Ride Connection

Please check out the links below for important campus information.

SKR Back to School Basics

Ride Policies and Procedures

Conroe ISD Instructional Plans and Materials Webpage

4920 W. Panther Creek

The Woodlands, TX 77381

Email: donotreply@conroeisd.net

Website: ride.conroeisd.net

Facebook Ride Elementary, Conroe ISD

Instagram: @ridecisd

Twitter: @RideCISD

RidePTO.com

February

13 Student Holiday

14 Regional Robotic Competition

16 Holiday - Presidents' Day

17 Main Street Theater Performance 9 & 10

18-19 Planetarium @ Ride

20 2nd - Field Trip to Old McDonald's Farm

26-27 Go Texan activities in PE

26 2nd Grade Program 6 pm

27 Rodeo Day - Enrichment

Dear Ride Families,

It has been another fantastic week of learning here at Ride Elementary!

This week, we had the honor of announcing our Teacher of the Year, Rising Star Teacher, and Humanitarian Award recipients. These outstanding educators were nominated and selected by their peers for consistently going above and beyond each day. They truly represent the heart of Ride Elementary through their commitment, character, and connection to our students and families.

We are incredibly grateful for their hard work, dedication, passion for teaching, and unwavering commitment to your children.

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 award recipients:

• Teacher of the Year: Erika Fortson

• Rising Star Teacher: McKenzie Blanchard

• Humanitarian Award: Maria Flores

We are so fortunate to have such an exceptional and caring team at Ride Elementary.

We also had a wonderful Valentine’s Day at Ride this week! Our students had a fantastic time exchanging valentines with their classmates and spreading kindness throughout the campus. We wish all of our families a Happy Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day!

Looking ahead, next week we will be celebrating Kindness Week at Ride! We are excited to highlight kindness, empathy, and connection as we continue building a positive and supportive school community. Please see flyer below for special dress up days and kindness challenges.

We hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend, and we look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, February 17th for another great week of learning.

Upcoming Events

• Main Street Theater Performance: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

Tuesday, February 17th at 9:00 & 10:00 am

• Second Grade Music Program – If I Built a House!
  Thursday, February 26th at 6:00 pm
  Our 2nd grade students have been working hard in music class to create a "Storybook Program." They have composed music, created movement and instrument parts to add to and enhance an already wonderful story by Chris Van Dusen.

• Rodeo Day at Ride
  February 27th
  Students are invited to dress up and enjoy fun Rodeo-themed activities in their classrooms and during enrichment.

Safety is our top priority at Ride! Please remind your students that whether they are walking or riding their bikes, they must stop at the crosswalks, look both ways, and make sure it’s safe before crossing.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We can’t wait to see all that’s ahead!

With much gratitude,
Laura Collins & Angela Fonville

Heading to Regional Competition on Saturday!

We are so proud of all our DI teams who competed this past weekend! 💙✨
A huge congratulations to the Munchkin Marshmallows—their Technical Game Show took 1st place, and they’re heading to State Competition!

Way to go, superstars:
Jacqueline Binford
Santiago Llerena Willis
Vivian Zilliox
Claire Griffin
Violet Gardner
Daphne Jordan

Ready to Launch is ready for liftoff! Join us March 27 at Sally K. Ride for a night packed with games, food, prizes, giveaways, inflatables and the fan-favorite dunk tanks featuring your favorite teachers. Bring the whole crew and get ready for out-of-this-world fun. You won't want to miss it!!

RideFest is almost here, and we need our amazing Sally K. Ride families to help make it a success! Our event relies on generous donations from the community to build an incredible silent auction, and we’re also looking for underwriters to help cover event costs so that 100% of the proceeds can go directly back to support our school. If you or someone you know would like to contribute, no amount is too small — every donation makes a difference! Checks and donated items can be made out to the PTO. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please email skrridefest@gmail.com.

We’re counting down the days until RideFest on March 28th! Every game, activity, and sweet treat is made possible by the generosity of Sally K. Ride families and our community partners. When you donate, we’re able to offer more fun for everyone — and ensure 100% of proceeds go directly to supporting our school and students.

YOU too can be a part of the event! If you (or a company you know) are interested in sponsoring or underwriting an activity, reach out to skrridefest@gmail.com.

With gratitude, a special thanks you to:
Texas Remodel Team and Suzanne Ross Realtor for underwriting our Dunk Tanks
Inspectioneering for sponsoring the Treat Walk

We can’t wait to celebrate together!

Our 24–25 attendance rate was 95.48%, and we’re aiming even higher for 25–26 with a goal of 98%!

At Ride, we want all Challengers to Achieve. A huge part of student success is directly connected to strong attendance. Every day matters, and we want to make the most of every moment we have with our students.

Please help us by scheduling appointments after school whenever possible and ensuring students arrive on time and ready to learn each day. Together, we can help our Challengers reach their full potential!

The following accountability reports are now available:

• 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Final School Report Card

• The 2024 School Report Card was delayed due to legal proceedings, involving the TEA, that previously prevented their release.

• 2024-2025 Federal Report Card

• 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

You can access all of the above documents by following the steps below.

