Glen Loch Parent Newsletter
October 13, 2023 Newsletter
Glen Loch Elementary
Margaret Loucks, Assistant Principal
Karla Floyd, Counselor
Mission: Glen Loch is committed to ensure high levels of learning for all students creating confident, independent and successful citizens.
Vision: Every student, every day growing them the Gator-Way!
#AllMeansALL
#BeTheGatorWay
Email: contactglenloch@conroeisd.net
Website: https://glenloch.conroeisd.net/
Location: 27505 Glen Loch Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-298-4900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlenLochCISD
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A Note from Mrs. Smith, Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are looking forward to Walk and Roll to School tomorrow morning! The weather should be perfect!
Report Cards will be sent home Monday, October 16th. Please sign the envelop and return it to your child's teacher. You may keep the report card for your records.
We have many fun events coming up over the next several weeks, such as, Literacy Night (October 19th), Storybook Parade (October 27th) and Trunk or Treat (October 28th).
Growing Better Together,
Kris Smith
Principal
Upcoming School Wide Dates:
OCTOBER
Wear Pink on Wednesdays!
13th - Walk and Roll to School Day
16th - Support Your Houston Astros by wearing your favorite Astros Shirt
17th - School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. @ Deane L. Sadler Admin Building
19th - Fine Arts Education Day - 4th Grade Students to Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
19th - Literacy Night - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
23rd - 27th - Red Ribbon Week
27th - PTO Teacher Appreciation
27th - Storybook Parade - 8:45 a.m. on Bus Loop
27th - Pep Rally - 2:30 p.m. - Students and Staff Only
28th - PTO Trunk or Treat - 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
31st - Pink Out Day
NOVEMBER
3rd - Gator Run
7th - Student Holiday
13th - 17th - Generation Texas Week
14th - 4th Grade Field Trip - Sam Houston Museum
14th - School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. @ Deane L. Sadler Admin Building
15th - Lone Star College "Mobile Go" visiting campus
17th - PTO Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
20th - 24th - School Holiday - Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER
1st - 8th - Book Fair
2nd - PTO Holiday Breakfast
7th - 4th Grade Choir Concert - 2:30 p.m. for Students and Staff / 6:00 p.m. for Parents
11th - 3rd Grade Field Trip - Spring Creek Nature Center
12th - 3rd Grade Field Trip - Spring Creek Nature Center
12th - School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. @ Deane L. Sadler Admin Building
15th - PTO Cookie Exchange for Teachers
15th - Holiday Parties
15th - Early Dismissal for Students - 12:10 p.m.
18th - Jan 1st - School Holiday - Christmas Break
Walk and Roll to School, Friday, October 13th
Gator Run 2023....
Once registered, you have access to all the fun sharing and donation features to help us raise funds! Features like:
- The Student Star Video featuring YouTube Trickshot Stars, Dude Perfect!
- Easy email and texting;
- Automatic payment features, like Apple Pay!
Thank you for your support of our World Changers!
Be Kind to Your Mind
Storybook Parade
Library Services
Here is the link to the video of how to set up a PAC account:
https://conroeisd.instructuremedia.com/embed/60f37e32-8fbd-4ddc-8f63-9aa5096cf36f
Yearbook
Coats for Kids Drive
The Conroe ISD Police Department is pleased to present the 21st Annual Coats for Kids Drive for the children of Conroe ISD. Coats and jackets can be brought in to the front office and placed in the collection bend in the front lobby. Items will be collected through October 18th. On October 19th, collected items will be picked up, cleaned, and sorted. The collected
coats, jackets, and hoodies will be distributed to campuses in need.
During last year’s Coats for Kids Drive, 1,100 coats, jackets and hoodies were collected and distributed to Conroe ISD families.
2023 Conroe ISD Bond Information
At their Special Board Meeting on August 1, 2023, the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to put four propositions on the November 7th ballot for a bond referendum. If voters approve Prop A and any combination of Props B, C, and/or D on November 7, there is a 2-cent anticipated tax rate increase to Conroe ISD residents in 2024-2025. Leading up to Election Day, you will continue to receive factual information about the upcoming bond. To learn more about Bond 2023, please visit www.conroeisd.net/bond or follow us on social media.
Seen Around Glen Loch
2023 - 2024 Lunch Information and Signup
Prices
Breakfast Meal Prices
o Student Breakfast $2.00
o Student Reduced Breakfast - No charge this year
o Non-student Breakfast/2nd Student Breakfast $3.30
Lunch Meal Prices
o Student Lunch $3.20
o Student Reduced Lunch $0.40
o Non-student Lunch/2nd Student Lunch $4.60
Lunch Information
Click here to go to CISD's Child Nutrition page.
