👋 Hello Bush Families!

As we begin to have more parents join us for lunch, we have a couple of reminders. Please remember when you come to eat with your student, other students are not allowed to sit with you. And as we tell the kids, as nice as it is to share, at lunch time we do not share food. Please do not bring food to share with other students. These two situations keep kiddos from feeling left out and safe from food allergies.

Exciting events coming up, please continue to read the Banner each week!

Have a restful weekend!

Sarah Howard

Bush Elementary Information

School Hours 7:55-3:10

Doors open at 7:30

Tardy Bell rings at 7:55

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

Breakfast Time at Bush

Breakfast for our Bobcats starts at 7:30 and ends at 7:55. Please be advised that students who arrive by car or biker/walker at 7:55 are sent directly to the classroom. We do not want to deny a student breakfast but need your help in getting them here to eat before 7:55.

CAR RIDER - ARRIVAL and DISMISSAL

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.

PLEASE KEEP YOUR CAR RIDER SIGN ON THE DASH UNTIL YOU HAVE YOUR STUDENT.

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.

BUCKLE ZONE

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!

Playground Closed at Dismissal

The addition of a safety fence/gate for the Bush playground has been added to the campus grounds. This gate ensure that all students remain within the confined area for recess and teachers are able to watch and monitor one gate for entrance/exit at recess. The safety of our students remains a priority for our campus and this addition is one more level of security.

This means that the playground will no longer be open at dismissal. I do realize that this tradition of Bush Elementary is a hard one to let go. Thank you for understanding this security measure and support for the safety of our students.

Read For a Better Life/ Texas Standards Day- September 16th-Details Coming Soon!

Clinic Reminders!

Celebrate Patriots Day!

We Need You!

School Store is Coming Back!

Amazon Link below!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/34YVU2AR33EK7?ref_=wl_share

Crust Spirit Night

WATCH DOG KICKOFF!!!

Lunch with your BOBCAT!

Please sign up at the link below if you are planning on having lunch with your bobcat! This ensures that we have the space for parents/visitors to attend!

PLEASE READ FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL STUDENTS AT 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

Student Pick Up

Per district policy, anyone picking up a child other than their own should have a note signed by the child's parent or guardian giving them permission to do so. A picture ID will be requested when picking up a student.

Family/Student Assistance

Throughout the school year, community organizations may reach out to Bush Elementary with opportunities to support our students and families with school supplies, clothing, holiday assistance, and other needs. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Before we provide support with an outside organization for these assistance programs, we must have your permission. If your family would be interested in receiving information about or being considered for these types of assistance programs, please complete the electronic form linked below. All information submitted through the form will be sent directly to Mrs. Howard and will be handled confidentially.

Please keep in mind that available assistance programs vary from year to year. Completing this form does not guarantee that your family will receive assistance. Instead, it lets us know that your family is interested in available opportunities and gives us permission to share the information identified on the form with participating organizations when appropriate. A new consent form must be completed for each school year. To complete the form, please use the link below. If you have any questions about the form or available assistance programs, please contact Mrs. Howard. Thank you for allowing us to help connect our Bush families with resources and support available within our community.

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Attendance Protocols

Please review the attendance protocols for the district and campus attendance goals! We want to make you aware of changes in coding for absences and timelines for reporting a student absence. Please review this document paying close attention to unexcused absence protocol. The school must be notified within 48 hours of an absence to be coded Absent with Parent Contact. After 48 hours, the absence is marked Unexcused and will not be changed.

SEPAC- Special Education

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kZ007ZkdKjakNoG7lwR2eExKJIweg5PX/view?usp=sharing

TWHS Theatre Show

TWHS RED/GREEN Homecoming Parade

Crossing Guards Needed!

Is your child riding an ebike to school?

PLEASE Review with your student!

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.

30 Years of Bobcat Pride!

Cheer Clinic

Introducing Our Fabulous Teacher Teams!!

Leadership Team

Debra Anderson, Tracy Moffitt, Sarah Howard, Emily Maier, Christen Cannamore

Pre- Kindergarten

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

Kindergarten Team

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

First Grade

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

Second Grade

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

Third Grade

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

Fourth Grade Team

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

Life Skills Team

Kim Hake, Sonia Caridad

Special Education Team

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

Specials Team

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

Device Reminder

Bobcat Brews !

