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👋 Hello Bush Families!

Please join us on Tuesday and wear BLUE to celebrate Angelman's Awareness for our sweet 2nd grade friend Emma!

This next week also begins Random Acts of Kindness Week for our staff and students! Take this as an inspiration to do something kind for others. We walk past people everyday and do not know of the burdens that may be weighing on them. A simple hello or kind gesture can change someone's whole outlook on the day! Be that person and join in on a kindness movement, there is always someone who needs it. See below for many different ways you and your student can promote kindness in our community!

We look forward to having the kids back on Tuesday! Happy Valentine's Day!

Sarah Howard

One of our very own Bush Bobcats has this rare neurogenetic disorder. Emma is a very special and spunky 2nd grader. She is full of love and life and enjoys coming to school everyday!

Angelman Syndrome Day, officially International Angelman Day (IAD), is observed annually on

February 15th to raise global awareness for this rare neurogenetic disorder, commemorate those affected, and support research, with the date chosen because the disorder involves the 15th chromosome and February is Rare Disease Month. People show support by wearing blue, sharing stories, donating to research, and educating others about Angelman syndrome's challenges and the joyful spirit often seen in those with the condition.

Key Facts about International Angelman Day

• Date: February 15th.

• Origin: Started in 2013 by parents of children with Angelman syndrome.

• Significance of Date: February is Rare Disease Month, and the 15th references the affected chromosome (chromosome 15).

• Goal: Unite families and organizations (over 50 in 40+ countries) to promote awareness, research, education, and support.

We will be celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week Feb. 17th - 20th. Our theme this year is “Watch Kindness Grow at Bush Elementary”. Stop by the library window to see our kindness tree begin to bloom.

50 Ways to Grow Kindness in Your Community

Interfaith Food Drive

In addition to spreading kindness in our school, we will be spreading kindness in our community by partnering with Interfaith for a food drive. Please see the flyer linked below for needed items. Donations may be dropped off in the collection bins located in the Bush Elementary lobby.

Interfaith Food Pantry Needs

Did you know that both iOS and Android devices provide built-in parental controls? These parental controls can be added to a specific phone or can be set-up to be controlled from a parent/guardian’s device. Cell phones and devices are placed in our young students hands sooner than we expect. Make sure that you are utilizing parent controls on these devices to limit screen time and controlling access to age appropriate materials

Great Job at Science Fair! Thank you 3rd grade for hosting our Bush Elementary table!

Have a rising 5th Grader headed to Mitchell Intermediate next year? Mitchell PTO is looking fill open slots on their board. Below is a list of known open roles for 2026/2027.

Executive Board

President-elect

VP Fundraising (only 1 fundraiser: Mitchell Mania)

VP Communications

General Board

5th Kickball Tournament (1 of 2)

Corporate Partnerships

Mitchell Mania: Marketing, Auction, Entertainment, Logistics

Special Projects

Spirit Nights

Staff Appreciation

Yearbook

Planner/School Supply

GiftCrowd Coordinator

Formsite Coordinator

Landscaping

Lost & Found

Recess Closet/Equipment Coordinator

Anyone interested should save the date for the Transition Meeting on Tues. May 12 at 9:30am at Mitchell. Reach out to Sarah Kier if you’d like to serve or if you have questions at sarah.kier@gmail.com.

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https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/conroe

For Child nutrition information please follow the link:

https://www.conroeisd.net/page/child-nutrition-home

PLEASE NOTE THAT PER DISTRICT POLICY THE SCHOOL CANNOT ACCEPT DOOR DASH OR UBER EATS ORDERS FOR STUDENTS

• PLEASE do not drop off any students on Crownridge in the morning.
• PLEASE refrain from cell phone use while in car rider line and in school zones.
• PLEASE refrain from walking across Crownridge outside of a crosswalk, this is jaywalking and cars have the right of way.

These are citable offenses and we do not want to start or end anyone's day with that! Mornings and afternoons can be hectic, but the students' safety has to be a priority.

Thank you to Officer Melchor in assisting with our arrival and dismissal!

Classroom Counseling Lessons

In my role as your child's school counselor, I have the joy of visiting classrooms regularly to teach valuable social and emotional lessons. My goal is to equip students with the essential life skills they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom, covering topics like emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and building positive friendships. Below, you'll find a brief summary of the skills and concepts each grade level focused on in the month of January. Feel free to discuss these ideas with your child at home.

Kindergarten read Betty Spaghetti. Betty experiences uncomfortable feelings such as anger and frustration. She developed a fun way of dealing with those feelings called “Spaghetti Body.” This technique relaxes your muscles to give your body and mind a break.

First Grade students learned how to solve small problems on their own by utilizing Kelso’s Wheel of Choices. Use this link to learn more about Kelso’s conflict management curriculum and the nine different choices students may use to solve conflict and manage small problems. This ties into last month when students revisited Kelso's Choices learning about Small Problems and Big Problems. Students learned about and role played choices 1-5 : Go to Another Game, Talk It Out, Share and Take Turns, Ignore It , and Walk Away.

Second Graders learned about empathy, why it’s important and how to use empathy in responding to others. We read the story How do I stand in Your Shoes? by Susan DeBell Students also practiced using empathy by responding to various scenarios.

In 3rd Grade, we read The Judgmental Flower by Julia Cook. We discussed how our differences make us unique and wonderful. We also discussed respecting differences and getting to know people that are different from us before making judgements.

Our 4th Grade lesson began with the book, The Sandwich Swap by Queen Rania. This lesson focused on appreciating our differences and commonalities. We also practiced how to respectfully ask people about their differences.

