Grizzly Gazette

And just like that... it's now April! I can't believe we have April and then May, and we are done. Keep in mind that this is one of the busiest months for our students, staff, and parents. I'll do my best to communicate special events and reminders as we go through this busy time. April is the time for STAAR testing, fnishing out projects and assessments in class, and many end of year events. We look forward to having a small break in the middle of April for Easter. Let me know if you need anything!

Sincerely,

Lindsay Ardoin

• April 1: April Fool's PJ Pant Day for students
• April 1-3: Band UIL at Willis HS
• April 1: Tennis Match at 4:00 PM
• April 1: Orchestra Concert at 7:00 PM at GOHS
• April 2: Sports Physical Day
• April 3: Girls and Boys Soccer Games
• April 3: Drill Team Parent Meeting at 6:00 PM
• April 4: Band Bayou Classics Festival
• April 4: AB Honor Roll celebration at lunch
• April 4-5: Academic UIL+ Competition- GOOD LUCK!
• April 5: GOHS Science Festival at York JH (all are welcome)
• April 7: Golf Tournament at 4:00 PM
• April 7: GO Feeder Art Show at Jett Center at 5:00 PM
• April 7: Incoming 7th Grade Parent Athletic Meeting at 5:00 PM
• April 8-10: Orchestra UIL Sightreading
• April 8: Golf Tournament at 4:00
• April 8: Spin Club begins every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:15
• April 9: STAAR testing begins (see full schedule below)
• April 10: PTO Meeting at 9:30 AM
• April 10-12: Debate World Competition
• April 11: Grizzly Bowl
• April 11: Drill Team Spring Show at 7:00 PM
• April 10-11: District Soccer Tournament
• April 15: Choir Pop Show at GOHS
• April 15: Drill Team Board Meeting at 6:00 PM
• April 16: YCC Meeting at 6:00 PM
• April 17: Grizzlies for Greatness at 9:30 AM
• April 17: Drill Team Banquet
• April 18-21: Student Holiday
• April 22: Chick Fil-A Spirit Night
• April 23: Cheer Board Meeting at 6:00 PM
• April 24-25: Band UIL Concert
• April 28: Cinderella at GOHS at 6:30 PM
• April 28: NJHS Meeting at 4:15
• April 30: NJHS Induction Ceremony at 6:00 PM

Below is the schedule for Final Exams that will take place during the last week of school. If your child is missing an exam on any of these dates, your child will make up the test between May 28- June 3. If needed, please fill out this form if you believe your child will be absent on the day of the test: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgpoq2HfWIrnl9LGEwwHDIi57lFN92QD-GlhSJXOjei4Ec0g/viewform

"The Amazing Shake" is an awesome, exciting, high energy competition for our 7th and 8th graders at York JH. At The Amazing Shake, kids will be submerged into a variety of real-life scenarios, testing their conversation and leadership skills. We want YOU to apply! More information can be found in the application link found here: APPLY HERE All applications are due by April 7. The Amazing Shake competition will be held on Monday, May 5. Good luck!!

From the clinic: The end of the year is upon us, so it is time to start thinking about medication pick up! If your student has medication signed into the clinic, it will need to be picked up before school ends. We recommend coming before the last day of school, as it gets busy in the clinic that day! If your student has emergency medication in the clinic, such as epi-pens, insulin, inhalers, or seizure medication, we prefer to keep those for as long as your student is on campus, so that they are covered in the event of an emergency.

All clinic medication must be picked by 1:00 PM May 23rd. Any medication not picked up will be destroyed, as we cannot store medication over the summer. Please reach out to Nurse Ally at 832-592-8614 if you have any questions!

Summer School Registration for Junior High will open from April 14-May 29. Online Accelerated Math Registration is open from March 31-April 11. Summer School for Junior High will be housed at College Park High School. Please click this link to go to the summer school website for all information on each program criteria and registration.

We are excited to announe that tickets for our Spring production of CINDERELLA will go on sale starting on April 1. Tickets are $5 per person. Tickets may be purchased through our School Cash Online website.

Date: April 28, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: GOHS Auditorium

If your 7th grade child can speak, read and/or write Spanish please consider filing out the following form. This will allow them to be considered for a Spanish 2 - Heritage Speaker class for their 8th grade year.

Además, padres, si su hijo de 7.º grado puede hablar, leer y/o escribir en español, por favor consideren llenar el siguiente formulario. Esto les permitirá ser considerados para la clase de Español 2 - "Heritage Speakers" en su año de 8.º grado.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFrPqf9YK1RrXvNbuYvp8MbApS5Yh7HJsyg_kxTAZY0BKzGA/viewform

The debate team will be competing against teams from California, Florida, Texas, and Jamaica in the 2025 Bluebonnet International World Schools Debate Tournament at Grand Oaks High School on April 10-12. GOOD LUCK, GRIZZLIES!!

We will be offering a Color Guard Spin Club later this spring! If interested, please fill out the interest form here: SIGN UP

As a reminder, as required by CISD Board Policy, ALL students in 7-12 grade are required to wear their student ID badge everyday. Please help to enourage your child to do so. If they need to purchase a new tag, please come to the AP office.

Sports Physicals for the 2025-2026 School Year

Attention all students planning to participate in sports next year! We are excited to offer an opportunity to receive your sports physicals for the upcoming school year. The physical exams are required for participation in any school sports/band and must be completed before the season starts. Remember, having your physical completed early will ensure you’re ready for tryouts and the season ahead.

For York & Clark Athletes: LOCATION- York Junior High

• Date: April 2nd
• Time: 9am-2pm

For GOHS & Cox Athletes: LOCATION- Grand Oaks High School

• Date: April 10th

• Time: 11am-4pm

Please scan the QR code to find more information about this event.

