Collins Cadence

Shelli LeBlanc, Principal

Chelsea Harness, Assistant Principal

Chiante Deal, Counselor 5th Grade

Alex Schultz, Counselor 6th Grade

Email: contactcollins@conroeisd.net
Website: http://collins.conroeisd.net/
Location: Collins Intermediate, 6020 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-298-3800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollinsCISD/
Twitter: @CollinsCobras

Dear Parents,

We want to take a moment to address an important issue that has come to our attention regarding some conversations among students. This is also a good time for meaningful conversations with our children since we are in National Bullying Prevention Month.

We encourage you to talk with your children about the importance of using safe and respectful language at school. It's crucial for maintaining a positive environment for all students. Unsafe talk can include harmful comments, bullying, or any form of language that could make others feel uncomfortable or threatened.

By discussing this topic at home, you can help reinforce the values of kindness and respect that we strive to promote within our Collins community. Please encourage your child to speak up if they hear or experience any unsafe talk, and remind them that our school is a safe space where everyone deserves to feel valued.

Thank you for your support in creating a safe and nurturing environment for our students.

Collins Admin

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Clubs have been meeting for the past few weeks. Please use the calendars to help with club meeting days.

Throughout the year, students can also find more information about clubs on the "In My Club Era" bulletin boards located in each main hallway by the cafeteria doors.

Parent Portal

In an effort to help our parents, we are moving to a Parent Portal for parents to access information about their child. You will login similar to the way your child does for school (similar to the SSO) to access school information. All parents/guardians will need to enroll to create an account. You will need the email address that is in your child’s record. Once you enter the email, you will be prompted to create a password. Please make sure to use this tool throughout the year to check your student’s grades, schedule, attendance and more. Teachers send notifications about grades through this portal as well.

Click Parent Portal Directions for instructions or go to Conroe ISD Webpage then Parents/Students to access the link to the Parent Portal.

Referral requests are now open for Conroe Independent School District Gifted and Talented program. Although the testing will not take place until late January, referral requests are accepted at this time. Referral requests can be made by the parents and/or campus staff. If you are interested in referring your child, you may want to discuss this with your child’s teacher.

Referrals will be accepted from October 1 - December 19, 2024. The referral form is located below. You can also find the referral form and other GT information on the CISD GT homepage. Please return to Lisa Lackey at llackey@conroeisd.net when complete.

October Happenings

Our October character trait is INTEGRITY: the practice of doing what you know is right, thinking before you act, being accountable for your actions, and always trying your best.

October is also bullying prevention month and Red Ribbon Week.

Students will participate in a variety of activities that focus on drug awareness and building a kind and supportive school culture.

Red Ribbon Week theme days and dates are listed below.

To volunteer in the library, a new link can be found on PTO’s website: https://collinspto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/138569

Our fall Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner! To volunteer to help with the book fair and receive a discount on book fair purchases for helping us out, here is the link for that on PTO’s website: https://collinspto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/138564

Information about Scholastic Book Fair’s eWallet (Cash-free digital payments) can be found here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/ewallet.html

Save the date for our winter concert! Collins 5th and 6th grade bands will perform their winter concert on Tuesday, December 17th at Collins Intermediate!

Please remember that Practice Records are due every week on Tuesday. Thank you for signing them every week!

6th Grade Band members - Next week starting on Wednesday we will be listening to all of the students who want to attend the CISD Honor Band auditions on November 9th. Have your student perform their audition material this weekend for you so it will help them get used to playing with their nerves! We are excited to hear everyone next week!

Congratulations to Ethan Suh and Sarah Liu! Both students auditioned for the Region Orchestra this past weekend and both made the Symphony Orchestra.

Collins Cobra Choir is in full swing! Remember that our first performance will be at the College Park HS auditorium on October 1 at 7:00pm. We will be singing in the College Park Feeder Concert along with Wilkerson Intermediate, Knox JH, and College Park HS!

Parents/guardians, please make sure you have joined the BAND App. This is our main method of communication this year. Join now by clicking the appropriate link below!

5th Grade: Join the 5th Grade BAND

6th Grade: Join the 6th Grade BAND

In Mr. Hunt’s art class, students are wrapping up our grid art project. We are beginning our still life painting project and learning about how to mix paint. In Mrs. Williams’ art class we are developing all the features of the face in preparation for self portraits. We will also be painting our clay projects in the upcoming days.

We can’t believe a grading period is already done! We will be starting the second grading period by having Woodlands Youth Lacrosse come out for two days to demonstrate the fundamental skills of Lacrosse. We are very excited to collaborate with our community athletic programs! Our next Cobra Cardio will be on October 24th. Remember those sneakers!

Be sure to order your Collins Yearbook!

We are looking forward to future opportunities that may arise for you to be involved at Collins this school year. Please fill out your contact information and indicate your interests below. We will contact you when the need arises.

Prior to volunteering on campus you will need to complete the CISD volunteer application online at https://apps.conroeisd.net/volunteer/

Thank you for your time,
Collins PTO Volunteer Coordinator
Collinsptovc@gmail.com

The clinic will be performing Scoliosis screenings on all female 5th grade students on October 16th and October 17th. This state mandated screening is performed in order to allow for early scoliosis detection and intervention. I will be sending out letters to parents to notify them of this upcoming screening.

It is Flu Season!
Flu shots help reduce your chance of getting the flu, and also lessen the severity of your symptoms if you were to get sick with the Flu. As always, the best way to prevent illness is by washing your hands! Frequently wash your hands and work to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

• Times to remember

  Bell Schedule:
  

  • 8:50 AM—4:05 PM
  • Students may enter the building by 7:45 AM (Please enter 5th grade side door)

  Lunch Times (Visitor to Collins Café must sign up here... https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DA4AB2EA6FBC43-50692527-collins#/)
  

  • A Lunch (5th grade) 11:55 - 12:30 PM

  • B Lunch (6th grade) 12:35 PM-1:10 PM
    

  Front Office Times:
  
  • 8:00 AM—4:30 PM

  End of Day:
  

  • 3:30 PM Calls to change transportation will end
  • 3:40 PM Early check out of students will end
  • 3:35 PM Cones for car rider dismissal will be set - cars for early pick up will not fit in front parking area
  • 3:50 PM First Flight (7 cars) will move forward to cones
  • 4:05 PM Flights 1 - 6 dismissed along with bike riders
  • 4:10 PM Walkers dismissed - continue to scan parents cars using sign with student's ID number. Students will meet parents at cones 1 - 7. Once a flight is loaded it will be dismissed to take a RIGHT hand turn only to exit.
  • Buses will be dismissed based on bus arrival to campus.

If you have a Facebook or Twitter account you can follow Collins and see some of the great things our students and teachers are doing. You can also find quick and helpful reminders.

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.