Grizzly Gazette

Happy November!

October was super busy with Red Ribbon Week, the end of football/volleyball/cross country, and our big grand finale- Yorkapalooza! I wanted to sincerely thank all of our incredible PTO volunteers who made this such a special event for our kids. They had a blast. I wish all of you nothing but wonderful blessings and happiness as we get close to the November holidays.

Sincerely,

Lindsay Ardoin

• Nov. 1-2: Debate Team competes at GOHS
• Nov. 2: Girls Basketball Round Robin Competition at GOHS
• Nov. 4-5: Student Holiday; NO SCHOOL
• Nov. 5: ELECTION DAY
• Nov. 6: Cheer Booster Club Meeting at 6:00 in library
• Nov. 7: Choir "Kemah Days" Festival
• Nov. 7: Girls and Boys Basketball regular schedule begins
• Nov. 8: York PTO Meeting at 9:30 AM
• Nov. 8: GOHS Varsity Football Game at Moorhead Stadium
• Nov. 9: Theater UIL Performance at GOHS
• Nov. 11: VETERAN'S DAY
• Nov. 12: Scooter's Spirt Day (grab a coffee and mention York!)
• Nov. 13: PTO Spirit Night: Spring Creek BBQ from 5-9 PM
• Nov. 13: First 9 Weeks HOUSE PARTY for Reveur (rootbeer floats in the cafe)
• Nov. 19: OPDT Board Meeting in library at 6:00 PM
• Nov. 20: CTE College and Career Fair from 6-8 PM in the cafe
• Nov. 20: York Champion's Club Meeting in the gym at 6:00 PM
• Nov. 20: 8th Grade Winter Band Concert at GOHS at 6:00 PM
• Nov. 21: Grizzlies for Greatness at 9:30 AM (invitation only)
• Nov. 21: 7th Grade Winter Band Concert at GOHS at 6:00 PM
• Nov. 25-29: Thanksgiving Break; NO SCHOOL

Parents, the schedule for the final week of December is below. This includes mandatory and required semester exams for all students. If you know in advance that your child will not be present for an exam, you must let us know by filling out the form. Makeups will be made on January 8, 2025. CLICK HERE IF NEEDING A MAKEUP

We are excited to announce our upcoming Meals on Wheels charity event, where we will be putting together food bags filled with Thanksgiving goodies for homebound seniors in Montgomery County. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring some joy to our senior citizens during this special time of year.

We need your help! We are asking staff members, students and parents of York to sign up and contribute various food items needed to stock the bags. Food donations will be collected starting Monday, October 28th, and will continue until Friday, November 8th. After all items are collected, our Student Council members will decorate and assemble the bags, complete with a heartfelt note for each recipient.

Here is the link: MEALS ON WHEELS

November is spinal screening month! All 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys will be screened during school. Boys and girls are screened separately and privately, by the nurse. Screening will be conducted November 6th, 13th , and 18th . We ask that students being screened wear a thin shirt on the day of their screening. The screening itself takes only a few seconds. If you would like your child to be exempt for religious reasons, please submit an affidavit form to the clinic by November 5th. Questions? Call the clinic at 832-592-8614.

We are excited to announce the Watch D.O.G.S program is officially at York Junior High. This program creates volunteer opportunities for dads, uncles, grandfathers and other father figures to support our campus. We would love for you to join our Watch D.O.G.S family! For questions, please call our counseling department at 832-592-8989 . You can also email lhjohnson@conroeisd.net.

Please follow the steps below if you are interested in making a positive difference in the lives of our Grizzlies.

Western Art Show work is beginning in all of our Art classes. The rules have become a little stricter this year and we could really use your help. If you have any great original photos of a rodeo or western theme, which you took yourself, and you are willing to allow us to use them in class, please email them to your child's art teacher!

Please add your full name, affirm that you personally took the picture, and that you give us permission to use it.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

The "York Writer's Society" will be meeting on Tuesday, November 12 and Tuesday, November 19, from 4:15 PM-5:15 PM. Please see Mr. Matthew Matz if you have any questions.

8th Grade Parents, it's hard to believe but it is time to begin helping your child think about high school. Our amazing counselor team is ready to help. Please take a look at this important document for more information: 4-Year Plan

Referral requests are now open for the CISD Gifted and Talented program. Although the testing will not take place until late January, referral requests are accepted at this time. Referral requests can be made by the parents and/or campus staff. Referrals will be accepted October 1- December 19, 2024. You may request a referral form from the front office or the Assistant Principal, Melanie Vaughan. You can also find the referral form and the other GT information on the CISD GT Homepage.

