Ride Connection

4920 W. Panther Creek

The Woodlands, TX 77381

281-465-2800

Email: donotreply@conroeisd.net

Website: ride.conroeisd.net

Facebook Ride Elementary, Conroe ISD, Instagram: @ridecisd

Twitter: @RideCISD, RidePTO.com

Transportation Changes - ridetransportation@conroeisd.net

January

7 Students Return to School

8 Watch Dogs Begins

13 Report Card grades available PAC (Grades 3-4)

14 Standards Based Report Cards sent home (Grades PK-2)

15 PTO Meeting 10 am

20 Student Holiday- MLK Day

21 Author Visit - Tammi Sauer

29 STAAR Math Released Test (3rd-4th)

30 CISD - 100th Day of School

February

3-7 Counselor Appreciation Week

5 STAAR Reading & Language Arts Released Test (3rd-4th)

27 2nd Grade Storybook Program 6 pm

28 Go Texan Day

Dear Ride Families,

As we approach the winter holiday break and reflect on the fall semester, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who contributes to making Ride Elementary such a remarkable place. Our school community is filled with gifts, talents, and kindness that are shared daily by our parents and PTO members.

From the classrooms to the hallways, to learning at home, the collective efforts to foster the whole child are truly inspiring. Our work is driven by passion, commitment, and the understanding that the decisions we make today, though sometimes challenging in the moment, will have a lasting and positive impact on the future.

Parents, you are an essential part of our mission and success. Thank you for entrusting us with your most precious gift—your children. It is through our partnership that we continue to cultivate a supportive and inclusive environment that equips all students to learn at high levels.

We are also incredibly grateful for our wonderful students. They are curious, creative, and full of joy. It is an honor to be part of their learning and growth.

As we enter this season of giving, we want to extend a heartfelt thanks to each of you for all that you do to support our school. We wish you a safe, joyful, and restful holiday season.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you in the new year.

Happy Holidays,
Laura Collins & Angela Fonville

Growing, Learning, Leading TOGETHER

We are so excited to roll out our Grade Level Newsletters! 🙂

Please follow the link to learn more about your child's monthly curriculum and happenings.

Check out our lost and found! Are you missing a jacket or water bottle?

Each year multiple jackets, lunchboxes and backpacks are lost at school. The number one way to guarantee your child gets their items returned, is to label them with their first and last name.

At the end of each grading period we will donate any lost items that are not labeled. We are donating all jackets on Friday, December 20, 2024 @ 5 pm.

Our school referral code is Z28M44TD, and for the month of October, our school will earn 50 bonus box tops ($5.00) when anyone uses the referral code and then scans their first receipt within 14 days! What a great and easy way to give back to Sally K. Ride!

Being at school each and every day is so important for your child's learning. Please see vacation dates below when booking your fun trips.

All transportation changes must be received by 2:00 p.m. Please send all changes of transportation to ridetransportation@conroeisd.net. The e-mail must include the date, your child’s full name, homeroom teacher, bus number (if applicable), and the guardian's full name. All emails must be received before 2:00 p.m. If you submit a transportation change by email, it must go to the email address referenced above; transportation changes should not be emailed directly to the teacher. If an emergency arises, please contact 281-465-2800.

Please send a new email for each day the change occurs. We cannot accept notes for multiple days or with multiple changes. District policy states that a student may only ride the bus they are registered to ride; therefore, students may not have a transportation change to ride a different bus.

We are so excited to be able to open our building up to lunch visitors.

Due to limited seating in the cafeteria, we are offering two options for lunch signups. You will have the opportunity to sign up to eat in the cafeteria with your child or outside in our gazebo/picnic table area. You will not be able to change locations after signup is complete. If you are signed up to eat outside and it rains, you will be unable to move into the building due to limited seating. You may sign up for another day/time.

When signing up, please be sure to list your name and the second visitor's name. We need to limit the number of visitors inside and outside the building. Please see schedule below for designated grade level lunch visitor’s days. Make sure that you sign up under the correct time slot for your child’s lunchtime. We ask that each student has no more than 2 visitors per student per 3.5-week period. Each visitor must sign up for a spot. This ensures every parent has an opportunity to sign up. If you have an extenuating circumstance, please call the front office, and we will work with you!

Fall Ride Lunch Sign-Up

Spring Ride Lunch Sign-Up

Lunch Schedule:

Kindergarten 11:30am-12:00pm

1st Grade 11:40-12:10- updated

2nd Grade 11:45am-12:15pm

ECSE / Pre-K 12:00pm-12:30pm

3rd Grade / 4th Grade 12:15pm-12:45pm

Visitation Days:

Monday: ECSE, Pre-K, Kinder

Tuesday: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade

Wednesday: ECSE, Pre-Kinder, Kinder

Thursday: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade

Friday: Any Grade Level

Check out the CISD Nutrition Department. Starting August 5th you can register for lunch assistance (Free or reduced lunch applications must updated each year) or add money to your child's lunch account for the upcoming school year. You can also drop off a check at the front office to be placed on your child's lunch account. See the links below for Ride's breakfast and lunch meals.

