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October Edition: 2023-2024
A Message from Mrs. Haymark
Yesterday marked the end of our first marking period. It's so hard to believe we have almost completed a fourth of the school year! Our students are getting into the swing of things and working extremely hard everyday.
Be on the lookout for report cards coming home on Tuesday, October 17th. The report card inside the envelope is yours to keep. Please sign the envelope and return it to school. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teachers. We are here to help!
Looking forward to another marking period partnering with you!
Sincerely,
Christa Haymark, Principal
Red Ribbon Week Oct.23 - 27
Fall Academic Night
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.
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!
From the Librarian
Student Smart Tags
Vogel Cell Phone/Smartwatch Policy
- Students are allowed to have cell phones at school, however, phones must be turned off and in the student’s backpack while at all times.
- Smartwatches follow the same policy. Students may wear the smartwatches, however, the texting/talk feature must be disabled during the day.
- Students bring their cell phones/smartwatches to school at their own risk.
- Making phone calls, text messaging, social media and using phones to take pictures/videos during school is strictly prohibited.
- If a student is in violation of the cell phone/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 front office.
- An adult will need to come to school to pick up the phone.
Thank you for helping support a positive educational environment in our school.
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 secretaries, Tina Rodriguez (terodriguez@conroeisd.net) and Sondra Ricardson (smrichardson@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 Our Nurse Mrs. Coyne
We're close to the start of the 2023-24 school year! Your school nurses wanted to remind you of a few things we'll need before the first day of school so that we can keep all students healthy, safe, and ready to learn :)
- If your child has a life-threatening health condition (Asthma, Severe Allergy requiring an Epi-pen, Seizure, Diabetes) please be sure to bring in your child's care plan and medication to the school clinic before the first day of school.
- Please provide the clinic with updated immunization records throughout the school year. Remember 6th graders need to have their Tdap and MCV4 vaccines before 7th grade.
- If your child will require medications at school, we must have medication forms signed by the parent/guardian and medication in the original container before we can administer medication at school.
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
October
6 - No School for students
9 - School holiday
11 - Fall Choir Concert @ 6:30
12 - Pink out for Breast Cancer
13 - School Store
17 - Author visit - Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch
20 - First day of clubs
23 - Red Ribbon Week
25 - ORHS Homecoming Parade @ 5:00
27 - Book Fair (closes Nov. 3)
27 - School Store
30 - Dolly Vogel Day
November
1 - Fall Picture Day retakes
2 - Fall Title Night @ 5:30
7 - No School
10 - School Store
13 - Mr. Anthony Day
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
COMMUNITY NEWS
District News
Referral Requests for Gifted and Talented Testing
District Cell Phone Committee
Conroe ISD convened a committee to evaluate the District’s current cell phone guidelines and the recommendation by the School Health Advisory Council Mental Health Subcommittee. Parents, teachers, staff, and campus administrators are asked to respond to the survey below by Wednesday, September27th , at noon. The anonymous responses will be used to inform the Committee’s work. Learn more here.
CISD Bond Information
At their Special Board Meeting on August 1, 2023, the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to put four propositions on the November 7th ballot for a bond referendum. Below is a link to register to vote if needed, a link to bond information specifically for the ORHS HS Feeder, as well as information for the entire district.
The last day to register to vote is October 10th.
Request for Voter Registration Applications (state.tx.us)
ORHS Feeder Flyer (conroeisd.net)
Conroe ISD Stadium Policies
Football Season has started!!! We are so proud of our ORHS War Eagles and hope you have had an opportunity to come out to support them. We want to remind you of some important policies when at our stadiums:
Outside food and drinks are not allowed in the stadium.
No spectators are allowed on the field before or after the game.
Fans are not allowed to congregate under the stands.
Stadiums open 1 hour prior to kickoff.
Only CLEAR backpacks and handbags are allowed to be brought into the stadium.
For a full list of Conroe ISD stadium policies and more information surrounding the clear bag policy follow this link Conroe ISD Stadium Policies.
School Messenger
All SMS messages received from the Conroe ISD District Office and your child's campus will begin with "Conroe ISD:" and come from the subscribe code 67587. If you have not yet opted-in to receive SMS messages, you can do so at any time throughout the school year by texting "Y" to 67587.
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.