October

October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month

10/26 - 10/30 - Red Ribbon Week (See info below)

November

11/03 - Staff Development (Student Holiday)

11/03 - Election Day

11/16 - Picture Day (more information coming)

11/23 - 11/27 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

11/30 - Students Return to Instruction

December

12/17 - "Paw-Some" Awards on Announcements (Wear BLUE for Integrity)

12/18 - Early Release for Students at 12:10pm

12/21 - 01/05 - Winter Break - No School

January

01/06 - Students Return to Instruction

Happy Friday,

We are a week into our Boosterthon Dance Fit competition. I am so excited to see all of the prizes kids are taking home and the shares we are seeing on social media. I want to assure you that we understand this is a difficult time for many in our community, and we greatly appreciate any support you are able to offer. No matter what, we want this to be an opportunity for all of our Bobcats to engage in a school-wide event. We will have ways for our Bobcats learning virtually to participate through Zoom with our in-person students.

On another note... I sent out a notification today regarding a COVID-19 positive test for an individual who has been at Bush. Everyone in close contact with the individual has been contacted by phone and email. Additionally, a general notification was sent out school-wide. If you did not receive the email, please update the email we have on file for you in our student information system. To do this, email bush@conroeisd.net. Include your child's name, your name, and the email address you would like linked to your child's contact information.

Please know that we continue to follow COVID-19 safety protocols and to work to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The CISD COVID-19 Dashboard can be found online at https://apps.conroeisd.net/covidimpact/. It is also important to remember that masks are essential to keeping students and staff from being quarantined in the event they are exposed to a COVID-19 positive individual. Regardless of grade level, masks are considered when making decisions about quarantine. As a reminder, face shields are not a mitigating factor when determining the need for quarantine.

As we head into the weekend, I wish you all relaxing time doing something you love.

Take good care,

Dr. Jarod Lambert

Principal

Referral requests are now open for Conroe Independent School District Gifted and Talented program. Although the testing will not take place until late January for both remote and in-person platforms, referral requests are accepted at this time. Referral requests can be made by the parents and/or teachers. It is recommended that parents of 2nd grade students wait until CogAT scores have arrived before nominating their child because CogAT scores are part of the GT assessment. 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 December 18. 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.

• All transportation changes need to be emailed to bush@conroeisd.net before 2:00pm 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.

Clinic Phone - 936-709-1609

PLEASE NOTE:

Students are cleared to return to school when the nurse receives documentation of the following:
Health care provider clearance letter to return to school, including a date the student may return OR Negative COVID-19 test results.

Please keep your child home until ALL symptoms have subsided, including being fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.

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.

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

· Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater to or equal to 100 dg F.

· Chills

· Cough

· Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

· Fatigue

· Muscle or body aches

· Headache

· New loss of taste or smell

· Sore throat

· Congestion or runny nose

· Nausea or vomiting

· Diarrhea

· Shaking or exaggerated shivering https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/care-for-someone.html

PLEASE NOTIFY THE NURSE OR THE FRONT OFFICE IF YOUR CHILD DEVELOPS ANY OF THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS.

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.

CLINIC STUDENT CLOTHING REQUEST:

In case of restroom accidents, spills, muddy clothes, please keep a complete change of clothes in your child’s backpack in a zip lock bag to have on hand. The clinic will not have extra clothes in the clinic to provide our students. Parents will be called to bring clothing changes if their child does not have extra clothes available in their backpack. Thank you for your help!

Stay Healthy,

Nurse Cheryl Kirchner, RN

clkirchner@conroeisd.net

936-709-1609

Evelin Padilla, Clinic Assistant

epadillaguerrer@conroeisd.net

Red Ribbon Week

October 26th - 30th

Be Happy Be Brave Be Drug Free

Please join Bush Elementary in sending a “Drug Free” message by participating in dress up activities during Red Ribbon Week.

Suit Up Against Drugs - October 26th

Wear your favorite superhero shirt

Voting for My Future to Be Drug Free - October 27th

Wear Red, White & Blue

Too Bright For Drugs - October 28th

Wear Neon

Wear Red Day - October 29th

Red Ribbon Week Day

Peace Out to Drugs - October 30th

Wear Tie Dye

Next week is Red Ribbon Week! Discussions on the dangers of drug, alcohol, tobacco and vaping use should begin at home. Please see below for resources that may be helpful in engaging in these discussions. Additional videos are provided for parent education.

Wise Owl - What’s a Drug

Four Ways to Say No to Drugs

E Cigarettes and Vaping

Tall Cop Parent Resources for Recognizing Warning Signs

https://youtu.be/JAXc-TBoU7k

https://youtu.be/fNt1w3I2OKs

https://youtu.be/sxeKg_DSZ4c

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

Click here to complete the Request for Assistance Form

Click here for Coronavirus Resources.

Sincerely,

Angie McGhee

amcghee@conroeisd.net

936-709-1608

Students watched the Boosterthon kick-off video for announcements today.

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.

"Dance Fit" Day is October 30

We are only 1 week away from the day of the "Dance!"

Our goal is to raise $27,000 for Bush Program Expenses and Campus Enhancements such as Student Enrichment, Student and Teacher Scholarships, Technology to Enhance Remote Learning, Classroom Libraries. Funds will also be used for any unexpected expenses that may arise to best serve our students and teachers during these unique times.

Here is a quick video overview of our fundraising program.

Also, here are a few things to know about this important fundraiser:

• All families can support our school by either donating, sharing on funrun.com, or both. Students can receive rewards when parents share from funrun.com.

• All students get to participate in the Event day, regardless of financial participation.

• This fundraiser comes with an incredible character development program for students where they’ll be learning about the importance of teamwork, care, courage, grit and celebration.

Also, did you know that our fundraiser has corporate matching?! Click here to search your employer’s name to see if they’ll match your donation. Then, when you give on funrun.com, you can select your employer and it could DOUBLE YOUR DONATION to our school!

We are working hard to make this fundraiser safe, fun, and successful for everyone!

Donating is STILL OPEN!

Register on FUNRUN.COM, SHARE, & GIVE

• Event Day - 10/30

Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!

VP of Communications: Oversee the communication which includes the volunteer coordinator, directory leader, Formsite creator, webmaster, marquee coordinator and social media leader offering assistance when needed. They will also create and distribute electronic communications to the PTO membership when needed.

VP of Programs: Oversee committees engaged in developing programs/events for Bush that build a sense of community. Currently includes Spirit Fridays, Movie Night and Teddy Bear Tea.

If interested, please contact Caitlin Reeves at president@bushpto.com

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.