Gator Family News

Kris Smith, Principal

Margaret Loucks, Assistant Principal

Melissa Bernu, Counselor

Mission: Glen Loch is committed to ensure high levels of learning for all students creating confident, independent and successful citizens.

Vision: Every student, every day growing them the Gator-Way!

#AllMeansALL

#BeTheGatorWay

Email: contactglenloch@conroeisd.net
Website: https://glenloch.conroeisd.net/
Location: 27505 Glen Loch Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-298-4900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlenLochCISD

Welcoming back our Gator students is always an exciting and heartwarming experience. The start of a new school year brings with it a fresh sense of possibility and adventure. Classrooms are adorned with colorful decorations, and the smell of new school supplies fills the air. Teachers and staff work tirelessly to create a nurturing and engaging environment where young minds can flourish. The first day back is often filled with smiles, as students reunite with friends, meet their new teachers, and embark on the journey of learning new things.

For many students, returning to school also means adjusting to new routines and rekindling the habits that help them succeed. It's a time to set goals and build a strong foundation for the year ahead. Teachers play a crucial role in this transition, providing support and encouragement every step of the way. They introduce new concepts in a fun and interactive manner, making sure that each child feels included and valued. From reading and writing to science experiments and art projects, the variety of activities ensures that every student finds something they are passionate about.

Parents also play an essential role during this period of adjustment. Their involvement and encouragement can make a significant difference in a child's attitude towards school. Whether it's packing a nutritious lunch, helping with homework, or simply asking about their day, these small actions show children that their education is important and valued. Together, teachers, parents, and students form a supportive community that fosters growth, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. As the new school year begins, it's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joys of education and the bright futures that lie ahead.

Growing Better Together,

Mrs. Smith

AUGUST

9th - Teachers will email parents by 4:00 p.m. to introduce themselves

12th - Meet the Teacher for Life Skills, RISE and ECSE, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

12th - Little Gators Camp for Pre-K and Kindergarten, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

12th - Meet the Teacher for Grades 1st through 4th, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

14th - First Day of School

26th - Parent Information Night for Life Skills, RISE and ECSE, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

26th - Parent Information Night for Kindergarten, 3rd and 4th, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

29th - Parent Information Night for 1st Grade, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

29th - Parent Information Night for 2nd Grade, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

If you are in need of school supply assistance, please reach out to our new counselor, Mrs. Bernu. Her email is mbernu@conroeisd.net and her phone number is 281-298-4900.

Providing a safe learning environment is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. In addition to the many measures already in place such as secure vestibules and security cameras, you will notice some enhancements with the day-to-day operations. All doors are required to be locked at all times. During times when students are changing classes or when large events are scheduled, doors will be actively monitored by staff. 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.

Check your email on August 9th to see a special email introducing your child's teacher. We will use the primary email you have on file.

Emails will be sent out by 4:00 pm.

Please be sure to put Glen Loch as your child's school in the notes. Shirts will be delivered to the school 2 weeks after the store closes. Feel free to order them for the whole family!

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Please see the attached regarding School Cash On-line. This is portal to pay fees, dues, books, testing, etc. Please make sure you are signed up and ready to go for the new school year. Please know that this is the main method of payment at schools.

If you have not registered, please go to the School Cash Online home page https://conroeisd.schoolcashonline.com/ and select the “Register” option.

School Cash Online Instructions

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.

The Parent Portal is a free program available to all CISD parent/guardians that allows viewing of helpful information regarding student attendance, report cards, progress reports, daily grades, state test results, Students Achieving Excellence (SAE), discipline, available lunch money and more. Parents may also sign up to receive an email alert when an assignment score is inputted or updated.

We hope that you enjoy this transition to a new and convenient platform.

Sincerely,

Conroe ISD Technology

We are looking forward to seeing students and parents at our Meet the Teacher event on Monday, August 12th. The Kona Ice Truck will be parked in the front of the school for you to purchase a cold treat. Please enjoy your Kona Ice outside of the building after meeting your teacher. Kona will be giving a percentage of sales back to our PTO.

Things to do at Meet the Teacher, Chromebooks will be available in the classrooms

• Get your child's ID number from the teacher
• Let the teacher know how your child will be going home
• Returning students - complete your Infosnap Back to School registration (Email went out towards beginning of July)
• Create a Parent Access Account
• Sign up for the Meal Program
• Drop off Supplies
• Register for Bus Service (allow at least 3 days for a route to be assigned to you)
• Pick up your green Glen Loch dismissal card, specific to your child.

Please click here for the 2024 -2025 Transportation Newsletter.

