Gator Family Newsletter

Marge Loucks, Assistant Principal

Melissa Bernu, Counselor

Mission: Glen Loch Elementary ensures high levels of learning for each student creating confident, independent and successful learners of the community.

Vision: At Glen Loch, we provide a safe, supportive environment that nurtures each child's potential, fosters growth, and celebrates individuality to help each Gator thrive.

#GrowingBetterTogether

#AllMeansALL

#BeTheGatorWay

Email: ContactGlenLoch@ConroeISD.net
Website: GlenLoch.ConroeISD.net
Location: 27505 Glen Loch Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-298-4900
Facebook: facebook.com/GlenLochCISD
Twitter: @GlenLochCISD

Tuesday, April 15:

All 3rd and 4th Graders will take the READING STAAR Test

Tuesday, April 29th:

All 3rd and 4th Graders will take the MATH STAAR Test

Please make sure your child gets a full night's sleep, eats a healthy breakfast and is on time to school.

Dates are subject to change!

We are very excited about our updated website! It went live TODAY, April 11th at 4pm!

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the refreshed design and set new bookmarks for your browsing convenience. You can also download the new Conroe ISD app in your device’s app store and begin customizing the pages and news you want to see.

Additionally, in the coming weeks, you will receive information about our new mass communication system called Alerts. Be on the lookout for texts from 98900 when the new system is implemented. Emails and texts may have a slightly different look, but they’ll still contain all of the great information we share. These transitions are part of a bigger initiative to bring efficiency to the District’s communication platforms, and there are more exciting updates to come!

We want to thank our Librarian, Mrs. Leah Sheth, and her amazing assistant, Ms. Heather Rodriguez, for spending countless hours making sure everything was added correctly. It looks amazing! When you see them, please extend a HUGE THANK YOU!

As we look ahead to the 2025 - 2026 school year, we would like to know about your intentions for returning to Glen Loch Elementary for students currently in grades pre-k through 3rd grade. Your response will help us as we plan for next year. Please fill out and submit the form below.

Proper student placement is a top priority at Glen Loch Elementary. Student class placement for the 2025 - 2026 school year will be decided by a committee made up of your child’s current teachers, our principal, assistant principals, counselor, and occasionally, the special education staff. We work very hard to match children’s learning styles and personalities with next year’s teachers. We 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. We continue to work on placement multiple times throughout the summer. Because of this, families will be notified of their child’s teachers the Friday 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 have any concerns about your child’s placement that you would like the committee to consider, please share your concerns through the Google Form link below. Please do not email your concerns. This Google Form will be open until Friday, April 18th. This is a firm deadline as placement decisions will have already started. If a concern has been expressed in previous years, and you feel that it should still be considered, please share the information through the Google Form to ensure it is communicated to the placement committee. Please do not request specific teachers or make requests to have friends placed in the same class. Requests of this nature will not be considered. Class composition and 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 and request that you notify friends and neighbors who may overlook this information.

Have a great day!

Glen Loch Student Placement Committee

Registration for NEW students for the upcoming school year has started! This will only apply to any NEW students who will be starting Pre-K or Kindergarten in the Fall. If your child is currently a student Glen Loch Elementary, you do not have to complete the new student registration as your child is already enrolled (this is for any siblings that are not currently enrolled).

Registration will be out of the office for summer break beginning June 5th. Any registration submitted during this time period will be processed when we return, by July 25th.

Each year, our third and fourth graders take the STAAR Assessment.

Reading STAAR - April 15th

Math STAAR - April 29th

Please ensure your child eats a well balanced breakfast (home or school), gets a good night's sleep and arrives to school on time.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teachers.

We will be a closed campus on both days (April 15th and 29th) which means no visitors will be allowed in the building due to secure testing items. We appreciate your understanding.

