Hines Herald

Mission: At Hines Elementary, it is our unwavering commitment to establish a safe and inclusive learning environment. Our students will feel loved, supported, and find joy in learning. ❤️

Vision: At Hines Elementary, we are committed to cultivating a vibrant and dynamic learning environment that ignites curiosity, fosters creativity, and celebrates student achievements. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for critical thinking that are essential for academic success and positive character growth. Through collaboration with families and the wider community, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential and become responsible, compassionate, and engaged citizens.

The next few weeks are packed with exciting events and opportunities for our Hines families, and we can’t wait to share all that’s coming up!

Tomorrow is the Science Fair at Stockton Junior High! All students and families are invited to attend, explore the booths, and test their science knowledge. A huge thank you to our students and families who are volunteering at the Hines booth—I know our ice cream–making activity will be a big hit!

This week on campus, our first graders celebrated the 101st day of school, Dalmatian style! Our 3rd grade students wrapped up their science and language arts units on space with a fun, space-themed day that included a visit to the planetarium. This year, students experienced a new planetarium show that explored space using real videos, making it an exciting and memorable experience. Additionally, our 2nd grade students and their families enjoyed a fan favorite—Family Folk Dance Night and the 2nd Grade Open House. Each year, the folk dance takes me back to an old town square where the community comes together to dance, laugh, and enjoy time together. It truly was some good, wholesome family fun! Thank you to everyone who joined us and participated.

Next week is Marco’s Spirit Week—another fan favorite! Students have been working hard decorating their pizza boxes. When you order pizza from Marco’s throughout the week, be sure to tell them your child’s name, grade, and teacher’s name. Your pizza will be delivered (or ready for pickup) in your student’s custom-designed pizza box!

Also, next Tuesday Family Service Night. We are excited to once again pack lunches in decorated lunch sacks for Kids’ Meals, Inc. In addition, we will be working on a special project for Arnold Elementary, the new school opening in our feeder zone this August. We will be packing and preparing emergency backpacks so that when the doors open, teachers have what they need in their classrooms in case of an emergency. We hope you can join us for this heart-filling evening! We will begin at 6:00 p.m. and work until all bags are packed.

Today, students brought home information about purchasing raffle tickets. If you would like to participate, please return the order form along with cash or a check to purchase the tickets. Please make checks out to Hines Elementary.

Click below to view this week's video. https://animoto.com/play/ztCeFtRxFailXrQxWwwkNQ

We are excited to introduce a new section in The Hines Herald called Student Spotlight! This feature will celebrate the amazing achievements, acts of kindness, and positive contributions of our Huskies both inside and outside of school. In this section, we will highlight students who have gone above and beyond—whether it’s reaching a personal goal, helping others, or making a difference in the community. We can’t wait to share these inspiring stories and honor the incredible ways our students shine!

Click here to submit your student for the Student Spotlight

February 7: Science festival- Stockton JH

February 9-13: Marcos Pizza Spirit Week

February 10: Family Service Night

February 12: Valentine’s Day Celebrations

February 13: No school for students

February 16: No School

February 16-20: Kindness Week

February 20: Raffle Drawing for Fire Department Experiences

February 20: K-2 Dance thru the Decades VIP event

February 20: Dogs of Character Program for students

February 24: Closed campus for testing for 3rd and 4th grades (no lunch visitors)

February 25: Harlem Wizards Event

February 27: HERO Awards Ceremony (by invitation only)

March 3: Closed campus for testing for 3rd and 4th grades (no lunch visitors)

March 5: PTO Meeting @1pm

March 6: AttenDANCE during specials

March 6: Grizzly Games 4th grade

March 9-13: Spring Break

Get ready for 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨’𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤!

Take a night off from cooking and grab dinner at 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨’𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐚!

Be sure to check out the pizza box artwork featuring 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬.

Have kids in multiple grades? No problem — you can order for all of them on the same night!

It’s a delicious way to support our school and celebrate our talented students!

Third grade is proud to continue our annual philanthropy tradition by supporting 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅’𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, which raises funds for pediatric cancer research.

📅 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀

• During lunch on February 19th & 20th

• At the K–2 Decades Dance

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽?

