April 2015 - Collins Intermediate - Conroe Independent School District

COLLINS
Cadence
VOLUME 44
April 2015
Shelli LeBlanc
Principal
Kelly Thompson
Assistant Principal
An Exemplary & TBEC Honor Roll School
Beth Hall
Counselor
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Lunch Times
5th: 12:00 — 12:30 p.m.
6th: 12:30 — 1:00 p.m.
Front Office Times:
8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Bell Schedule:
8:30 a.m.—3:45 p.m.
From The Principal
One test down and four to go! So proud of our 5th grade students during Reading
STAAR testing on March 31st. We appreciate your continued support of the children as
they prepare for these rigorous tests.
It is important for students to sleep well the night before the test and to eat a healthy
breakfast the morning of the test.
On the day of testing our campus will be closed to visitors. Our testing students should
bring a lunch that can be eaten in the classroom. Non testing students will eat in the cafeteria at an adjusted time however visitors will not be allowed to stay and eat with their
child.
Collins Calendar
Highlights
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4/7 Spirit Night
4/13 1: 1 5 p P T O M e e t ing
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4/14 Spirit Night
4/20 -23 STAAR
Test
4/30 Progress Reports go home
5/1 5th Grade Junior Achievement
Class presentations
District STAAR Benchmark Testing Dates
5th Grade
Thursday, May 21st Social Studies
6th Grade
Friday, May 15th Science
Tuesday, May 19th Social Studies
Dates Subject to adjustment.
STAAR 2015 Testing Dates
Please place the following dates
on your family calendar.
5th Grade
Monday, April 20th Math
Thursday, April 23rd Science
6th Grade
Tuesday, April 21st Math
Wednesday, April 22nd Reading
ATTENDANCE
Important
Reminders
Students should not be
dropped off before 8:00
a.m.
Children should be in
the building by 8:30.
Instruction time starts at
8:45. They have to be in
their seats and ready to
work.
Change of transportation
requests must be made
by 3:00 p.m., except in
the event of an emergency.
Students leaving early
for appointments at the
end of the day must be
signed out by 3:30 p.m.;
we cannot call for students during dismissal.
Students will be called
for
dismissal
upon
parent's arrival in the
front office. We cannot
call for students prior to
your arrival.
Parents, make sure your
child has money in his/
her lunch account in
case they forget their
lunch.
COLLINS INTERMEDIATE
As we continue 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 98.5%.
3/9/2015 3/10/2015 3/11/2015
96.8%
98.1%
97.4%
3/23/2015 3/24/2015 3/25/2015
99.0%
98.8%
97.1%
3/30/2015 3/31/2015 4/1/2015
97.4%
98.4%
97.1%
4/6/2015 4/7/2015 4/8/2015
97.4%
98.5%
98.5%
3/12/2015 3/13/2015
97.7%
94.7%
3/26/2015 3/27/2015
99.1%
98.1%
4/2/2015 4/3/2015
97.4%
Holiday
4/9/2015 4/10/2015
98.7%
HOW TO ACCESS THE LIBRARY CATALOG
www.conroeisd.net
Click on Schools
Click on Collins
Click on the third link on the directory to the left (Library Catalog)
Check out the helpful links on at Home or go to the tab that says Catalog.
If you want to look up books at a certain reading or interest level in the catalog:
Look for the green line on the bottom half of the page that says narrow the search
Click on Show More
Click on award or enter grade level or interest level
A list will be generated of Collins books on that level.
Consideration: Children often read a grade level below their actual reading level
for pleasure.
The Collins Book Club will meet once a month on Thursdays at our students’ lunch
times. All the books we will read fit into genre studies and can be used for class reading records.
Except for Starfire, the library will loan books to the first 25 students who sign up. Students can
sign up now for any or all of the discussions. Please remind your children to mark down book
discussion dates in their planners. Date: Apr. 30 Out of My Mind (realistic/disabilities)
COBRA COUNCIL
As we start the Spring Semester, we wanted to remind you of the dates for Cobra
Council this Spring. Remember students must attend these meetings. After 2 unexcused absences, they can no longer participate in Cobra Council.
