Shelli LeBlanc, Principal

Amanda Cucinotta, Assistant Principal

Ariel Aymond, Counselor 5th Grade

Krystal McCure, 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

Happy Friday,

There are many important items in this newsletter - please take some time to read over them.

Enjoy your long weekend!

Shelli LeBlanc

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The District is excited to announce a new addition to student safety with the implementation of the next phase of the SMART tag™ I.D. system within the College Park High School feeder schools. Students in the feeder will begin using this system on February 22, 2023, with the initial use to scan bus riders boarding or exiting a bus. SMART tag™ uses safe, passive technology which enables your child’s I.D. card to be programmed with a unique student number. This number can only be read by the SMART tag™ tablet installed on each CISD school bus, and the I.D. number is the only digital information on the card. The goal is to have the SMART tag™ system fully implemented throughout the District by May 2023.

The system to increase safety has already undergone an initial and successful phase-in for the Oak Ridge High School feeder. Upon full implementation, parents/guardians will have the ability to sign up to receive text notifications of when their child’s bus will arrive for pick up in the morning and drop off in the afternoon. When a student boards or exits the bus, the student will touch their SMART tag™ I.D. card on the SMART tag™ tablet (RFID reader) at the top of the stairs. This will allow the bus driver to determine if the student is on the right bus, as well as confirm that the student is getting off at the correct bus stop. The GPS capability is in the SMART tag™ tablet on the bus not the SMART tag™ I.D. card. Bus riders in the College Park feeder zone will receive a SMART tag™ I.D. card and a lanyard in the coming days. The success of the program in large part depends on students having their SMART tag™ I.D. card with them when they get on and off the bus. We ask for your help in this regard.

The District is excited about offering its families this new service to increase safety, and we ask for your patience as we implement this new program. In the near future, your child’s SMART tag™ I.D. will also be used for cafeteria purchases and library book check-out. For more information on the program including how the passive technology works, please visit the District’s SMART tag™ website. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the Conroe ISD Transportation Department’s Oak Ridge Center at 832-592-8850 or visit our transportation website.

CLICK HERE to order a replacement SMART Tag.

The Collins 2021-2022 School Report Cards is posted on our profile page. The accountability reports can be accessed using the following steps:

From the school’s website:

• Go to "Our School/Campus"
• Click “View School Profile"
• Select “Accountability Reports”
• Click “2021-2022”
• Select "School Report Card"

https://www.conroeisd.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Collins-20-21-School-Report-Card.pdf

Collins Robotics wrapped up their season Saturday, February 11 at 2 separate events. Team Nuclear Hiss represented Collins in the FLL Next Level Qualifier in Splendora, while Team Super Charged Cobras competed locally in the McCullough Junior High Robotics Challenge where they won 1st place in the junior division! We are very proud of how both teams represented Collins with integrity and perseverance throughout this Robotics season.

Nuclear Hiss

Diya Pillai

Victor Bastides

Luke Cott

Ethan Ronnander

Ronin Hinojosa

Super Charged Cobras

Sothun Chhor

Leo Vaszquez

Zoa Arsiwala

Heidi Gunnell

Coltin McKenzie

Tuesday, February 21st - LC 6-3

Wednesday, February 22nd - LC 6-4

Thursday, February 23rd - LC 6-5

• Drop off and Pick Up is located at the back of Collins off Gosling Road.
• Students should be in the building by 7:30 AM
• Students are anticipated to return to campus by 4:15 - 4:30 PM
• Please help us keep long car lines moving in the afternoon by following our traffic flow and only turning right on to Gosling as you are leaving the school.
• Students are encouraged to wear a Collins T-Shirt during the field trip. An alternative to a Collins school shirt is a Navy or Maroon colored shirt.

Dr. Null discussed a variety of topics on Wednesday night’s YouTube live including student safety and behavior concerns, the 2023 Bond Planning Committee and the SMART tag rollout.

Our very own Collins Chorale got a shout out for their performance at TMEA!

