Buckalew Buzz- Remote Learning
A Communication Tool for Our Buckalew Family and Community
May 1, 2020
Conroe ISD is closed in accordance with Governor Abbott’s directive on April 17, 2020. The remainder of Conroe ISD’s academic year will be completed through distance learning.
Video Announcements for STUDENTS and PARENTS for the Week of May 1st-7th with Special Guests: Kindergarten Teachers Ms. Kerner and Mrs. Mader!
Show us your Spirit for the week of May 4th-8th- Teacher Appreciation Week!
Links to Show your Staff Appreciation
MONDAY MAY 4th: Say Thanks! Record a Quick Video by using the link and we will use this video for our virtual end of the year video for our staff to see.
https://flipgrid.com/appreciationweek
WEDNESDAY MAY 6TH - Give the Gift of a TAE
Give the Gift of a TAE "Teacher's Achieving Excellence"
Log Into "Parent Access" by clicking:
https://pac.conroeisd.net/and click on the "Teachers/Staff Excellence" Tab.
Feel free to type your own message and send any staff a positive message!
Join our Staff in Watching Conroe ISD Salute to Education Facebook LIVE as we celebrate:
Humanitarian of the Year: Susan Davis, Intervention Specialist
Rising Star: Julianne Kerner, Kindergarten Teacher
Report Cards
In light of our recent school closures, the 2019-2020 final Report Cards will be online only for 1st through 4th grades. In order to see your child’s report card, you must have a Parent Access Center Account (PAC). To sign up for Parent Access, go to the CISD page at https://www.conroeisd.net/parents/ and click on “Parent Access Center Register”. By having this account, you can see your child’s grades, state test scores, lunch accounts, etc. I encourage you to create an account if you haven't already. Our Attendance Clerk, Jayne Bull, can help you if you have trouble creating an account. You can email her at jbull@conroeisd.net
Kindergarten report cards will be printed and mailed to the student's home address.
Planning is Underway~Save the Dates for now (details coming soon):
Every Tuesday April 28th- May 26th-
- Packet Pickups continue
- Return library books/labeled items to teacher 9am-noon in wagon outside packet pick up.
- Organized Drive Thru Pick Up EOY Items to include yearbook, class photo and classroom items. Details to come.
Tuesday May 26th-Thursday May 28th- EOY wrap-up...More to come!
- Thursday May 28th is a scheduled 1/2 Day and Last Day of School
Thursday May 28th- 4th Grade "HONK OUT" - 10am
- ALL K-3 Line Alden Bridge in Cars along Alden Bridge (details to come)
- 4th Grader Families Drive Through (details to come)
August 4-12- Say "Goodbye" to your Current Teacher and "Hello" to your "New" Teacher
Dates/Times will be worked out as the 19-20 school year concludes.
At this time, 20-21 "Meet the Teacher" is Scheduled for August 10th.
We will be working on a plan that doesn't interfere with meeting the "new" teacher, but will give an opportunity to say "goodbye" to your current teacher. We anticipate this to happen the week of August 4th. This is just as important to our staff as this is to your families. We have committed to make this happen, but will plan this for a August reunion.
CISD's amazing nutrition department has been working essential operations daily providing meals for students. You will contact their department directly to process your outstanding school balance or to request a refund. Remaining balances in your account will roll over into the next school year.
Counselor's Corner with Mrs. Points
Resilience Training 101 continues as our end of the year focus. I hope your family will catch both my Thursday Facebook lesson and my weekly Canvas site lesson found in our remote learning center. Thank you for allowing me to support your child's social and emotional learning during this time where we are physically apart.
Coping Skills Challenge
Each week, I will be presenting 6 new coping skill ideas that both children and adults
can use. Challenge your child (and family) to try one of the week's coping skills. I'd love
to hear about your adventure in finding emotional balance at kpoints@conroeisd.net.
This week's coping skills are in bold lettering:
Coping Skills
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Take Deep Breaths
Listen to Music (Sing/Dance)
Play Outside
Talk to a Friend or Adult
Draw or Color a Picture
Take a Nap
Blow Bubbles
Read a Good Book
Wrap Yourself in a Warm Blanket
Stretch
Work on a Puzzle
Do Something Kind for Someone Else
13. Count to 10
14. Take a Walk
15. Drink Cold Water
16. Hug a Stuffed Animal
17. Look at Old Pictures
18. Play with Play Dough (See Recipe)
Order Your 2020-2021 School Supplies
Spring Student Photos are Ready to ORDER!
Photo Texas would like to thank you for your patience! Spring photos of your child were taken February 28, 2020 and are ready for you to order and will be shipped directly to your home!
To view your proof and order online go to: http://online.phototexasphotography.com/
The keyword to your gallery is: 2020buckalew and then your student's ID.
So if your student's ID is 123456 then the code is 2020buckalew123456
For any issues or questions, please contact Photo Texas customer support at https://www.phototexasphotography.com/contact or call 1(800) 883-6463.
****IN EVERY BUZZ FOR YOUR REFERENCE BELOW****
Ways to Make a Difference
Free Resources and/or Assistance
Need WiFi
Food Distribution Every Tuesday & Thursday 10am until supplies last
Here are some helpful resources from our friends at Interfaith of the Woodlands:
Covid-19 Resources
Our offices remain OPEN every day, as we provide basic needs to S. Montgomery County.
Our hours will be 9am-4pm, Monday - Friday.
All of our services are "Curbside" or by Phone.
Our goal is to continue to serve our neighbors in need.
-Families & Individuals seeking food assistance: Call 281-367-1230
-Seniors needing food: Call 832-615-8224
-Families and Seniors needing financial assistance: 281-367-1230
-Individuals needing non-COVID-19 related Medical or dental assistance: Call 281-364-7889
-Individuals needing help to find a job: Call our Workforce Solutions Conroe office at 936-441-0037 or email: conroe@wrksolutions.com