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

Glen Loch Families,

We are ready to kick off our Kids Heart Challenge in PE! This Event will be held during your child's PE time on February 13th. All students will participate in this FUN Event regardless of if they received donations or not. If your family does decide to raise money, Glen Loch PE gets back money to purchase PE equipment. We are only accepting donations ON-LINE, please do not sent cash with your student.

Download the AHA Schools app or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY to be entered to win a special MYSTERY PRIZE!

Exciting news: NFL and AHA have teamed up, offering a chance to WIN TICKETS TO SUPERBOWL 60! EVERY STUDENT who completes Finn's Mission will be entered into a regional sweepstakes to win TWO SUPERBOWL 60 TICKETS! Click here to learn more.

¡Estamos a punto de iniciar el Kids Heart Challenge! ¡Estamos a punto de iniciar el Kids Heart Challenge! Descargue la aplicación AHA Schools o haga clic aquí para registrarse en línea HOY y participar para ganar un PREMIO MISTERIOSO especial.

¡La NFL y la AHA se han unido para ofrecer la oportunidad de GANAR ENTRADAS PARA EL SUPERBOWL 60! ¡CADA ESTUDIANTE que complete la Finn's Mission participará en un sorteo regional para ganar DOS ENTRADAS PARA LA SUPERBOWL 60! Clic aquí para saber más.

¿Por qué eso importa?

Las enfermedades cardíacas son la principal causa de muerte en Estados Unidos y se pueden prevenir en un 80%. Queremos capacitar a las familias para que se hagan cargo de la salud de su corazón.

Why does it matter?

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in America and is 80% preventable. We want to empower families to take charge of their heart health.

Glen Loch Families - Upcoming PTO Events!

Hi everyone, There's lots of fun happening next week with the PTO, so we wanted to make sure you're in the loop!

**Valentine's Day Grams** (Jan 27-31) Spread the love with Valentine's Day Grams! Students can purchase grams during recess for $1 (6 grams per pack). Grams will be delivered around Valentine's Day. We'll also need volunteers to help students fill out their grams. If you're interested in lending a hand, please sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A5A629A6FDC43-54617021-valentine

**Penny Wars** (Jan 29-31) Calling all penny pinchers! It's Penny Wars time! Send your child to school with their loose change from January 29th to 31st. The grade level that collects the most donations will win a glow dance party! Donation jars will be located in the school library.

**Teacher Appreciation Italian Potluck** (Jan 31) Let's show our teachers, administrators, and staff some love with a delicious Italian Potluck on January 31st! If you'd like to bring a dish or volunteer with setup or cleanup, please sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA8A828A4FDC43-54590428-italian

*Please understand we cannot allow small children in our lounge.*

We hope to see you there! **PTO**

Gator families,

Your child's safety remains a top priority at Glen Loch throughout the school day. Proper footwear is essential for physical activity. Shoes like flip-flops, open-toed shoes, crocs (even in sports mode), sandals, boots and high heels used for physical activity could result in injuries due to the foot being allowed to move excessively in the shoe or come out of the shoe.

Students can absolutely bring a pair of tennis shoes to change into for P.E. and/or recess.

Thank you so much for helping us keep your Gators safe and healthy!

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - Save the Dates

Healthy Relationships

Webinar: Thursday, February 6, 2025

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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Healthy Relationships 2-6.pdf

Hidden in Plain Sight (Current Alcohol, Drug, and Concealment Trends & Identifiers)

Registration Required!

In Person: Thursday, March 20, 2025

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (ADULTS ONLY)

Hidden in Plain Sight Flyer.pdf

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Glen Loch's 2024 Federal Report Card and Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) is now posted on our school's profile page. The Federal Report Card and TAPR can both be accessed using the following steps:

From your Glen Loch's website:

• Go to "Our School/Campus"

• Click “View School Profile"

• Select “Accountability Reports”

• Click “2023-2024"

• Select "Texas Academic Performance Report" or "Federal Report Card"

• 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.

As a reminder, January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. TEA encourages us to share information and resources to increase awareness in our schools and communities. Each school shall post warning signs at conspicuous places reasonably likely to be viewed by all persons entering the premises (TAC 61.1053 (b)). Examples could be placing the poster in the entryway or front office where many people can see it. Many campuses may already have a poster, if not the links below have three sample signs that may be used.

https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/ht-color-block-sign-8x11.pdf

https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/ht-gen-street-sign-8x11.pdf

https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/ht-perimeter-stop-sign-12x18.pdf

Here is our toolkit with additional resources, including social media posts: Human Trafficking Awareness Toolkit.

This is a link to our 2024-2025 Community Presentations. Flyers will be shared soon. The next community event is scheduled for February: Link

Encourage hobbies, sports, and other offline activities to promote a well-rounded lifestyle.

Promueva tener pasatiempos, hacer deporte y actividades fuera de línea para promover un estilo de vida integral.

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

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

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.