Stewart Stampede

Dear Stewart Families,

This school year is off to a great start. Students came onto campus ready for a new school year. I am so very proud of our kids. Stewart Mustangs are amazing!

We have so many wonderful activities planned for this year. Please be sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss anything.

Please be sure to check out the PTO webpage. You will find additional information there about our wonderful and supportive PTO and the activities they have planned. You will be able to find out information about how you can get involved in one or more of the many activities we have planned.

We continue to focus on safety at Stewart. Don't forget to complete a background check if you want to come on campus and volunteer, read to a class, participate as a Watch Dog, chaperone on field trips, or work in the library.

We are all looking forward to a wonderful school year. We excited to be growing, learning, and discovering together. It's going to be a great year.

Your teachers and our staff are here for your children. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Dr. Julie English

The A rating is based on the results of the STAAR assessment that students completed in April/May of 2023. Our students and teachers worked so hard to master the state curriculum in order to achieve this high rating. A huge thank you goes to our Stewart families for your support and encouragement throughout the school year. Way to go Mustangs!

Keep up with your child's assignments and test grades by signing up for a Parent Access account.

You can even set it up to send you a notification when something is posted or when a grade is posted that is lower than a threshold that you establish. For example...you can set it up to send you a notification if your child scores less than a 70% or 80% on a test or assignment.

Click below to get started.

https://www.conroeisd.net/parents/

September 7th is picture day. Students should come to school with their best smile!

We continue to monitor the efficiency of our car line in the mornings and the afternoons.

Here are some reminders about morning drop off. Please remember...

• morning drop off begins at 7:30AM each morning,
• please help us keep the car line moving,
• avoid waiving or trying to get your child's attention as you drive by,
• students must be in their classroom at 8:00AM or they will be counted tardy,
• make plans to arrive at school early each morning, and
• using cell phones in a school zone is prohibited.

Safety continues to be of utmost importance for use. It takes all of our eyes to watch for things on campus. Please never hesitate to bring something that concerns you to our attention.

If you want to volunteer in any capacity on our campus, you must complete an application to "Volunteer in Conroe ISD." This is a very easy application to complete. You can access the application at:

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

The Dads of Great Students WATCH D.O.G.S. program is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations in the country. WATCH D.O.G.S. is a family and community engagement educational initiative designed and developed by educators, experts and parent volunteers over more than two decades.

WatchDOGS are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year. During the day, WatchDOGS may read and work on flash cards with students, play at recess, eat lunch with students, watch the school entrances and hallways, assist with traffic flow and any other assigned activities where they actively engage with not only their own students, but other students as well. Please use the QR codes on the flyer below to sign up.

If you have any questions about Watch DOGS, please contact our counselor Tonya Mathews at trmathews@conroeisd.net.

• Parents must complete an application for students to be eligible for Free or Reduced meals
• You can access the online free and reduced application at www.myschoolapps.com

The mission of the Conroe ISD school library program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information, enabling them to be life-long learners. Library Services supports student achievement through the acquisition of print, web-based, streaming video, and digital media used in the implementation of Conroe ISD’s TEKS aligned curriculum in all content areas. Students using campus and district-wide library resources develop skills in information literacy and an appreciation of reading. District staff use library resources for research and curriculum development.

This site includes access to online libraries, school library standards, Board Policy with regards to library materials and a library book access form.

If you have questions about the Stewart library, please feel free to contact our library, Ann Shafer at ashafer@conroeisd.net.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EABA72FA2F9C52-stewart

Students are expected to adhere to the dress code expectations set by the school district. You can find these at:

https://www.conroeisd.net/about/policies-procedures/#

In addition, Stewart dress code includes:

1. Shorts must be mid-thigh length.

2. Mid-drift and halter tops are not allowed. Students should be able to raise their arms without the mid-drift showing.

3. Muscle shirts are not allowed.

4. Spaghetti straps or straps that are not at least the width of two adult fingers are not allowed.

5. Jeans with rips or holes that are above the mid-thigh are not allowed, unless there is a patch under the rip for fray.

6. Cros , sandals and flip flops are not allowed at school. Students must wear closed toe shoes.

7. Work out type yoga pants or leggings are allowed ONLY if the length of the shirt/top reaches the top of the thigh.

8. Undergarments should not be visible.

9. Hair must be a natural color. Pink, blue, green, purple...is not a natural hair color and therefore not appropriate for school.

10. Make-up is not allowed. Our Mustangs are natural beauties!

11. Athletic and running shorts must be mid thigh length all around the leg, including any slit on the side of legs.

Teachers and staff monitor adherence to the dress code. Parents will be called if students are not dressed according to the dress code and students will wait in the front office for a change of clothes. If parents are unable to come to the campus with a change of clothes, the campus will provide the student with a pair of shorts and a t-shirt for the day.

We have seen a few girls wearing make-up and some shorts that are too short. We have not said anything yet. Students will be asked to remove any make-up they wear to school.

