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👋 Hello Bush Families!

Thank you all so much for your support in all Back to School Events! We have a great community of PTO volunteers who make Bush Elementary a great place to be! Bobcat Bash was awesome!

Teachers and students worked hard this week setting procedures and routines and building solid foundational relationships with the students. It was wonderful to see everyone settling in. Make plans to attend the upcoming Parent Information Nights for each grade level. Teachers will be giving useful information for each grade level regarding logistics of the school day, instruction, communication, etc. Your student's success is dependent on the partnership we create with parents! Together we can make great gains with our kids!

I am so proud to report that Bush Elementary retained our TEA "A" rating for the 2025-26 school year! TEA will release full reports this week and I will share the updates soon! I could not be more proud of the work our teachers and students do! WAY TO GO BOBCATS!!!

The PTO spirit wear store is back open until August 17th! Place orders now for delivery in September! Link is below under PTO Updates.

Have a restful weekend!

Sarah Howard

Students should be in their classroom ready for instruction at 7:55.

THE ARRIVAL CAR RIDER LINE ENTERS FROM ALDEN BRIDGE- EAST SIDE OF THE SCHOOL. After dropping your students off at the teacher assisted cones at the front of the school, you will be DIRECTED to exit the AM school car rider line TO THE RIGHT onto Crownridge. This ensures a continuous pattern of traffic and less congestion at the crosswalk.

DISMISSAL CAR RIDER LINE BEGINS THE SAME DIRECTION AS AM CAR RIDER LINE. You will also be DIRECTED to exit the PM school car rider line TO THE RIGHT onto Crownridge.

We appreciate your help in this process. Thank you to all of our crosswalk helpers who make sure our students get across the road safely.

Please make sure that all car seats/boosters are on the RIGHT SIDE of your vehicle to allow your student to exit the vehicle safely and with assistance.

Your student may need assistance buckling up before you head on your way from car rider line. Please welcome your student into your car and proceed to the "Buckle Zone" at the furthest point of the circle drive. It will be marked with Buckle Zone signs. This will give you the freedom to exit your vehicle and assist your young student with buckling up while allowing the car rider line to continue efficiently.

We appreciate your help in the process!

Please be aware that we do not have an assigned crossing guard for Alden Bridge and East Crownridge crosswalk. The district is currently trying to gain more crossing guards.

We will begin dismissing at our regular time of 3:10 on Monday! Thank you for your continued support of following dismissal procedures!

August 17- Pre K/K/ ECSE- Parent Information night at 5:30PM

August 25- 1st- 2nd Grade Parent Information Night at 5:30PM

August 27- 3rd-4th Grade Parent Information Night at 5:30PM

This event is designed for parents to attend and learn about their child's classroom expectations for the school year.

The Bush playground closes after dismissal at 3:30 everyday. All parents and students will have to exit the Crownridge gate in order to not set off alarms at alternate exit gates. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to ensure the safety of staff and students during the school day.

Please mark your calendars for Popsicles on the Playground on August 24th at 4:00 on the Bush Playground! This will be our official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new playground equipment! Thank you for the dedication of the Bush PTO Fundraising over many years that made this addition possible!

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!

STAYING SAFE ON THE PATHWAYS- RESPECT THE PATH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B31u1kat2I4

Parents,

We want our community to be the safest place possible for our students, parents, and neighbors.

Students must dismount all e bikes/scooters etc. when they arrive on school property. Students will walk their e-bikes and e-scooters to the bike racks to park their bikes.

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.

Bush Spirit Wear is BACK for a limited time! Grab your favorite Bobcat gear before the store closes August 17. Keep an eye out for a fun fall drop later this semester, too! Shop here: https://bush-spirit.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Tracee Nettuno, Sara Courser, Cynthia Pilkenton, Sarah Ellis, Stephanie Exley, Sally Clements, Kandace Ritter

Nashid Kamal, Laura Davies, Lauren Lenfant, Melony Lease, Carly Rone

Jen Bruno, Chloe Weemes, Lien Garcia, Ashley Garza, Veronica Reyna

Lanette Landry, Sylvia Valderas, Julie Martinez, Kayla DeKraker, Katherine Muirhead, Kim Everett

Alison Dougherty, Hannah Lanningham, Kemper Charbonnet, Katie Abshire, Stephanie Sunseri, Elizabeth Miller

Katie Haugen, Sarah Sadlowski, Ashley McDonald, Laura Milo, Madelyn Holle, Nariel Olsen

Kim Hake, Sonia Caridad

Krista Babich, Ellin Rue, Lisa Scott, Kim McGilvrey, Lauren Allen, Idoya Redrado, Kinsey Tansley, Veronica Merino, Chryssa Fedick, Bonnie Farinella, Emily Osteen

Meagen Tiblier, Kris Renetzsky, Angela Beardsley, Julio Bedolla- Lopez, Andrea Wilson

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!

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

Please use this address:

bushtransportationchanges@conroeisd.net

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

Your student will have a tag placed on their backpack on the first day of school. 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.

To access the documents above click here.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WMWZSW2LzOukmEi7GfvXXN9dHheC0nxg/view?usp=sharing

Thank you for giving us time to get procedures in place and students acclimated with routines.

AFTER August 24th we will be 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

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

Sarah Howard, Principal

Christen Cannamore, Assistant Principal

Emily Maier, Assistant Principal

Samantha Tomasek, Counselor

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.