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 hope you have had a GREAT start to the school year! We had a great turn out for our Parent Information Nights this week. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you were unable to attend so they can fill you in on our academics, classroom procedures, school procedures, and all the fun we have planned.

Have an incredible 3 day weekend with family and friends.

Growing better together,

Mrs. Smith

Just a reminder that if you have a walker you are picking up, you should not be parking on school property and walking to get them. This is unsafe for our walkers and creates traffic issues during dismissal. The area between the sidewalk and tree is not a parking space. Parking there is not safe for our students, parents and staff. It can also cause damage to the sidewalk as when you are pulling out, you drive over the sidewalk. The side dirt parking is for our staff members.

Thank you so much for working with us and helping ensure that we keep our Gators safe.

SEPTEMBER

6th - Read a Book Day

8th - National Grandparents Day

11th - Patriot Day and Texas First Responders Day - Wear patriotic colors (red, white and blue)

13th - School Pictures - Traditional school pictures with Inter-State Studios

15th - Hispanic Heritage Month Begins

16th - 17th - PE Visitors - Woodlands Lacrosse Youth League

17th - School Board Meeting

18th - Read for a Better Life, Wear a book themed shirt (no costumes)

27th - Pep Rally, 2:30 p.m. for Students, Staff, PTO and Room Parents only

OCTOBER

Bullying Prevention Month

National Principal's Month

Dyslexia Awareness Month

2nd - School Custodial Appreciation Day

3rd - 18th - 3rd and 4th Grade Skating Unit in P.E.

5th - World Teachers Day

6th - National Coaches Day

7th - Instructional Coach Appreciation Day

11th - 14th - No School for Students

16th - Bosses' Day

16th - Fine Arts Day at Woodlands Pavilion for 4th Grade

19th - PTO Fall Festival

21st - 25th - Storybook Pumpkin Contest

21st - 25th - TWHS Feeder Homecoming Spirit Week, Dress up days will follow TWHS schedule

21st - 25th - School Bus Safety Week

25th - Storybook Parade, Time TBD

25th - Pep Rally, 2:30 p.m. for Students, Staff, PTO and Room Parents only

28th - Nov 1 - Red Ribbon Week, Dress up days to follow

NOVEMBER

Oct 28th - Nov 1 - Red Ribbon Week, Dress up days to follow

4th -5th - No School for Students

8th - National STEAM/STEM Day

18th - 22nd - Generation Texas Week, Dress up days to follow

22nd - Pep Rally, 2:30 p.m. for Students, Staff, PTO and Room Parents only

25th - 29th - Thanksgiving Break, No School

DECEMBER

3rd - 4th Grade Field Trip to Sam Houston Museum

6th - 13th - Book Fair

7th - Holiday Breakfast

9th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Spring Creek Nature Preserve (Calloway, O'Hagan and Vivas' Homerooms)

10th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Spring Creek Nature Preserve (Redmer, Anderson and Ayala's Homerooms)

18th - Performing Arts Winter Tour during 4th Specials

20th - Pep Rally, for Students, Staff, PTO and Room Parents only

20th - Early Release, RELEASE at 12:10 P.M.

22nd - January 7th - Winter Break, No School

JANUARY

8th - Students return from Winter Break

Just a friendly reminder that the school day starts at 7:55 a.m. this school year. We will begin counting tardies soon and parents will need to walk in with their child to sign them in. Our doors open at 7:25 a.m. and we encourage you to get here early to provide your child with ample time to prepare for the upcoming school day. Breakfast is served from 7:25 a.m. with the cafeteria closing at 7:55 a.m. to begin breakfast cleanup and preparation for lunch. Our announcements begin at 7:50 a.m. and learning begins at 7:55 a.m..

