• 30 Astros Opening Day - Wear Astros gear, orange/navy/gold
• 30 PTA Meeting
  
• 31 Mr. Schenk Day - Wear a crazy hat
• 31 Report Cards go home

• 3 Assistant Principal's Week
• 4 School Librarian's Day
• 5 Author's Visit: Coach Ortiz
• 5 4th Visit to Wilkerson Intermediate
• 6 Hailey Field Day with 1st grade performance
• 7 School Holiday
• 10 School Holiday
• 11 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
• 12 Schenk Scholarship Selection Committee
• 13 Kindergarten End of Year Pictures
• 14 Schenk Shop at lunch!
• 15 CISD Cars & Coffee @ Woodforest Stadium - see info below
• 20 Book Fair Family Night - doors open 5:00pm
• 20 Hailey PTA 5:30pm in art room
• 20 Hailey's Got Talent - 6:00pm
• 25 3rd & 4th Grade STAAR - Language Arts
• 28 Schenk Shop at lunch!

The library is in need of parent volunteers to work one shift a week or one shift every other week. Library volunteers help check out books to students, return books to the shelves, and work on specials projects. Volunteering in the library is a great way to meet other parents and get involved with the school.

Morning Volunteer Shift 8:20 - 10:50 Classes include 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade.

Afternoon Volunteer Shift 1:10 - 2:50 Classes include Kindergarten and 4th grade.

Pre-K volunteers work on an as needed basis.

If you are interested in volunteering in the library, please complete the Conroe ISD Volunteer Application at https://apps.conroeisd.net/volunteer/ and email Mrs. Puller at kpuller@conroeisd.net.

Coach Ortiz from Knox Junior High will visit Hailey's 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders on April 5. In addition to speaking to students in grades 2-4, Coach Ortiz will also sign books for students who have purchased them in advance.

If you would like to purchase one of Coach Ortiz's books, please visit his website: https://www.coachortiz.com

. The website will allow you to purchase the book of your choice through the Barnes & Noble's online store. All books will be shipped directly to your home. Once you receive your book, send it to school with your child on or before April 5, so that Coach Ortiz can sign it during his visit. It is a good idea to purchase early, because books can take 2-3 weeks to arrive.

My Block is recommended for ages 4-6.

Dear Momma is recommended for ages 6-8.

Drive Slow is recommended for ages 8-10.

My Wish is recommended for ages 8 and up.

If you have any questions or if would like more information about the upcoming author visit, please contact Mrs. Puller at kpuller@conroeisd.net.

Hailey Elementary is pleased to announce the inaugural annual education scholarship honoring former Hailey Elementary teacher, Mr. Jason Schenk. Mr. Schenk was a man devoted to his faith, family, and the love of teaching. After Mr. Schenk lost his fight with cancer in March, 2021, Hailey Elementary and the Hailey Elementary PTA established the Schenk Shop to raise funds for college scholarships. This scholarship is intended to provide a financial contribution to students pursuing Education degrees and keep the spirit of Mr. Schenk moving forward.

Thank you to the Grogan's Mill Village Association for the generous donation of $2000. Money earned from the Grogan's Mill Farmer's Market each Saturday help fund the donations to schools in our community. Thank you again for your generous support!

Each year, the Grogan's Mill Village Association, serving on behalf of the residents of the community, raises funds for and awards several scholarships to outstanding students in Grogan’s Mill pursuing higher education; including college, university, or vocational school. This scholarship is intended to recognize and encourage a spirit of community involvement and good citizenship among students residing in the village. The funds are raised through The Woodlands Farmer's Market at Grogan's Mill.

Application packets may be obtained from your school guidance counselor, from any GMVA Board member or the GMVA website. Completed applications must be emailed or post-marked NO LATER THAN April 15, 2023.

We are seeking donations of new or gently used legos! The students of Hailey would greatly appreciate your donations!

Order your '22/'23 year book here click the link below

https://www.balfour.com/texas/the-woodlands/hailey-elementary-school

Have pics from Hailey events? Email them to yearbook@haileypta.net

Conroe ISD will hold its inaugural Cars & Coffee on Saturday, April 15, from 8-11 a.m. at Woodforest Bank Stadium. Admission for the event is free and is open to the public. Cars & Coffee will be hosted this year by The Woodlands High School Automotive Enthusiasts Club and will feature a diverse collection of cars, trucks, and motorcycles, and first responder emergency vehicles from the community will also be on display. There is no charge or registration for those who would like to enter their vehicle in the show, but please arrive for the roll-in between 7:30 and 8 a.m.

It’s time for another exciting school year to begin and an important part of Hailey Elementary is our PTA! Anyone can join PTA; Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Guardians, Teachers, Community Members, and Siblings in grades 9-12.

Hailey PTA supports critical academic needs, is an active voice on decisions that impact your child’s health, safety and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community.

