Patterson Pages

Patterson Elementary is a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning community that supports the whole child by fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. We set high expectations, embrace diversity, and partner with families to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

At Patterson Elementary, we collaborate to support student growth through effective instruction, strong relationships, and data-driven decisions. We are a dedicated team that celebrates achievements and maintains a positive culture to ensure every student meets or exceeds grade-level expectations.

At Patterson Elementary, Pumas have PRIDE!

I will be prepared and ready to learn.

I will show respect to myself and others.

I will model integrity by being trustworthy.

I will make smart decisions.

I will have empathy by showing kindness.

We’re off to a great start, and students are working hard every day! Thank you for your support in ensuring your child is prepared and engaged.

We want to remind everyone that consistent attendance is crucial to your child’s success. If your child is feeling well, please make every effort to send them to school. Every day counts!

Thank you for being a valued part of our school community.

Thank you for your continued support, engagement, and dedication to making Patterson a place where every child thrives. Let’s make 2025 a year to remember!

Pumas have PRIDE!
Melissa Ralston,

Principal

🐾 Once a Puma, Always a Puma! 🐾

January:

16th - Kona Ice during recess

• Students can purchase a Kona Ice for $3 and 20% of the proceeds come back to our school.

20th - Student Holiday (MLK Day)
24th - Winter Ball - 5:30-7:30 pm

• This is a family event. Students may not be dropped off.

30th - 100th day of school.

• Students are not dressing up but students may wear 100 day school shirts. We will be celebrating the 101st day of school by dressing as Dalmatian puppies.

31st - Come dressed as a character in One Hundred and One Dalmatians to celebrate being in school 101 days!

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.

Below shows the Spring Break weeks of area school districts along with Lone Star College and other Texas universities.

March 9 - 13, 2026*

Baylor University
Blinn College
Sam Houston State University
Cleveland ISD
Cy-Fair ISD
Katy ISD
Spring Branch ISD
Tomball ISD
Willis ISD (current drafts)

*current Spring Break week on Conroe ISD’s 2025-2026 calendar

March 16 - 20, 2026

Lone Star College
Texas A&M
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
University of Houston
University of Texas
UT San Antonio
Klein ISD
Spring ISD

March 23 - 27, 2026

Magnolia ISD

Undetermined

Humble ISD
Montgomery ISD
New Caney ISD
Splendora ISD

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.

In an effort to make things easier for our families, CISD is launching an app to help you report your students absences to our school when they are out. Documentation such as doctor's notes will still need to be submitted to our campus' attendance office (Mrs. Betancourt), but we are excited about the convenience of this new app. You will access it through the Parent Portal. The directions are below.

As we begin the new semester, we want to inform you of an important update to our attendance policy regarding excused absences.

Starting this semester, an absence will only be considered “excused” under the following conditions:

1. Doctor’s Note: A doctor’s note is provided upon the student’s return to school.
2. Parent’s Note: A written note from the parent/guardian is submitted within one week of the student’s return to school, explaining the illness or reason for the absence.

This policy ensures that absences are properly documented and that we maintain clear communication regarding your child’s attendance.

Please note that absences without a doctor’s note or a parent’s written explanation within the specified timeframe will be marked as unexcused.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to support your child’s success. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school office. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

To purchase your Winter Ball tickets at a reduced price, click the link below. Pre-order and save now!

Only cash will be accepted if you purchase tickets at the event.

Purchase Winter Ball Tickets Here

Patterson Dads, Granddads, Uncles, and Father Figures,

We are excited to invite you to become a Watch DOG (Dad of Great Students) at Patterson Elementary School! As a Watch DOG, you can make a positive impact on our students by volunteering your time in various ways throughout the school day.

Here are some opportunities where you can lend a hand:

• Arrival Assistance: Help unload cars and greet students as they arrive in the morning. (7:00-8:00 AM)
• Lunch Duty: Assist with supervising students during lunch. (10:30-1:30 PM)
• Classroom Volunteering: Morning Session: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM or Afternoon Session: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Your presence makes a huge difference in our school community, and we greatly appreciate any time you can offer.

Please complete the Conroe ISD Volunteer Background check here: Volunteer in CISD

Thank you for your continued support!
Patterson Elementary

Due to the limited space we have for lunch visitors in the cafeteria, please use the sign-up sheet below if you would like to eat lunch with your child. We ask that you limit your visits to two times a week to allow other families a chance to sign up. Thank you!

Model responsible technology use, showing your teenager how to use screens mindfully.

Modele el uso responsable de la tecnología, muestre a su adolescente cómo usar pantallas de manera consciente.

The Federal Report Card and TAPR can both be accessed using the following steps:

From your school’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"

https://secure.smore.com/n/wh06b

Sped.Parent Input Committee Flyers (3).pdf

Parents/Guardians:
We are looking forward to a great school year. In an effort to help our parents, we are 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 in your child’s record. Once you enter the email, you will be prompted to create a password.

Please click Parent Portal Directions to for instructions or go to Conroe ISD Webpage then Parents/Students to access the link to the Parent Portal.

We hope that you enjoy this transition to a new and convenient platform.