Don’t miss out on this chance to get cleared for sports! We look forward to seeing you there!

For STAAR, we use Chromebooks with a touchpad. If your child prefers, he/she may bring their own computer mouse to use for STAAR.

We are excited to announce the Watch D.O.G.S program is officially at York Junior High. This program creates volunteer opportunities for dads, uncles, grandfathers and other father figures to support our campus. We would love for you to join our Watch D.O.G.S family! For questions, please call our counseling department at 832-592-8989 . You can also email lhjohnson@conroeisd.net.

Please follow the steps below if you are interested in making a positive difference in the lives of our Grizzlies.

• Students riding the bus will be dropped off in the back of the school. These students will then report to the cafeteria, if it is before 8:20 AM. If after 8:20 AM, they will go to HOMEROOM.
• Students riding their bike may LOCK their bike in front of campus, at the bike racks.
• Car Riders- please have patience and be nice to your neighbors. Use the "zipper" approach- one enters the front drive from the west side of Waterbend Cove, then the east side, and so forth and so on.
• Car Riders- we will allow "double stacking" of cars in both lanes to help more traffic flow on Waterbend Cove.
• Car Riders- follow the signage on the sidewalk and in the street. Pull all the way forward before dropping your child off from the passenger side.
• Car Riders- There will be several staff members outside to help you and TEACH you the "York Way." Most importantly, PULL ALL THE WAY UP, PAST THE FRONT DOOR, UNTIL ASKED TO STOP. The more cars we have pull all the way up, the more we are able to get kids out efficiently.

• York JH dismisses at 4:05 PM.
• As soon as buses begin to arrive, bus riders are called from their last period class to load.
• Car riders, walkers, and bikers, will be released out the front doors closer to 4:00-4:05.
• Car Riders- follow the same procedure as arrival. Drive SLOWLY and look for your child. Pull all the way forward and allow your child to enter from the passenger side.
• Do not CUT or PASS others in order to move to the front of the line.
• At 4:15 PM, any remaining bus riders will be released to wait in the cafeteria.

During the first week of school, we will begin the process 10-15 minutes early!!! Plan accordingly. Additionally, please know this is a work in progress. We will make adjustments as needed.

Some families have asked "what do we need?" Currently, we are collecting snacks and small food items for students in need. Check out our wish list here: AMAZON WISH LIST

As a friendly reminder, all students must be caught up on vaccines or have a current exemption form before they are able to pick up their schedules August. Incoming 7th graders are required to have their Tdap and MCV4 vaccines. Incoming 8th graders have no new required vaccines. If you have not already done so, please bring updated records to Nurse Allie, or email them to arweaver@conroeisd.net. Please reach out to the clinic for any questions or if you need assistance.

CHARGING UPDATES

Starting in the 24-25 school year, we are limiting the amount of charges that a child can make on their account. After a child charges 15 days of meals, they will no longer be able to charge, and will not receive a lunch. Please make sure you are up to date on payments.

Breakfast Meal Prices

· Student Breakfast $2.00

· Student Reduced Breakfast $0

· Non-student Breakfast/2nd Student Breakfast $3.10

Lunch Meal Prices

· Student Lunch $3.20

· Student Reduced Lunch $0.40

· Non-student Lunch/2nd Student Lunch $4.70 (Teachers, Parents, Siblings)

Parents can pre-pay online for meal accounts beginning August 1, 2024. Click the "Child Nutrition Information" link above.

Free and Reduced Meals

Parents can apply online for Free and Reduced meals beginning July 22, 2024, at https://www.myschoolapps.com

How to report an absence by email:

Parents email the Attendance Office at yorkattendance@conroeisd.net to report an absence.

Please include the student’s name, Student ID #, and reason for absence along with the parent or guardian’s contact information.

How to report an absence by phone:

Parents, please contact the attendance message line at 832-592-8616.

When to report an absence:

Parents, please notify attendance office within 24 hours of the student's absence or send a written reason to the front attendance office with your student.

What is late arrival:

Students are considered absent to class 15 min after the tardy bell without a doctor's excuse.

Reporting to school after a doctor's appointment:

Once a student returns to campus after an appointment, the student needs to check in with the Attendance Office with the doctor's excuse.

When is the Tardy Bell:

8:50 am

Students are required to wear their ID badge everyday. Any child who has lost their badge and needs a replacement, will incur a $5 charge, which covers the badge, sleeve, and lanyard. To order a new badge, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI_X8zYPFuJu2EEDrYScua_3QZSksdZPUg4ohhHE1p2n5jQQ/viewform

Interested to know if your child is eligible to ride the bus? Want to know how to register your child for the bus? Click the link above (Conroe ISD Transportation Information) to learn everything you need to know about CISD Transportation.

Transportation cannot change addresses for students. All student information is uploaded from campuses, and it is used to route our students. Parents, you will need to contact Shelita Hebert, Registrar, if needing to change your address. Once the campus makes the address change, it takes about 48 hours for Transportation to process the change.

Parents or guardians must submit an Alternate Stop Request Form each school year for service to an alternate stop. Students who are not eligible for transportation services may not be allowed to request or utilize an alternate stop. Parents can request an alternate stop when they request transportation for their child (register). They can do that at the following link: https://apps.conroeisd.net/AlternativeTransportation/

We do not offer transportation to students who live under a mile from the campus. Our one-mile measurement is made from the point at which the residence’s driveway meets the public road to the nearest point where any campus driveway meets the public roadway or where any pedestrian walkway (greenbelt) provides access onto campus property (through a gate or driveway). The distances are measured using the District’s dedicated school bus routing software and the Montgomery County Appraisal District (MCAD) maps to determine distances if necessary.