Tumbleweed Press
November Edition: 2023-2024
A Message from Mrs. Haymark
It is hard to believe that in just two weeks, we will beginning the holiday season with our first big break from school. This has been a year filled with so many wonderful celebrations! Our Fall Family Night had it's biggest turn out yet with community representatives, vendors, and food trucks. We were so excited to see so many smiling faces! If you were unable to make it, please look for our next family fun night in the spring. You won't want to miss it!
As we approach our Thanksgiving Break, I want you to know how blessed I feel daily to serve the Vogel community with such wonderful children and families.
The school board voted to update the district PK-6th grade cell phone and smartwatch policy. The updated policy is listed below. The only change from our current Vogel policy has to do with smartwatches. Students will no longer be able to wear smartwatches at school. Smartwatches will follow the same guidelines as cellphones and need to be kept inside student backpacks at all times during the school day. Thank you for helping us support this change.
Conroe ISD PK-6th Grade Cellphone and Smartwatch Policy:
●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)
Please remember you are vital to the success we seek here at Vogel. If you ever have questions or concerns, or would ever like to offer suggetions to support us in any way, please reach out. Thank you for helping support a positive educational environment in our school.
Sincerely,
Christa Haymark, Principal
Attendance
- It is vital our students are at school every day.
- The 5th and 6th grade curriculum is hefty. Students can’t learn the necessary concepts if they aren’t present at school each day.
- Please help us by encouraging your child to come each day.
Generation Texas Week: November 13th - 17th
Mr. Anthony's Retirement Party: 5:00-6:30pm
From the Librarian
From the Art Department
We are super excited to announce that we are selling the 2023- 2024 Art T-shirt designed by our very own art teacher, Ms. Mendoza! If you would like to support us by purchasing and wearing an Art T-shirt, you may do so by clicking the link below. These are for parents, guardians, family members, or friends. When purchasing, make sure to provide the name of the student attending Vogel so that it can go home with the right student. Lastly, T-shirts for Art students are already included in their fee.
Thank you so much for supporting us!
Student Smart Tags
Vogel Cell Phone/Smartwatch Policy
Violation of Cellphone/Smartwatch Policy:
● If a student is in violation of the cellphone/smartwatch policy, the first offense will result in a warning.
● Each offense after will result in the cell phone/smartwatch being taken up and brought to the office.
● An adult will need to come to school to pick up the cellphone or smartwatch.
Thank you for helping support a positive educational environment in our school.
Message from the Nurse
Please make sure your immunizations are up to date (or your exception paperwork isn't expired) and the clinic has a copy of your newest shot records. Students will not be able to get a 7th grade schedule at Irons without up to date records.
7th Grade requirements are: MCV4 and Tdap. Please bring a your student's update copy to the clinic or email Nurse Coyne at scoyne@conroeisd.net.
Thank you!
Change of Transportation
All transportation changes must be received in writing by 3:00 p.m. We are unable to accept a phone call. You may send a written note to your child’s teacher, or fill out a form in the front office. Please include the date, your child’s full name, homebase teacher’s name, bus number (if applicable), and your signature. If an emergency arises, you may send an email to our campus secretary, Sondra Ricardson (smrichardson@conroeisd.net), or our receptionist, Valeria Cruz (vcruzramirez@conroeisd.net).
The e-mail must include all of the above information, including a parent signature, and must be received before 3:00 p.m.
Please send a new note 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; students may not have a transportation change to ride a different bus.
Arrival and Dismissal
- School hours 8:50-4:00
- Students are marked tardy after 8:50
- Arrival – Students may arrive starting at 7:45am.
- Car riders - When dropping off or picking up students, parents must follow the car rider line. Cars cannot turn into the front parking lot from Geffert Wright. They must follow the car rider lane that runs along the bus barn fence.
- Parents may not pick up/drop off students anywhere on Geffert Wright. Please use the car rider line.