Conroe ISD is committed to the academic, behavioral, social, and emotional success of all students. Students will develop a healthy sense of self and consideration for others, recognize diversity with understanding and respect for others, successfully manage their emotions and behaviors, and make responsible decisions. The District is dedicated to fostering an environment where students thrive and reach greater heights than ever before.

Our campus counselors are always here for students, families and staff. Please feel free to reach out to them.

Grades Kinder - 2nd - Tisha Smith at tsmith@conroeisd.net

Grades 3rd - 6th - Tonya Mathews at tmathews@conroeisd.net

If you need additional resources, please check out their website at

https://www.conroeisd.net/department/guidance-counseling/

Here you will find additional resources for students and families.

Want to know how to help your child be the most successful they can be at school? Click on the following link to learn 10 tips for success.

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/school-help-elementary.html

The Positivity Project is a school-wide program that teaches students about the character strengths that everyone possesses. This helps students become more self-aware and empathetic – leading to more positive relationships and a more positive school culture. This positive culture allows teachers to focus on teaching and students to focus on learning. Each week your student will focus on a different character "strength".

Each Sunday evening you will receive information about the strength your child will be discussing during the week. Please be sure to ask you children about this strength. It makes for great dinner conversation.

Huge Thank You's Go To...

• All our Stewart families - Thank you for helping us kick off our new school year! Thank you PTO for organizing our school supplies and delivering them to our students, helping walk our younger children to class, helping with afternoon carline, and for making our Yoohoo Boohoo breakfast a success.
• PTO provided a wonderful breakfast for our staff on our first day back from summer break and surprised us with Sonic Drinks on the first day of school.
• The Church at Woodforest for providing a yummy breakfast for us on September 1st.

Our next Spirit Day will be on September 7th at Crust Pizza. This will last ALL DAY!. Just mention Stewart Elementary when you make your purchase and Crust will donate a portion to our school!

Stewart PTO Auction

Thank you so much for your support of our Stewart PTO Auction! We are also grateful for the support of our community! Please consider these businesses when shopping for your family.

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Stewart PTO Membership

2023-2024 Stewart PTO Membership is now open! Your PTO membership is a family membership and is good for the school year.

By joining the Stewart PTO, you’re not only supporting school programs and events, but you’re also gaining a voice within our school. Only members may vote on PTO issues. PTO Meetings are the first Friday of every month at 9:00 a.m. and are available in person and via Teams.

Your membership dues are also important to helping fund our programs and goals for the school year.

Stretched thin on time? Don’t feel like you have time for another time draining obligation? Joining the PTO is supporting our school, not committing to monthly meetings and volunteering. Although, we’d love to have you!

https://stewart-pto-store.myshopify.com/products/stewart-pto-membership

One School, One Book

On September 20, all students will receive a copy of "The One and Only Ivan" with a reading schedule. The goal of this program is to sit down as a family and read together every week and promote a connection between reading at home and school. This book will be read at home, and students will have a chance to answer trivia questions at school and earn prizes on Ivan Fridays.

( All dates are subject to change.)

Fall Semester Important Dates

September

1st – Auction Closes/PTO Meeting

4th – No School - Labor Day

5th – 8th CHS Homecoming Week

8th - Conroe High School Homecoming Football Game

7th – Fall Pictures

20th - “Read for a Better Life” / PTO One Book Delivery

26th - ZOOM GT info night 6:30pm - for parents of current GT students

October

5th - PTO Meeting

6th - No School for Students - Staff Development Day

9th – No School

11th – Class Pictures and Make- ups

12th - Community Bond Meeting 6PM

13th - Mighty Mustang

16th – 20th – Book Fair

20th - Stellar Student

23rd - Coffee w/Counselors 9a.m. Topic: Anxiety in Children

23rd-27th – Red Ribbon Week

27th – Storybook Parade K-3 @ 9:00AM

November

3rd – Fun Run

7th- Voting Day - No School for Students - Staff Development

10th – Veterans Day Celebration

10th - PTO Mtg

13th – 17th – Generation Texas Week

14th- 4th Grade Program and Open House

17th – Turkey Trot

20th -24th – Thanksgiving Break

December

1st – Stellar Student

1st - PTO Mtg. @9:00AM

4th – 8th - Holiday Store

6th - Mighty Mustang

7th - PE Night and Art Show for 1st grade @6:00PM

8th - Kinder Gingerbread Houses

12th - Choir Concert - CHS Auditorium @ 6:30PM

14th - Grinch Day and K-2 parties

15th – Polar Express Day and 3-6 parties/ Half Day

We would like to thank the Director of HTX Woodforest Joshua Smith for the generous gift of soccer goals to our school playground. This addition has created an exciting and dynamic space for our students to engage in physical activities, develop their skills, and cultivate a love for the beautiful game. It is through the support of organizations like HTX that we can provide our students with enriching opportunities that foster their growth and well-being.