April:

April is National School Library Month
04/21 - Administrative Assistant Day

04/22 - Earth Day

04/27 - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

04/30 - Arbor Day

May:

05/01 - School Principal Day

05/03 - 05/07 - Teacher Appreciation Week

05/11 - STAAR Math (3rd and 4th Grades)

05/12 - STAAR Reading (3rd and 4th Grades)
05/12 - School Nurse's Day

05/14 - PTO Spring Fling

05/21 - Paws for Pride on the announcements - Wear GREEN for Resilience

05/26 - Last Day of School - Early Dismissal 12:10 PM

Hello Bobcat Families,

I mentioned a few weeks ago that we would send out a survey to gather information parents would like to share regarding class placement for next school year. The survey, which is not required, is online and accepting information. You can find it here. Rather than sending an email, please enter your information in this form. When working on placement decisions for the coming school year, we will refer to the information submitted using this form. Please also know that we do not accept requests for specific teachers.

In addition, registration is open for the 2021-2022 school year. Current students do not need to re-register, but if you know families that are moving into our community or know families with kindergarten age children, please share the information below about registration for the 2021-2022 school year.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to seeing all of our Bobcats next week.

Take good care,

Dr. Jarod Lambert

Principal

The parent/legal guardian of a student should start the registration process by providing the required information in our new online Family Portal. Click HERE for more information.

School is almost out, and it is time to think about summer programs. Conroe ISD offers several valuable programs over the summer. Here are a few:

• Students in kindergarten through sixth grade can attend Kids Quest Academic Courses. This program focuses on helping students with skills in their grade level. The cost is $150 per child, and parents must provide transportation.

• Students in second through sixth grades may attend Experiencing Robotics. The cost is $150 per child, and parents must provide transportation.

• Students in kindergarten through second grades are invited to attend Passport to Learning: ESL. This program is by invitation only due to the limited number of spots available. If you are interested in this program, please contact your child’s teacher.

You can find more information for all of these programs, including information regarding registration, at https://www.conroeisd.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Summer-School-2021.pdf (English version) or https://www.conroeisd.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Summer-School-2021-Spanish-1.pdf (Spanish Version)

Click HERE for more information about Conroe Independent School Districts 2021 Summer Programs

• All transportation changes need to be emailed to bush@conroeisd.net before 2:00 PM each day.
• Car rider dismissal reminder: Entering the school driveway at dismissal is by right turn only. All traffic leaving the school should turn right onto Crownridge as well.
  
• Only visitors essential to school operations will be permitted to enter CISD facilities.
• All individuals entering the building must wear a face mask covering their mouth and nose.
• Visitors will be required to complete a COVID-19 screening form in the reception area prior to leaving the front office area.
• Only essential learning items can be dropped off on our outside drop off table.
  
• Students forgetting lunches will be allowed to get a meal from the cafeteria. Breakfast and lunch (one each per child each day) are free in the cafeteria this school year.
  
• Students forgetting a water bottle will be given one at school.
• Students need to have a mask on while riding a CISD school bus.
• Please remember that CISD property is tobacco free. There is no smoking/vaping while on school property. This includes carline.
  

Important Websites -

ParentAccess Center Account
http://conroeisd.net/parents/

Conroe ISD Website:
http://www.conroeisd.net/

Conroe ISD Volunteer Online Application:
https://apps.conroeisd.net/volunteer/

Online Lunch Accounts:
www.myschoolbucks.com

Conroe ISD Transportation:
https://www.conroeisd.net/transportation/

Child Nutrition:
https://www.conroeisd.net/department/child-nutrition/

Referral requests are now open for Conroe Independent School District Gifted and Talented program. Summer testing is reserved for students who registered after December 2020. The testing will take place June 1-3 from 8:00 am -11:00 am at Bush Elementary. Referral requests can be made by the parents and/or teachers. If you are interested in referring your child, you may want to discuss this with your child’s teacher at conferences. Referrals will be accepted through April 30. You may request a referral form from the front office or the Assistant Principal. You can also find the referral form and other GT information on the CISD GT homepage.

If any of your phone numbers, your email addresses, or your physical address have changed, please contact the Bush registrar, Brenda Hooker, at bhooker@conroeisd.net. Any address change will need to have a Proof of Residency such as a utility bill (gas, water, electric), lease, or buyers agreement/contract.

If you currently have plans to move over the summer please email our registrar, Brenda Hooker at bhooker@conroeisd.net. There will be a summer move form sent to you via your child or emailed to you. We ask that you complete it and send it back to school. This will help in planning for next year.

If you would like to view your proof and order online for the school pictures that were taken in January go to: http://online.phototexasphotography.com/

The website will ask for you to input a keyword.
The keyword to your gallery is: 2021BPE and then your student's ID.
Example = If your student's ID is 123456 then the code is 2021BPE12345

For any issues or questions, please contact Photo Texas customer support at https://www.phototexasphotography.com/contact or call 1(800) 883-6463. You can also email Ellen at ellen@phototexasphotography.com

A printable version of the calendar for the 2020-2021 school year can be found online at: https://www.conroeisd.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2021-2022-Calendar.pdf

We need donations of boys & girls pants and shorts (no shirts needed). Many times children will get muddy at PE or recess and will need a change of clothes. We keep the clothes in the clinic so that the children can change clothes at school instead of having to call home and have a parent bring a change of clothes.

