TCVS News - March 202

Recently, I had the privilege of traveling to New York City with a group of students and teachers. During our time there, we experienced the incredible results of human creativity and learning. We explored libraries and museums, and visited iconic places like Times Square, Central Park, and the Empire State Building. Each of these landmarks stood as a powerful reminder of what people can create when they pursue their passions and invest in their education and growth.

As we approach the end of the school year, I encourage our students to take a moment to reflect on their own learning journey. Consider revisiting your work from this year and identifying the experiences that were most meaningful to you. You might even begin building a personal portfolio—collecting favorite projects, essays, and reflections that capture not just what you created, but what you learned along the way. This could be done in a simple and accessible format, such as a Google Site or a Book Creator project, allowing you to organize and showcase your work in a way you can continue to build on in the future.

The future you are building is, in many ways, a monument to the knowledge and skills you are developing right now. We are proud of the work you’ve done this year and excited to see how you continue to build your future!

Warm regards,

Dr. Lucas

Please note that Friday, April 24 marks the end of the grading period for the second Progress Report of Marking Period 4. Progress Reports will be available in Home Access Center (HAC) on April 30.

Following April 24, we will enter the final grading period of the school year, which runs from April 27 through May 22, with Report Cards issued on May 29. We encourage students and families to stay in close communication with teachers regarding any late or missing assignments during this important final stretch.

Let’s finish the year strong! 💙

(The UIL calendar with these timelines is linked in the “Important Calendars” section below.)

Attendance during our first week of STAAR/EOC testing was stellar!! 🌟Thank you to our students and families for helping us remain in compliance with Senate Bill 569. We truly appreciate your support and commitment.

We have had a few families ask why students are asked to remain in the testing room until the designated end time, even after they have finished their exams. We kindly ask for your support in this practice, as it helps maintain a calm and focused testing environment. Allowing all students the full time reduces pressure and prevents those who may need additional time from feeling rushed when others finish early.

If you missed the detailed update sent on April 1, you can review all testing information, including dates, times, and locations, using the link below:
👉 http://tiny.conroeisd.net/HKAkY

Ms. West and Ms. Morgan will be available at the Jett Center on Thursday, April 16 following that morning's EOC test to meet with rising seniors. Look for an email sent on April 12 from Ms. West with more details. This is a great opportunity for rising 12th grade students to review transcripts, discuss their four-year plans, and ask questions about senior year expectations, graduation requirements, or post-secondary planning.

Stop by to see Ms. Morgan and Ms. West in Room 137 after your EOC!

We look forward to helping our future seniors prepare for a strong and successful final year!

Conroe ISD’s 2026 Summer Academic Programs are now available! Families are encouraged to review the program brochures if your student is interested in working ahead or may need to attend summer school. registration ends May 28.

👉 https://www.conroeisd.net/page/summer-school

For questions or to register for summer school, please contact Carol Ann West at cawest@conroeisd.net

Off-Campus PE
The deadline to apply for Off-Campus PE is May 15. If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to Carol Ann West at the email above.

👉 https://apps.conroeisd.net/physedoffsite/

Here are the links to several useful calendars to keep your student on pace to finish this year strong and prepare for our next one:

• Spring In-Person Testing Calendar
• Grading Period Deadlines for Progress Reports and Report Cards
• The current (2025-26) CISD School Calendar
• Next year's (2026-27) recently approved CISD School Calendar

is Child Abuse Prevention and Autism Acceptance month

Big Days in April

• April 15 — STAAR/EOC testing at the Jett Center for grades 5, 8, and 9 — Sci./Biology
• April 16 — STAAR/EOC testing at the Jett Center for grade 8 & 11 — Soc. St./US Hist.
• April 16 — Senior Planning meetings with Ms. Morgan and Ms. West
• April 21 — STAAR/EOC testing at the Jett Center for grades 5-7 — Math
• April 22 — STAAR/EOC testing at the Jett Center for grade 8 & 9 — 8th Math/Algebra I
• April 24 — Last day to submit assignments for the 6-week Progress Report
• April 27 — First day to buy a Domino's slice the Price card for NJHS/NHS
• April 30 — Progress Reports issued and available in HAC

Big Days in May

• May 4-8 — Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎 💙 👏
• May 6 — National School Nurse Day 🩺 💙 👏
• May 6 — End-of-Year MAP testing at VMI for grades 5-7 — RLA/Science
• May 8 — End-of-Year MAP testing at VMI for grade 8 — RLA/Science
• May 13 — End-of-Year MAP testing at VMI for grades 5-7 — Math
• May 15 — Deadline to apply for Off-Campus PE for the 2026-27 school year
• May 15 — End-of-Year MAP testing at VMI for grade 8 — Math
• May 22 — Last day of school for students! ☀️ 😎 🏖️
• May 28 — Last day to register for Summer School

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8! If you’d like to help us celebrate our amazing teachers, we would love your support! Please reach out to Ms. Cheryl Shaughnessy to plan a week of fun and prizes!