Our CTE/CCE department is looking for parents to attend our Career and College Fair on November 20th from 6-8PM. We need people from all professions and trades! Click the link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOgKrLd8FZOuTBuwl-0BobOCf_iqolVMtBrQk0sSN7lHPjAA/viewform

• Students riding the bus will be dropped off in the back of the school. These students will then report to the cafeteria, if it is before 8:20 AM. If after 8:20 AM, they will go to HOMEROOM.
• Students riding their bike may LOCK their bike in front of campus, at the bike racks.
• Car Riders- please have patience and be nice to your neighbors. Use the "zipper" approach- one enters the front drive from the west side of Waterbend Cove, then the east side, and so forth and so on.
• Car Riders- we will allow "double stacking" of cars in both lanes to help more traffic flow on Waterbend Cove.
• Car Riders- follow the signage on the sidewalk and in the street. Pull all the way forward before dropping your child off from the passenger side.
• Car Riders- There will be several staff members outside to help you and TEACH you the "York Way." Most importantly, PULL ALL THE WAY UP, PAST THE FRONT DOOR, UNTIL ASKED TO STOP. The more cars we have pull all the way up, the more we are able to get kids out efficiently.

• York JH dismisses at 4:05 PM.
• As soon as buses begin to arrive, bus riders are called from their last period class to load.
• Car riders, walkers, and bikers, will be released out the front doors closer to 4:00-4:05.
• Car Riders- follow the same procedure as arrival. Drive SLOWLY and look for your child. Pull all the way forward and allow your child to enter from the passenger side.
• Do not CUT or PASS others in order to move to the front of the line.
• At 4:15 PM, any remaining bus riders will be released to wait in the cafeteria.

During the first week of school, we will begin the process 10-15 minutes early!!! Plan accordingly. Additionally, please know this is a work in progress. We will make adjustments as needed.

Some families have asked "what do we need?" Currently, we are collecting snacks and small food items for students in need. Check out our wish list here: AMAZON WISH LIST

As a friendly reminder, all students must be caught up on vaccines or have a current exemption form before they are able to pick up their schedules August. Incoming 7th graders are required to have their Tdap and MCV4 vaccines. Incoming 8th graders have no new required vaccines. If you have not already done so, please bring updated records to Nurse Allie, or email them to arweaver@conroeisd.net. Please reach out to the clinic for any questions or if you need assistance.

CHARGING UPDATES

Starting in the 24-25 school year, we are limiting the amount of charges that a child can make on their account. After a child charges 15 days of meals, they will no longer be able to charge, and will not receive a lunch. Please make sure you are up to date on payments.

Breakfast Meal Prices

· Student Breakfast $2.00

· Student Reduced Breakfast $0

· Non-student Breakfast/2nd Student Breakfast $3.10

Lunch Meal Prices

· Student Lunch $3.20

· Student Reduced Lunch $0.40

· Non-student Lunch/2nd Student Lunch $4.70 (Teachers, Parents, Siblings)

Parents can pre-pay online for meal accounts beginning August 1, 2024. Click the "Child Nutrition Information" link above.

Free and Reduced Meals

Parents can apply online for Free and Reduced meals beginning July 22, 2024, at https://www.myschoolapps.com

How to report an absence by email:

Parents email the Attendance Office at yorkattendance@conroeisd.net to report an absence.

Please include the student’s name, Student ID #, and reason for absence along with the parent or guardian’s contact information.

How to report an absence by phone:

Parents, please contact the attendance message line at 832-592-8616.

When to report an absence:

Parents, please notify attendance office within 24 hours of the student's absence or send a written reason to the front attendance office with your student.

What is late arrival:

Students are considered absent to class 15 min after the tardy bell without a doctor's excuse.

Reporting to school after a doctor's appointment:

Once a student returns to campus after an appointment, the student needs to check in with the Attendance Office with the doctor's excuse.

When is the Tardy Bell:

8:50 am

Students are required to wear their ID badge everyday. Any child who has lost their badge and needs a replacement, will incur a $5 charge, which covers the badge, sleeve, and lanyard. To order a new badge, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI_X8zYPFuJu2EEDrYScua_3QZSksdZPUg4ohhHE1p2n5jQQ/viewform

Interested to know if your child is eligible to ride the bus? Want to know how to register your child for the bus? Click the link above (Conroe ISD Transportation Information) to learn everything you need to know about CISD Transportation.

Transportation cannot change addresses for students. All student information is uploaded from campuses, and it is used to route our students. Parents, you will need to contact Shelita Hebert, Registrar, if needing to change your address. Once the campus makes the address change, it takes about 48 hours for Transportation to process the change.

Parents or guardians must submit an Alternate Stop Request Form each school year for service to an alternate stop. Students who are not eligible for transportation services may not be allowed to request or utilize an alternate stop. Parents can request an alternate stop when they request transportation for their child (register). They can do that at the following link: https://apps.conroeisd.net/AlternativeTransportation/

We do not offer transportation to students who live under a mile from the campus. Our one-mile measurement is made from the point at which the residence’s driveway meets the public road to the nearest point where any campus driveway meets the public roadway or where any pedestrian walkway (greenbelt) provides access onto campus property (through a gate or driveway). The distances are measured using the District’s dedicated school bus routing software and the Montgomery County Appraisal District (MCAD) maps to determine distances if necessary.