Join us on February 25, 2023, for CISD YOUniversity from 10 - 2 at the Jett Center at Woodforest Stadium. CISD YOUniversity is a day to build strong students and strong families. Parent YOU, Teen YOU, and Kid YOU will offer a variety of topics that support our students' overall wellness.

For Kid YOU, school-aged kids in elementary through intermediate will have the opportunity to learn about managing worries, how to make nutritious smoothies with the Montgomery County Food Bank, explore a fun STEM activity with the YMCA, participate in an activity to create college awareness, and enjoy some time jumping in inflatables.

For Teen YOU, teens from junior high to high school will have the opportunity to learn about digital citizenship and safety, peer mediation, managing stress and worries, and exploring college admissions. They will also get to spend some time in the inflatables.

For Parent YOU, parents and community members will have the opportunity to walk through our Hidden in Plain Sight setup, attend sessions on substance use awareness, social media, and digital safety, and hear our guest speaker, Tony Hoffman (11:00-12:30), share his experiences regarding substance use and choices he made throughout his life to get him to where he is today.

Food trucks, face painting, and local resource tables will also be there for individuals to visit throughout the event.

If you are a business owner & would like to be a sponsor for Cobra Fest or donate a raffle item for our student raffle please email @ collinsptopresident@gmail.com. Individuals & families are welcome to help too!

We will recognize and thank you on social media and in our school newsletter!

6th grade parents: Before your student starts 7th grade, the Tdap booster and Meningitis vaccine are required. Usually children receive these vaccines at their 11 year old check-up. If your child has received these vaccines, please send me a copy of the record (either dropped off at the front office or @ nkendall@conroeisd.net) and I will make sure they are up to date before going to Knox. If not, please make an appointment with your child’s health care provider to get these vaccines.

The following is a great article about physical fitness and children:

Promoting Physical Activity as a Way of Life - HealthyChildren.org

Grade 5 & 6 Human Growth and Development Instruction

The following information is included in a letter being sent home with your 5th and/or 6th grader on Tuesday, February 21. The letter your child is bringing home on Tuesday will require parents to give permission for their child to participate. Children not participating will remain in their LC with their LC teachers. The permission form is due no later than Monday, February 27. We encourage you to preview the material as linked in "Curriculum Materials" below. This presentation will be held on Thursday, March 9 for 5th grade and Friday, March 10 for 6th grade, and conducted separately for boys and girls. The school nurse and Collins counselors will be showing the videos. Staff members will not permit questions during this presentation. Any students having questions will be reminded to talk to parents/guardians. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. LeBlanc or Nurse Kendall if you have any questions.

The Conroe Independent School District (CISD) provides instruction related to human growth and development in accordance with CISD Board Policy EHAA (https:// pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=909&code=EHAA) and the Texas Education Code TEC §28.004 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ ED.28.htm).

Description of Content:

CISD utilizes the Procter & Gamble Program “Always Changing and Growing Up” video series to provide age-appropriate information regarding the changes occurring in the growth and development of this age group. This instruction is conducted separately for boys and girls. Topics covered in the videos include (1) physical changes associated with puberty, (2) hormone changes, (3) hygiene suggestions, (4) the importance of staying healthy including eating properly, exercising, and adequate sleep. For girls, the videos explain breast development, vaginal discharge, and menstrual cycle. For boys, the videos explain voice changes, penis/testicle development, erections, and ejaculation. The videos encourage the students to ask questions about this material to a parent or trusted adult.

Curriculum Materials:

You can preview the videos by visiting https://www.conroeisd.net/department/tl/ physical-education-health/ or by selecting the links below:

• Girls Video (18 minutes): https://drive.google.com/file/ d/1amTZXOxHAv7F4CPtIk4ScSW6aewHL0E9/view
• Boys Video (16 minutes): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sCKYsbob04elrc- Pv1bCgIcz1RdEzYZa/view

The instructor will show the videos at the links above and no additional instruction will be provided on the parent opt-in topics referenced on this form. The Conroe ISD School Health Advisory Council reviewed and recommended this curriculum, and it has been approved by the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees.

