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Thank you all for an incredible start to the 2024-2025 school year!

Christa Haymark, Principal

Ashley Brown, 5th Grade Assistant Principal

Amina Bradford, 6th Grade Assistant Principal

Danielle Michaels, 5th Grade Counselor

Megan Rekart, 6th Grade Counselor

Email: contactvogel@conroeisd.net
Website: https://vogel.conroeisd.net/

Location: 27125 Geffert Wright Spring, TX 77386
Phone: 832-663-4300

• All cars coming from Hanna or Maplewood all access the car rider line near the transportation building. There is no left or right turn into the school drive when traveling on Geffert Wright. All cars entering the drive must cross over Geffert Wright from car rider line across the street from the school. Please refer to picture below.

• Parents may not pick up/drop off students anywhere on Geffert Wright Dr. Please use the car rider line.
• For safety reasons, students are never released to an adult on the front porch.
• Please have your 24-25 Car Rider Tag readily available to show Vogel staff when they approach in the afternoon. If you do not have a car rider tag, you will be asked to park in the front parking lot and go inside the building to get another tag. Governmental issued ID will be required to get car rider tag.
  
• When picking up or dropping off, please pull all the way up before loading or unloading your student. This will help our line move faster.
• Upon exiting the car rider line, please turn left toward Hanna Rd. Turning right adds to the volume of our car rider line and slows everything down.

• School hours 8:50am-4:05pm
• Students are marked tardy after 8:50am
• Arrival – Students may arrive starting at 7:45am.
• Please try to have your child to school by 8:30 so they can unpack and get ready for the day.
• We work on a phased dismissal. First phase is car riders and 1st bus load. 2nd phase is walker/bikers. Third phase is 2nd bus load.
  
• Buses depart at approximately 4:15 and 4:30pm

During the first week or more of the school year, buses will run later than normal. We are the “third tier” and the last pick up for buses. Since the elementary bus run is before ours, and Kindergarten students must have an adult at the bus stop to pick up the child, our buses will run later. Not only will this make the bus arrive to Vogel late, but it can make for longer bus rides home. Thank you in advance for your patience!

All parents with students who ride a bus to and/or from school should download the Smart Tap App.

Some benefits of this app include:

• View your student's profile and assigned routes
• Monitor your student's riding activity
• Sign up to get notified when your student gets on/off the bus
• View live bus location

Click the link below to watch a helpful video tutorial on how to set up the SMART tag Parent App and learn more.

CLICK HERE - Scroll to bottom of page to watch video.

5th and 6th Grade Parent Night

5:30 General Session

6:30-7:00 Classroom Visits

Safety is the #1 priority in CISD. We will discuss safety with all students during their Texan Talks next week. We also want to keep you in the loop about the various drills and safety practices we have in place. Please see the attached flier below for information about the safety protocols we have in place. Reach out if you have any questions!

Parent Safety Flier English

Parent Safety Flier Spanish

Cell phones and smartwatches may be used respectfully and responsibly before school

and after school.

● Cell phones and smartwatches should not be used to capture video, audio, or images

at school or on the bus.

● Cell phones and smartwatches should be set on silent mode and kept in backpacks,

lockers, or other designated storage areas and should not be visible during school

hours including instructional time, reward time, free time, lunch, and in the hallways.

● Use of cell phones and smartwatches may be permitted in extenuating circumstances

with permission from a staff member. (ex. to notify parent/ guardian of a late bus)

Violation of Cellphone/Smartwatch Policy:

● If a student is in violation of the cellphone/smartwatch policy, the first offense will result in a warning.

● Each offense after will result in the cell phone/smartwatch being taken up and brought to the office.

● An adult will need to come to school to pick up the cellphone or smartwatch.

Thank you for helping support a positive educational environment in our school.

• It is vital our students are at school every day.
• The 5th and 6th grade curriculum is hefty. Students can’t learn the necessary concepts if they aren’t present at school each day.
• Please help us by encouraging your child to come each day.

All students attending a CISD school in the 2022-2023 school year received a Smart Tag. This tag is used to check out library books, buy meals in the cafeteria, and during dismissal to scan students onto and off of buses, scan students out to car rider or walker/biker. Please have your student bring their Smart Tag back with them on the first day of school. If your student lost their Smart Tag over the summer, the replacement cost is $2.00. Thank you!