👉 cshaughnessy@swbell.net

Starting April 27, TCVS National Junior Honor Society and National Honor Society will be partnering with the Domino's Pizza Slice the Price program for a fundraiser everyone will enjoy! The proceeds of this fundraiser will support scholarships, dues, merchandise, and supplies!

Slice the Price Card:

• With the card, every time you purchase a large pizza at Domino’s, you will receive another large pizza FREE!
• The cost of the card is just $20, and our group profits $10 for every card sold!
• Use the card as many times as you would like until the card expires – 12/31/2026!
• Cards will be sold from April 27 - May 11.
• When a customer buys a card through your online store, it will be shipped directly to them! If they purchase one card, the shipping fee is only .99 cents.

If you are interested in purchasing a card to support our Honor Society, please reach out to Ms. Guerrero, Ms. Riley, or an Honor Society member if you know one. Click the image to watch a short video about the fundraiser and see all the locations where the card is accepted here:

👉 https://slicethepricecard.com/map.

Please email diariley@conroeisd.net or lguerrero@conroeisd.net with any questions.

• June 8-11 – CISD Summer Leadership Academy
• July 25 – CISD Back to School Bash
• August 12 – First day of School for 2026-27 🎓 📚

The resources below are especially helpful for our rising 11th and 12th graders, particularly for seniors who are meeting with Ms. Morgan and Ms. West this week for planning (see the “Critical Info” section above).

CISD College Readiness Handbook
👉 http://tiny.conroeisd.net/JXE4k

Texas Public Universities – Automatic/Assured Admission Requirements

👉 http://tiny.conroeisd.net/GGF2x

In addition to these resources, we are excited to share that we are developing a dedicated Google site for the Class of 2027 called The Senior Nest. This site will serve as a central hub for important senior information, including dues, senior pictures, prom, graduation, and more.

Please watch for an email with additional details that will be sent directly to families of our rising 12th graders by May 1.

🕒 Attendance: Ms. Sessions – vsessions@conroeisd.net

📅 Scheduling & Counseling: Ms. West – cawest@conroeisd.net

🖥️ Technology Issues: Ms. Morgan – jamorgan@conroeisd.net

💻 Edgenuity & Canvas Electives: Mr. Kaufmann – jckaufmann@conroeisd.net

📚 Class-Related Questions: Contact your teacher directly through Canvas or Outlook email

📄 Section 504 Services: Ms. Hinners – lhinners@conroeisd.net

🌟 Special Education Services: Ms. Brown – laubrown@conroeisd.net

🌟 Let’s celebrate Aidan and Nicholas Bonilla Noah, who recently earned trophies and podium recognition at the Cajun Nationals BMX event! Join us in congratulating the twins for going above and beyond in competition as they continue to pursue their goal of becoming professional BMX racers. We are proud of their hard work and dedication! 🌟

✨ On March 6, Dr. Vinson and CISD Board President Ms. Odenweller visited TCVS to recognize and celebrate our campus’s 2025–26 Texas Standard Award winners.

Honorees included Wyatt Sowell (Texas Standard Student), Ms. Venus Sessions (Texas Standard Paraprofessional), and Mr. Arturo Gutierrez (Texas Standard Teacher).

Congratulations to these outstanding members of the TCVS family! We are proud to celebrate their excellence. ✨

🎨 March 6 was also Big Art Day in CISD and across the state of Texas! Big Art Day is a statewide event created by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) to celebrate art education, highlight the power of creativity, and engage communities in the visual arts during Youth Art Month.

In CISD, we proudly celebrate that “Art TIES us together!” 🎨

We love highlighting the achievements and special moments of our students in our newsletters. If your student has something to celebrate—big or small—we’d be thrilled to share it with our school community. Please feel free to share your news and send in a picture or two to Dr. Lucas at jenlucas@conroeisd.net or Ms. West at cawest@conroeisd.net!

Back to School Bash is a community-focused event designed to help families start the school year strong. At this exciting gathering, families will have the opportunity to connect directly with departments from Conroe ISD and explore valuable community resources all in one place.

Attendees can learn about district programs, ask questions, and discover services that support student success both inside and outside the classroom. Plus, there will be exciting giveaways, including school supplies to help students feel prepared and confident for the year ahead.

Join us as we come together to bridge the future The Texas Standard Way!

Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 9:00-12:00
Location: Stockton JH

The Bryan Museum in Galveston, TX is hosting a statewide writing and art contest focused on the theme “I Am Texas." The CISD Social Studies department is inviting schools to participate in this opportunity.

For the writing portion of the contest, students in Grades 2-5 can submit a letter written to someone, past or present, who has contributed to Texas history or culture, or is their personal hero. Grades 6-12 may submit non-fiction or fiction writing based on artifacts in the Bryan Museum's collection. The art portion of the contest is also open to Grades 2-12 and must be focused on the "I Am Texas" theme. Prizes for top artists and writers range from $50 - $1,000! The contest deadline is Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Please click on the link below for more information

https://iamtx.org/i-am-texas-2026/

Just click!