Bobcat Brews is more than a snack and coffee cart service! It's a student-run enterprise that gives our students the opportunity to build real-world skills while serving the amazing teachers and staff at Bush Elementary. From taking inventory and to preparing orders, making sales, and delivering coffee, drinks, and snacks with a smile, our students are involved in every aspect of running the business. Along the way, they develop valuable life and workplace skills such as communication, customer service, inventory management, teamwork, responsibility, organization, and business operations. Every order is more than a purchase! It's an opportunity for our students to gain confidence, practice independence, and experience the pride that comes from providing a meaningful service to our school community. Bobcat Brews helps to build skills, foster independence, and create opportunities for success.

Support the Bobcat Brews and treat your child’s teacher or staff member of your choice!

Bobcat Brews is offering a $10 punch card for you to purchase for your child's teacher/staff member of your choice. These punch cards make a thoughtful and practical gift for any teacher/staff, allowing them to easily purchase coffee, sodas, chips, candy, and other snacks at the Bobcat Brews Store!
You will need to UNCHECK the box that says "myself" and indicate in the box who it is for: (ex: to *staff member name* from *student name*)

Thank you for your support of the Bobcat Brews Program!

*Punch cards CANNOT be sold to students*

Conroe ISD 2026-2027 Calendar

Child Nutrition Assistance

Menus:

https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/conroe

For Child nutrition information please follow the link:

https://www.conroeisd.net/page/child-nutrition-home

NO DOOR DASH/UBER EATS ORDERS ACCEPTED FOR STUDENTS

PLEASE NOTE THAT PER DISTRICT POLICY THE SCHOOL CANNOT ACCEPT DOOR DASH OR UBER EATS ORDERS FOR STUDENTS

Arrival/Dismissal Safety

For the safety of all 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!

Transportation Changes

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

Please use this address:

bushtransportationchanges@conroeisd.net

What are Bush Elementary's Guidelines for Success?

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.

Transportation - SMART TAG Access

SMART Tag Parent App- Parents of BUS RIDERS PLEASE READ

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

SMART Tags must remain ON STUDENT BACKPACKS

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!

Parent Portal- HOME ACCESS CENTER

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

PTO News and Volunteer Opportunities

Campus Information

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

Contact Information

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.

Bush Elementary Information Bush Elementary Information

School Hours 7:55-3:10 School Hours 7:55-3:10

Doors open at 7:30 Doors open at 7:30

Tardy Bell rings at 7:55 Tardy Bell rings at 7:55

Breakfast Time at Bush Breakfast Time at Bush

CAR RIDER - ARRIVAL and DISMISSAL CAR RIDER - ARRIVAL and DISMISSAL

BUCKLE ZONE BUCKLE ZONE

Playground Closed at Dismissal Playground Closed at Dismissal

Read For a Better Life/ Texas Standards Day- September 16th-Details Coming Soon! Read For a Better Life/ Texas Standards Day- September 16th-Details Coming Soon!

Clinic Reminders! Clinic Reminders!

Celebrate Patriots Day! Celebrate Patriots Day!

We Need You! We Need You!

School Store is Coming Back! School Store is Coming Back!

Amazon Link below!

Crust Spirit Night Crust Spirit Night

WATCH DOG KICKOFF!!! WATCH DOG KICKOFF!!!

Lunch with your BOBCAT! Lunch with your BOBCAT!

PLEASE READ FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL STUDENTS AT LUNCH PLEASE READ FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL STUDENTS AT LUNCH

Student Pick Up Student Pick Up

Family/Student Assistance Family/Student Assistance

Attendance Protocols Attendance Protocols

SEPAC- Special Education SEPAC- Special Education

TWHS Theatre Show TWHS Theatre Show

TWHS RED/GREEN Homecoming Parade TWHS RED/GREEN Homecoming Parade

Crossing Guards Needed! Crossing Guards Needed!

Is your child riding an ebike to school? Is your child riding an ebike to school?

PLEASE Review with your student! PLEASE Review with your student!

30 Years of Bobcat Pride! 30 Years of Bobcat Pride!

Cheer Clinic Cheer Clinic

Introducing Our Fabulous Teacher Teams!! Introducing Our Fabulous Teacher Teams!!

Leadership Team Leadership Team

Pre- Kindergarten Pre- Kindergarten

Kindergarten Team Kindergarten Team

First Grade First Grade

Second Grade Second Grade

Third Grade Third Grade

Fourth Grade Team Fourth Grade Team

Life Skills Team Life Skills Team

Special Education Team Special Education Team

Specials Team Specials Team

Device Reminder Device Reminder

Bobcat Brews ! Bobcat Brews !

Conroe ISD 2026-2027 Calendar Conroe ISD 2026-2027 Calendar

Child Nutrition Assistance Child Nutrition Assistance