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👋 Hello Bush Families!

We are one week from Bonanza and there is lot to be excited about! Please make sure to visit the silent auction going on now and get in on some fun and exciting items to bid on! Get your presale tickets bought before next week as well.. PTO is working around the clock to make this a memorable event!

Please pay attention to the reminder of electronic devices below. Cell phones and smart watches are not allowed during the school day. We have seen a current increase in students who are wearing smart watches to school. These must be put away for the school day. Thank you for helping us to be compliant with current House Bill 1481.

Update construction pictures are below and the new gym is really taking shape!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sarah Howard

Do you have any playhouse structures (similar to pictures below), and need to get rid of them? We would love new or gently used playhouse structures for our younger age students. Please contact Mrs. Howard or the front desk to let them know!

If you currently have plans to move over the summer, please contact our registrar Stacey Randall (srandall@conroeisd.net). There will be a Summer Mover Form sent to you by email. You will complete the form and send it back to the school. This will help in planning for the next school year. If you are a fourth grade parent, and your child will not be attending Mitchell Intermediate, I will let Mitchell know of the possible summer move.

More information to come from Grade Level teachers..

Student placement for the 2026-2027 school year is decided by a committee made up of your child’s current year's teachers, principal, assistant principals, counselors, and sometimes other staff that may work with your students. We work very hard to match children's learning styles and personalities with next year's teachers. We take this task very seriously and examine the strengths and needs of each child as we strive to place each student in the environment in which he/she will be most successful.

Our placement committee will begin meeting soon, and we continue to work through placement procedures throughout the summer. Because of this, families will be notified of their child’s teachers the week before school begins in August. Once your child's placement is complete, it is not possible to make changes, as this compromises the dynamics of the entire class. We work very hard to create just the right environment for each student.

If you would like to share information with the committee regarding your child's placement, please complete the information in this link. Information must be submitted by April 2nd as we will begin placement decisions at that time.

If you have expressed a concern in previous years, and you feel that it should still be considered, please communicate this information every year using the link above. We do not review previous year's requests. Please do not request specific teachers or make friend requests for your child. Class composition and a learning/personality match are our top priority as we strive for the correct placement for each child.

School Counseling Survey

The Bush School counselor would like to survey parents and teachers in order to develop and provide programs that meet the needs of Bush Elementary students. This survey will help determine the needs of the individual students and topics that may need to be addressed through counseling lessons and small groups. The survey is anonymous, as we require no identifying information other than grade level unless you choose to add your student's name. Our counselor would appreciate your time answering the 8 questions on the survey. Thank you for helping me better meet the needs of your children.

School Counseling Survey Link

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, problem-solving, and building positive friendships. Below, you'll find a brief summary of the skills and concepts each grade level focused on this month. Feel free to discuss these ideas with your child at home—reinforcing these lessons makes all the difference!

PK - Friendship Lesson We read How do Dinosaurs Stay Friends? By Jane Yolen & Mark Teague and explored what it looks like to be a kind, and supportive friend.

Kinder - In Kinder we read two opposite stories that showed us good friend actions and actions that will cause us to lose friends. We discussed healthy friendships, friendship behaviors, and how to show friendship in various situations.

First - First grade will journey through the last 4 of Kelso’s Conflict Resolution choices. These are choices students can use to solve “small problems” on their own. They are - tell them to stop, apologize, make a deal, and wait and cool off. We role played what these choices might look like on the playground and in the classroom.

Second Grade was introduced to the Reality Ride roller coaster. The Reality Ride is a symbol for real life. There are two tracks on the reality ride roller coaster: the “easy/fast track” and the “harder but worth it track”. The “easy/fast track” often leads to negative consequences while the “harder but worth it track" leads to goals, opportunities, freedom, and self-respect. Students learned it’s important to Stop, Think and Choose before making a decision.

In third grade we discussed that in order to reach our goals and overcome our challenges we will need to use Time, Desire and Effort. There are no shortcuts in life, and we must use these three things to achieve success.

Fourth graders learned that what we see on the outside may not be what’s on the inside. Negative labels can be hurtful, while positive labels can help you achieve your goals and dreams. The label you wear depends on you. Believing in our positive traits and strengths and demonstrating those qualities through our behavior will show people the “real you”.

Model responsible technology use, showing your teenager how to use screens mindfully.

It is so exciting to watch the progress on the new gym! The construction team is working hard to make sure that we are progressing. We will continue to share pictures as the team works through the spring and summer.

Student placement for the 2026-2027 school year is decided by a committee made up of your child’s current year's teachers, principal, assistant principals, counselors, and sometimes other staff that may work with your students. We work very hard to match children's learning styles and personalities with next year's teachers. We take this task very seriously and examine the strengths and needs of each child as we strive to place each student in the environment in which he/she will be most successful.

Our placement committee will begin meeting soon, and we continue to work through placement procedures throughout the summer. Because of this, families will be notified of their child’s teachers the week before school begins in August. Once your child's placement is complete, it is not possible to make changes, as this compromises the dynamics of the entire class. We work very hard to create just the right environment for each student.

If you would like to share information with the committee regarding your child's placement, please complete the information in this link. Information must be submitted by April 2nd as we will begin placement decisions at that time.

If you have expressed a concern in previous years, and you feel that it should still be considered, please communicate this information every year using the link above. We do not review previous year's requests. Please do not request specific teachers or make friend requests for your child. Class composition and a learning/personality match are our top priority as we strive for the correct placement for each child. We appreciate your help and support with this very important endeavor.

Please review with your child the Woodlands Township rules (listed below) for the pathways in our neighborhoods. We are having lots of students riding on pathways and not following all the safety rules. Thank you for your attention to this!

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.

Got a 4th grader moving onto Mitchell next year? Get involved with the Mitchell PTO early, details below...

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!

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 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

March 9th-13th- Spring Break

March 27th- Bush Bonanza

March 28th- Conroe ISD Job 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.