Hailey Parent Update
Upcoming Dates:
December
- 9 Hailey PTA Breakfast with Santa
- 11-12 1st Grade Polar Express (each class has assigned day - wear pajamas)
- 14 Hailey PTA Meeting @ 5:30pm
- 14 3rd Grade program @ 6:00pm
- 15 Hailey Holiday Sing-A-Long
- 15 Grade Level Holiday Parties
- 15 Early Release @ 12:05pm
- Dec 18-January 2 Winter Break
- 3 Students return
- 12 Spelling Bee @ 9:00am
- 12 Report Cards go home
- 15 MLK Day Holiday
- 18 Hailey PTA Meeting @ 5:30pm
- 18 ELA Night with 4th Grade Choir @ 6:00pm
- 26 NEAT Pep Rally @ CP - 4th Grade students
Holiday Celebration Visitor Pre-Registration Information
We are so excited to have the opportunity to invite our families to our Holiday Celebration on December 15, 2023. The process for Pre-Registration is the same as our Thanksgiving Feasts. A Pre-Registration form needs to be completed for each visitor. Just a reminder that all visitors will be required to check in with a valid ID. In order to expedite the check-in process, while continuing to provide a safe and secure setting, we are requesting that the visitors planning on attending the event pre-register by filling out the information below. When you pre-register, your name badge will be ready for you in advance on the day of the event. However, an ID will still be required for check-in. Failure to pre-register, may result in waiting in a long line and possibly missing part of your child's event.
It will take time to prepare the information and print badges through the Raptor program. Therefore, any visitor who has not registered in advance (12/14/23) will have to follow the normal check-in procedures in the front office. This new procedure is being implemented to expedite the security process for visitors. We sincerely appreciate you pre-registering for visitor’s badges. The wait time to obtain a badge in the office may be quite lengthy. Please plan ahead and pre-register for this event so you do not risk being late to the holiday party.
Please provide us with the information requested by filling out the form by December 14, 2023.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Hailey Elementary School
- SCC - 10:20-11:05am
- PK - 9:45-10:30am
- Kindergarten - 9:45-10:30am
- 1st grade - 10:20-11:05am
- 2nd grade - 9:45-10:30am
- 3rd grade - 10:20-11:05am
- 4th grade - 10:20-11:05am
EARLY RELEASE - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2023
The December Early Release Day for students in Conroe ISD is Friday, December 15, 2023. Please make arrangements for your child’s transportation on this early release day.
- All Students will be dismissed at 12:05pm.
- NO CHANGE OF TRANSPORTATION (INCLUDING EARLY PICK UP) AFTER 11:30AM.
- All students will eat lunch before leaving school in their classroom on this day.
- Students resume classes on Wednesday, January 3, 2024!
Cell Phone and Smart Watch CISD Policy
Begins January 3, 2024
Cell phones and smartwatches may be used respectfully and responsibly before school and after school.
Cell phones and smartwatches should not be used to capture video, audio, or images at school or on the bus.
Cell phones and smartwatches should be set on silent mode and kept in backpacks, lockers, or other designated storage areas and should not be visible during school hours including instructional time, reward time, free time, lunch, and in the hallways.
Use of cell phones and smartwatches may be permitted in extenuating circumstances with permission from a staff member. (ex. to notify parent/ guardian of a late bus)
School Calendar Process
After evaluating the calendar submissions received through the website and the results of the first survey, the District-Level Planning and Decision-Making Committee is seeking feedback on the calendar samples in the linked survey below. Please respond to the survey by noon on Thursday, December 14.
Hailey Watch DOGS!
WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads Of Great Students) is a family and community engagement educational initiative. There are 2 primary goals of the WATCH D.O.G.S. program:
1. To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
2. To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
We believe that all of us want the same things for our kids and these values unite us. This program serves to bring communities closer together based on these values-based goals. Ultimately, our purpose is to change the country for the better by doing our small part to provide support to our educators and encouragement to our children.
Follow the steps below to get started!
- Complete the CISD Volunteer Application.
- Contact Mrs. Dumlao to schedule a date to volunteer at mdumlao@conroeisd.net
- Optional: Order your official Watch DOG shirt at the Watch DOG store.
Door Dash deliveries for student lunches are not accepted at school.
CISD GT Application Window
October 1st marks the opening of the GT REFERRAL WINDOW. Parents, teachers, counselors, and administration can refer any student for GT testing. We will be collecting referral forms from October 2 - December 15, 2023. Please ask your child's teacher for a GT referral form.
Become a Library Volunteer!