Conroe ISD Transportation Services:

English Flyer
Spanish Flyer

If you live outside 1 mile of the school, you are highly encouraged to register your child to use the CISD bus service.

https://www.conroeisd.net/transportation/

Our first day of school is quickly approaching! We cannot wait to have our Gators back in our classrooms! We will not be counting tardies the first day of school.

Please use the crosswalks as the first day is a busy day. Please drive slowly throughout the parking lot. If you are parking to walk your child inside, use the parking spaces between the school and the church.

We know some of our Gators may need extra help getting to their classrooms the first day of school. One parent will be allowed to walk their child to class on the first day of school to help ease this process. Please drop your child off at the classroom door and your teacher will welcome them into the classroom and get them settled. Beginning on the 2nd day of school parents will no longer be able to walk their students to class.

We also encourage you to utilize the bus service if you live outside the one-mile perimeter of the school.

Doors open daily at 7:30 AM. Our official school time will be 8:00 to 3:10. The tardy bell will ring at 8:00 and dismissal will begin at 3:10.

• We will start dismissal 20 minutes early at 2:50 PM on the first day of school.
• The car rider line is usually very long the first few days of school, please be patient.
• After the first few days of school the car line is usually completed by 3:30 PM and tends to go pretty quickly even though the line appears long.
• We encourage bus service for those living outside one mile of the campus.
• Scroll down for more detailed car rider information including where to line up and where to place green car sign.

Please join us for Parent Information Night!

Breakfast Meal Prices

o Student Breakfast $2.00

o Student Reduced Breakfast - No charge this year

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

Lunch Meal Prices

o Student Lunch $3.20

o Student Reduced Lunch $0.40

o Non-student Lunch/2nd Student Lunch $4.70

Parents can pre-pay online for meal accounts beginning August 1, 2024, at

www.myschoolbucks.com.

The application for free or reduced price meals is now available at myschoolapps.com.

We will have a closed campus till August 21st. This will help students learn the routines.

We will use a Sign Up Genius to reserve (up to 2) visitors per student. We ask that you only sign up once every 3 weeks to allow for all families to share this opportunity. Please use this link to sign up for Lunch Visitors.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CABAB28A5FEC07-glen

Make sure that you sign up under the correct grade level and date. We ask that you have no more than 2 visitors per student. If you have an extenuating circumstance, please call the front office and we will work with you!

Click here to go to CISD's Child Nutrition page.

• 11:30 - 12:00 First Grade Lunch
• 11:45 - 12:15 Third Grade Lunch
• 12:00 - 1:00 Kindergarten Lunch
• 12:15 - 12:45 Fourth Grade Lunch
• 12:30 - 1:00 Second Grade Lunch

The application for free or reduced price meals is now available at myschoolapps.com.

Families are encouraged to complete the free and reduced lunch application as the number of families who qualify for the program impacts other funding for our campus.

It's more than a meal application!

• AP Tests - Reduced registration fee
• Most Sports - Free or discounted rates for participating sporting groups
• P-EBT - Eligibility for any future P-EBT benefits through the 21-22 school year
• College Applications - Reduced rate on fees associated with applying for college
• School Funding - Provides federal funding for the district and our campus to hire more staff and provide services for your child
• Meals - Free this year for all students but eligibility will likely resume next year. Apply now to ensure your child is eligible at the beginning of next year.

Parent Access Center is a free program available to all CISD parent/guardians that allows viewing of helpful information regarding student attendance, report cards, progress reports, daily grades, state test results, Students Achieving Excellence (SAE), discipline and available lunch money. Parents may also sign up to receive an email alert when an assignment score is inputted or updated.

Parents/Guardians wishing to access this service must have a valid email address.

Technology help is just a click away for those with questions.

• Parent Technology FAQs- https://tinyurl.com/5n8znmb9

We look forward to providing opportunities for family members to volunteer at Glen Loch in the future. Please register here to be a volunteer!

Please note: This is only good for one school year. You will need to complete this every school year.

Coming Soon!

The PTO is busy planning events and volunteer opportunities for the upcoming school year. If you would like to be added to the PTO Email List, please complete the following survey:

Parent Survey in English: https://forms.gle/xYnpgBcWdVvJbCZH9

Parent Survey in Spanish: https://forms.gle/J9hJcUQvUREH8A6X9

Coming Soon!

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!

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Conroe ISD's Emergency Notification System

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Text "Y" to 67587 to opt-in

Or scan QR code below!

Final report cards were mailed home in May. Have you moved? Be sure to contact our registrar at lfajardogarcia@conroeisd.net to update your address by providing a copy of your most recent utility bill.

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.