Collins Cadence

Shelli LeBlanc, Principal

Chelsea Harness, Assistant Principal

Chiante Deal, Counselor 5th Grade

Alex Schultz, 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

Dear Collins Families,

I hope that this holiday break brings you the opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy precious moments with your loved ones. May it be a time filled with joy, peace, and meaningful connections. Please stay safe, and I look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year. Warmest wishes for a relaxing and joyful holiday season!

With gratitude,

Collins Admin

The district has created an app to report student absences. Please see the information below to access the absence reporting app. You will not be able to upload files, so you will still bring any notes or documents to the front office, or email them to our registrar at nvillanueva@conroeisd.net

If you haven't already signed up for the new parent portal, you will need to sign up before you can access the absence reporting app. This is also where you can check your child's grades, progress reports, and report cards.

Mrs. Massey is excited to announce a new club she is offering in the spring: Story Time in the Library! If you are interested in joining, you can apply here.

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) Academics program is a competitive academic and literary program that offers a variety of contests for students. The program is aligned to state standards and covers a variety of academic topics.

Conroe ISD offers the following competitions for both 5th and 6th grade: Art, Number Sense, Music Memory, Listening, Dictionary Skills, Oral Reading. Social Studies, and Maps, Graphs and Charts. In addition to those listed already 6th graders can also compete in Mathematics, Science, Impromptu Speaking, and Modern Oratory.

Each competition can have a team of 3 students who compete and one alternate for each grade level. Students may compete in up to 2 events that do NOT take place at the same time. To commit you must be available to complete on the dates below:

Interested in representing Collins on one of our UIL Academic teams? Learn more about each UIL event and sign up below. (We do not guarantee having representation in all events, depending on teacher sponsorship and student interest)

Interested? Fill out the interest form here!

Collins 5th grade Music/Art students are going to see College Park High School's production of Anastasia The Musical on Wednesday, January 15th, and we are in need of chaperones. All chaperones MUST complete the Conroe ISD Volunteer Application to be eligible. Below is a link to the application.

https://www.conroeisd.net/parents/get-involved/

If you’re interested in chaperoning our field trip, please sign up below!

https://forms.gle/PMvF6EGphm6qhSeL8

Referral requests are now open for Conroe Independent School District 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. If you are interested in referring your child, you may want to discuss this with your child’s teacher.

Referrals will be accepted from October 1 - December 19, 2024. 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.

The holidays can bring both joy and stress. During this extended time with family and friends, here are some tips to enjoy the holiday season:

1. Have a family meeting - Make time to talk about the upcoming time together, set clear expectations, and try to manage challenges and anxieties your children may be experiencing.

2. Maintain a normal routine - Bed times are crucial to ward off grumpiness, and spending time outside is important if your children are used to that. Keeping some normalcy keeps them balanced and will help when the schedule for school begins again.

3. Make time to rest - While there are a lot of things to do and a lot of people to see, make sure you take time to rest and recharge.

4. Teach the joy of giving - According to Susan Newman, PhD, a social psychology professor at Rutgers University, “Children will model your behavior. If you bake for the homeless shelter (and they help) or if you visit people in the hospital, they will remember that.” Another great idea is to get your kids to write up ‘give lists’ along with their wish lists.

5. Navigating nontraditional families - Children from split families often navigate the holidays with a mix of emotions, as they may experience feelings of excitement and joy, but also confusion, sadness, or stress due to the divided nature of the holiday. Ultimately, every family is different, and how children navigate the holidays depends on the family dynamics, the child’s age, and the level of cooperation between the parents. With thoughtful planning and support, children can enjoy the holiday season, even if it looks different from traditional celebrations.

6. Have fun! - Do some things you might not normally have time to do - board games, riding bikes around the neighborhood, etc.

Calling Future Cavaliers! Experience the Magic of Anastasia the Musical at College Park High School

– Future Cavaliers, this one’s for you! The Woodlands College Park High School invites you to a magical evening of theatre as we proudly present Anastasia the Musical on January 16, 17, and 18 at 7:00 PM, with a special matinee on January 18 at 2:00 PM.

Bring your family and friends to see this extraordinary production, based on the animated classic that follows Anya’s thrilling journey of self-discovery and adventure. You’ll be amazed by the incredible talent and hard work of the students you’ll soon be joining!

Tickets are just $10 for students and $13 for adults when purchased online at www.twcptheatre.com. Seating is limited, so grab your tickets early to secure your spot for an unforgettable night of music, drama, and fun.

Let this performance inspire your passion for the arts and give you a glimpse into the incredible opportunities awaiting you at College Park Theatre. We can’t wait to see you there!

For more details, visit our website or contact us at ssegura@conroeisd.net

• Join the Kroger Community Rewards: Did you know that you can easily give back to Collins when you buy your regular groceries? Learn more here!
• Minted: This year the Collins Intermediate School PTO has partnered with Minted to help reach our fundraising goals. To participate, visit www.minted.com and apply our unique code FUNDRAISECOLLINSISPTO at checkout. For the next year, every time you use this code, you will get 20% OFF all your Minted purchases, and Minted will donate 15% back to the Collins Intermediate School PTO.
• Merrick Jewels: Shop www.merrickjewels.com and $3 of every Cobras bracelet purchased, plus 10% of additional items, will be donated back to the Collins Intermediate PTO, while supplies last! Include code COLLINS in the comment section under "View Cart" to receive credit.

• Times to remember

  Bell Schedule:
  

  • 8:50 AM—4:05 PM
  • Students may enter the building by 7:45 AM (Please enter 5th grade side door)

  Lunch Times (Visitor to Collins Café must sign up here... https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DA4AB2EA6FBC43-50692527-collins#/)
  

  • A Lunch (5th grade) 11:55 - 12:30 PM

  • B Lunch (6th grade) 12:35 PM-1:10 PM
    

  Front Office Times:
  
  • 8:00 AM—4:30 PM

  End of Day:
  

  • 3:30 PM Calls to change transportation will end
  • 3:40 PM Early check out of students will end
  • 3:35 PM Cones for car rider dismissal will be set - cars for early pick up will not fit in front parking area
  • 3:50 PM First Flight (7 cars) will move forward to cones
  • 4:05 PM Flights 1 - 6 dismissed along with bike riders
  • 4:10 PM Walkers dismissed - continue to scan parents cars using sign with student's ID number. Students will meet parents at cones 1 - 7. Once a flight is loaded it will be dismissed to take a RIGHT hand turn only to exit.
  • Buses will be dismissed based on bus arrival to campus.

If you have a Facebook or Twitter account you can follow Collins and see some of the great things our students and teachers are doing. You can also find quick and helpful reminders.

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.