Parents can pre-pay online for meal accounts beginning August 1, 2023, at www.myschoolbucks.com.
Lunch Schedule and Sign Up
- 11:30 - 12:00 First Grade Lunch
- 11:45 - 12:15 Third Grade Lunch
- 12:00 - 1:00 Kindergarten Lunch
- 12:15 - 12:45 Fourth Grade Lunch
- 12:30 - 1:00 Second Grade Lunch
Please use this link to sign up for up Lunch Visitors.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CABAB28A5FEC07-glen
We ask that you have no more than 2 visitors per student and at least 24-hours in advance.
Volunteer Opportunities
All Things PTO....
Join the PTO Email List
The PTO is busy planning events and volunteer opportunities for the upcoming school year. If you would like to be added to the PTO Email List, please complete the following survey:
Parent Survey in English: https://forms.gle/xYnpgBcWdVvJbCZH9
Parent Survey in Spanish: https://forms.gle/J9hJcUQvUREH8A6X9
Community Events
Mad Hatter Tea Party
Children's Museum
Join the Queen of Hearts, Alice and the Mad Hatter for child-friendly tea, decorating cookies, and creating hands-on unique art projects.
The cost is $6 per child in addition to admission to the museum. Adults are FREE to attend Tea Party but MUST pay for admission to the museum.
Fall Festival at Creekside Park West
Creekside Park West
This free, family-friendly event will feature a pumpkin patch, live DJ music, a rock climbing wall, face painting, family games, local eats and treats, and more! One free pumpkin per family will be given away while supplies last.
Sing-along Concert: Celebrating 100 years of Disney
Market Street in The Woodlands
Join us and enjoy a sing-along concert with Divisi Strings as we celebrate 100 years of Disney on Saturday, October 14th from 11 AM - 1 PM!
While you're here, shop from amazing vendors, enjoy fabulous photo-ops and fun for the whole family at the Mingle Market
Star Wars Reads Day
South Regional Library
Join us at South Regional Library for an all-ages celebration of Star Wars! We will have snacks, games, crafts, a costume contest and Padawan training by the Saber Guild Mustafar Temple. Some of our favorite Star Wars characters from the 501 Garrison will also be in attendance!
Concert in the Park - Fall Series
Northshore Park
Concert in the Park is a FREE popular family tradition of music and fun for all ages!
Coldshot (Variety)
Honoring the Texas Rangers - 200 Years!
Join the Township Parks and Recreation and Neighborhood Services Departments along with the Texas Rangers to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Texas Rangers.
Hocus Pocus Pops
Cynthia Woods Pavilion
FREE Lawn and Mezzanine Seating - no tickets required.
Orchestra Level Seating: $25
Get ready for The Pavilion’s spookiest night of the year! Around here, Hocus Pocus Pops might be an even bigger deal than Halloween itself! There’s all the trick-or-treating and kiddos in costumes and ghastly guys and ghouls…plus the haunting Houston Symphony in all its sinister splendor.
Sunset Cinema - Bee Movie
Rob Fleming Park Recreation Center
This FREE event begins at 6:30 p.m. with Bee-themed booths and activities, followed by the movie at 7:30 p.m.
TWHS Highstepper Fall Dance Clinic
The Woodlands High School
Grades Pre-K to 9th
T-shirt, snack and water provided
Register before Oct. 13th for $60; $70 for Walk-ins & Late Registrations
Register now at www.twhshighsteppers.com
Revelier and Gingham Girls Trunk or Treat
College Park High School
Concert in the Park - Fall Series
Northshore Park
Concert in the Park is a FREE popular family tradition of music and fun for all ages!
Retro Radio Band (Variety)
Fall Festival with Pumpkin Photo-Op
Market Street in The Woodlands
FALL INTO FUN at Market Street! Join us on Saturday, 10/28 from 12-2PM for kids activities, live music, cotton candy, and more!
Snap your pics at our pumpkin photo-op from Friday, 10/20 - Monday, 10/30
Trick or Treat Trail
Oct. 29th @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park
Princesses, pirates, ghosts and goblins are invited to don their costumes and enjoy a spooktacular celebration at the annual Trick or Treat Trail featuring Monster Mash. While at the event, children have the opportunity to trick or treat from booth to booth and fill their bags with goodies from local vendors. The FREE event also includes strolling entertainment, carnival games, costume contests, photo areas, food trucks and more!Safety
All Things Transportation
Parent Resource Center
Technology
Technology help is just a click away for those with questions.
Parent Technology FAQs- https://tinyurl.com/5n8znmb9
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