students are assigned to a Learning Community (LC) typically consisting of three teachers responsible for each of the content areas: reading/writing, math, and science/social studies. Each LC is balanced with children needing a variety of instructional services, which include gifted/talented, special education, and Section 504. Also, we make every attempt to evenly distribute students from each of our feeder elementary schools.

Do the teachers coordinate assignments and test dates?

Every PLC (Professional Learning Community) and LC conducts weekly meetings to review integrated activities, test dates, campus activities, homework, and to discuss the progress of their students.

How can students make a fine arts decision if they are unfamiliar with the program?

Our band and orchestra teachers will visit the fourth grade students in April to explain the program. Band and orchestra will also host informational parent meetings on April 30. The “Incoming 5th Student Packet” includes information regarding the Fine Arts classes, which includes a QR code that directs ALL parents to a required Google Form to indicate the fine arts interest for their child. Families will receive information from the band and orchestra teachers regarding instrument selections based on what interest is indicated in the form/survey.

If a student enrolls in Band or Orchestra, will they have an opportunity to take Art?

No. They will not have the opportunity to take Art. Band/Orchestra is taken for the entire year. Collins offers an Art Club before school that is an option for band and orchestra students to stay involved in art.

Can a sixth grader enroll in band or orchestra if they took art/music in the fifth grade?

We have a beginner band in 6th grade, but the next opportunity as a beginner in orchestra is 7th grade.

Can my child take advanced math if they aren’t identified gifted/talented?

Yes. Students identified gifted/talented are placed in the program based on their content area of eligibility. Occasionally a child will demonstrate a strong aptitude for a content area in which they have not been identified. Collins will review the following data: 4th Grade Math and Reading STAAR tests, all Interim tests, BAS (reading level assessment), and grades from all four grading periods of 4th grade. Parents will be notified during the summer if their child is eligible for the advanced math class.

Do the children have Physical Education every day?

Students attend P.E. five days. On the sixth day, the students rotate in to the Library for a lesson that supports their core curriculum class. Students also have 20+ minute recess after lunch each day.

Will 5th grade students have lockers?

No. Students will not be assigned lockers. All students will utilize their backpacks to keep their belongings with them during the day. String backpacks, rolling backpacks, and large zipper binders are not recommended.

What are the school hours?

Classes begin at 8:50 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. However, all students need to be in the building no later than 8:30 a.m. to prepare for the day.

Supervision begins at 7:45 a.m. for students attending before school activities or tutorials. We ask that students not be dropped off in the front of the school until 7:45 a.m.

Lunch Times:

We have a 5th grade lunch and a 6th grade lunch. Recess will most likely occur after the student's lunch time. We will communicate the official lunch times during the summer.

How do I find information about my child’s bus number and the bus arrival and departure time?

Visit the Conroe ISD Website at http://www.conroeisd.net/ and click on “What Bus Do I Ride?”. 2023-2024 bus route information will not be loaded until beginning of August.

How do I make sure Collins has the most current contact information for my child?

During the month of July you will receive an email with your PowerSchool, formally INFOSNAP, log-in information. It is very important to take time to review and submit this information prior to school starting. This is a critical process that must be completed every year. A help document can be found in the incoming 5th grade packet.

We are so very excited to welcome our incoming 4th grade Dolphins, Challengers, Panthers, Greyhounds, and Bears to Collins Intermediate! The transition from elementary to intermediate is an important time. We want to ensure that your child and family have all the information and tools you need. For many families this transition may be a return trip that older siblings have already experienced. For others, this is a new frontier. Please be assured that, at Collins, we will work to make the next two years positive ones for your child. The transition process for fourth graders and their parents can be filled with questions and concerns. The administration and counselors at Collins will be communicating with the fourth grade teachers and counselors from each of the feeder schools to learn more about our new “Collins Cobras.”

All fourth graders will attend our orientation on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 to learn about fifth grade and all the wonderful things Collins has to offer. After Spring Break, your child will be given a packet of information that outlines our Fine Arts and PE programs, school supplies, as well as other information that will assist in the transition.

After a fun and restful summer vacation, you and your child are invited to attend both a 5th grade orientation and "Meet The Teacher”. The 5th grade orientation will be an opportunity for administrators and counselors to share information for the family as well as provide a brief tour of the building. Meet the Teacher is a “Come and Go” event. Dates and times for both of these events are listed below. On the day of "Meet the Teacher," you will receive a welcome email from your child's homeroom teacher. When you and your child arrive to the event, you will visit your child’s Learning Community and meet their homeroom teacher. School supplies (if ordered on-line) will be in the homeroom class along with a daily schedule. PTO will be available to answer questions about PTO membership, Friends of Collins, and online Spirit Wear sales for the upcoming school year. Fine Arts and PE teachers will be present to answer questions you may have about those programs. If you are unable to attend, your child will receive everything he or she needs on the first day of school. We are very excited about the new school year and looking forward to meeting you and your child!

Shelli LeBlanc

Principal

• Dr. Donald R. Collins was a graduate of Texas A&M University with many degrees in veterinary medicine. He became better known to the children in CISD as the “Snake Man”, taking his collection of snakes from school to school explaining the safety and dangers of the snake world. His presence was strongly felt in our school system as a member of the CISD Board of Education from 1979 to 1988 and as its President from 1986 to 1988.
  
• Collins opened in 1990
• Collins mascot is a Cobra
• The school colors are Maroon, Blue and Silver
• Announcements are broadcast live every morning at 8:40 a.m.

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.