Collins Cadence
2019-2020 School Year Vol. 107
Collins Cobras
Shelli LeBlanc, Principal
Chris Barnhart, Assistant Principal
Krystal McCure, Counselor
Website: http://collins.conroeisd.net/
Location: 6020 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-298-3800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollinsCISD/
Twitter: @CollinsCobras
Are You Following Us?
Collins Twitter Account
Collins Facebook Account
Collins Website
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, December 5th
- LC 5-4 Field Trip
- Spirit Night - Freebirds 5 - 8 PM
Friday, December 6th
- LC 5-5 Field Tip
- Knox Band Concert 10 - 11 AM
- Knox Orchestra 1:30 PM /Choir Concert 2:00 PM
Monday, December 9th
- PTO Meeting 1:15 PM
- 7:00 PM Choir Parent Performance @ Collins
Tuesday, December 10th
- Author Visit - during PE classes
Wednesday, December 11th
- Full Band and Orchestra rehearsals during the school day
- 6:30 PM 5th & 6th Grade Orchestra Parent Performance @ Collins
Thursday, December 12th
- 6:00 PM 5th Grade Band Parent Performance @ Collins
- 7:15 PM 6th Grade Band Parent Performance @ Collins
Tuesday, December 17th
- 6th Colossal Cobra (Generosity) Location: Library, Time: 10:30 AM (Parents will receive an invitation if student was nominated)
Wednesday, December 18th
- 5th Colossal Cobra (Generosity) Location: Library, Time: 12:50 PM (Parents will receive an invitation if student was nominated)
Thursday, December 19th
- Student 1/2 day - Dismissal 12:45
5th Grade
11:00 – 11:30 Lunch
- 11:30 – 12:00 Recess
- 12:00 – 12:35 Winter Party
6th Grade
- 11:00 – 11:30 Recess
- 11:30 – 12:00 Lunch
- 12:00 – 12:35 Winter Party
Tuesday, December 31st
Last Day for to order Yearbooks at $40 price
Bell Schedule:
8:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Lunch Times
5th: 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
6th: 12:25 —12:55 p.m.
Front Office Times:
8:00 a.m.—4:15 p.m.
Attendance
As we progress through the school year, please continue to remember the importance of school attendance and arriving to school on time. In addition, children who arrive late to school miss the important groundwork that is laid by teachers at the beginning of the day.
The instruction and learning that occur on a daily basis in the classroom is our central mission. Parents who make regular school attendance and punctuality a high priority are helping their children learn to accept responsibility, which is an important lesson for a successful life.
As we work to increase Collins Intermediate’s daily attendance – please continue to support your child’s educational process by limiting the amount of school missed except for illness. Collins Intermediate daily goal is 98.5%.
Second Grading Period
Our Attendance is critically low!
It is imperative that your child is at school to receive the quality instruction that is necessary to obtain the skills needed for current and future academic success. The state of Texas uses attendance rates as part of the calculations for Academic Distinctions. If attendance continues to drop at this rate, it could potentially cause Collins to lose our Distinctions from TEA. We know illness and family emergencies are unavoidable but please try to avoid any unnecessary absences or vacations.
Hours of Missed Instruction (Early Checkout) as of December 4th = 2961 Hours
Attendance Boundary Process – The Woodlands & TW College Park Elementaries
December 5, 2019
Dear Parents,
Ride Elementary, which opened in 1983, is located at 4920 West Panther Creek Dr. It currently has 751 active students and a building capacity of approximately 575 to 600 students. The school now requires the use of 12 portable classrooms to accommodate the student population. Lamar Elementary, which opened in 1971, has a current enrollment of 800 students and utilizes 6 portable classrooms. In 2019, the legislature implemented full day Pre-Kindergarten which will also create an additional demand for classroom space on those campuses that have Pre-K programs.
To address these challenges, an Attendance Boundary Committee (ABC) has been established. The committee is composed of parents and principals of elementary and intermediate schools serving the Woodlands and College Park feeder patterns along with CISD administrators. This committee will soon begin the process of developing zoning scenarios for the elementary schools for the primary objective of reducing the crowding at Ride. It is important to the District to obtain the input of the parents and community on these various zoning scenarios. Therefore, the District is providing multiple opportunities for anyone interested to attend the Zoning Information Overview and Community meetings. Each meeting is offered three times for convenience. Much of the information to be presented at the Zoning Information Overview will be available on CISD’s website at https://conroeisd.net/.
Additional information along with forms for submitting comments is available at https://www.conroeisd.net/attendance-boundary-process-the-woodlands-twcp-elementaries/
Following the Community Presentation, the ABC will present its recommendation to the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees. The Board is responsible for the final decision for the attendance boundaries.
Sincerely,
Shelli LeBlanc
Principal
2020-2021 School Calendar Public Input
Voting Going on now!!
Jo Lynne Marlin
Jo Lynne Marlin just started her 21st year as a crossing guard. She crosses students for David Elementary followed by Collins Intermediate at a very busy intersection. Jo Lynne’s priority is the safety of all students. Between crossing students, Jo Lynne has made minor bike repairs, patched up skinned knees, and lends an ear to students. Jo Lynne greets every student by their name and puts a smile on their face as they make their way to school. She has built a special rapport with students and parents as evidenced by the kind words and gifts she receives at throughout the school year.
