The Husky Howl
Parent Newsletter: November
Home of the Hope Huskies!
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Email: contacthope@conroeisd.net
Website: hope.conroeisd.net
Location: 14755 Granger Pines Way, Conroe, TX, USA
Phone: 936 - 709 - 4700
Social: @HopeCISD
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Update: November 10, 2025
A Message from Mrs. Upshaw
Thank you for sharing your child with us every day! Our students are the joy and life of our school and we do not take the opportunity lightly. We are finishing Parent-Teacher conferences this month and are excited to check-in about middle of year student growth goals starting in January.
This newsletter includes information about:
- November Events including Generation Texas week
- Donation opportunities
- PTO & Volunteer opportunities
- Resource links to our Grade Level Newsletter website, Hope Elementary website, and Year-At-A-Glance for Events.
Coming Soon:
- For December, we will send an image for our "December to Remember" dress up days.
Thank you for sharing your child with us and for your connection with our school community!
Christina Upshaw
Proud Principal
Campus Communication
- Our Hope Website includes our campus events calendar, Parent Information links including the Grade Level Newsletter site, Year-At-A-Glance for events, and previous editions of The Husky Howl Parent Newsletter.
- Follow us on social media @HopeCISD and the Apptegy App!
November
3- School Holiday
4- School Holiday
5- Classes resume
5- PTO Meeting 9:00-10:00
7- Kona Ice during recess
11- Parent Connection Meeting 4:15-5:00
11- 3rd grade Music Program 5:00-5:30
13- Spotlight Celebration: Trustworthiness
14- Class pictures & Fall retakes
19- Support Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
21- Career Day
24-28- Thanksgiving Break
Parent Information
November Teacher of the Month
We proudly announce our November Teacher of the Month, Anabel Carmona! Mrs. Carmona is a Pre-K Bilingual teacher and Team Leader. She supports students and peer teachers through feedback and modeling sessions, focuses on strong student and parent relationships, and sets our Huskies up for success! ❤️🐾 #HuskyProud
Free Breakfast
A reminder that all Hope Elementary students qualify for free breakfast each day 7:00-7:50. Arrive in time to get breakfast and eat before instructional time begins at 7:55.
Donation Opportunities
In preparation for the holiday season, we are collecting the following:
- Christmas wrapping paper rolls
- Non-perishable food items that are in-date
- Gift card donations for staff incentives and appreciation for November and December ($5 and up)
These items may be brought to the front office and may be anonymous or include a family name.
MAP Assessment information in HAC
MAP Growth Assessment Family Reports have been uploaded to the Conroe ISD Home Access Center (HAC). The MAP Growth Family Report summarizes how your student is performing academically, as measured by the most recent MAP Growth test taken. To access the MAP Growth Family Report in HAC, navigate to the District Applications tab and click on "MAP Testing Reports".
- To learn more about the MAP Growth test, you can view the What is MAP Growth Video for Families (English) or Qué es MAP Growth-Video for families (Spanish).
- Additional information about MAP Growth can be found by visiting NWEA.org/familytoolkit.
From our Counselor
I’m Allison Abshier and I am so proud to be the counselor at Hope! I’m here to help support our students, families, and teachers with any social/emotional needs. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime by phone or email.
Office: 936.709.4707
Email: aabshier@conroeisd.net
Parent Assistance Forms
https://forms.gle/gaid8RVUp1JbcS4M6
(Espanol)
Upcoming Events
Parent Volunteers & PTO Information
Join our Hope PTO!
Our next PTO Meeting on November 5 at 9:00 in The Meeting Room.
Reminders:
- While the paper fundraiser information is due today, online fundraising will continue through November 5.
Upcoming Events:
- PTO Turkey Trot has been canceled.
- The next PTO Meeting is December 3 at 9:00 in The Meeting Room.
- We need volunteers for Cookies with Santa on December 9 5:30-6:30 after our 4th grade Music Program 5:00-5:30 in the cafeteria.
- We need volunteers for the morning of Polar Express and for hot chocolate help on December 19.
Sign up to be a WATCH Dog!
#1 Complete the CISD volunteer application and wait until you are approved.
#2 Sign up for a day or two to serve as a WATCH Dog. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48AAAC23A2F4CF8-58872237-hope#/
#3 Arrive in time to check in at the front office and receive your badge and schedule.
#4 Be ready to become WATCH Dog-famous with our Hope Huskies! We are excited to have you!
Community Events & Information
Montgomery County Food Bank
The Community Outreach Department is partnering with the Montgomery County Food Bank and Communities in Schools to host a collaborative food distribution mobile market to help support our students and families in need.
Event Details:
📍 Location: Woodforest Stadium (Jett Center side)
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8
⏰ Time: Begins at 9:00 a.m. and continues until supplies last
🎉 Join Us for a STEM Extravaganza! 🤖✨
Presented by The Woodlands High School FRC Robotics Team – The Pastabots
Get ready for an afternoon of hands-on fun at our STEM Extravaganza on December 7th! 🗓️ We're bringing robots to life with live demonstrations and offering FREE interactive STEM activities for all ages. Whether you're a future engineer, inventor, or tech enthusiast, there’s something for everyone!
But that’s not all! 🎁 The event also features a Holiday Market where you can shop unique handmade and 3D-printed creations, including:
Jewelry
Ornaments
Desk Organizers
Fidget Toys
Lamps and more!
🕑 Date: December 7th, 2025
📍 Location: TWHS Cafeteria, 6101 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands, TX, 77381
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Every purchase at the Holiday Market directly supports the Pastabots’ journey to the 2026 FRC competition season! 🚀
Conroe ISD Mobile App
With the launch of the new district and campus websites, we also have a new mobile app!
Download the app on your mobile device and manage your notification preferences in the settings. You can select individual school profiles to follow all the news from your campuses.
Key Features:
- Push Notifications - Select ‘yes’ when you download the app to receive the latest push notifications from the District.
- Calendar Events - Add events to the calendar on your personal mobile device directly from the calendar section on the app.
- News - Check out the latest District-wide and school news all in one place!