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May 1, 2020
If you have questions or need to contact Bush staff during the time school facilities are closed, the best email to use is contactbush@conroeisd.net. This is a monitored email address, and you will be connected with a staff member who can best help you. You can also call the school at 936-709-1600. While Conroe ISD is in a period of limited operations, this number will go directly to voicemail. Messages are monitored between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM each week day, and someone will respond to your message as soon as possible.
Bush Elementary Online Instructional Resources
Teachers and staff at Bush are working to provide instructional resources for our students and families. Resources will be updated each week. We realize everyone's circumstance is different and that there may be more work available than children can complete. Please make the decisions that are best for your children and your family. We are here to support you, and we do not want to add stress during these uncertain times.
Instructional materials developed by Bush Elementary staff can be accessed using the links below:
- Home Page: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/bushelementary/home
- Counseling: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/bushelementary/counseling
- Kindergarten: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/bushelementary/kindergarten
- First Grade: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/bushelementary/first
- Second Grade: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/bushelementary/second
- Third Grade: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/bushelementary/third
- Fourth Grade: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/bushelementary/fourth
- Specials: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/bushelementary/specials
Conroe ISD Food Distribution Sites
Conroe ISD will be distributing meals to students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM or as long as meals last. Food will be distributed curbside at:
- Austin Elementary
- Caney Creek High School
- Conroe High School
- Grand Oaks High School
- Hauke High School
- Knox Junior High
- Oak Ridge High School
- The Woodlands College Park High School
- The Woodlands High School
- Washington Junior High
Salute to Education
Mobile Markets
Daily Challenges!
Find a book that makes you smile, find something that is useful to you, and find something that makes you laugh. We would love to see pictures of the things that you find! Keep checking facebook for our Bush Daily Challenge. We love hearing from you!
A Conversation with Alan November
Freaky Science Friday Videos
Daily Announcements
Each week day, a different staff member will record the daily announcements. Announcements will be posted on the Bush Elementary Facebook page each day, and we will include the announcements for the week in the Bush Banner each Friday.
Free eBooks Through June 30
- Abdo Elementary Digital Bookshelf - Instant access
- Abdo Zoom - Instant access
- Grades PK-2 Collection - Instant access
- Grades 3-5 Collection - Instant access
Social Discussions While Social Distancing
Request to Talk to Mrs. McGhee, Bush Counselor
In order to meet our Bobcats’ needs during this time away from school, a link below was created so students, families, or staff may contact me with any concerns or needs for assistance. I will contact you after receiving your request. Please know that I am available to help, thank you for trusting me with your problems or concerns.
Con el fin de satisfacer las necesidades de nuestros Bobcats durante este tiempo fuera de la escuela, este formulario fue creado para que los estudiantes, las familias o el personal puedan contactarme con cualquier inquietud o necesidad de asistencia. Me pondré en contacto con usted después de recibir su solicitud. Tenga en cuenta que estoy disponible para ayudarlo, gracias por confiarme sus problemas o inquietudes.
Miss you all,
Mrs. McGhee
Counseling: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/bushelementary/counseling
BUSH ELEMENTARY CLINIC
2019-2020
DRIVE-THRU MEDICATION PICK UP
Medications signed into the clinic
for the 2019-20 School Year will be available for
pick up every
TUESDAY and THURSDAY
10:00 to 12:00
beginning
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Through
Thursday, May 28, 2020
All medications must be picked up by a parent, guardian or someone authorized by parent.
Any medication remaining in the clinic after Thursday, May 28, 2020, will be discarded per CISD Health Services medication policy. No medications will be stored in the clinic over the summer.
Please email Nurse Cheryl at clkirchner@conroeisd.net to schedule your pickup time. All medications will be delivered to you in your car.
Thank you,
Nurse Cheryl
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.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8
If you want to give your student's teacher even more kuddos, an easy way to do this is to either email them a digital gift card to their favorite store or restaurant or purchase something off of their Amazon Wish List for their classroom. Look for an e-mail from your room parent. It will include a list of your teacher's favorite things and their Amazon Wish List, if they have one.
Share Your Talents- PTO Positions Available for Next School Year
VP of Communications: Oversee the communication team
Yearbook Assistant: Assist yearbook lead in organization, design, layout and distribution of yearbook.
Directory: Solicit advertisements from established contacts. Coordinate the layout of the directory and work with printer to publish (needs some excel experience)
Marquee Coordinator: Adds PTO related events to the Marquee, such as Spirit Nights and student birthdays. This is usually done roughly three times per month.
Membership Outreach Coordinator: Responsible for reaching out to general PTO members to keep them connected to PTO and updated with important news and events. This is a new position and will work with VP Communications and President to develop!
Spirit Night (2 people): Research and schedule venues for monthly Spirit Night fundraisers. Responsible for communicating events to parents through fliers and by coordinating with Social Media and Marquee Coordinators.
If interested, please contact Caitlin Reeves at caitlin_ackley@yahoo.com
Spirit Fridays: This team's goal is to motivate school spirit. We are looking for volunteers who can work well with others and can spare 2-3 hours a month on Fridays during school hours.
Movie Night support team: This team creates a family movie night in January. This position can be done at any time day, night or weekends. You will be working under an experienced leader who will help you accomplish tasks. Commitment time is approximately 25 hours for the year plus 7 hours on the day on movie event.
If interested, please contact Nancy Sheely at nancysheely@gmail.com
Mark your calendars for the Spring General Meeting Via Zoom May 21 at 6:30 pm
Order your yearbook at BALFOUR.COM before they are sold out
Once we receive the books, distribution details we advertised so you will know when, where and how to pick up your order. If you are not sure if you already ordered a yearbook, e-mail yearbook@bushpto.com.
Keep Scanning Your Receipts!
Paint a Rock, Share a Smile!
Our Collection is Growing- Keep Them Coming! The spot under the Bush Marquee is so shady, no plants will grow. Let's paint some rocks to brighten the space! Be sure to follow social distancing guidelines, do not go in groups to deliver your rocks.
We Miss You!
Keep in Touch- Follow Us on Social Media @BUSHPTO
Campus Information
Bush Elementary: A nurturing and inclusive community where students become empowered citizens and life-long learners. Every student, every day!
Our school hours are officially 8:00-3:10. Early morning programs (Movable Minutes, Art Club, Library and Tech Lab) open at 7:30 and students are allowed to move to classrooms at 7:48.
Email: bush@conroeisd.net
Website: http://bush.conroeisd.net/
Location: 7420 Crownridge Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-1600
The Conroe Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304; (936)-709-7700 and the Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304; (936) 709-7670.