David Elementary/Collins Intermediate
The Woodlands
Texas
PTO Annual Cookie Exchange for Staff
019/2020 Collins Staff Appreciation
Annual Cookie Exchange
The last teacher appreciation event of 2019 will be the annual cookie exchange. Teachers and staff will enjoy fresh baked cookies, Wassail and hot chocolate while packing a box of cookies to take home.
Please consider baking cookies to make this event a success! All donations should be at Collins by 10:00 am Wedensday, December 11th.
Thank you for all you do and Merry Christmas!
Date: 12/11/2019 (Wed.)
Time: 10:00am - 10:00am CST
Collins Yearbook
Time to order your Collins Yearbook!
Yearbook orders will ONLY be taken online at www.jostensyearbook.com
Yearbooks are $40 from now until December 31st. The cost will go up to $45 after December 31st.
Go to www.Jostensyearbook.com and search for Collins Intermediate to place your order. The final deadline for yearbook sales is February 28th, 2019.
Nell Kendall, Nurse
Remember that during cold/flu season, washing your hands is the best way to prevent infection!
The following is a list of tips from the CDC:
Wash Your Hands Often to Stay Healthy
You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by washing your hands often, especially during these key times when you are likely to get and spread germs:
Before, during, and after preparing food
Before eating food
Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea
Before and after treating a cut or wound
After using the toilet
After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
After handling pet food or pet treats
After touching garbage
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html
Nominations for Gifted and Talented Testing
Nominations are now open for Conroe Independent School District Gifted and Talented program. Although the testing will not take place until February, nominations are accepted at this time. Nominations 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 nominating your child, you may want to discuss this with your child’s teacher at conferences. Nominations will be accepted through December 18. You may request a nomination form from the front office or the Assistant Principal. You can also find the nomination form and other GT information on the CISD GT homepage.
Library
Author Nathan Hale will visit Collins on December 10, 2019. If you wish to purchase an autographed copy of the first book in his Hazardous Tales series, One Dead Spy, it is available to order starting 11/25/19 through 12/5/19. The cost will be $14.00. No other personal books will be autographed.
Orchestra
Important dates:
Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m.--Collins Orchestras formal concert at Collins Intermediate.
Dec. 12--Collins Orchestras concert for students and staff at Collins.
Dec. 17--last day to bring instrument for orchestra class until after the winter break.
All students should have a binder, sheet protectors, dividers, pencil pouch, pencils and orchestra books in class every day so they can participate in class. Every student should be bringing the binder and instrument home to practice daily.
Practice reports are due from students every Tuesday. Students should be asking you to sign the practice report each week. Please sign into Canvas Canvas to view assignments and important dates. Detailed information about what to practice can be found in Canvas.
Honor Orchestra is every Tuesday and Friday from 7:40-8:30 in the Orchestra Room. The door will be unlocked only for Honor Orchestra students by 7:35 a.m. Please use the door to the building that is across from the orchestra room.
Band
Practice records are due every Tuesday.
IMPORTANT DATES
December 12th, 2019 (Thursday) 5th Grade Concert, 6:00 p.m. Collins Intermediate Cafetorium (Formal Uniform)
December 12th, 2019 (Thursday) 6th Grade Concert, 7:15 p.m. Collins Intermediate Cafetorium (Formal Uniform)
Formal Performances Formal concert attire consists of the following: black slacks or floor length black skirt (no leggings, athletic wear, or jeans of any color are allowed), button down long-sleeved white collared shirt and black dress shoes/socks. It is your responsibility to purchase these before the first concert in December.
December 13th, 2019 (Friday) 5th & 6th Grade School Assembly Concert 9:30 a.m., Collins Cafetorium (Informal Uniform)
Informal Performances Informal attire is the Collins Band t-shirt, blue jeans, and closed toed shoes. This is worn at any daytime performance and for the school assembly concerts.
- December 17th, 2019 (Tuesday) SK8TOWN Holiday Party for all Band Members 6:00- 8:30 p.m., SK8TOWN
Choir
Upcoming
Collins Chorale Winter concert has been rescheduled for Monday, December 9th at 7 P.M. The school performance will be at 9:30 A.M.
Choir should wear concert uniform of black pants/skirt, black shoes and choir t -shirt for both performances. All rehearsals are important.
There will be no choir rehearsals after the concert until we return from the Winter Holidays.
All rehearsals are important.
My favorite communication tool for parents is Remind. I know that some of you have been able to sign on to Collins Chorale, and that is great.
If not, this is an attempt to remedy that situation. You will need the code - it is @2a77fk
Art
Join the College Park Band and Color Guard for an afternoon of fun! There will be "snow", Santa, a life-sized snow globe, performances, tons of games and activities, inflatables, concessions and more! We will also have 40+ vendors at our craft fair. It will be a great event for all ages! This event is sponsored by the College Park Band Booster Club and benefits the band and color guard programs at CP.
Clubs and Organizations: Click Link Below
PTO Reminders: Click Link Below
Collins Anytime Reminders: Click Link Below
The Conroe Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner. For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 709-7752.