2: Custodian Appreciation Day
4: Spirit Night at Chuck E Cheese- 3:00-9:00
10: First grading period ends
11: No School
14: No School
15-29: Nothing Bundt Cake PTO Fundraiser
16: Unity Day: Wear Orange
16: 4th Grade District Fine Arts Day @ Woodland's Pavilion
18: Trunk or Treat at 5:30-7:30- We still need bags of candy. Please send donations to the front office.
21-25: Report Cards sent home
28-Nov. 1: Red Ribbon Week
29: PTO Meeting- 5:00
31: Character Dress Up Day: Character Parade- 9:00 A.M.
I am honored to serve the Milam Community. At Milam Elementary, it is our goal to create a safe, caring, and positive experience learning experience for all our Mustangs. I will nurture a school community where parents, teachers, staff, and students care for each other and strive to build positive relationships that support academic and social/emotional growth. I look forward to working together for a successful school year for our Milam Mustangs.
Our theme this year at Milam is “100 Years, 1 Community." Milam Elementary joined the Conroe Independent School District 100 years ago. We will honor Milam Elementary and the Milam Community throughout the school year.
We would love to have your feedback on how we are doing. Here at Milam, we always are looking for ways we can improve and we want your feedback on how the school year has been so far for you and your student. Please take the time to click on the link below for the survey:
Our doors open at 7:30 A.M. and we will begin dismissal at 3:10 P.M.
School Day Hours: 7:55-3:10
Volunteering at Milam: We love to have volunteers at Milam. In order to volunteer you will need to have registered through the CISD website and been approved. This process must be completed yearly. Here is the link to register to volunteer https://apps.conroeisd.net/volunteer/ It is very important for the safety of our students to have parents complete the volunteer form for any events where there will be in contact with students other than their own child, such as fieldtrips, classroom parties, etc.. We strongly encourage you to complete this form as part of the beginning of the school year process to avoid any inconvenience throughout the school year.
Transportation changes: Changes are made by emailing the change to milam@conroeisd.net with a copy of your ID before 2:00 pm.
If you need to pick up your child early, you must do so before 2:30 p.m. through the front office.
Smart Tags: Please help us keep smart tags attached to backpacks. A replacement Smart Tag will cost $2.00.
Prioritizing Safety: 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.
Notes from Pre-K
We have got our routines set and are well on our way to a fantastic year! We are working on learning the letters in our names and how to write them. We are reading a lot of stories and learning how to “read” stories on our own by looking at the pictures. In math we are practicing counting to 30, identifying numbers to 10,and subitizing. We will start patterns, shapes,and position words in October. In science we are talking about weather and changes in the sky, but we will start talking about properties of organisms by exploring pumpkins. In social studies we will start talking about helpers at home, school, and in our community.
Other Information: Please make sure your child has a change of clothes in their backpack.
Notes from Kindergarten
We have had a great start of school. We have been learning letters and sounds. Students have started writing stories by drawing pictures they have in their head. Students have been counting everything and learning different ways to show numbers. It has been fun to learn about characteristics of objects and magnets in Science and positional words in Social Studies. We will continue to put those letter sounds into practice when students write more stories and begin to read some words. We will continue to learn more numbers and compare them. Students will be so knowledgeable in Math! scientific vocabulary, and how to become a good citizen in the community and a good friend.
Notes from 1st Grade
We are off to a good start in first grade. We have been working hard on following expectations.
In Reading, we are learning all about fiction books and trying to grow our reading stamina. We are writing stories about ourselves in writer’s workshop, adding details to our words and pictures. We are learning about measurement with nonstandard units in math and will move into addition and subtraction soon. Citizenship is our unit for social studies and classifying objects is our unit for science.
Notes from 2nd Grade
Our second graders are working hard and learning a lot! This month, in math we are learning Place Value: how to represent numbers up to 1,200 in different ways and how to compare and order numbers, including on number lines and with the greater than, less than or equal to symbols. In phonics, we are learning about long vowels. In writing, students will learn how to write personal narratives, which are small moments about their lives. In reading, we will learn about traditional literature, such as fairy tales, folktales and fables. It’s important for students to read at home 20 minutes a day to support their reading growth.
In science, students will learn all about force and motion, like how objects push on each other and may change shape when they touch or collide. In social studies, we identifying functions of governments and identifying governmental services in the community such as police and fire protection, libraries, schools, etc and explaining their value to the
community.
Other Information: Please keep a change of clothes in student’s backpacks for unforeseen accidents.
Notes from 3rd Grade
We are so proud of how hard the students in third grade are working this year! This month in reading we will be starting a new Drama Unit. Students are learning to identify elements of drama, and continuing to analyze elements of fictional stories. In writing, students are working on responding to a text with a short and extended constructed response. In phonics, we are learning about long vowels. It is important that students are reading at home 20 minutes a day to support their reading growth this year. In math, students are working on their Place Value Unit. Students are comparing and ordering numbers, and decomposing and composing numbers up to the hundred thousands place. In social studies, students are learning about different forms of geography. In science, students will be exploring different forms of matter. We will then move into our Energy unit where we will explore different forms of energy, including thermal, light, and electrical energy.
Notes from 4th Grade
We are ready for fall, and getting into the groove of things. In math, we completed our geometry unit! We are beginning to learn about decimals to the hundredths place. In science we will begin studying energy and in social studies we are learning all about the geographical regions of Texas! In reading, we will begin Unit 3 in Traditional Literature. In Writing, we will be beginning Opinion Writing. In Phonics, we will focus on Open Syllables, Vowel Teams and Vowel -r Syllables.