April 23rd
May 7th and 14th
Please remind student to be on time to Cobra Council meetings. We have some
team building, and hopefully Challenge Course activities coming this Spring (if
the weather gets nicer). We want to students to be able to participate in these
events and if they are late, they will miss safety guidelines and key parts of the
activity.
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TRANSPORTATION
Changing Buses
Important
Reminders
Absences
When a student is absent,
there will be work in each
class requiring completion
in a timely manner. Students will need to talk with
each teacher to get ISN
notes, worksheets, and
instruction.
Early Checkout
Please be mindful when a
student is checked out of
school they are missing
valuable instructional time.
To date Collins has accumulated 4,971 hours worth
of missed instruction.
When possible please
bring your student back to
campus after morning or
mid-day appointments.
Thank you for your continued assistance by limiting
the amount of time a child
is checked out of school.
Signing Students Out
of School
If you are checking students out of school for appointments please note that
3:30 p.m. is the latest that
we are able to call your
child from class to be
checked out.
COLLINS INTERMEDIATE
Students may NOT ride another bus except in emergencies and only with the permission
of the Director of Transportation and the campus principal. Parents must call the Director of Transportation at the bus barn to receive permission. The Transportation Department then notifies the school. The south county transportation center is located on
Sawmill Road north of Wilkerson Intermediate School. The south county transportation
phone number is 832.592.8800.
Transportation Changes
Changes in transportation must be made in writing by the parent and sent to the teacher.
No changes will be made without a written correspondence from the parent. We understand that an occasion may arise when it is necessary to make a last minute transportation change. These last minute changes should be reserved for emergency situations only. For the safety of our children, these changes should be made before 3:00 p.m.
Car-Line Rules and Procedures
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Cars are required to stop behind the stop sign and not proceed forward until the stop
sign is moved at 3:48 p.m.
We ask that you not park in the small parking lot and wait for your child. If you do
not wish to wait in the car line please make other arrangements.
Be courteous to those waiting in the car line and not pull around those waiting and
“cut” in line before we call for car riders.
We do not want cars moving in the parking lot when we dismiss walkers and bikers
for all students’ safety.
Students leaving early due to appointments MUST be picked up by 3:30 p.m. to not
interrupt the dismissal process.
Walkers and bikers are dismissed at 3:45 p.m.
Car riders are dismissed at 3:48 p.m. The car rider line is usually completed by 4:00
p.m.
For afternoon pickup feed, please approach the driveway from Woodlands Parkway
to Shadowbend turning right into driveway. This will avoid traffic congestion from
the Research direction.
Morning Drop Off
Please remember students should not be dropped off before 8 a.m. No adult supervision
is present before 8 a.m. Only honor performance groups with scheduled practice are permitted early arrival.
Afternoon—Students Walkers
We have a large number of students that have become walkers in the afternoon. Many of
these students are walking to meet their parents at Kroger or in the neighborhood closest
to Collins. We do not promote this practice and ask you to consider using the traditional
car rider line. Student safety is of upmost importance— it is imperative that students NEVER cross Showdowbend in the middle of the street. A cross walk
should always be used when crossing the heavy traffic that exists on our main road.
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REMINDERS
Tardy
Visitors and Volunteers
should complete the application required. Visit
https://pac.conroeisd.net/
volunteer/default.aspx
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Parent Access—Visit
http://
www.conroeisd.net/
student-parent/pac.asp to
update or add your contact information.
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When writing a check to
the school, be sure to include name, driver’s license number, and date
of birth.
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To add to your student’s
lunch account, visit
www.myschoolbucks.co
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Parents are welcome to
enjoy lunch with their
kids in the special eating
area set up for guests.
Please be reminded that
child nutrition policy
prohibits visitors from
bringing in food to share
with other child other
than their own.
COLLINS INTERMEDIATE
A student is tardy if they are not in the classroom by the 8:45 bell.