Grade 6 Family Violence, Dating Violence, and Human Trafficking Instruction

The following information is included in a letter being sent home with your 6th grader on Tuesday, February 21. The letter your child is bringing home on Tuesday will require parents to give permission for their child to participate. Children not participating will remain in their LC with their LC teachers. The permission form is due no later than Monday, February 27. I encourage you to preview the material as linked in "Curriculum Materials" below. This presentation will be held on Friday, March 10, and conducted separately for boys and girls. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. LeBlanc or Mrs. McCure if you have any questions. Staff members will not permit questions during this presentation. Any students having questions will be reminded to talk to parents/guardians.

The Conroe Independent School District (CISD) provides instruction related to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and human trafficking in accordance with CISD Board Policy EHAA (https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/ PolicyDetails?key=909&code=EHAA) and the Texas Education Code TEC §28.004 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.28.htm).

Description of Content:

The CISD Physical Education and Health Department utilized Chapter 115 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health Education, Subchapter B Middle School 115.26 Grade 6, and Goodheart-Willcox Texas Health Skills for Middle School Companion Text to create the instructional material related to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and human trafficking. Topics covered include definitions, examples, and signs of (1) abuse such as physical, emotional/mental, and financial, (2) family violence including neglect, child, sibling, and elder abuse, (3) dating violence and (4) human trafficking, as well as, how to prevent and report violence.

Curriculum Materials:

You have a right to Review and/or purchase the Goodheart-Willcox Texas Health Skills for Middle School Companion Text textbook and instructional materials. You can preview the material by contacting your school or by using this link https:// www.conroeisd.net/department/tl/physical-education-health/. Any curriculum materials used in the public domain, on the above topics, must be posted on the district’s internet website. The instructor will utilize the materials posted at the link above for the district website and no additional instruction will be provided on the parent opt-in topics referenced on this form. Instructors will direct students to talk to their parent or guardian should they have any questions about the material. The Conroe ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) reviewed and recommended this curriculum, and it has been approved by the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees. Parental involvement in development of the curriculum is encouraged through the SHAC.

The instructor will show the videos at the links above and no additional instruction will be provided on the parent opt-in topics referenced on this form. The Conroe ISD School Health Advisory Council reviewed and recommended this curriculum, and it has been approved by the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees.

If we do not receive your signed consent by Monday, February 27, your student will not be permitted to participate in this instruction and will be assigned alternative instructional activities.

6th grade parents, remember that Knox course selection sheets are due back to the homeroom teacher by March 8. Also courses need to be entered into Student Access Center which can accessed on your child's SSO.

Students participated in digital citizenship lessons this week with the Tech Coach and Counselors. 5th grade follow up to the Online Friendship lesson can be found here. 6th grade follow up to De-escalating Digital Drama can be found here.

Purchase a yearbook for your child for $50 at Jostens.com. Deadline to purchase is April 28 or until sold out.

Submit school related photos to collinsyearbooktw@gmail.com. *Please note photos are subject to approval and not guaranteed to be published.

Bell Schedule:

• 8:50 AM—4:00 PM
• Students may enter the building by 7:45 AM (Please enter 5th grade side door)

Lunch Times

• 6th Lunch A: 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM
• 5th Lunch B: 12:10 PM- 12:40 PM
• 5th Lunch C: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
• 6th Lunch D: 12:50 PM - 1:20 PM

Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49A5A929A7F9C34-collins5

Front Office Times:

• 8:00 AM—4:30 PM

End of Day:

• 3:30 PM Calls to change transportation will end
• 3:40 PM Early check out of students will end
• 3:35 PM Cones for car rider dismissal will be set - cars for early pick up will not fit in front parking area
• 3:45 PM First Flight (7 cars) will move forward to cones
• 4:00 PM Flights 1-4 dismissed along with bike riders
• 4:07 PM Walkers dismissed. Car riders will meet parents at cones 1 - 7. Once a flight is loaded, it will be dismissed to take a RIGHT hand turn only to exit.
• Buses will be 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.