Breakfast Menu

Lunch Menu

Know:

Know what apps your child is using. Some apps are designed to hide photos and other content.

Know youth aren't where you think they are online. Once you, a parent/ guardian, are on a social site (Facebook, Instagram), your child has already found a newer, hipper one.

Know who your child's friends are online.

Know how much time your child is spending on their device and apps or games.

Safe gun storage is critical to preventing unintentional shootings, suicide, and other tragedies. Learn more about the Keep ‘Em Safe Texas initiative and view resources at the provided link. Gun locks are also available through the Conroe ISD Police Department.

English letter: http://tiny.conroeisd.net/ezGFN

Spanish letter: http://tiny.conroeisd.net/xpSwo

Establish clear guidelines for screen time to ensure a healthy balance between online and offline activities.

The speed limit in the Ride school zone is 20 mph. This is to ensure the safety of all of our community members during very busy times in the morning and afternoon. As families enter and exit the car line, please take care to drive slowly and carefully.

In addition, cell phone use in a school zone is prohibited. As you enter areas around schools, please end your calls and put your phone away.

The CISD Police and Montgomery County Sheriff's Department patrol our school zones to ensure everyone's safety, and will issue citations if necessary.

Thank you for your help in keeping our community safe!

Journey to the past with The Woodlands College Park High School Theatre Department as they proudly present Anastasia the Musical, a timeless tale of love, family, and self-discovery. Performances will take place on January 16, 17, and 18 at 7:00 PM, with a special matinee showing on January 18 at 2:00 PM in the College Park Auditorium.

Based on the beloved animated film, Anastasia the Musical follows the courageous journey of Anya as she embarks on an epic adventure to uncover her mysterious past, set against the backdrop of 1920s Paris and St. Petersburg. With captivating songs, stunning choreography, and a talented cast, this production is a must-see for the entire community.

Tickets are $10 for students and $13 for adults when purchased online at www.twcptheatre.com. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness this spectacular production brought to life by the dedicated students and staff of College Park Theatre.

Please check out the links below for important campus information.

SKR Back to School Basics

Ride Policies and Procedures

All visitors must be able to provide a government issued, photo I. D. at each visit. Photos of the I.D. will not be accepted. Visitors will check in at the front office and receive a Visitor Badge which must be worn at all times in the building. When leaving the building, visitors must check out with the front office and return the badge.

Do you want to recognize an AWESOME Ride teacher/staff member? If so, follow the steps below:

1. Log in to Parent Access.
2. Click on communication.
3. Choose Staff/Teacher excellence from the drop down menu.
4. Select the employee to receive recognition from the drop down menu.
5. Click create TAE.
6. Click any of the pre-populated choices that apply.
7. Type any additional comments in the Additional Comment box.
8. Click the box labeled Create Teachers Achieving Excellence button.
9. Done!

We value the contributions you make to Ride to support our outstanding students, teachers, and programs. It is our goal to provide a safe environment for our students and visitors. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the Volunteer Application. This includes working in the classroom, reading to students, working in the library, etc..

CISD Volunteer Application

• 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)

School Cash Online is an easy to use and safe way to pay for your children’s school fees.

• Conveniently make payments for student fees online

All you have to do is register, attach your students and in no time, you will be able to make payments online.

Please visit the link below for more information and a link to register.

To assist in keeping the CISD Single Sign On (SSO) portal from interfering with personal Google accounts, it is best to either create an individual Google profile account for each user. Each CISD student would benefit in having their own Google User desktop shortcut.

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Student accounts are not to be used for personal use, only for completing assignments. Please sit down and review with your student what is in their drive and delete any personal items.

CISD Parent Portal

The district has transitioned FROM Parent Access Center TO Parent Portal. 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 for instructions or go to Conroe ISD Webpage then Parents/Students to access the link to the Parent Portal.

CANVAS

Canvas can be viewed as the virtual classroom. This is where assignments can be found. There are calendars, links to needed assignments, resources, a message center for students to send questions and comments to each teacher, and more. Students and parents can go into settings to be notified when announcements are sent out by teachers.

SSO - Single Sign-On - All CISD students must login through the SSO in order to access any of their online programs.

Having Difficulties Logging Into Parent Canvas Account?

Please remember that the exact same credentials are used to login to both the Parent Access Center (PAC) and CANVAS (which is case sensitive).

All SMS messages received from the Conroe ISD District Office and your child's campus will begin with "Conroe ISD:" and come from the subscribe code 67587. If you have not yet opted-in to receive SMS messages, you can do so at any time throughout the school year by texting "Y" to 67587.