The Parent Resource Center is a place to support families with information and partnerships within the Conroe ISD community. The parent liaison facilitates parent support by providing guidance, recommendations, and access to various resources as families navigate special education services and programs. Resources include information on the following: guardianship, social security disability, social skills, financial tools, therapies, counseling, volunteer opportunities, summer campus, Medicaid waiver program, and transportation options. Check out the newsletter for information on upcoming trainings and events. The Parent Resource Center is located at 701 N. 3rd St. Conroe, TX 77301.

Contact us

936-709-8209 (English)

936-709-8171 (Spanish)

April Parent Resource Center Newsletter:

https://secure.smore.com/n/839fk

April Parent Resource Center Newsletter in Spanish:

https://secure.smore.com/n/gs0x7

Summer School Registration for Pre-K through 6th Grade will open from April 7 - May 16. Summer School will be housed at Hope, Rice and Lamar for Pre-K to 2nd grade. For 3rd through 6th grade, students will attend Hope, Bartlett and Vogel Intermediate. Please go to https://www.conroeisd.net/o/cisd/page/summer-school for Summer School brochures with information on each program criteria and registration.

There are only a few spots given to each campus for Summer School. If your child meets the criteria for summer school and we have a slot available, your child's teacher will be reaching out to you in the coming weeks.

Glen Loch Pre-K - 2nd grade students attend summer school at Lamar Elementary.

More to come on where our Glen Loch 3rd - 4th grade students will attend summer school.

Gator families,

Your child's safety remains a top priority at Glen Loch throughout the school day. Proper footwear is essential for physical activity. Shoes like flip-flops, open-toed shoes, crocs (even in sports mode), sandals, boots and high heels used for physical activity could result in injuries due to the foot being allowed to move excessively in the shoe or come out of the shoe.

Students can absolutely bring a pair of tennis shoes to change into for P.E. and/or recess.

Thank you so much for helping us keep your Gators safe and healthy!

Glen Loch's 2024 Federal Report Card and Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) is now posted on our school's profile page. The Federal Report Card and TAPR can both be accessed using the following steps:

From your Glen Loch's website:

• Go to "Our School/Campus"

• Click “View School Profile"

• Select “Accountability Reports”

• Click “2023-2024"

• Select "Texas Academic Performance Report" or "Federal Report Card"

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Glen Loch's 'unofficial' accountability rating for the 23-24 school year: B

• Cell phones and smartwatches may be used respectfully and responsibly before school and after school.
• Cell phones and smartwatches should not be used to capture video, audio, or images at school or on the bus.
• Cell phones and smartwatches should be set on silent mode and kept in backpacks and should not be visible during school hours including instructional time, reward time, free time, lunch, and in the hallways.
• Use of cell phones and smartwatches may be permitted in extenuating circumstances with permission from a staff member. (ex. to notify parent/ guardian of a late bus)

Mrs. Bernu, our counselor, is here to help your family with school supplies, weekend meals, Thanksgiving, Christmas and other needs that may arise during the school year.

In order to sign up to receive assistance please click HERE.

Parents, thank you for playing a key role in helping your child navigate through life's ups and downs. Below are some tips if your child is feeling anxious or experiencing negative emotions.

Open Communication

• Encourage talking about feelings at home: Create a safe space for your child to express their emotions. Let them know that feeling anxious is normal, and it’s okay to talk about what’s bothering them.
• Listen without judgment: Actively listen to your child’s concerns without immediately trying to "fix" things. This helps them feel heard and validated.

Encourage Healthy Lifestyle Habits

• Regular physical activity: Exercise is a great stress reliever! Encourage activities like walking, playing outside, or joining a sport
• Sleep hygiene: Consistent bedtime routines help, as lack of sleep can cause anxious feelings
• Balanced diet: Eating balanced meals and drinking enough water can improve mood and energy levels

This is a link to our 2024-2025 Community Presentations. Flyers will be shared soon. The next community event is scheduled for February: Link

• Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause a child to fall behind in school.
• Missing 10% or about 2 days of school each month over the course of a school year can make it harder to learn to read.
• Students can still fall behind if they miss one or two days every few weeks.
• Being late to school or leaving school early lead to poor attendance.
• Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.