The library is in need of parent volunteers to work one shift a week or one shift every other week. Library volunteers help check out books to students, return books to the shelves, and work on specials projects. Volunteering in the library is a great way to meet other parents and get involved with the school.
Morning Volunteer Shift
8:20 - 10:50 Classes include Grades 1-3.
Afternoon Volunteer Shift
1:10 - 2:50 Classes include Kindergarten and 4th grade.
Pre-K volunteers work on an as needed basis.
If you are interested in volunteering in the library, please complete the Conroe ISD Volunteer Application at https://apps.conroeisd.net/volunteer/ and email Mrs. Puller at kpuller@conroeisd.net.
Lunch Visitor Schedule
- PK, 2nd, and 4th grade lunch visits are on Monday and Wednesday.
- Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grade lunch visits on Tuesday and Thursday.
- Fridays are for working parents.
Lunch Visitor Policy
Safety is a top priority in CISD and at Hailey Elementary School. All lunch visitors must be listed as an Emergency Contact or accompanied by a parent. If a visitor arrives who is not on the Emergency Card they will not be allowed to have lunch with the student. Please be aware of this policy.
Hailey staff will monitor the number of visitors to several grade levels. Due to space issues, lunches for several grades may become sign up only.
From the clinic! Family activities: Cooking up Fun!
Cooking as a family activity needs to be fun. When kids are small, cooking together will probably be messy. Things might take longer. That’s okay! If things don’t always turn out perfectly, don’t worry. The key is to be patient and allow kids to be a part of the process. Teaching your child to make something will take more time than doing it yourself, so make sure you allow enough time to complete the recipe. Smiles and kind words of encouragement can go a long way in helping to build your children’s interest and confidence.
- Kitchen as the Classroom
Cooking together can also be educational. Time in the kitchen gives you a chance to teach kids about healthy food choices and more, such as:
- Colors, Shapes, and Sizes
Small children can learn colors, shapes, and sizes by choosing and comparing fruits and vegetables. Ask your child questions like, “Which is the biggest strawberry?” or “Which is the reddest?”
- Letters
Have small children name the foods that start with different letters.
- Math
When kids are small, they can help count ingredients and use measuring cups and spoons. As they get older, they can learn math skills and fractions by doubling or halving recipes.
- Reading
Check out kids’ cookbooks from the library or cook foods that are mentioned in your child’s favorite books. After you make a recipe, you could even write a review or make notes about what you liked or didn’t like and what you would do differently next time.
- Following Directions
Following a recipe step by step is a good way for children to practice doing things in order and reading directions before starting a task.
- Science
Cooking is basically chemistry! Young children can learn that things like lemons and pickles taste sour because of acid. Older children can learn the science behind why food browns and bread rises.
- Social Studies and History
Try foods from different countries, then find the countries on a map. Talk about how many cultures eat rice and try recipes that prepare it in different ways. Cook historic recipes and talk about the different foods that people ate long ago.
- Problem Solving
What do you do when cookies get burned, you add too much salt to your soup, or you get halfway through a recipe and realize you’re missing a key ingredient? For older children, cooking is a good way to practice problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Food Is an Ingredient that Binds Families Together
Use the family activity of cooking as a time to get kids to share things about their day. Ask them to tell you what they like about being in the kitchen together or to share their favorite foods. With busy schedules, it isn’t always easy to find time to just visit with your kids. Kitchen time and mealtimes are both great ways to have that family together time.
- Cleaning up can be an important part of the lesson, too!
- A Family Together in the Kitchen Makes a Difference
Being in the kitchen together has so many benefits. It’s a time to create new family activities, for kids to learn, for families to bond, and for everyone to build new memories. Research also shows that families who eat together are typically healthier and happier. So, make a plan that is right for your family. It could be cooking together on the weekends or setting a weeknight where kids get to help. The key is to commit kitchen time as family together time and enjoy the benefits that it can bring.
This article was written by GetParentingTips.com staff.
Do you have a PAC account for your child?
Fun Fact: Out of the 622 students enrolled in Hailey, only 432 families have a PAC account! A PAC (Parent Access Center) allows parent access to school information about their child. By logging into Parent Access, you can check your child's grades, assignments, and attendance.
To access your child’s information online you must register for an account.
Please go to the following link and follow the directions below:
Click the “Student/Parent” tab
Click on “Parent Access Center”
Click “Register”
Sam K. Hailey Elementary
12051 Sawmill Road The Woodlands, TX 77380
Office: 832-663-4100 Fax: 832-663-4199 Bus Barn: 832-592-8800
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.