May:

05/01 - School Principal Day

05/03 - 05/07 - Teacher Appreciation Week

05/05 - National Bike to School Day

05/07 - School Lunch Hero Day

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

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

05/13 - 3rd/4th Library Books Due

05/14 - K, 1, 2 Library Books Due

05/14 - PTO Spring Fling

05/15 - Armed Forces Day

05/19 - First Grade Safety Day

05/20 - Kindergarten Graduations
05/21 - Paws for Pride on the announcements - Wear GREEN for Resilience

05/21 - Field Day (During Specials)

05/24 - Field Day (During Specials)

05/25 - Field Day (During Specials)

05/25 - TWHS Graduation

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

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 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.

• 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/

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.

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

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.

When: May 14 * 5:00 to 7:30 pm

Where: Bush Elementary parking lot & Alden Bridge sports field. Entry is Free.

A portion of the proceeds of your food truck purchases will go to Bush. Bring a picnic blanket and/or camping chairs!

Children Raffle: Kindle Fire ▪ Hoverboard ▪ Arts & Craft Basket ▪ Family Game Basket ▪ 3 Giant Plush Animals ▪ Air Hockey Table ▪ Remote Controlled Truck

Children's Raffle tickets on sale starting THIS MONDAY, 4/26, at bushpto.com and will be available at the event. $1 per ticket. Children can preview items at school & and online May 3-7 and may drop off raffle tickets in boxes at school during their preview time. You do not have to be present at the drawing to win.

Please join us on May 5 at 6:30 pm on Zoom

On the agenda:

Recap of this year

View the budget for next year

Learn about exciting new programs and events for next year

Vote on next year's Board

Topic: Bush PTO Spring General Meeting
Time: May 5, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99171241036?pwd=aTJaMGtFNFRvWi9NYmJvT0F0b3lUZz09

Meeting ID: 991 7124 1036
Passcode: 933553

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.

Spirit Friday: This position organizes our monthly Spirit Fridays where the students are encouraged to dress in their Bush Spirit Wear or colors. This position also collects data and awards prizes for each winning class per grade level. Two people can work together in this position.

Marquee Coordinator: This position works with our front office staff to update the marquee as needed. It typically involves working once a week, but can be more when there is a birthday to be added or PTO Spirit nights. This position can be shared by two people.

Spirit Wear Ordering Coordinator: This person organizes and submits orders from Spirit Wear purchases. This position will be at its peak during the final week of July/first week of August, and again in late September (when we place a second spirit wear order).

Spirit Wear/Bush Basics Distribution: Assemble the T-shirt and Bush Basics (spirit gear) orders when items are delivered from vendor and organize for distribution to parents. All items will be delivered to the person’s home so s/he can organize the packages. (Please note, other members of the board are willing to assist in the package assembly process!) The position also sets up and coordinates delivery to parents at Teddy Bear Tea/Meet the Teacher in the Fall. This position will be at its peak during the final week of July/first week of August, and again in late September (when we place a second spirit wear order).

Academic Outreach: This position is responsible for working with teachers and Dr. Lambert to find ways in which the PTO can enhance academic learning at Bush through bringing in fun and exciting outside organizations that support the curriculum. This position will also help assist in the new Team Scholarship program that will be initiated next year to help support the Grade Level and Specials Teams with additional curriculum based “extra” programs/projects they want to bring to their students.

Bobcat Bonanza Committee: Committee members would help in planning the Spring Bonanza. Including wristband and raffle ticket sales, games, food and drink, children’s raffle, silent auction, entertainment and facility preparation.

Yearbook Team: Helps with the production of the yearbook, including photography, design, editing and distribution.

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

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.