Conroe ISD Library Services has enabled checkout notifications, so you know the title of the books your student checked out. These notifications will be sent on days when your student checks out a book from the school library and will only be sent for the initial checkout. Daily notifications will no longer occur for the entire time a book is checked out to a student. State law and board policy do not allow an opt-out option for these notifications. If you have a question or concern about your student’s reading material, please contact your campus librarian.

Please remember that all transportation changes should be made through the Bush Transportation changes email.

Please use this address:

bushtransportationchanges@conroeisd.net

What else does our Foundation Committee do?

Reduce all behavioral and motivational barriers to learning:

• Reduce misbehavior (disruption, disrespect, bullying)

• Promote safety and prosocial behavior

• Support academic instruction and social-emotional learning

• Establish a positive climate

• Enhance staff consistency

The Bush staff selected four Guidelines for Success that we want all of our students and staff to strive to demonstrate.

These guidelines serve as a framework for behavioral expectations in all settings. These are the foundation for lessons that teach students how to be successful. The staff references these guidelines when encouraging positive behavior and correcting irresponsible behavior.

The guidelines for success also serve as a guide for staff and students in evaluating their own behavior. Teachers will teach one related lesson to our guidelines for success each week in Morning Meetings.

Parents,

We want our community to be the safest place possible for our students, parents, and neighbors. We have partnered with The Woodlands Township to share this safety message that they created for The Woodlands community.

Please take time to watch this short video or read below for safety reminders on pathways through The Woodlands.

The Woodlands is blessed with more than 220 miles of pathways enjoyed daily by walkers, joggers, bikers, families, and seniors. To keep these pathways safe for everyone, we ask for your partnership in teaching children the proper way to share the trails.

Key Safety Reminders

• Motorized vehicles prohibited – E-bikes, e-scooters, and other motorized devices are not allowed on pathways. They can reach dangerous speeds of 15–30 mph on trails designed for pedestrians.

• Keep speeds under 10 mph – Bicycles and other riders must slow down, especially around curves, intersections, and areas with low visibility.

• Use proper etiquette – Always pass on the left, alert others when passing, and stop at all posted stop signs.

• Wear helmets – Serious injuries have occurred because riders of all ages weren’t wearing helmets. Helmets save lives.

• Be aware of vehicles – Pathways often intersect with roads. Even if you have the right of way, check carefully for turning cars.

• Respect other users – Pathways are for everyone, from age 9 to 99. Slow down and be courteous so all residents feel safe.

Why This Matters

Local officials and first responders have seen serious accidents caused by unsafe speeds, lack of helmets, and improper pathway use. The American Academy of Pediatrics even recommends children under 16 not ride e-bikes or e-scooters due to the severity of injuries.

Parents please sign up for the SMART tag™ Parent App, as the transportation department is no longer providing Bus Hubs to notify parents of bus delays. This app offers real-time updates on your child’s school bus, including arrival alerts, and notifications for delays or route changes.

It's a reliable and convenient way to stay informed about your child's transportation. Please download the app, register, and link your child’s student ID to start receiving updates. The following link will provide you with instructions on how to register.

SMART tag Parent App Instructions

We already have a number of students losing their SMART tags. It is vital that they keep the SMART tags attached to their backpacks. Please help make sure that they stay attached to their backpacks at all times. We utilize the bar code for all dismissal types. Car riders, bikers, walkers, daycare, and bus ALL are scanned out with this card.

Please do not punch holes in the the actual SMART tag. This makes them inactive.

When a student loses their tag, there is a $5 charge for replacement. Bush will email you a link to School cash to submit your payment!

Thank you for your help with this process and keeping our students safe!

Parents, have you logged into the Parent Portal? Once you have created your account you are able to login to see your child's grades, manage your student's lunch account, complete a volunteer form for CISD. Please see the information below about how to create an account and login.

Bush Bobcat Brews Punch Card

Support the Bobcat Brews and treat your child’s teacher or staff member of your choice!

Bobcat Brews is offering a $10 punch card for you to purchase for your child's teacher/staff member of your choice. These punch cards make a thoughtful and practical gift for any teacher/staff, allowing them to easily purchase coffee, sodas, chips, candy, and other snacks from Bobcat Brews! Once you purchase the punch card, we will personally deliver it to your child’s teacher/staff member with a special note indicating who purchased it for them.

You may purchase for as many staff members as you'd like. Simply click on the name(s) you would like to purchase for, add your student's name, submit the form and then make your payment.

Thank you for your continued support of the Bobcat Brews Program!

*Punch cards CANNOT be sold to students*

https://conroeisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/70761/195/False/True

We are so excited to have you visit for Lunch!

Just a few helpful tips to make the most of your visit with your child:

• Please be sure your visitor’s badge is visibly worn.
• Please be sure to find the visitors’ table in the lunchroom to share this time with your child(ren). Student tables are for students only.
• We know what a special time this is for you and your child. We do kindly ask that you only sit with your child.
• Once lunch is over for your child(ren), please be sure to return to the front office to sign out with our office staff using the same hall you walked to get to the cafeteria. Please do not roam the halls.
• Parents should refrain from walking their children back to class or recess once lunch is over.
• PLEASE NO PICTURES OR VIDEOS

February 13th- Student Holiday

February 16th- Student Holiday

February 24th- 27th- Book Fair

Sarah Howard, Principal

Christen Cannamore, Assistant Principal

Emily Maier, Assistant Principal

Angie McGhee, Counselor

Our school hours are 7:55-3:10. Students may arrive as early as 7:30 and will go to their homeroom beginning at that time.

Website: http://bush.conroeisd.net/
Location: 7420 Crownridge Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-1600

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.