May:

05/11 - STAAR Math (3rd and 4th Grades)

05/12 - STAAR Reading (3rd and 4th Grades)
05/12 - School Nurse's Day

05/13 - 3rd/4th Library Books Due

05/14 - K, 1, 2 Library Books Due

05/14 - PTO Spring Fling

05/15 - Armed Forces Day

05/19 - First Grade Safety Day

05/20 - Kindergarten Graduations
05/21 - Paws for Pride on the announcements - Wear GREEN for Resilience

05/21 - Field Day (During Specials)

05/24 - Field Day (During Specials)

05/25 - Field Day (During Specials)

05/25 - TWHS Graduation

05/26 - Last Day of School - Early Dismissal 12:10 PM

05/26 - Fourth Grade Clap Out (Families Invited - Specifics to Come)

Good afternoon,

As we close out Teacher Appreciation Week, I am thankful for the amazing work the teachers and staff at Bush have done this year. I am thankful, too, for the unparalleled support of our school community and PTO. I know that teachers felt the love you have showered on them this week. And, we ended the week with a taco food truck sponsoring by the PTO and your generous support. Thank you for recognizing the dedication of the staff at Bush.

Next week, we continue to celebrate as Wednesday is School Nurses' Day. Nurse Kirchner and Ms. Padilla have done amazing things this year. The clinic has been even more important than ever. I am, personally, very thankful for all they have done to keep us all healthy.

Finally, I would like to recognize some outstanding Bobcats. Each year, the Conroe ISD School Board and Dr. Null recognize one student, one paraprofessional, and one educator at each campus with an Ambassador Award. Bush's recipients this year are student Matthew Vincent, paraprofessional Cassidy Cunningham, and educator Lindsay Campbell. Please take a couple of minutes to watch the video below highlighting these Ambassador Award recipients.

Take good care,

Dr. Jarod Lambert

Principal

All library books for 3rd & 4th grade are due back to school by Thursday, May 13th. All library books for Kinder, 1st, & 2nd are due back to school back by Friday, May 14th.

If you currently have plans to move over the summer please email our registrar, Brenda Hooker at bhooker@conroeisd.net. There will be a summer move form sent to you via your child or emailed to you. We ask that you complete it and send it back to school. This will help in planning for next year.

If any of your phone numbers, your email addresses, or your physical address have changed, please contact the Bush registrar, Brenda Hooker, at bhooker@conroeisd.net. Any address change will need to have a Proof of Residency such as a utility bill (gas, water, electric), lease, or buyers agreement/contract.

• All transportation changes need to be emailed to bush@conroeisd.net before 2:00 PM each day.
• Car rider dismissal reminder: Entering the school driveway at dismissal is by right turn only. All traffic leaving the school should turn right onto Crownridge as well.
  
• Only visitors essential to school operations will be permitted to enter CISD facilities.
• All individuals entering the building must wear a face mask covering their mouth and nose.
• Visitors will be required to complete a COVID-19 screening form in the reception area prior to leaving the front office area.
• Only essential learning items can be dropped off on our outside drop off table.
  
• Students forgetting lunches will be allowed to get a meal from the cafeteria. Breakfast and lunch (one each per child each day) are free in the cafeteria this school year.
  
• Students forgetting a water bottle will be given one at school.
• Students need to have a mask on while riding a CISD school bus.
• Please remember that CISD property is tobacco free. There is no smoking/vaping while on school property. This includes carline.
  

Important Websites -

ParentAccess Center Account
http://conroeisd.net/parents/

Conroe ISD Website:
http://www.conroeisd.net/

Conroe ISD Volunteer Online Application:
https://apps.conroeisd.net/volunteer/

Online Lunch Accounts:
www.myschoolbucks.com

Conroe ISD Transportation:
https://www.conroeisd.net/transportation/

Child Nutrition:
https://www.conroeisd.net/department/child-nutrition/

All medications signed into the clinic for the 2020-2021 school year must be picked up by Wednesday, May 26th. Medications must be picked up by a parent/guardian or designated adult. No medication can be sent home with the student on the school bus. No medication is stored in the clinic over the summer. Any medication not picked up by Weds, May 26, 2021, will be discarded.

Stay Healthy,

Nurse Cheryl Kirchner, RN

clkirchner@conroeisd.net

Evelin Padilla, Clinic Assistant

epadillaguerrer@conroeisd.net

In our counseling lessons this month, we are talking about personal and Internet safety. Please see resources below to continue the discussion at home with your student. Feel free to contact me should you have any questions or need additional resources.

Click here to visit Mrs. McGhee’s Virtual Counseling Office

Click here for Coronavirus Resources for Students and Families

Sincerely,

Angie McGhee

amcghee@conroeisd.net

936-709-1608

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.

Join Us on May 14th for the PTO's Spring Fling

Food Trucks ▪ Kona Ice ▪ DJ ▪ Picnic Games ▪ Children’s Raffle

When: May 14 ▪ 5:00 to 7:30 pm

Where: Bush Elementary parking lot & Alden Bridge sports field

Entry is Free. A portion of the proceeds of your food truck purchases will go to Bush.

Creole ▪ BBQ ▪ Mexican ▪ Chick-fil-A ▪ Kona Ice. Bring a picnic blanket and/or camping chairs!

Children Raffle: Kindle Fire ▪ Hoverboard ▪ Arts & Craft Basket ▪ Family Game Basket ▪ 3 Giant Plush Animals ▪ Air Hockey Table ▪ Remote Controlled Truck

Parliamentarian: This position ensures that the PTO bylaws are being followed by the board and assists the board on questions of parliamentary procedure. This position also heads up the Nominating Committee when recruiting the new Executive Board (which occurs in the spring). It is important that this person is able to attend the monthly board meetings to be able to oversee them.

Marquee Coordinator: This position works with our front office staff to update the marquee as needed. It typically involves working once a week, but can be more when there is a birthday to be added or PTO Spirit nights. This position can be shared by two people.

Academic Outreach: This position is responsible for working with teachers and Dr. Lambert to find ways in which the PTO can enhance academic learning at Bush through bringing in fun and exciting outside organizations that support the curriculum. This position will also help assist in the new Team Scholarship program that will be initiated next year to help support the Grade Level and Specials Teams with additional curriculum based “extra” programs/projects they want to bring to their students.

Bobcat Bonanza Committee: Committee members would help in planning the Spring Bonanza. Including wristband and raffle ticket sales, games, food and drink, children’s raffle, silent auction, entertainment and facility preparation.

Yearbook Team: Helps with the production of the yearbook, including photography, design, editing and distribution.

Email Caitlin at President@BushPTO.com, if interested.

Order Securely Online Starting Now thru June 1st. Late orders start June 2nd - June 27th

1. Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks

2. Enter the school ID, BUS010 (3 letters/3 numbers)

3. Follow the directions to complete your order.

4. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt. Orders will be charged tax at checkout.

School supplies will be delivered to classrooms prior to the first day of school. This is NOT a fundraiser and the list comes directly from your child's teacher.

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.