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February 3, 2023
Dates to Remember
February
2/7th - 10th - Interim Testing - we will not have visitors at lunch
2/13th - 17th - Random Acts of Kindness Week
2/17 - Staff Development - No School for Students
2/20 - Holiday - No School
2/23 - 4th Grade Fine Arts Night & Open House
2/24 - Go Texan Day, Students may wear "Western Wear" to school that day
March
3/2 - Kindergarten Field Trip
3/2 - Read Across America Day
3/2 - Texas Independance Day
3/3 - 4th Grade Class Picture 8:30am
3/4 - Beautify Bush Volunteer Workday 9am - 11am
3/4 - Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
3/6 - 10 - Spring Book Fair in the Library
3/9 - Kindergarten Rodeo
3/9 - Sci-Tech Night 5:30pm
3/13 - 17 - Spring Break - No School
3/24 - 1st Grade Field Trip
3/30 - 1st grade Program
3/31 - Spring Picture Day
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From the Principal
Dear Bobcat Families,
We had an amazing week at Bush! It was super cold, but students enjoyed a long recess today with Bush staff to help get some extra movement in. It was much deserved at the end of a long, cold week!
Next week our third and fourth grade students will be taking interim assessments. We have made a few changes to our lunches and unfortunately, will not have lunch visitors February 7th-10th. Please see the changes below.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Thompson
Lunch Changes, February 7th-10th
Due to interim testing in 3rd and 4th grades, we have made a few changes to our schedule.
- On Tuesday and Thursday, third grade lunch will be from 11:15-11:45 and second grade lunch will be from 11:45-12:15. Fourth grade lunch will be from 12:45-1:15.
- On Wednesday and Friday, first grade lunch will be from 11:15-11:45. Fourth grade lunch will be from 11:45-12:15 and third grade lunch will be from 12:15-12:45.
Notes from the School Nurse
Bush Clinic Phone # (936) 709-1609
COVID-19 Information:
If your child receives a positive COVID-19 test result, please go to the parent self-report link below to enter the student ID number. Entering the date of onset of symptoms will give you the return to school date, which is a 5-day isolation period.
This will enter your student into the COVID Absence App for the excused absence during the 5 day isolation period.
Students who are directly exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19 are not required to quarantine. Masks are not required upon return to school after the 5-day isolation.
This website offers a brief illustration of coverage offered through the Texas Kids First K-12 Student Accident Insurance Program https://www.texaskidsfirst.com/
After school playground reminders... Due to safety reasons a parent or guardian is required to monitor their students while playing after dismissal on the playground. Students are not allowed to return to the building after dismissal to use the clinic restroom.
Thank you for all the generous donations!
Stay Healthy,
Nurse Cheryl Kirchner, RN
clkirchner@conroeisd.net
Cheryl Edwards, Clinic Assistant
cheedwards@conroeisd.net
National School Counseling Week February 6th - February 10th
The purpose of National School Counseling Week is to highlight the unique contributions that School Counselors bring to our school system. See below for some facts about School Counselors and what we do.
The correct title for us is “School Counselor”. Guidance Counselor was a given name for a counselor that focused solely on class selection and career path. School Counselors do that and so much more! Our education and training in counseling strategies helps us grow our students' social and emotional skills. We counsel, we teach and we advocate for our students everyday!
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) provides standards for us to teach. These standards fall into three categories: personal/social, academic and career.
We are so fortunate to be the school counselors for Bush Elementary and appreciate the support of our faculty and parents.. We believe we are “better together” and enjoy working with Bush families and staff to support our students in achieving school success. Click here for more information on counseling in CISD. Click here to visit the Counselor’s Corner on the Bush website. Feel free to contact us by phone or email if you have any questions.
Random Acts of Kindness week is February 13th - 17th!
Our theme this year is “Kindness is Blooming at Bush”. Students will be encouraged to perform random acts of kindness to brighten their school and community. We will be celebrating acts of kindness by recognizing kind acts and adding them to our kindness tree. Stop by the library window to see how our kindness tree begins blooming during Random Acts of Kindness week.
We will be showing kindness in our community by collecting items to support Interfaith. More information will be in our next banner!
Safety Information
The safety of our students and staff is of the utmost importance. Over the past decade, Conroe ISD has spent millions of dollars on a layered approach to campus safety including the installation of secure entrances and vestibules along with adding security cameras throughout our schools. Our greatest safety measure, however, is vigilance. Please report any suspicious activity or suspected dangers to the appropriate authorities. Anonymous reports may be made 24/7 to Conroe ISD’s KidChat hotline at 1-888-KidChat (543-2428) or through our new Anonymous Alerts app. Login: conroeisd
February Teacher Appreciation
For Teacher Appreciation this Valentine's month we are providing our teachers with sweet treats baked by the parents (with love! 💕). If you would like to contribute, below is a signup genius to provide either homemade or store-bought treats.
Please provide the treat you signed up for by Thursday, February 9, so the PTO can assemble the packages for the staff by Friday. Click here to sign up. Thank you for all you do!
Campus Information
Bush Elementary: A nurturing and inclusive community where students become empowered citizens and life-long learners. Every student, every day!
Our school hours are 8:00-3:10. Students may arrive as early as 7:30 and will go to their homeroom beginning at that time.
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.
