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.

Hello Patterson Families!

As we approach the end of September (it's hard to believe), we'd like to hear from you by completing the Parent Survey below. Please take a few minutes to respond to the following questions. This survey is anonymous and confidential.

Parent Survey - English

Favor de tomar unos minutos para contestar las siguientes preguntas.
Esta encuesta es anónima y confidencial.

Parent Survey - Spanish

If your child walks home, please read the change in dismissal procedure below. This new dismissal for walkers begins on September 30, 2024.

Due to the increased number of Patterson walkers after school, we are now dismissing our students from Patterson's side gate that faces Bozman Intermediate. There will be a yard sign that says, "Walker Pick-Up". Parents, please be there at 3:10 pm with your walker sign in order for your child to be released. We will begin this new dismissal for walkers starting on September 30, 2024.

Child Nutrition offers meal service for breakfast and lunch to children on a daily basis during the school year. Students are allowed 15 days (breakfast and lunch) to charge their meals. This time period is allowing for families to navigate any financial challenges or apply for the school lunch program (free/reduced meals). If students reach or surpass the 15-day limit, the modified meal will be milk and cereal for breakfast and milk and a sandwich for lunch.

Automated emails will be sent to any student's parents that have a negative balance in their account on a weekly basis.

Families need to reapply for the meal program for the 24-25 school year by September 26, 2024.

Due to the limited space we have for lunch visitors in the cafeteria, please use the sign-up sheet in the weekly Patterson Pages 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!

I am honored to serve the Puma community. At Patterson Elementary, it is our goal to create a safe, caring, and positive learning experience for all children. 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 to provide an outstanding learning experience for every Patterson Puma!

We are Patterson Pumas and we have PRIDE!

Melissa Ralston, Principal

September:

22nd - Big Kahuna online sales end

24th - Watch DOGs Kick-Off at 5:30 pm

27th - "We are ONE" - Wear your Puma Pride gear

October:

7th: General PTO meeting 5:30 pm

11th: No school for students

14th: Holiday: No school

17th: Kona Ice Day - students can purchase a $3 Kona Ice treat at recess

21th: Book Fair opens

21st: Red Ribbon week

25th: Storybook Character Parade

25th: Fall Festival 5:30-7:30 pm

25th: Last day for Book Fair

30th: Class pictures and Individual retakes

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

Dear 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

If you’ve moved, changed your name, never registered, or are unsure about your voter registration status, visit https://elections.mctx.org by October 7 for the November 5, 2024 election. Already registered? You can confirm your information at the Montgomery County Elections website, too.

As we wrap up our fundraiser we wanted to give everyone some info on turning in packets:

We are ONLY accepting checks or Money Orders. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. If you have cash parents please keep the cash and write 1 check or money order out for the total amount.

Checks/Money Orders must be made out to Patterson Elementary PTO

RETURNED checks will have a $10 fee from the bank

We are not responsible or any lost cash/checks once submitted, please be sure to send in a CLOSED & SECURED envelope after you have counted and ensured the total on the sheet matches payments!

Forms are due by 9/18/24 PLEASE SEND WITH YOUR PUMA BY 9/17/24 we CANNOT take late forms!

Thank you!

PUMA PTO

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.

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!

On September 26, 2024, Conroe ISD will be hosting the Talk Saves Lives presentation at Lone Star College - Montgomery from 6:30-7:30 PM in room G102.

Talk Saves Lives: English Link

Hablar Salva Vidas: Spanish Link

The CISD Guidance and Counseling Suicide Prevention and Awareness Toolkit is here to help share important information during National Suicide Prevention Month in September.

Anonymous or Secret Apps:

- Whisper: An app where users share secrets anonymously.

- YOLO: Allows users to receive anonymous questions on Snapchat.

- Sarahah: An app for anonymous feedback.

Aplicaciones anónimas o secretas:

- Whisper: Aplicación donde los usuarios comparten secretos de forma anónima.

- YOLO: Permite a los usuarios recibir preguntas anónimas en Snapchat.

- Sarahah: Aplicación para comentarios anónimos

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, will have vision and hearing screenings this fall. 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.

• 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

(Fom Left to Right)

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.