Collins Cadence
Thursday, December 14, 2023 - Special Edition
Collins Cobras
Shelli LeBlanc, Principal
Chelsea Rothe, Assistant Principal
Krystal McCure, Counselor 5th Grade
Chiante Deal, Counselor 6th Grade
Email: contactcollins@conroeisd.net
Website: http://collins.conroeisd.net/
Location: Collins Intermediate, 6020 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-298-3800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollinsCISD/
Twitter: @CollinsCobras
From the Principal:
Friday, December 15th is a half day and student dismissal begins at 12:50 p.m. Please communicate early and often with your child regarding how they will get home that day.
Thank you for sharing your students with us this first semester. The students have worked so very hard and learned a great deal. Can't wait to see what the Spring semester has in store for our Cobras!
Wishing you peace, love and laughter,
Shelli LeBlanc
Upcoming Dates
Friday, December 15
- Last Day for GT Referral Requests
- Student Early Release @ 12:50 PM
- End of 2nd Grading Period and 1st Semester
December 18- January 2
- Winter Break - No School
Wednesday, January 3
- First Day of Second Semester
Saturday, January 6
- Western Art Show
Monday, January 8
- PTO Meeting 1:30 PM
- Report Cards Available in PAC
Tuesday, January 9
- National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Thursday, January 11
- Advanced Math Info for Knox - Parent Informational Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Collins Cafeteria
Cell Phone Tip
Did you know that both iOS and Android devices provide built-in parental controls? These parental controls can be added to a specific phone or can be set-up to be controlled from a parent/guardian’s device. To find out more about how to set-up these parental controls, click the link provided. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Jv8vqvFMJJJxpxleUNZcpw8kL2CSRib/view?usp=sharing
Please pack plastic spoons and forks in lunch kits!
Our Collins cafeteria will no longer be able to provide students with plastic ware unless they are purchasing a lunch. Families will need to pack plastic spoons or forks if they have a food item that requires utensils.
The Trailblazers Team needs your help!
Some of our Collins students are participating in a service project with Destination Imagination. The Trailblazers are a Destination Imagination team that aims to help animals in our community. You can help by donating on their GoFundMe page or purchasing items from their Amazon Wish List to donate to the Montgomery County Animal Shelter.
Conroe ISD Student Cell Phone and Smartwatch Policy
The Board of Trustees approved the cell phone committee’s following recommendation regarding the use of cell phones during the school day by students in grades pre-kindergarten through sixth grade:
- 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.
- 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)
Student Clubs
Referral Requests for Gifted and Talented Testing
December 15th is the last day for referral requests for Conroe Independent School District Gifted and Talented program. Testing will take place in late January. Referral requests can be made by the parents and/or campus staff. If you are interested in referring your child, you may want to discuss this with your child’s teacher.
The referral form is located below. You can also find the referral form and other GT information on the CISD GT homepage. Please return to Lisa Lackey at llackey@conroeisd.net when complete.
Band
What a wonderful concert last night! We hope you and your family have a fun holiday break, and keep practicing!
Mr. Klaus, Mrs. Klaus, and Mr. Yarber
Orchestra
Happy Holidays!
Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs. Stevens
Choir
Thank you all for your hard work this semester and for a wonderful concert on Tuesday! Have a great Winter Break!
Mr. McKnight
Art
In Mr. Hunt’s art class, we are working on our grid art project. Students are learning how to mix colors in oil pastel and apply what they learn to create realistic pieces of art.
In Mrs. Williams’ art class, we are learning about Watercolor and how to blend different colors and apply different techniques to our bug art.
PE
Proclamation 2024 Instructional Materials Adoption
Conroe ISD will review state adopted materials from publishers for Proclamation 2024 which includes Science K-12, Technology Applications K-8, Career and Technology courses, and Personal Financial Literacy and Economics. Community members may preview the materials both in person at the Conroe ISD Textbook Warehouse and online at the CISD Instructional Materials website between December 4, 2023 - January 12, 2024. Community members will be able to leave feedback about each of the materials through a survey linked on the website during the preview window. If you would like to view the materials up for adoption in person, please contact the Conroe ISD Textbook Warehouse at 936-709-7681.
Feeder School Events
2023-2024 Handbook
Times to Remember
Bell Schedule: 8:50 AM—4:00 PM
- Students may enter the building at 7:45 AM (Please enter 5th grade side door)
Lunch Times
- A Lunch (5th grade) 11:50 AM - 12:25 PM
B Lunch (6th grade) 12:35 PM - 1:10 PM
Collins Café is open to visitors!
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Front Office: 8:00 AM—4:30 PM
End of Day
- 3:30 PM - Calls to change transportation end
- 3:35 PM - Cones for car rider dismissal will be set - cars for early pick up will not fit in front parking area
- 3:40 PM - Early student check out ends
- 3:45 PM - First flight of 7 cars moves forward to cones, staff begins inputting numbers. Please display car rider sign in window.
- 4:00 PM - Flights 1 - 4 are dismissed along with bike riders
- 4:04 PM - Walkers are dismissed. Students meet parents at cones 1 - 7. Once a flight is loaded, cars are dismissed to take a RIGHT hand turn only to exit.
- Buses are dismissed based on bus arrival to campus.
*** Current TRIAL Lunch and Recess Times ***
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