A student tardy to class will:
 Have a tardy marked in the computer
 A note placed in the student planner by the teacher
 After the 3rd, 4th and 5th tardy a warning email will be sent home
 On the 6th tardy the student will be assigned a before school detention
 The tardy counts starts new each nine weeks
Some things to remember:
 Dropping students off by 8:30 a.m. is the best way to ensure a student has
time to:
 Put instruments away
 Visit Locker
 Pause for the Pledges and Moment of Silence
 Be in their classroom prior to the 8:45 bell
Dress Code
As warm weather is arriving it may be helpful to review the district policy regarding
student dress/grooming:
 The District prohibits pictures, emblems, or writings on clothing that are any of the
following: lewd, violent, suggestive, offensive, vulgar or obscene, or advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverages drugs, or any other substance prohibited
under FNCF(LEGAL).
 Halter-tops, muscle shirts, and spaghetti-straps tops are not permitted unless covered
by another shirt.
 Midriff shirts, or shirts exposing the midsection of the body, are not permitted.
 Blue jean cutoffs or unhemmed shorts are not appropriate dress for elementary/
intermediate school classes.
 Make-up/cosmetics may not be worn or applied at school.
 Hats are not to be worn inside a school.
 Hair and hairstyle should not be distractive.
 Spandex clothing, yoga pants and leggings are to be worn under other outerwear that
are at least fingertip in length.
 Pants/shorts may not be worn lower than undergarments.
 Students who choose to wear shorts to school must wear them at fingertip length
when the student rests his/her arms at his/her side.
 Flip flops may not be worn during P.E. classes.
 Girls may wish to wear shorts under their dresses.
Dresses and skirts should be of appropriate length (fingertip) and tights should accompany shorter dresses, skirts or shorts.
Cell Phones
Students are allowed to bring cell phones to school.
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Once a student enters the building in the morning the cell phone/electronic device must be
turned off.
A classroom teacher may allow a student to use a cell phone/electronic device as an instructional tool. Once the class is over the device should be turned off.
Once a student has left the building the device may be turned back on.
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FROM THE NURSE—CLINIC INFORMATION
Kelly Patin - kpatin@conroeisd.net
Front Door Security
As a new safety feature,
Collins's main front doors
will now remain locked
during school hours. A
receptionist will monitor
the doors for visitor access. In addition, an intercom box is available so
visitors may contact the
front office staff. We appreciate your assistance to
help keep our children
safe. Contact us at 281298-3800 if you have
questions.
Immunizations: Parents of 6th grade students: Please remember that all immunizations must but current and up-to-date before schedules for 7th grade will
be handed out during summer orientation. The mandatory immunizations include: Tdap, Varicella #2, and Meningococcal (MCV4). To help make it a
smooth transition please turn in updated immunizations records to Nurse Kelly
ASAP or have the doctors office fax them directly to the clinic at 936-709-9809.
What’s going around: Allergy season is now here with the beautiful Spring
weather. Please encourage your child(ren) to wash their hands when they come
in from outside to remove the pollen and avoid touching face/eyes to help with
the allergy symptoms.
FROM THE COUNSELOR
H.O.T.T. SHOTS—I am visiting with students this month about Celebrating Diversity and Bullying Prevention. It is important for students to have a healthy respect for
diversity of beliefs, cultures, and people who look and think differently as well as experiences and culture. Please visit my website for more tips on how to help your child with
ways to show tolerance, how to get along with others, ways to handle bullying and more
information about exploring and celebrating diversity.
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SCHOOL REPORT CARD INFORMATION
Drop-Off Table
Deliveries, including lunches, during the school day
will be left on the drop-off
table. Remember to complete the sign-in sheet designated by grade level. Include all the required details
on the sheet. It is your
child's responsibility to
check the table throughout
the day and/or we will announce items at the designated lunch times
COLLINS INTERMEDIATE
2014 Federal Report Card – The 2013-2014 Federal Report Card for Texas Public
Schools is now available on the Collins Website under the NCLB Report Card Tab in the
left hand margin. This is an additional report card supplemental to the School Report
Card and Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) notices that were sent out earlier
in the semester.