The most frequently asked question we get at the beginning of the year is how can I help my child be successful in intermediate school. The transition to intermediate can be challenging for some kiddos. The best thing a parent can do to support their child is to help them build organizational systems. Some students have trouble juggling the increased number of teachers and assignments. Help your child get into the routine of checking for work inside their flexi-folder every night. Look at graded assignments that are sent home to see if there are concepts your child is struggling to master. And sign up for a Parent Access account to monitor your child's grades. If you see zeros or "Z"s in the gradebook, it means that your child has not turned in their assignment. Encourage them to complete the work and turn it in. It's never too late to turn work in or too early to start building good study habits. If you don't have a Parent Access account CLICK HERE to register. Your involvement in their education is important. If you have questions on how else you can support your child, please reach out to your child's teacher or one of our school counselors.

Student Access

Parent Access

• Shorts, skirts, and dresses must approach fingertip length or longer
• Pants may not have large rips/holes above fingertip length unless they are patched or biker shorts are worn underneath. Biker shorts may not be worn alone.
• A shirt must be loose fitting and cover the student's backside when leggings are worn.
• No backless, spaghetti strap, halter tops, or mid-drift shirts are permitted.
• Proper shoes must be worn at all times. No Crocs, flip flops, slippers, slides, or shoes with rollers.
• Tennis shoes are advised especially for daily physical education classes.

Please help your student be fully prepared for their day by ensuring that they have all needed materials (backpack, lunch, water bottle, etc...) as they arrive at school. Water bottles and lunches may be placed on the Drop-off table at the front office. All deliveries need to be labeled with your child’s name and homebase teacher to ensure proper delivery. Let the front office know you have dropped something off to your child. You may email your child’s teacher to let them know to allow your child to check the drop-off desk as well. Parents may only drop off lunches for their child.

If you need eye glasses delivered to your child, please do not put them on the drop off table. Bring them to the office/staff for immediate delivery to your child.

Any class work, binders or homework that is dropped off will be placed in the teacher’s mailbox for them to pick up during the day.

Delivery of food (DoorDash, UberEats, etc..), flowers, balloons, etc...to students at school are not permitted.

• Birthday treats, such as brownies or cookies, must be store bought due to allergy, safety and sanitation concerns.

• Treats are served in the classroom at the end of the day, and will be passed out by a staff member.

Conroe ISD Library Services enabled daily email notifications, so you are informed of the items checked out by your student. Daily emails will list the item(s) currently checked out. Notifications for these daily messages can be managed in Parent Access Center (PAC). Please visit our school library web site for information on how to manage these daily notifications. These emails are not overdue notices. Your child does not need to return the books listed to the library. The books are listed for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact our school librarian, Mrs. Thomas at mgthomas@conroeisd.net.

• If your child has a life-threatening health condition (Asthma, Severe Allergy requiring an Epi-pen, Seizure, Diabetes) please be sure to bring in your child's care plan and medication to the school clinic before the first day of school.
• Please provide the clinic with updated immunization records throughout the school year. Remember 6th graders need to have their Tdap and MCV4 vaccines before 7th grade.
• If your child will require medications at school, we must have medication forms signed by the parent/guardian and medication in the original container before we can administer medication at school.

Breakfast Meal Prices

o Student Breakfast $2.00

o Student Reduced Breakfast $0.30

o Non-student Breakfast/2nd Student Breakfast $3.00

Lunch Meal Prices

o Student Lunch $3.20

o Student Reduced Lunch $0.40

o Non-student Lunch/2nd Student Lunch $4.60

CISD Charge Policy:

Child Nutrition offers meal service for breakfast and lunch to the children of Conroe ISD from EC-12th grade on a daily basis during the school year. Per CISD Board of Trustees Policy CO (Local), students are allowed 15 days (breakfast and lunch) to charge their meals. Once the 15-day charges have expired, the student is no longer allowed to charge.

