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

2025-2026 Calendar Feedback Requested - For Campus Newsletters
Conroe ISD’s 2025-2026 calendar has a different Spring Break than Lone Star College and other Texas universities. The calendars for many institutions had not been publicly released when the Board of Trustees approved the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 calendars in January of 2024. The table below shows the Spring Break weeks of area school districts along with Lone Star College and other Texas universities.

Please respond to the brief, linked survey by Friday, January 17, at noon to provide feedback to the Board of Trustees on whether you want Conroe ISD’s Spring Break to remain the week of March 9 - 13, 2026 or move to the week of March 16 - 20, 2026. They will use the provided feedback to inform their decision.

Note: There are no changes to the current school year’s calendar. Spring Break for the 2024-2025 school year is March 10-14, 2025.

• 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 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)

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.