🍋 Donate supplies (needed by Feb. 17th): https://a.co/0f6YjBpE

🍋 Buy a glass of lemonade (minimum $1 donation) Students can purchase at lunch, or families can donate virtually here: https://www.alexslemonade.org/2026/hines-third-grade

✨ Donors can add their name to a lemon that will be displayed on our cafeteria lemon tree! Thank you for supporting this meaningful cause and helping our students make a difference! 💛

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

Our school counselors play a key role in supporting the whole child on campus by teaching classroom guidance lessons that build skills like teamwork, empathy, and decision-making; helping students with goal setting and planning for academic success; providing individual and small-group counseling to develop coping skills, emotional regulation, and resilience; and connecting families with helpful community resources. They work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, and community partners to promote academic achievement, personal growth, and college/career readiness while also offering strategies for managing stress, problem-solving, and navigating life’s challenges.

Conroe ISD School Counseling Website

What does a school counselor do?

Come join us as we Dance thru the Decades on February 20th! Our Kindergarten thru 2nd grade Huskies are invited to bring 1 VIP along to dress in their favorite decade and dance the night away. Pre-purchase wristbands will only be available until February 15th.

Click here for more information.

As part of Kindness Week, we will be hosting a Family Service Night on February 10th. Let's come together as Husky families to provide lunches for hungry children in the Houston area.

We will also be stuffing emergency classroom backpacks for Arnold Elementary!

Please register here so we have appropriate quantities for the event. All supplies will be provided through donations raised. A donation of $3.50 will cover one child's lunch.

Please register by February 3rd to ensure we have enough supplies available. We can't wait to serve alongside you and your family!

Is your child missing a jacket, cup, lunchbox, etc.? Email hineslostandfound@gmail.com to see if your missing items are in the lost and found.

Please include first and last name when requesting an item to be looked for!

Send your Husky something special on their birthday!

Option #1 includes:
-Birthday message on the marquee on the day of their birthday (or day you choose)
-Birthday sticker
-Lollipop
-Special message from sender

Option #2 includes:
-Birthday sticker
-Lollipop
-Special message from sender

**Please note: ALL Birthday grams must be purchased a minimum of two weeks prior to your student's birthday!**

Click here to register for the Culinary Camp.

The following accountability reports are now available:

• 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Final School Report Card

• The 2024 School Report Card was delayed due to legal proceedings, involving the TEA, that previously prevented their release.

• 2024-2025 Federal Report Card

• 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

You can access all of the above documents by following the steps below.

How to Access:

1. Visit the link below.

2. Under the School Report Card section, expand 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

3. Select your campus.

Campus Accountability Reports

January Board Meeting Recap | The Boardroom Brief

https://youtu.be/surUqhS_AuM?si=Wf74V9s3QRpX-wSe

December Board Meeting Recap | The Boardroom Brief

https://youtu.be/lVjRDbho2aM?si=c2l1k1bXCuMXaiAt

Blog Posts
The Texas Standard

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Do you want to recognize one of our amazing Hines staff members for a job well done? Did you know you can submit a TAE — Teacher Achieving Excellence — to celebrate their hard work and dedication?

Follow these quick steps to submit a TAE:

Step 1: Go to your SSO
Step 2: Click on Home Access Center (HAC)
Step 3: Select the District Applications tab
Step 4: Click on the Teachers Achieving Excellence tab
Step 5: Choose the staff member’s name and write your recognition
Step 6: Submit!

Once submitted, the staff member’s supervisors are notified of their job well done, and these recognitions are used to celebrate our team during Hines Shines each week.

Help us spread joy and show appreciation by sending some love to our well-deserving staff members today!

Please view our Hines Student Handbook Addendum. The purpose of this handbook addendum is to inform you of important information regarding day to day life at Hines; however, at times it may be necessary to make a few changes during the school year. In this event, the addendum will be updated, as well as you will be notified via letter, email, or website. I want to encourage you to visit our school website at http://hines.conroeisd.net as important information and events will be posted there frequently. In fact, you may want to bookmark this address for easy access. The 20252026 Conroe Independent School District Student/Parent Handbook is available to you online here.

Hines Handbook Addendum

Email: contacthines@conroeisd.net
Website: hines.conroeisd.net
Location: Woodbridge Cove Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-939-0400
Facebook: facebook.com/HinesCISD
Twitter: @HinesCISD