Collins Cadence

Shelli LeBlanc, Principal

Chelsea Rothe, Assistant Principal

Krystal McCure, Counselor 5th Grade

Chiante Deal, Counselor 6th Grade

Email: contactcollins@conroeisd.net
Website: http://collins.conroeisd.net/
Location: Collins Intermediate, 6020 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-298-3800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollinsCISD/
Twitter: @CollinsCobras

Report Cards were placed in Parent Access on Friday, October 13th. We have had 57% of our families go in to view the report card. Please log into your PAC account to review grades from the first grading period.

Early voting started today! Please see information below to see locations and times to vote early.

Fall Frenzy tickets are on sale now! Last day to purchase a ticket for $30 is Tuesday, October 31st. About 90% of our Collins Cobras kids stay for the after school lock in from 4 - 7 PM. More information found below.

Class pictures will take place on Thursday November 2nd!

Tuesday, November 7th is a student holiday.

Have a great week!

Shelli LeBlanc

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Monday, October 23

• Red Ribbon Week - Rally in Red - Wear RED
• Colossal Cobra Award Responsibility - 6th Grade
• Spirit Night at Crust Pizza 4-9 PM

Tuesday, October 24

• Red Ribbon Week - Team Up Against Drugs - Wear your FAVORITE TEAM SHIRT
• Colossal Cobra Award Responsibility - 5th Grade

Wednesday, October 25

• Red Ribbon Week - Give Drugs the Boot - Wear WESTERN WEAR

Thursday, October 26

• Red Ribbon Week - Drug-Free for Generations - Dress in DECADES

Friday, October 27

• Red Ribbon Week - Fun Friday - Dress like a TEACHER

October 26-29

• Spirit Days at 31 Roots (see flyer)

October 27- November 3rd

• Collins Book Fair

Monday, October 30

• Choir Feeder Performance at CPHS - 7 PM
  

Tuesday, October 31

• Happy Halloween - no costumes 🙁

Thursday, November 2

• Class Pictures + Retakes

Friday, November 3

• Progress Report 2nd grading period window closes

Tuesday, November 7

• Student Holiday

Shop the Fall 31 Roots Collection Oct 26-29 at mōtiv Fitness or jewelry/accessories online at www.31Roots.com , and they’ll donate 15% of sales to Collins PTO! Mōtiv is located in the Cochran’s Crossing shopping center on the west/Shadowbend side, right next to Collins. See hours on the posted flier and contact Natalie Leslie with any questions. 936-521-9904

Instagram : @31Roots

Facebook Group : 31Roots Online Shoppe

Use code : COLLINS in notes at checkout

Prop A of Bond 2023 includes 5 major renovations and 2 master plans. Major renovations at The Woodlands High School, Oak Ridge HS 9th Grade Campus, Knox Junior High, Creighton Elementary, and San Jacinto Elementary. Prop A also includes Phase II of the Oak Ridge High School Master Plan and Phase I of the Booker T. Washington High School Master Plan.

Prop A includes infrastructure work at 45 campuses. Projects at these campuses may include addressing chillers, boilers, air handlers, generators, freezer/coolers, roof sections, and electrical service equipment. Safety projects for all campuses are also included in Prop A. These could include door or window glazing, fencing, and security camera updates among other things. Safety projects are approved by the Board of Trustees based on safety recommendations made by the District Safety Committee, which is composed of safety experts and stakeholders from across our community.

To view details about these projects and learn more about Bond 2023, please visit www.conroeisd.net/bond or follow us on social media.

The Board of Trustees approved the cell phone committee’s following recommendation regarding the use of cell phones during the school day by students in grades pre-kindergarten through sixth grade:

• Cell phones and smartwatches may be used respectfully and responsibly before school and after school.
• Cell phones and smartwatches should not be used to capture video, audio, or images at school or on the bus.
• Cell phones and smartwatches should be set on silent mode and kept in backpacks, lockers, or other designated storage areas and should not be visible during school hours including instructional time, reward time, free time, lunch, and in the hallways.
• Cell phones and smartwatches may be permitted in extenuating circumstances with permission from a staff member. (ex. to notify parent/guardian of a late bus)
  

Fall Frenzy is a fun after school party held in November for current Collins Intermediate students. Your student will not want to miss it. There is food, games, and a student raffle! Students can also form teams and participate in the Punt, Pass, Kick competition.