- For safety reasons, students are never released to an adult on the front porch.
- Phased dismissal. First phase is car riders and 1st bus load. 2nd phase is walker/bikers. Third phase is 2nd bus load.
- Buses depart at approximately 4:15 and 4:30pm
Car Rider Line
Forgotten Items/Deliveries
Please help your student be fully prepared for their day by ensuring that they have all needed materials (backpack, lunch, water bottle, etc...) as they arrive at school. Water bottles and lunches may be placed on the Drop-off table at the front office. All deliveries need to be labeled with your child’s name and homebase teacher to ensure proper delivery. Let the front office know you have dropped something off to your child. You may email your child’s teacher to let them know to allow your child to check the drop-off desk as well.
If you need eye glasses delivered to your child, please do not put them on the drop off table. Bring them to the office/staff for immediate delivery to your child.
Any class work, binders or homework that is dropped off will be placed in the teacher’s mailbox for them to pick up during the day.
Delivery of flowers, balloons, etc...to students at school are not permitted.
Dress Code Reminders
Shorts and skirts must be fingertip length or longer
-Pants may not have large rips/holes above fingertip length unless they are patched
-No spaghetti strap shirts, halter tops, or mid drift shirts are permitted
-Proper shoes must be worn at all times. No Crocs, flip flops, slippers, slides, or shoes with rollers. Tennis shoes are advised especially for daily physical education classes.
Birthday Treats
- Birthday treats, such as brownies or cookies, must be store bought due to allergy, safety and sanitation concerns.
- Treats are served in the classroom at the end of the day, and will be passed out by a staff member.
Parent Access
The most frequently asked question we get at the beginning of the year is how can I help my child be successful in intermediate school. The transition to intermediate can be challenging for some kiddos. The best thing a parent can do to support their child is to help them build organizational systems. Some students have trouble juggling the increased number of teachers and assignments. Help your child get into the routine of checking for work inside their flexi-folder every night. Look at graded assignments that are sent home to see if there are concepts your child is struggling to master. And sign up for a Parent Access account to monitor your child's grades. If you see zeros or "Z"s in the gradebook, it means that your child has not turned in their assignment. Encourage them to complete the work and turn it in. It's never too late to turn work in or too early to start building good study habits. If you don't have a Parent Access account CLICK HERE to register. Your involvement in their education is important. If you have questions on how else you can support your child, please reach out to your child's teacher or one of our school counselors.
Message from the PTO
Dear Texan Families,
As the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), we're dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for every student, supporting our amazing teachers, and fostering a sense of community within the school. Throughout the year, we'll be organizing various fundraisers, events, and initiatives that aim to bring joy, enrichment, and valuable resources to the entire school community. Your participation is key to making our efforts successful. We encourage you to get involved, share your ideas, and volunteer your time whenever possible.
Don't forget to visit our website, www.vogeltpto.com and follow us on facebook, www.facebook.com/vogelpto for the latest updates.
Sincerely,
Vogel PTO
Upcoming Events
November
1 - Fall Picture Day retakes
2 - Fall Title Night @ 5:30
7 - No School
8 - 5th Fall Math Interim
9 - 5th Fall Reading Interim
10 - 5th Make-ups for Interim
10 - School Store
13 - Mr. Anthony Day
15 - 6th Fall Math Interim
16 - 6th Fall Reading Interim
17 - 6th Make-ups for Interim
17 - Club Day
20 - 24 Thanksgiving Break
26 - Woodforest Bank Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Teddy Bear Park 6:00 - 6:30
December
6 - Color Run in PE
8 - Club Day
8 - School Store
15 - Early Release
18 - Jan. 1 Winter Break
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School Messenger
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Vogel Intermediate
Email: cghaymark@conroeisd.net
Website: http://vogel.conroeisd.net
Location: 27125 Geffert Wright Dr, Spring, TX 77386, USA
Phone: (832) 663-4300
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.