Sincerely,

Conroe ISD Technology

• 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)

Patterson Elementary Clinic Information

Myla Cobler, RN- School Nurse

Amber Phipps, clinic assistant

• Please pack an extra pair of clothes, including underwear and socks, in your child's backpack daily (accidents and spills happen often) …even 4th graders.
• It is important to call, email, or send a note to the nurse and teacher if your child is having any type of health problem on a particular day. This is extremely helpful for the nurse if your child presents to the clinic.

REGARDING MEDICATION:

In order for the nurse to give your child any medication (over the counter or prescription) a current, written doctor’s order is encouraged:

1. The medication must be approved for your child's age by the FDA (herbs cannot be given)

2. The medication must be in the original container

3. Prescription medication must have the current prescription label on the bottle or inhaler

4. The medication must be brought to the nurse by the parent/ guardian and permission form signed

5. Per CISD Policy, children are not allowed to transport medication (prescribed/ OTC)

REGARDING ILLNESS:

A student will be sent home from school with the following symptoms:

• Temperature of 100 degrees or more

If your child is sent home with fever of 100 or more, please keep your child home until fever- free for 24 hours without fever- reducer medication. This ensures your child is well and will not spread illness at school. A student should not be sent to school if a fever- reducing medication is required to get the temperature below 100 degrees

• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Too ill to function in the classroom
• Suspected contagious condition or disease

Vision and Hearing Screenings:

*Vision and Hearing

• Pre-k, Kinder, 1st and 3rd graders and those new to Texas, had vision and hearing screenings last semester. Referrals will be sent home with those who fail. If your child has already had a screening with their medical provider you may send a copy to the clinic and we will update their health record.

Please call or e-mail with questions or concerns:

Clinic phone- 936-709-4312

email: mcobler@conroeisd.net

By logging into Parent Access, you can check your child's grades, assignments, and attendance.

To access your child’s information online you must register for an account.

Please go to the following link and follow the directions below:

http://www.conroeisd.net

Click the “Student/Parent” tab

Click on “Parent Access Center”

Click “Register”

All staff and visitors must wear a visible badge at all times, with visitors’ badges including a time and date stamp. Safety is our ultimate responsibility and takes all of us working together.

Parents of students in Pre-K, Kinder, 1st, and 2nd:

Your child will receive a Standards Based Report Card (SBRC) at the end of each grading period.

1st grading period ends October 10th

2nd grading period ends December 20th

3rd grading period ends March 7th

4th grading period ends May 23rd.

This is the first year for students in SECOND grade to receive Standards Based Report Cards. Below are Standards Based Report Card (SBRC) Brochures for each grade level. This brochure explains what SBRC is, the performance levels, and an example of a SBRC report card.

Pre-K English

Pre-K Spanish

Kindergarten English

Kindergarten Spanish

1st Grade English

1st Grade Spanish

2nd Grade English

2nd Grade Spanish

Parents, please visit Patterson Elementary School's website to learn more about Standards Based Report Cards. Click on the Student/Parent Resources tab. Click on Standards-Based Learning & Reporting and it will take you to the CISD SBRC page. From there, you can read how to better understand SBRCs, see example Report Cards, view proficiency scales, watch videos, learn the benefits of SBRCs, and get tips for talking with your children.

• Our doors open at 7:00 for all students.
• Students are counted "tardy" after 7:55. Instruction begins promptly at 8:00 and we want our students present and ready to learn!
• Breakfast is served from 7:30-7:55.
• Transportation changes need to be made by 2:15. Emergency transportation changes can be made no later than 2:30.
• Students will not be checked out after 2:15.
• Dismissal begins at 3:10.
• Please display your car sign when picking your students up each day. This is for the safety for all students and to help our staff and substitutes on duty.
• Thank you for your continued support. We are Puma proud!

Stay in touch with CISD by downloading our new mobile app!

Download the app on your mobile device today and select ‘yes’ to receive push notifications with the latest news and updates from the District.

Key Features:

• Push Notifications - Select ‘yes’ when you download the app to receive the latest push notifications from the District.
• Calendar Events - Add events to the calendar on your personal mobile device directly from the calendar section on the app.
• News - Check out the latest District-wide and school news all in one place!

We enjoy having volunteers on campus! If you will be volunteering this year, please complete the application below.

https://apps.conroeisd.net/volunteer/

Email: patterson@conroeisd.net

Website: http://patterson.conroeisd.net

Location: 670 Beach Airport Road, Conroe, TX 77301

Phone: 936-709-4300

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PattersonCISD/

Twitter: @PattersonElementary

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Genesis Humphrey - Assistant Princpal

Janet Cervantes - Assistant Principal

Melissa Ralston - Principal

Nikki Kelley - Counselor

Irene Green - Counselor

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Paso 2: en el lado derecho del boletín, verá las funciones de traducción y ADA. Para traducir su boletín, haga clic en el botón Traducir y elija el idioma deseado.

Step 1 - Click on the Translate button

This button can be found at the top of the emailed newsletter.

Step 2 - On the right side of the newsletter, you'll see the ADA and Translation features. To translate your newsletter, click on the Translate button and choose your desired language.

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.