TRAFFIC UPDATES
Please be aware of traffic closures, for additional and updated information on IH 45 and
SH 242 closures for this construction project from The Montgomery County Transportation Program, please visit www.sh242dc.com
and click on Lane Closures.
Also, as a courtesy, The Woodlands Township includes many major Road/Lane Closures
on its website at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
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SPIRIT WEAR
2014-2015 Spirit Wear
(Tylers’ Style Prints)
Bus Dismissal At The
End Of School
Students will remain in
their classrooms until they
hear their bus called over
the loud speaker. It is
very important that students listen closely for
their called bus – as not to
miss it.
Rainy Day Dismissal
A “Rainy Day Dismissal”
occurs when we have severe weather as determined by Administration.
If a “Rainy Day Dismissal” occurs, biking and
walking are not allowed.
Please be aware that if
your child is not eligible
for bus transportation as
noted above, you will
need to make prior arrangements for rainy day
dismissal transportation.
COLLINS INTERMEDIATE
$22 Navy Long Sleeve
(white distressed lettering available in YL, AS, AM, AL)
$15 Short Sleeve
(Camo lettering) *limited sizes available (YL, AS, AM,)
$15 Short Sleeve
(Chevron lettering) *limited sizes available (YL, AS, AM)
Vintage Spirit Wear
(limited sizes available)
$15 Hoodie – Grey (YM(5), YXL(2), AS(10))
$5 Short Sleeve T-shirt – Green Collins Cool (YM(2), YL(12), YXL(31))
NEW PTO COLLINS WEBSTORE
Please visit the new PTO Webstore at:
https://webstores.activenetwork.com/schoolsoftware/collins_intermediate/
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2015-2016 PTO NOMINATIONS
We are approaching the time for nominating our new PTO board for 2015/2016
school year.
Our meetings are the second Monday of each month at 1:15 PM.
We welcome anyone that has an interest in helping with our wonderful school....
These are the PTO positions: (not all of these will be available)
Tardy Policy
President
Vice President
Students are released to
report to class at 8:30.
A student is tardy if
they are not in their
classroom by 8:45 a.m.
A student is tardy if not
in the classroom at 8:45
a.m.
Secretary
Treasurer
School Supplies
Membership/Call Book
Field Trip Coordinator
Spirit Nights
Yearbook
Fall Frenzy
Staff Appreciation
Staff Appreciation Assistant
5th Grade Coordinator
6th Grader Coordinator
Campus Enhancement
PBS store
Technology/Web Store Admin
Box Tops Coordinator
Spirit Wear/Logo
Volunteer Coordinator
Junior Achievement Coordinator
Red Ribbon Week
If your child is tardy,
he/she must stop by the
front office to receive a
tardy slip before entering the classroom.
Each student is allowed
six tardies per semester.
When a student receives seven tardies, a
referral form will be
sent home. This process
will start over at the
each nine weeks.
Please contact Tina Rabson at tinarabson@sbcglobal.net with any questions you
may have.
STUDENT SAFETY
We have seen a recent increase in news/media coverage regarding Synthetic
LSD/N-Bomb drugs in our community. CISD Police created a helpful information sheet that can be found at: http://police.conroeisd.net/docs/DrugUpdateMarch15.pdf .
If you have any questions or would like to visit with administration—please do
not hesitate to call the school.
UTILIZE ONLINE PARENT ACCESS
Please visit Parent Access as often as possible to keep up to date on all current
grades and missing assignments.
http://www.conroeisd.net/student-parent/pac.asp
COLLINS INTERMEDIATE
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
COLLINS 5TH & 6TH SUPPLIES NOW AVAILABLE FOR
SECURE ONLINE ORDERING BY CREDIT CARD!
We will not be taking orders by check or cash this year.
To order your supplies:
1. Log on to https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks
2. Type in COL006 for the SCHOOL ID
3. Enter student’s info
4. Click “add to cart” & “continue” or “check out”
Cost for both 5th and 6th grade pack is $65.00
Plus 8.25% sales tax added at online checkout.