We truly appreciate the spirit and dedication of our volunteers! Your willingness to contribute your time and skills creates a positive impact that resonates throughout our entire school community. Volunteering offers a unique opportunity to make a difference, connect with like-minded individuals, and gain new experiences in a supportive environment. Whether you're looking to lend a hand in organizing events, support our classrooms and teachers, or share your expertise in a specific area, your contribution will be invaluable.

If you're inspired to contribute and be a part of our school community on another level, we would love to have you on board! The first step to volunteer is to go through the CISD volunteer check by clicking here. This check is good for one school year and must be done in July for the upcoming school year. You can keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities in the Fall! Let's work together to create a positive impact and strengthen our school community.

• Please CLICK HERE to sign up for the PTO newsletter
• Keep up to date with the most up to date information on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/GlenLochElementaryPTO
• Also, if you shop on AMAZON, Glen Loch PTO can get a kickback if you sign into your normal Amazon account at smile.amazon.com and search for Glen Loch Parent-Teacher Organization, then activate on your app through Settings – amazon smile or shop at smile.amazon.com

Saturday, April 12

10 am to 1 pm

The Woodlands Township

2801 Technology Forest Blvd.

Join us at The Woodlands Township for a Free Fun Family event to help residents prepare for not only hurricanes but many other emergencies. This event provides an opportunity to visit with local organizations and public safety agencies to learn more about how they keep us safe in emergency situations. Climb aboard public safety vehicles from the Fire Department, Montgomery County Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement and more. The Ready Woodlands event also features prizes and giveaways, hands on activities and workshops to help families develop their own personal plans to keep their families safe.

We will offer a free- mini lantern to those who attend while supplies last.

Prize Drawing - for a portable generator! And other great prizes.

Engaging activities for all ages include: Hands only CPR training, make your own first aid kit, fire extinguisher simulator, 9-1-1 call simulation, and a scavenger hunt for the kids.

A prize will be awarded to those who complete the hunt!

Attached is a flier for the event as well as a list of expected participants.

Below is a link to our website calendar and the press release for the event.

link to our website calendar

Press Release

New presentations this year include:

• Decode your insurance policy. Learn about what does flood insurance really cover? How do your deductibles work and more.
• Legal Documents and Medical Directives- be prepared before you need them.

To address the current traffic congestion during morning arrival times, we have implemented a new procedure designed to streamline vehicle movement and reduce delays. Our primary concern is the issue of vehicles turning right into the car rider line and not allowing left-turn traffic to merge, resulting in a traffic bottleneck. We no longer will allow left hand turns into the school from vehicles coming from the Tanglebrush side. This is similar to our afternoon car rider line procedure.

Just a few tips:

• When entering, you will enter through the Glen Loch driveway, not the church driveway. We have students that walk in the morning and it is not safe to have you loop around like we do in the afternoons.
• When exiting, buses have specific routes they have to drive, so they may take a left hand turn. All other vehicles will need to take a right hand turn out of Glen Loch onto Glen Loch Drive.
• When cutting through neighborhoods, please be sure to be respectful and adhere to the posted speed limit signs. This is for the safety of those children who walk to or from school and all other families..
• Be courteous to fellow drivers and allow smooth merging where necessary.

By following these guidelines, we hope to create a more pleasant and efficient morning routine for everyone. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in helping us improve traffic flow and ensure the safety and well-being of our community.

Thank you for your continued support!

Mrs. Smith

11/2024

Please click Parent/Portal Directions for instructions or o to Conroe ISD's Website, then Parents/Students to access the link to the Parent Portal. To access the Parent Portal, navigate to http://parents.conroeisd.net.

We hope that you enjoy this transition to a new and convenient platform!

The Conroe Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 709-7752.