Other Information:
Fourth grade will have their first field trip on October 16th for the District Fine Arts Day!
Notes from Special Education
In October, ECSE will be focusing on Letters F, G and H. In Math, our focus is rote counting up to 10 and showing one to one correspondence.
The Resource/ICS team will be supporting growth in Reading and Writing by teaching phonics patterns and sight words. In Math, we are going to build skills in the area of addition and subtraction.
In Life Skills we will focus on a variety of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies skills. In addition to the core subjects students will focus on social skills, cooking skills, and other basic life skills.
Parents, please be sure to check out our classroom SeeSaw page for class information.
Notes from Specials
Art News
We finished up our exploration of self unit. In the upcoming weeks we will be creating Western Art, exploring hispanic culture and Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) which is a celebration of life and the artwork surrounding the holiday. It is an honor to teach your kids and watch all of our artists create!
PE News
We have successfully completed one month of PE! Younger grades strengthened their throwing and catching skills, and our older grades experienced a fun introduction to flag football. Moving into October, students can look forward to learning basic volleyball skills and our 3rd and 4th graders will get a chance to complete a practice FitnessGram test. As always, remind your Mustangs to bring or wear appropriate shoes for PE.
Music News
October is a busy month in music! 4th graders are preparing for the Veterans Day Program, which is Monday, November 11. 3rd grade students are working on their Holiday Musical, which is in December! Also, 4th Grade Choir students have begun rehearing after school! Please watch for more information in the Tuesday folders and contact me at mcoffey@conroeisd.net if you have any questions!
Library and Technology News:
In the library we are learning how to take care of our library books. We are also learning about the different types of books we can read and how to pick a book that is just right.
Conroe ISD Library Services enabled daily email notifications, so that you are informed of the items checked out by your student. Daily emails will list the item(s) currently checked out. If the book(s) your children selected is not a good fit, please have your student return it to Mrs. McAlister in the library and choose a new book.
This is just a tool to help you, the parent and/or guardian, stay informed of the material your child is checking out in the library. This is an automated message sent from the district.
If you no longer wish to receive these daily emails, you can TURN OFF this notification, by going to your Parent Access Account, log into your child's account, click on Student Information, click on Notifications, and click the button to turn off library notifications. If you choose to turn off the notifications, you will not receive any emails about library materials, including the overdue notices, sent out by Mrs. McAlister.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. McAlister, wmcalister@conroeisd.net
Notes from Instructional Coaches
ELA:
Did you know that just 20 minutes of reading with your child each day can make a huge impact on their development? Daily reading helps improve vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. It also strengthens the bond between you and your child, creating a positive association with learning. Whether it’s a bedtime story or a quiet moment during the day, these 20 minutes can spark a lifelong love for reading and set the foundation for academic success!
Math:
To encourage your child in mathematics at home please try to incorporate math discussions whenever you can. Some ideas on how to incorporate math in your home: Discuss money (coins and bills) and/or count money. Try cooking or baking with your child and have them observe fractions and discuss the size of different fractions. Encourage your child to discuss what they are learning in class.
Notes from the Counselor
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Guidance lessons will be focused on bullying, conflict resolution, and how to be a good friend.
October 16th is Unity Day! Wear Orange!
Bullying Prevention Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14twTLdZNGqoTQXrF74aZtAe1eD8uRvya/view
Red Ribbon Week is October 28-November 1st. This will be centered around making good choices and being drug free! We will have dress up days and guest speakers during this week. Stay tuned for more information!
GT Referral Window
Referral requests are now open for the 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. It is recommended that parents of 2nd grade students wait until CogAT scores have arrived before nominating their child because CogAT scores are part of the GT assessment. If you are interested in referring your child, you may want to discuss this with your child’s teacher. Referrals will be accepted October 1- December 19, 2024. You may request a referral form from the front office or Mrs. Bart, the counselor. You can also find the referral form and other GT information on the CISD GT homepage.
Assistance Form
One of my jobs as a school counselor is to help connect families with resources. If you are needing assistance (food, clothing, holiday, etc.) please fill out the assistance form: https://forms.gle/aBJRC6xw17Jhnrof7
If you have any questions or have a concern, please reach out to me at tbart@conroeisd.net
Notes from the Nurse
Hello Milam families! With the flu and cold season beginning, we are focusing on hand washing to stop the spread of germs. Please discuss with your children the importance of washing hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer. Starting in October we will have "Hand washing monitors" who will take the names of students observed washing or sanitizing their hands properly. The names will be put in a weekly drawing for a prize from the treasure chest. Together we can fight germs and stop the spread of illnesses! Thank you for your support in keeping our campus healthy!
Please call or e-mail with questions or concerns:
Clinic phone- 936-709-5211
email: mfrench@conroeisd.net
Technology
Parents/Guardians:
We are looking forward to a great school year. In an effort to help our parents, we are moving to a ParentPortal 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 thenParents/Students to access the link to the ParentPortal.
We hope that you enjoy this transition to a new and convenient platform.
Sincerely,
Conroe ISD Technology
Parent Access
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:
Click the “Student/Parent” tab
Click on “Parent Access Center”
Click “Register”
CISD Mobile App
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!
