Stewart Stampede
December, 2023
Thank You!
CONGRATULATIONS STEWART ELEMENTARY!
STEWART ELEMANTARY HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS A MODEL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY AT WORK® One of About 500 Schools and Districts in the US and Canada to Receive This Honor
Jean E. Stewart Elementary was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. The school’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work® process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students.
PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize the key to improved learning for students is on-going, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to:
1. Focus on learning.
2. Build a collaborative culture.
3. Create a results orientation.
Schools are recognized based on strict criteria, including demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least three years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture and submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee.
According to the Champions of PLC at Work®, educators in the schools and districts selected for this recognition have shown “a sustained commitment to helping all of their students achieve at high levels. They have been willing to alter the structure and culture of the organization to reflect their commitment. We applaud them and congratulate them for achieving this very significant milestone on the never-ending PLC journey.”
Recognized model PLC schools are listed on allthingsplc.info, where they share implementation strategies, structures, and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools. Tools for team collaboration, articles and research about PLCs, blog posts, and other related resources are also available on the site. The site was developed and is maintained by Solution Tree, a leading provider of educational strategies and tools that improve staff and student performance. For more than 20 years, Solution Tree resources have helped K–12 teachers and administrators create schools where all children succeed.
Smart Watch and Cell Phone Policy
K - 6 School Cell Phone and Smartwatch Guidelines
· 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.
· Use of 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)
To give everyone time to adjust to this new policy, we will be enforcing this beginning January 3, 2023.
Calendar Survey
The Conroe ISD District Level Planning and Decision Making Committee is open to receiving calendar scenarios from our community. Please look at the overview on the website below to ensure your submission meets all the requirements. Once your calendar is complete, you can upload your calendar.
Volunteer in Conroe ISD
If you want to volunteer in any capacity on our campus, you must complete an application to "Volunteer in Conroe ISD." This is a very easy application to complete. You can access the application at:
Closed Campus for Lunch Visitors on December 14th and 15th
Due to our Holiday parties on the 14th and 15th, we are closing the lunch room to visitors those days. If your child is celebrating a birthday on either of those days, please contact the teacher. We will make an exception for birthdays.
Weekly Text Messages and Emails
Contact information
Karen Scambray
December and January Lunch Reservation Sign Up
In order to allow more families to come please limit your visits to one per month.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EABA72FA2F9C52-45350845-november
Counselors' Corner
Cyber Saftey Article
We would like to share this article with you about cyber safety and potential problematic internet issues.
https://ct.counseling.org/2023/11/addressing-problematic-internet-use-with-youth-and-families/
From Our Stewart PTO
Holiday Store
7:30 -8:00 am and during lunch with their students. Classes will be scheduled throughout the week to shop as well.
This is a wonderful chance for students to learn about the spirit of giving and use their math skills with budgeting, adding and subtracting.
All gifts will be wrapped before the students bring them home so they can suprise family on Christmas morning.
Stewart Events
Celebrating Students
Mighty Mustang on Wednesday, December 6th
Kindergarten Gingerbread Houses
Band and Orchestra Concerts
Tuesday December 14, 2023
Students arrive at 5:15 pm.
The performance starts promtly at 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Parties
- Students can wear Grinch clothing
- PTO will provide 3rd-6th grades cookies and juice for Grinch Day
- Holiday parties for Kinder-2nd grade
- Kinder- 10:00 - 11:00 am
- 1st - 12:30 - 1:30 pm
- 2nd - 12:00- 1:00 pm
Please pre-register using the following link if you plan on attending the classroom holiday parties.
Please indicate if you are going to check your child out for early dismissal after the parties.
https://forms.gle/ffNeK4Qun7wUS5NCA
Polar Express Day - Friday, December 15th
- Wear holiday pajamas
- PTO will provide K- 2nd grades chocolate milk, cookies & bells from the North Pole.
- Holiday parties for 3rd-6th grade
- 3rd- 8:45 -9:45
- 4th - 9:00 - 10:00
- 5th - 9:15 - 10:00
- 6th - 9:15 - 10:00
Please pre-register using the following link if you plan on attending the classroom holiday parties.
Please indicate if you are going to check your child out for early dismissal after the parties.
https://forms.gle/xpxxsASCTeUbWkhT8
All adults that are planning on attending the Holiday Parties in the classroom must complete a background check using the CISD link below. This must be done each year, it is free and only takes a few minutes to complete.
Holidays
Winter Break is December 18th - January 2nd.
Students return to school on Wednesday, January 3rd.
Looking Ahead at Important Dates
( All dates are subject to change.)
December
1st – Stellar Student / Dr Stewarts B-day/ PTO Mtg
4th – 8th PTO Holiday Store
6th - Mighty Mustang
7th- 3rd Grade Field Trip
8th - Kinder Gingerbread Houses
12th -Choir Concert @ Conroe High School
14th - Grinch Day grades 3rd-6th / K-2nd holiday parties
14th - Band/Orchestra Winter Concert 6pm
15th – Polar Express Day K-2nd / grades 3rd-6th parties/ Early Release
January
3rd – Students Back
5th - PTO Mtg
16th – Mighty Mustang
19th – Stellar Student
23rd – 100th Day of School