Buckalew Buzz- Remote Learning
A Communication Tool for Our Buckalew Family and Community
*Disclaimer- this is our plan based on our current information. By the time it reaches all of you, the information may change. We appreciate your understanding of the COVID-19 evolving situation.
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 our Last Week of School with Special Guest: Mrs. Jameson, 4th Grade Teacher
Buckalew Online Silent Auction CLOSES at 9pm TONIGHT!
The Buckalew Online Silent Auction is open! Visit
32auctions.com/BuckalewAuction2020 to view over 100 amazing items up for bid! Details regarding payment and pickup procedures can be found on this auction site. Setting up an account to bid is quick and easy! As you bid, your bid number will be displayed instead of your name in order to protect your privacy. The auction will close on May 22 at 9 pm. This is your chance to bid on the fabulous class baskets, the 2020-2021 school year experiences of 1st in car line, 2nd in car line, reserved parking at the school for special events, reserved seating for school plays, birthday experiences with Buddy the mascot and fantastic donations from businesses in our community. Our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Buckalew Bash Spring Carnival was unfortunately cancelled. All of these items were collected before spring break in anticipation of this big event and we are thrilled to be able to offer you these items through an online silent auction. We thank our dedicated Buckalew families and room moms who made the amazing class baskets so wonderful and all of the generous businesses who donated items or gift certificates! When you visit the businesses who donated to our auction, please thank them for supporting Buckalew! Happy bidding and THANK YOU!
Click on Link Below For Buckalew Bash Auction
End of the Year Information:
Monday May 25th- School Holiday
Tuesday May 26th-FINAL PICK UP/DROP OFF OF ITEMS BY LAST NAME- All items will be in a Brown Paper Bag labeled by student last name.
- Pick up will be in the car rider line.
- Brown Bags will be placed in vehicle trunks, by Buckalew staff members.
- Staff will be masked and gloved for the safety of all.
- Family members will be asked to remain in their cars during this process.
- Please display your CAR RIDER sign to ensure a seamless and safe process if you have it.
- If you have any items to drop off, WAGONS will be in the back parking lot labeled by grade level to be delivered to homeroom teacher/campus (this could include library books, teacher materials, cards etc)
Time: Last Name
8am-9am- A-D
9am-10am- E-L
10am-11am- M-R
11am-noon- S-Z
noon-1:00 Optional Time if you can't make the above
Wednesday May 27th- "Zoomtastic Class Celebrations!"
All grade levels will be scheduling their last Zoomtastic Meeting for the school year! The times for the Zoomtastic Celebration will be within the grade level office hours in which they have been hosting their meetings. Details will come from the homeroom teacher.
Thursday May 28th- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- "HONK OUT" - 10am
See below for details
Everyone, Please Join Us As We "HONK OUT" Our 4th Graders!
Buckalew is excited to end our 19-20 School Year with a "HONK OUT"! Traditionally, Buckalew has always "clapped-out" our 4th graders as they leave Buckalew to attend intermediate school. Since we are unable to do that this year, we still want to end the year on a great school-wide event that includes ALL Buckalew Families.
A 4th grade specific email went out with details on the parade route. If you are a 4th grade parent, please refer to that email. If you are a k-3 parent, we invite you to park along Alden Bridge (see attached map), stay in your car, and "HONK OUT" our 4th graders as they drive through our route along Alden Bridge. YOU MUST ALL STAY INSIDE YOUR CARS, but feel free to decorate your cars.
When: Thursday May 28th
Were: Alden Bridge (see map)
Time: Please line up cars by 9:45 AND STAY INSIDE YOUR CAR!!!
Parade Route Map HERE: Honk Out Parade Route Public.png
Feel Free to wear any Buckalew Spiritwear!
In order for the safety of you, our students, our staff, our community, we ask that you stay in your car, open your sunroofs, your windows, and HONK YOUR HORN as the 4th graders go by!
The Buckalew Teachers will follow up the parade route in their cars at the end of the parade honking to you all!
Gifted and Talented Testing Results
Score results for students who participated in GT testing in January will be placed in your child’s brown bag that will be ready for pick up on May 26. Score results will be in a large sealed white envelope labeled with your child’s name. You may email Mrs. Smith if you have questions about your child’s results. tonsmith@conroeisd.net
Library Books
All library books are due! There will be wagons outside by the black file cabinets on Tuesday so when you pick up your packet you can drop off your library books. Last week and this week teachers have been going through their room, cleaning out student desks and returning any library books they find. This week I have been checking the shelves for any books that are still "checked out" just in case it is on the shelf.
Next week once all the teachers have checked their rooms and I have checked the library, I will send out notices via e-mail if you have any library books due to Buckalew.
If you can't find your library book and need to know the cost to replace or need to drop off your library books on another day besides Tuesday, please e-mail me jgwest@conroeisd.net
Congratulations to our District Art Show winners:
Congratulations!
Grace Li (4th grade), Maggie Ware (3rd grade), and Tyrone Mody (2nd grade)!!
Their artwork will be professionally framed and on display at the CISD Main offices for the 2020-2021 school year!! Thank you ALL for all of your hard work and creativity this year!! Have a wonderful summer and I can’t wait to see you in the Fall!!!
(Huge virtual hugs!!)
Mrs. Doak
Order Your 2020-2021 School Supplies
Kindergarten Registration is HERE! Download PDF for more information.
Buckalew Welcomes iKidsU.
iKids U is an after-school program that will be located at Buckalew Elementary School during the 20-21 school year. Following the school day, students will have the opportunity to participate in optional
Enrichment classes or
One-on-One instruction, or they can take part in their daily
Stay & Play program! Students also may participate in
Early Dismissal Play Days and
Drop-in Days. In addition to exciting activities, students may enjoy snack time, recreation and homework assistance. iKids U offers a variety of flexible after-school arrangements. iKids U provides several program options tailored to fit the needs and interests of all of our students and families! They offer part-time to full-time options up to five days a week with different activity choices every day. iKids U will operate from school dismissal until 6 pm.
Download the PDF below for more information including how to register!
Download PDF for more Information
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)
19. Write in a Journal
20. Build with Blocks or Legos
21. Take a Bubble Bath
22. Think of Something Funny
23. Pet an Animal
24. Play an Instrument
25. Take Pictures
26. Go for a Run
27. Play a Board Game
28. Watch Clouds in the Sky
29. Smell Flowers
30. Bake
31. Wear Fuzzy Slippers
32. Chew Gum
33. Play a Sport
34. Dream about Your Future
35. Complete a Word Search
36. Watch Your Favorite Movie
Individual Spring Photos
Dear Parents,
Photo Texas would like to remind you that it is not too late to order you child's spring individual photo. These photos will be shipped directly to your home address. See instructions below.
To view your proof and order online go to:
http://online.phototexasphotography.com/ The website will ask for you to input a keyword.
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.
Ashton Nowak
Territory Director
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Report Cards
The 2019-2020 final Report Cards will be mailed home to the students home address. They are also available online for 1st through 4th grades. In order to see your child’s report card online, 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
Ways to Make a Difference
Free Resources and/or Assistance
Need WiFi
Need WiFi? AT&T, Comcast, Consolidated Communications, Sprint, Verizon, Xfinity and more are opening up their WiFi hotspots for 60 days. Conroe ISD’s Guest WiFi may also be accessible outside some of our buildings. Pull up to the curb and look for CISD Guest 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