How to Access:

1. Visit the link below.

2. Under the School Report Card section, expand 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

3. Select your campus.

Campus Accountability Reports

All transportation changes must be received by 2:00 p.m. Please send all changes of transportation to ridetransportation@conroeisd.net. The e-mail must include the date, your child’s full name, homeroom teacher, bus number (if applicable), and the guardian's full name. All emails must be received before 2:00 p.m. If you submit a transportation change by email, it must go to the email address referenced above; transportation changes should not be emailed directly to the teacher. If an emergency arises, please contact 281-465-2800.

Please send a new email for each day the change occurs. We cannot accept notes for multiple days or with multiple changes. District policy states that a student may only ride the bus they are registered to ride; therefore, students may not have a transportation change to ride a different bus.

Did you know your volunteer hours can turn into real financial support for the organizations you care about?

ExxonMobil employees, retirees, and eligible family members can participate in the ExxonMobil Foundation’s Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP). This amazing program awards a $500 grant to a qualifying nonprofit after you contribute 20 volunteer hours within a calendar year. Whether you volunteer on your own or as part of a team, your time can make an even bigger impact!

Key Details:

• Volunteer at least 20 hours at Ride Elementary

• Submit your request within 90 days of completing your volunteer activity

• Ride will receive a $500 grant in recognition of your service

This is a fantastic opportunity to support your Ride community. If you’re already volunteering—or ready to jump in—this is a simple and meaningful way to multiply your impact.

Let’s continue giving back and strengthening our Ride family!

We value the contributions you make to Ride to support our outstanding students, teachers, and programs. It is our goal to provide a safe environment for our students and visitors. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the Volunteer Application. This includes working in the classroom, reading to students, working in the library, etc..

CISD Volunteer Application

The CP Science National Honor Society will be hosting a Science Camp for elementary students on March 20, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and you can register your student by scanning the QR code below or clicking this link: https://forms.gle/2oFCCk9mcv99y9Xq8.

School hours are 7:55 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. Students must be in their classroom before the 7:55 a.m. bell rings, or they will be considered tardy. Please note that 7:30 a.m. is the earliest time that your child may be dropped off. We do not have staff available to supervise students until that time.

Attendance is vitally important to your child’s current educational growth and future development. Research confirms that attendance is one of the greatest factors contributing to student achievement. Please note that if your child comes in after 9:00 a.m., it will count as an absence unless your child has a medical appointment and brings in a school excuse from the doctor.

Tardy Policy

A student is tardy if not in the classroom at 7:55 a.m. If your child is tardy, parents must sign him/her in at the front office. When a student is tardy, an e-mail will be sent to the student’s guardian for notification.

We love celebrating birthdays at school and welcome birthday treats! To ensure the safety and well-being of all students, we ask that families follow the guidelines outlined in the graphic. These guidelines help us manage allergies, classroom time, and school policies. Thank you for helping us make birthday celebrations safe and enjoyable for everyone!

** Please consider limiting lunch visits to once or twice per month for each student, so that all parents have an opportunity to visit for lunch.

**Please limit the number of visitors to no more than two.

**Students may enjoy lunch with their parents/family only; please do not invite other students to eat lunch with your family.

**Please keep students and other children at the tables with you; do not allow them to run or play during lunch time.

NEW FOR 2025:

**We want to ensure the safety and security of everyone as they enjoy time together while visiting at lunch. If a grandparent or other family member wants to visit your child during lunch, the parent must send in written permission to the front office. The note will only need to be sent in once per school year, and at that time a notation will be made in the visitor system so that the school will have a record of the permission being granted. If a note is not sent, we will call a parent to grant permission before the visitor is allowed to join a student for lunch. Notes can be sent to: cvanloh@conroeisd.net

Lunch Visitors

Monday - Pre-K, Kinder, 1st, 4th

Tuesday - ECSE, 2nd, 3rd

Wednesday - Pre-K, Kinder, 1st, 4th

Thursday - ECSE, 2nd, 3rd

Friday - All grade levels

Lunch Times

ECSE 12:15

Pre-K 12:00pm-12:30pm

Kinder 11:30am-12:00pm

1st 11:25am-11:55pm

2nd 11:45am-12:15pm

3rd 11:45am-12:15pm

4th 12:00pm-12:30pm

February Sign Up Genius

Students may not use personal communication and electronic devices during the school day in accordance with Texas House Bill 1481.

This includes (but is not limited to) phones, smartwatches, tablets, and wired/wireless headphones such as AirPods.

Join us for a community screening of Screenagers: Next Chapter, a powerful one (1) hour documentary focused on addressing youth mental health in today’s digital age.

• Thursday, February 19 at 6:30 PM
• Location - Walter P. Jett Center

This meaningful event will explore the impact of stress, anxiety, depression, and screen use on adolescents, while highlighting practical strategies and solutions to support student well-being.

Do you want to recognize an AWESOME Ride teacher/staff member? If so, follow the steps below:

1. 1. Go to Home | Conroe ISD
   2. Log in to your Parent Portal.
   3. Click on (HAC) Home Access Center App.
   4. Click on the "District Applications" tab (next to Week View & Calendar tabs)
   5. Choose Teacher Achieving Excellence (TAC).
   6. Select the employee to receive recognition from the drop down menu.
   7. Click create TAE.
   8. Click any of the pre-populated choices that apply.
   9. Type any additional comments in the Additional Comment box.
   10. Click the box labeled Create Teachers Achieving Excellence button.

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.

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, Texas 77304; (936) 709-7752.