Parent Volunteers will be needed the week of to help sell raffle tickets during lunch as well as during the event. Stay tuned for sign-up links.

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous donations to this year's event!

Please use the calendars to help with club meeting days. Students can also find more information about clubs on the "In My Club Era" bulletin boards located in each main hallway by the cafeteria doors.

Referral requests are now open for Conroe Independent School District Gifted and Talented program. Although the testing will not take place until late January, referral requests are accepted at this time. Referral requests can be made by the parents and/or campus staff. If you are interested in referring your child, you may want to discuss this with your child’s teacher.

Referrals will be accepted from October 2- December 15, 2023. The referral form is located below. You can also find the referral form and other GT information on the CISD GT homepage. Please return to Lisa Lackey at llackey@conroeisd.net when complete.

Our school will do spinal screenings on November 8, 9, 10, 2023. State law requires that schools must screen students for abnormal spinal curvature in accordance with the following schedule:

• Girls will be screened two times, once at age 10 (or fall semester of grade 5) and again at age 12 (or fall semester of grade 7).
• Trained screeners (the nurses) will check your child for signs of spinal problems like scoliosis. Catching a spinal problem early can make the treatment much easier. Not treating spinal problems can lead to serious health problems. The screening is simple. Screeners will look at your child’s back while he or she stands and bends forward. Your child will NOT be asked to remove her shirt. The screening will take place during PE in a separate area. Students will NOT have to stand in front of everyone for the screening.
• The school will send you a letter if your child does not pass the screening with recommendations to follow up with a doctor. This screening is not a medical exam. Your child still needs to see a doctor for checkups.

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In October we focus on Digital Citizenship! It’s for students and adults! Check out the resources for families at Common Sense Media for help in navigating your family’s online life!

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In Mr. Hunt’s art class, we are beginning our sculpture unit. Students are learning about the main types of sculpture, creating an orthographic drawing, and beginning to create a wearable piece of art out of paper mache!

In Mrs. Williams class, we have transformed our room into four different art studios; watercolor, acrylic, drawing and collage. The students are developing artistic behaviors while creating their individual projects throughout the various studios of their personal choice.

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This week we wrapped up our Lacrosse unit. Next week we will begin learning about Pickleball! Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America! We will learn what equipment is used, the rules, and how to play. Our next Cobra Cardio days will be October 23rd and 31st. Remember to please wear your sneakers on those days. 🙂

We are looking forward to future opportunities that may arise for you to be involved at Collins this school year. Please fill out your contact information and indicate your interests below. We will contact you when the need arises.

Prior to volunteering on campus you will need to complete the CISD volunteer application online at https://apps.conroeisd.net/volunteer/

Thank you for your time,
Lauren Proksell
Collins PTO Volunteer Coordinator
Collinsptovc@gmail.com

JUST in TIME for the holidays! We have another opportunity to support the CPC Band & Guard. Our Annual Tamale Sale is live!! Orders will be taken from 10/23-10/30. Pickup will be on 11/15 in the CP commons area from 5:00-6:30 PM!

Link to website for ordering:

https://www.cpcband.org/band-store/p/tamales

Bell Schedule: 8:50 AM—4:00 PM

• Students may enter the building at 7:45 AM (Please enter 5th grade side door)

Lunch Times

• A Lunch (5th grade) 12:10 PM - 12:45 PM

• B Lunch (6th grade) 12:50 PM - 1:25 PM

• Collins Café is open to visitors!
  

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Front Office: 8:00 AM—4:30 PM

End of Day

• 3:30 PM - Calls to change transportation end
• 3:35 PM - Cones for car rider dismissal will be set - cars for early pick up will not fit in front parking area
• 3:40 PM - Early student check out ends
• 3:45 PM - First flight of 7 cars moves forward to cones, staff begins inputting numbers. Please display car rider sign in window.
• 4:00 PM - Flights 1 - 4 are dismissed along with bike riders
• 4:04 PM - Walkers are dismissed. Students meet parents at cones 1 - 7. Once a flight is loaded, cars are dismissed to take a RIGHT hand turn only to exit.
• Buses are dismissed based on bus arrival to campus.

If you have a Facebook or Twitter account you can follow Collins and see some of the great things our students and teachers are doing. You can also find quick and helpful reminders.

The Conroe Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner. For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 709-7752.