Gator Family Newsletter

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

Gator Families,

We are excited to announce the kickoff of our Glen Loch Gator Fun Run fundraiser! Our goal is to raise $20,000 to enhance our school’s resources and provide our students with the best possible educational experience.

This year we are raising funds for school improvements. Additionally, if we hit our $20,000 goal, the top 3 teachers whose class raise the most money will get to slime me at our December pep rally!

We encourage all families to…

1️⃣ Sign up TODAY at MyBooster.com.

2️⃣ Share about our fundraiser with friends and family.

3️⃣ Donate if you are able.

Growing and Glowing,

Kris Smith, Principal

To address the current traffic congestion during morning arrival times, we have implemented a new procedure designed to streamline vehicle movement and reduce delays. Our primary concern is the issue of vehicles turning right into the car rider line and not allowing left-turn traffic to merge, resulting in a traffic bottleneck. We no longer will allow left hand turns into the school from vehicles coming from the Tanglebrush side. This is similar to our afternoon car rider line procedure.

Just a few tips:

• When entering, you will enter through the Glen Loch driveway, not the church driveway. We have students that walk in the morning and it is not safe to have you loop around like we do in the afternoons.
• When exiting, buses have specific routes they have to drive, so they may take a left hand turn. All other vehicles will need to take a right hand turn out of Glen Loch onto Glen Loch Drive.
• When cutting through neighborhoods, please be sure to be respectful and adhere to the posted speed limit signs. This is for the safety of those children who walk to or from school and all other families..
• Be courteous to fellow drivers and allow smooth merging where necessary.

By following these guidelines, we hope to create a more pleasant and efficient morning routine for everyone. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in helping us improve traffic flow and ensure the safety and well-being of our community.

Thank you for your continued support!

Mrs. Smith

11/2024

Monday, November 4th

NO SCHOOL, Student Holiday

Tuesday, November 5th

Election Day

NO SCHOOL, Student Holiday

Friday, November 8th

Picture Retakes

National STEAM/STEM Day

PTO Board Meeting, 11:50 a.m., Library

Pep Rally, 2:30 p.m. for Students, Staff, PTO and Room Parents only

Thursday, November 14th

4th Grade Fall Choir Concert

Friday, November 15th

Gator Run

2nd grade, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

1st grade, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

PreK, Kinder, ECSE, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

4th grade, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

3rd grade, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Dates are subject to change! Click on picture for printable PDF!

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.

On November 21st, Tammi Sauer will be visiting our 1st-4th grade classes. Village Books has created a website to allow parents to purchase books through them. They will order and deliver the books before our author visit and Tammi Sauer will sign each book before they are delivered to students.

The last day to place books orders is November 1st!

Tammi Sauer Website: https://www.tammisauer.com/

To purchase books: https://myvillagebooks.indielite.org/glen-loch-elementary-tammi-sauer-author-visit

Referral Requests for Gifted and Talented Testing Referral requests are now open for the Conroe Independent School District Gifted and Talented program. Although the testing will not take place until late January, referral requests are accepted at this time. Referral requests can be made by the parents and/or campus staff. It is recommended that parents of 2 nd grade students wait until CogAT scores have arrived before nominating their child because CogAT scores are part of the GT assessment. If you are interested in referring your child, you may want to discuss this with your child’s teacher. Referrals will be accepted October 1- December 19, 2024. You may request a referral form from the front office or the Assistant Principal. You can also find the referral form and other GT information on the CISD GT homepage.

Join Conroe ISD for our annual Salute to Our Veterans at Woodforest Bank Stadium on Monday, November 11, at 10 AM.

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.

• 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.

October was a month dedicated to promoting bully prevention and the importance of including others in our school community. Our students engaged in various activities and lessons aimed at fostering a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

In celebration of Unity Day, our students came together to create a kindness chain. Each link in the chain represents an act of kindness.

Let’s continue to embrace the values of kindness and inclusion in our daily lives. Together, we can make a difference and create a bully-free, inclusive community.

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.

Event Information

Snack & Chat Monthly Support Group

Guest Speaker:

Teach Sp Ed/In-Home & Parent Trainer
Special Education
Conroe Independent School District

CISD Behavioral Support Team member

Get information on utilizing in-home visual strategies and supports.

Guest Speaker:

Armando J. Bernal, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Autism International Consulting, PLLC

Founder

A neurodivergent board-certified behavior analyst who supports patients between the ages of 2-25-years-old. In addition, Armando provides autistic consultation, parent and therapist consultation, speaking engagements for companies across the nation, and supervision and mentorship to other BCBAs and therapists.

When?

Friday, Nov 8, 2024, 10:00 AM

Where?

Kaufman Elementary School, Northridge Forest Drive, Spring, TX, USA

Protect:

Protect your child by having them set their profiles to private.

Protect your child by establishing & enforcing rules & consequences.

Protect your child by looking at activating safety settings & parental controls.

Protect your child by considering their age & maturity level when giving them access to devices & apps.

Proteger:

Proteja a su hijo haciendo que configure sus perfiles como privados.

Proteja a su hijo estableciendo y haciendo cumplir reglas y consecuencias.

Proteja a su hijo activando configuraciones de seguridad y controles parentales.

Proteja a su hijo teniendo en cuenta su edad y nivel de madurez al darle acceso a dispositivos y aplicaciones.

Keeping Youth Safe Online

Teach:

Teach that there is nothing private on the internet. Pictures and posts can be saved and shared.

Teach your child about what is appropriate to post online and what it looks like to leave a positive digital footprint.

Teach your child about what to do if they encounter inappropriate content online or on a device. Model the behavior you want to teach your child.

Mantener a los jóvenes seguros en línea

Enseñar:

Enséñele a su hijo que no hay nada privado en Internet. Las imágenes y publicaciones se pueden guardar y compartir.

Enséñele a su hijo qué es apropiado publicar en línea y cómo se ve dejar una huella digital positiva.

Enséñele a su hijo qué hacer si encuentra contenido inapropiado en línea o en un dispositivo. Modele el comportamiento que desea enseñarle a su hijo.

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

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.

• 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

It’s that time of year again for The Woodlands High School Theater’s Annual Improv Camp! Such a great time for students in the community to come laugh and learn with our award-winning Improv Troupe.

🚀🤖 Get ready to laugh and support a great cause! TWHS Robotics Stand-Up Comedy Fundraiser is happening on November 9th at 7 PM! 🎤😂

🕕 Doors open at 6 PM – come early to enjoy robotics/science demonstrations, grab some refreshments, and participate in our silent auction for a chance to win exciting prizes! 🎟️🍹

🎫 Tickets are just $26 per person and can be purchased at the door or online via the link or QR code below. All proceeds go towards purchasing parts for our robot builds and supporting our STEM community outreach programs.

Mark your calendars and join us for a night of fun and fundraising for our future engineers! See you there!

https://twhsroboticsboosterclub.godaddysites.com/shop/ols/products

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!

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.