ONLINE SALE: NOW THROUGH JUNE 16TH 2015
COLLINS INCOMING 5TH REGISTRATION
Monday, May 4th:
4th grade visits Collins (During School Day)
Monday, May 4th
Incoming 5th Parent Orientation Night @ Collins 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5th
4th Grade Instrument Selection (Band & Orchestra)@ Collins 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6th
Incoming 5th Parent Orientation Night @ Collins 9:00 a.m. (Repeat Session)
Monday, May 11th
4th Grade Instrument Selection (Band & Orchestra) Collins 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
(Repeat Session)
Students interested in Percussion must attend this night to be considered!
KNOX REGISTRATION
May 1
Deadline for all course request changes
Dates may be adjusted. If Knox changes a date—Collins will send out a parent message immediately
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please help Collins keep our focus on academics by assisting with social media.
 If possible avoid children having a social media account such as Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook.
 If your child has a social media account please monitor their activity and their friends regularly.
 Please remind your children of the importance of saying and staying positive when using social media.
 Remind students that pictures and things they say stay on-line indefinitely.
 Report concerns or inappropriate use of social media directly to the company.
COLLINS INTERMEDIATE
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CISD 6TH GRADE SOLO & ENSEMBLE
On April 11th, 6th grade band members participated in solo and ensemble at Wilson Intermediate. We are so very proud of all of our 6th grade band students that
participated.
On April 18th, 5th grade band members will perform in solo and ensemble at
College Park High School. Students should wear jeans or dress pants (example:
black or khaki) with the band polo. Performance time for students will be shared
when the information is available.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
*String
Fling @ College Park HS, May 20th, 7:00pm
*Collins Orchestras Spring Concert, May 27th, 9:30am and 6:30pm
More detailed information about these events will be sent home closer to the date.
SINGERS AND RINGERS
Congratulations to Lanna Fitzsimons and Tamara Ozol who represented Collins
at the CISD Intermediate Choir Concert on March 4. Thank you for your sharing
your beautiful voices.
Both the Concert Handbell Choir and the Chamber Handbell Choir will competed
on Saturday, April 11 at Wilkerson Intermediate in the CISD Solo & Ensemble
Contest. We are proud of the students for their participation in this event.
ART
Congratulations on Collins Intermediate School's excellent art program which has again
this year produced winners in the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts Student Art Contest and
Juried Exhibition.
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COLLINS INTERMEDIATE
Jacob Law, First Place, Division III, for “Taking a Break”
Ezra Hu, Honorable Mention, Division III, for “Flowers With Many Colors”
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2015-2016 Collins Cobra Students
Thursday, August 13th
Collins Express (Lockers, Books, Schedules, Supplies, Spirit Wear)
9:00 - 12:00 p.m. 6th Grade
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 5th Grade
Students/Parents unable to join us for Collins Express
will receive all items the first day of school.
Thursday, August 20th
Meet & Greet 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, August 24th
1st Day of School
Monday, September 7th
Labor Day - School Holiday
Tuesday, September 8th
Parent Information Night @ Collins 6:30 p.m.
SUMMER 2015 ATHLETIC CAMP OPPORUNITIES
Our Collins students have many opportunities to participate in various athletic
camps this summer. Please visit the following link to learn more:
http://twcp.conroeisd.net/athletics/Summer%20Camps
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED:
Conroe ISD Transportation Department
NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
 No experience needed **Paid CDL training
 $13.70 per hour starting pay **Full benefits
 180 working days + in-service days **Summers off
 $150.00 Sign on Bonus
Requirements for employment:
 Must pass background/criminal records check
 Must have permit and must be able to obtain CDL with passenger and school
bus endorsements (CISD will provide training)
 Training will start after permit has been obtained
 Must have a good driving record
 Must pass Department of Transportation physical and drug screen
NON-DISCRIMINATION
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, Texas 77304; (936) 709-7752.
COLLINS INTERMEDIATE
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