Our dismissal begins at 3:10 p.m.. 2nd/3rd/4th grade walkers will be release at this time to depart campus on their own. The car rider line will begin at this time as well. Our PK, KG and 1st grade walkers will be picked up on the side of the building outside the front playground. An adult with a green sign will be required to pick them up every day. We also do not release them with older siblings. Our car rider line ends when the last car is scanned. If you arrive after that, you will be required to park and come in to sign your child out. We understand things come up from time to time, if for some reason you will be arriving later than 3:30 p.m., please contact the front office so they can plan accordingly.

All things transportation can be found below, including the latest you can pick up a student, how to change transportation and more!

• 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.

Conroe ISD Library Services has enabled daily email notifications so you are informed of the items checked out by your student. Notifications for these daily messages can be managed in Parent Access Center (PAC) at https://www.conroeisd.net/parents/. If you don’t have a PAC account, you will need to register for one to access the email settings.

➢ Go to conroeisd.net

➢ Select Parents/Students and select Parent Access Center on the drop-down menu.

➢Select Login if you have an existing account in Parent Access Center (PAC).

➢ Select Register if you do not have a PAC account. You will need to complete all the correct district information for each child enrolled in Conroe ISD. You will be able to use the same login for all student accounts. You will need your student(s) identification number. If you do not have this information, you can contact your student’s campus.

➢ Once you have logged in to your PAC account, select the blue notification buttons.

➢ You will then see the option to turn off/on Daily Email Notifications. You can change your preferences anytime. Changes may take up to 72 hours

On September 26, 2024, Conroe ISD will be hosting the Talk Saves Lives presentation at Lone Star College - Montgomery from 6:30-7:30 PM in room G102. If Conroe ISD staff attend, they could earn CEUs for it. If you have any questions, please email ldtaylor@conroeisd.net.

Our cut off for dropping off items, such as lunch, cupcakes, etc. is 10:30 a.m. Due to limited front office staffing, deliveries will be made at 10:35 a.m. to classrooms for the day.

For the safety of our students and staff, only deliveries from parents/guardians will be expected.

Any outside deliveries will be refused and sent back.

As we transition back to school, remember the value of having open and frequent conversations with your child about their day. One tip is to show excitement about the things your child is learning and listen to what your child has to share. Listening to someone for two minutes is a great way for someone to feel valued and understood. If your child has ‘back to school’ worries, offer them a sense of control. For example, let them choose an outfit to wear to school, or let them add a special treat to their lunch.

In August, all Glen Loch students learned more about Mrs. Bernu and her role through “Meet the School Counselor” lessons in the library. In September, we will learn about the character trait “Respect”. I’m looking forward to working with you and our Glen Loch Gators this year!

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.

These pictures will be used in the yearbook!

This event's Order Code is 86699EF

We are looking forward to a great school year. In an effort to help our parents, the District is moving to a Parent Portal for parents to access information about their child. You will login similar to the way your child does for school (similar to the SSO) to access school information.

All parents/guardians will need to enroll to create an account. You will need the email address that is associated with your child's record. Once you enter the email, you will be prompted to create a password.

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!

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.

We are excited to welcome lunch visitors to campus! We do require parents sign up to have lunch with their child(ren) at least 24 hours in advance, as we have a limited amount of space for each grade level.

Lunch times are as follows:

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A LUNCH SLOT

Just a few helpful tips to make the most of your visit with your child:

• Please be sure to bring your physical government issued ID (pictures of your ID will not be accepted) to school to check in at the front desk prior to lunch for a visitor's badge and please be sure your visitor’s badge is visibly worn the entire time you are in the building.
• Please be sure to find the visitors’ table in the lunchroom to share this time with your child(ren). Space is limited at our Student tables.
• We know what a special time this is for you and your child. We do kindly ask that you only sit with your child.
• Once lunch is over for your child(ren), please be sure to return to the front office to sign out with our office staff.
• PLEASE NO PICTURES OR VIDEOS

At the end of each grading period we will donate any lost items that are not labeled.

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AUGUST

13th - First Day of School

MAY

22nd - Last Day of School - Early Release

Here are some childcare providers who currently pick up from Glen Loch Elementary.

They are not affiliated with Glen Loch Elementary or Conroe ISD.

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.