Bell Schedule:

• 8:50 AM—4:05 PM
• Students may enter the building by 7:45 AM

Lunch Times

• A Lunch 10:55 - 11:25 AM

• B Lunch 11:30 - 12:00 PM
  

• C Lunch 12:05 - 12:35 PM

• D Lunch 12:40 - 1:10 PM

Front Office Times:

• 8:00 AM—4:30 PM

End of Day:

• 3:30 PM Calls to change transportation will end
• 3:30 PM Early check-out of students will end
• 4:05 PM Dismissal begins
  
• Car Riders called to the cafeteria first. Buses are dismissed after car riders based on bus arrival to campus. Walkers will be released with the first load of buses.

If you are interested in serving on the campus site based or health committees, please click the link below.

https://forms.gle/mFYvmmab5VLHj3SGA

My name is Jennifer Dorman and I am pleased to serve as the Site Coordinator for Communities in Schools at Dolly Vogel Intermediate. I am here to offer extra support and assistance for your student(s) and to help ensure they have a very successful school year.

The mission of Communities in Schools of East Texas is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our program is here to assist with food, clothing, school supplies, family resources, social skills, self-confidence, behavior, attendance, and academics.

Our goal is to help students learn, stay motivated, make positive life choices, and to grow into great citizens. With the combination of teachers, administrators, community members, and Communities in Schools, every child will succeed. I ask that you use me as a resource to help your student(s) this school year.

**Please note this program is “optional” and is available to those students who are in need of assistance and/or resources**

I can be reached at the following-

Office phone: 832-663-4356

Email: jendorman@conroeisd.net

Jennifer.dorman@cisetx.org

I look forward to supporting your student(s) on their educational journey!

Help us spoil our teachers! Click the sign up link below to help stock some of our teacher's favorite things. Thank you for all your support!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4AA5AC23A64-stock

September

2 - No School

5 - Parent Information Night (5:30-7:00)

6 - Choir Boys Night Out (5:30-7:30) Information to come from Mr. Parrish

13 - Choir Girls Night Out (5:30-7:30) Information to come from Mr. Parrish

20 - Club Day

27 - Fall Pictures

October

11 - No School

14 - No School

15 - 5th Grade Fall Choir Concert - Information to come from Mr. Parrish

17 - 6th Grade Fall Choir Concert - Information to come from Mr. Parrish

25 - Club Day

29 - Fall Family Night at Vogel (5:30-7:30)

November

4 - No School

5 - No School

10 - 5th and 6th Grade Band Concert - Information to come from Ms. Benam and Mr. Simmons

12 - Fall Math Interim

13 - Fall Reading Interim

14 - Interim Make-ups

15 - Fall Picture Retakes

22 - Club Day

25-29 - Thanksgiving Break

December

12 - 5th and 6th Grade Winter Concert at Irons Jr High - Information to come from Mr. Parrish

20 - Club Day

20 - Early Release

23-Jan. 6 Winter Break

January

17 - Club Day

20 - No School

February

7 - Club Day

10 - Spring Math Interim

11 - Spring Family Night at Vogel (5:30-7:30)

12 - Spring Reading Interim

13 - Spring Interim Make-ups

27 - Spring Class Pictures

March

6 - Vogel Choir Pop Show - Information to come from Mr. Parrish

10-14 - Spring Break

19 - 5th Science Interim

20 - 5th Science Interim Make-ups

21 - Club Day

April

10 - STAAR Reading

11 - Club Day

15 - STAAR Science

16 - STAAR Reading and Science Make-ups

30 - STAAR Math

May

1 - STAAR Math Make-ups

9 - Club Day

13 - 5th and 6th Grade Band Concert - Information to come from Ms. Benam and Mr. Simmons

23 - Last Day of School - Early Release

The recommendation for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school calendars for Conroe ISD was approved by the Board. Click on the link below for access to the calendars.

CISD Calendars 24-25, 25-26

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)."

All SMS messages received from the Conroe ISD District Office and your child's campus will begin with "Conroe ISD:" and come from the subscribe code 67587. If you have not yet opted-in to receive SMS messages, you can do so at any time throughout the school year by texting "Y" to 67587.

Email: cghaymark@conroeisd.net
Website: http://vogel.conroeisd.net
Location: 27125 Geffert Wright Dr, Spring, TX 77386, USA
Phone: (832) 663-4300

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.