ISOLATION OR QUARANTINE:

· Students who are absent due to isolation or quarantine criteria who log in to SeeSaw or Canvas before 11:59 pm will be counted as a REMOTE ATTENDANCE.
· Students who are absent due to isolation or quarantine criteria who are unable to sign into SeeSaw or Canvas before 11:59 pm will be counted as an EXCUSED ABSENCE.

RETURN-TO-SCHOOL CRITERIA:

Per Conroe ISD guidelines: If your child has a fever or other symptoms that could be from COVID-19 and does not get tested OR is not cleared by their healthcare provider with an alternative diagnosis, it is assumed the child has COVID-19 and may not return to school until the following 3 criteria are met:

1. Has been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.

2. AND child has improved symptoms.

3. AND at least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.

Please email or fax (936-709-1699) healthcare provider date of return to school confirmation or COVID-19 test results to the nurse clkirchner@conroeisd.net or bush@conroeisd.net in order to return to school sooner than the 10 day isolation period.

MEDICATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

Prescription medication must be in the original container, properly labeled including the student’s name, the name of the medication, directions concerning dosage, the schedule for administration, expiration date, and the date the prescription was filled. No expired prescription medication will be administered. No more than a ninety (90) day supply of a prescription medication may be checked in at one time.

Over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, cough or cold medicines that could potentially mask COVID-19 symptoms will require a written order from your child’s health care provider. Special Medication Note: Due to CDC COVID-19 guidelines nebulizer medications cannot be administered at school at this time.

CURB SIDE MEDICATION SIGN IN:

Please email or call the clinic if your child will require a scheduled or prescription medication for this school year. A medication permission form will be emailed to you, or let us know if you need to pick up a paper copy.

Medications will be dropped off via curb side delivery Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30-2:30. Please email clkirchner@conroeisd.net or call 936-709-1600 (front office) or 936-709-1609 (clinic) to let us know that you are here for medication drop off. Nurse Cheryl will come out to your car to collect the signed forms and medication.

Stay Healthy,

Nurse Cheryl Kirchner, RN

clkirchner@conroeisd.net

936-709-1609

Evelin Padilla, Clinic Assistant

epadillaguerrer@conroeisd.net

Click here to visit Mrs. McGhee’s Virtual Counseling Office

Click here for Coronavirus Resources for Students and Families

Sincerely,

Angie McGhee

amcghee@conroeisd.net

936-709-1608

Looking for a position as a teacher or librarian? Perhaps a position in the field of special education? If so, register to attend the Conroe ISD Virtual Professional Job Fair! All of Conroe ISD’s 64 campuses will be participating and our representatives look forward to connecting with you via chat and/or video. Click HERE for more information.

Our daily announcements are shared in Canvas or Seesaw for each class. In addition, we will include the week's announcements in each edition of the Bush Banner.

All SMS messages received from the Conroe ISD District Office and your child's campus will begin with "Conroe ISD:" and come from the subscribe code 67587. If you have not yet opted-in to receive SMS messages, you can do so at any time throughout the school year by texting "Y" to 67587.

We have some 2020-2021 Spirit Wear still available. You can purchase it through the front office, on a first come first serve basis.

What would you like included in our Bush Basics gear next year? In year's past, we've offered water bottles, keychains, labels, tattoos, bows.... share your thoughts and ideas with us. We would love to know your ideas on what you would like to see sold!

Email our Bush Basics team at BushBasics@bushpto.com. Or, you can comment on our Facebook post @BushPTO.

Secretary: This position is a member of the Executive Board and is responsible for taking meeting minutes at our monthly Board meetings and ensuring those minutes are disseminated to the board and posted on our website. The person is also responsible for scheduling a room at school for each month’s meeting (if allowed) or setting up a zoom meeting and creating badges for Board Members.

Parliamentarian: This position ensures that the PTO bylaws are being followed by the board and assists the board on questions of parliamentary procedure. This position also heads up the Nominating Committee when recruiting the new Executive Board (which occurs in the spring). It is important that this person is able to attend the monthly board meetings to be able to oversee them.

VP of Communications: This position is a member of the Executive Board and oversees the communications team (Social Media Coordinator, Webmaster, Marquee Coordinator, Membership Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator.) We have several experienced team members already in place. This position offers support to those team members and helps direct their efforts. A major component of this position is to find ways to regularly communicate with our parents, to help them feel

included and aware of what the Board is working on.

Email Caitlin at President@BushPTO.com, if interested.

Keep an eye out for your chance to purchase 2021.22 School Supplies. This is NOT a fundraiser and the list comes directly from your child's teacher. More information to come!

The Conroe Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304; (936)-709-7700 and the Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304; (936) 709-7670.