There is no wrong or right way to be involved – anything you can give, whether it’s time or money, will support your child’s potential. We invite you to join because we can do more together than apart.

Questions? Contact Membership VP, Jessica at membership@haileypta.net

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS: (please select one)

___ $10 Membership - 1 Membership to the Hailey PTA

___ $25 Meteor Membership Bundle -Includes 1 Membership to the Hailey PTA and 1 school spirit shirt.

___ $40 Asteroid Membership Bundle -Includes 1 Membership to the Hailey PTA and 2 school spirit shirts.

___ $125 White Star Membership Bundle -Includes 2 PTA memberships, 3 school spirit shirts and a small star on the Hailey Elementary office wall.

___ $250 Blue Star Membership Bundle - Includes 2 PTA memberships, 3 school spirit shirts, a popsicle party for your child’s class (during school hours, date TBD), $25 pack of carnival tickets and medium star on the Hailey Elementary office wall.

___ $500 Red Star Membership Bundle - Includes 2 PTA Memberships, 3 school spirit shirts, 2 front row grade level program seats, $50 pack of carnival tickets, pizza party for your child's class (during school hours, date TBD) and large star on the Hailey Elementary office wall.

WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads Of Great Students) is a family and community engagement educational initiative. There are 2 primary goals of the WATCH D.O.G.S. program:

1. To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
2. To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.

We believe that all of us want the same things for our kids and these values unite us. This program serves to bring communities closer together based on these values-based goals. Ultimately, our purpose is to change the country for the better by doing our small part to provide support to our educators and encouragement to our children.

Follow the steps below to get started!

1. Complete the CISD Volunteer Application.
2. Contact Mrs. Dumlao to schedule a date to volunteer at mdumlao@conroeisd.net
   
3. Optional: Order your official Watch DOG shirt at the Watch DOG store.
   

Breakfast is an important meal for growing children. Studies show that breakfast eaters tend to have higher school attendance, less tardiness and fewer hunger-induced stomach aches in the morning. Their overall test scores are higher, they concentrate better, solve problems more easily and have better muscle coordination. Children who eat breakfast also are more likely to maintain a healthy weight and get enough calcium, too. Whether your children eat at home or at school, be sure they eat a nutritious breakfast every day.

Whip Up a Quick and Easy Morning Meal

Start your child's day in a healthful direction with a balanced breakfast that incorporates a variety of nutrient-dense foods. Try some of these quick and easy options:

• Peanut butter spread on whole-grain toast
• Grits and eggs
• Porridge with ginger and cinnamon
• Iron-fortified cereal and milk or fortified non-dairy alternative with banana slices
• Instant oatmeal topped with chopped walnuts and sliced strawberries
• Smoothie including milk or fortified non-dairy alternative, spinach, frozen banana and nut butter
  
• Parfait with layers of yogurt, whole-grain granola and blueberries
• Make a Breakfast Bar
  

Let your kids build their own breakfast with a breakfast bar. Similar to a salad bar, a breakfast bar includes a variety of foods to mix and match. Little ones love to create unusual combinations by mixing, stacking and organizing ingredients. Will peanut butter glue the berries to a waffle? Or will yogurt smother nuts and fruit? No matter what nutritious combinations they create, they will love the sense of control a breakfast bar offers. Here are some ideas:

• Whole-grain cereals, waffles, tortillas, bread or English muffins
• Peanut butter
• Low-fat or fat-free yogurt
• Cottage cheese
• Olives
• Fig or apricot jam
• Variety of sliced fruit such as bananas strawberries, papaya or passionfruit
• Cooked apples or fruit compote
• Cheese slices
• Chopped nuts such as cashews or pistachios
• Raisins and dried cranberries
• Low-fat or fat-free milk
• Hard-boiled eggs

Jazz Up Cooked Cereal

For a great grain-filled breakfast, add flavor and nutrition to cooked cereals (instant or not), such as oatmeal, cream of wheat, grits, brown rice or whole-grain couscous.

• Use fruit juice — apple, orange or another 100% juice — or low-fat or fat-free milk as the cooking liquid.
• For cooked cereal, stir in chopped fruit (apple, peach, banana, kiwifruit), dried fruit (chopped apricots, papaya, dates, raisins, cranberries) or nuts and seeds.
• Add dry milk powder to cooked cereal to boost calcium.
• Liven it up with spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice or cloves.

If eating breakfast at home simply isn't an option for your child, pack them a breakfast-to-go that they can eat on the bus or when they get to school. You will not only be encouraging your children to eat nutritiously but fueling their growing bodies and minds for success.

Conroe ISD is now hiring Teacher Aides in campuses across the district. If you are interested in a rewarding career and making a difference in the lives of students, click here!

https://bit.ly/ConroeISDTeacherAide

Sam K. Hailey Elementary

12051 Sawmill Road The Woodlands, TX 77380

Office: 832-663-4100 Fax: 832-663-4199 Bus Barn: 832-592-8800

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.