DAVID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5301 Shadowbend Pl.

The Woodlands, TX 77381

281-298-4700

281-298-4703 (fax)

www.david.conroeisd.net

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

Lunch Times:

Kindergarten - 11:15-11:45

1st Grade - 11:30-12:00

2nd Grade - 11:50-12:20

3rd Grade - 12:05-12:35

4th Grade - 12:25-12:55

⏰ School Start Time is 7:55 am

📱Opt in to CISD text messages by texting "start" to 27806.

2026-2027 CONROE ISD CALENDAR

RAINY DAY FAQ'S

Upcoming Events

Sept. 18

10:00 am - Destination Imagination Information Call via Teams (see info. below)

Oct. 9-12

Student Holidays

Oct. 22

9:00 am - PTO Meeting
4th Grade Field Trip to the Pavilion for Fine Arts Day

Oct. 26-30

Red Ribbon Week

Oct. 30

Storybook Character Parade

S.E.A. FUNDRAISER!

Our fall fundraiser, Splash’s Epic Adventure, is officially underway! Check your students' backpacks for fundraising packets containing all the details you need. Be sure to mark your calendar for two important dates:

Fundraising packets and all donations are due by Friday, October 2nd.
S.E.A. Day will take place on Thursday, October 8th, featuring a day of exciting, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity!

If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out at DavidPTOSEA@gmail.com.

SAFETY REMINDER

For the safety of all of our students and families, please do not drop off or pick up students on Shadowbend Place. We understand that it may seem like a quick and convenient option, but stopping or unloading students along the street creates a safety concern for children, pedestrians, and other vehicles.

Please help us keep everyone safe by using the school carline. Our carline is designed to provide a safe, organized, and efficient way for drop off and pick up.

Thank you for helping us make student safety our top priority!

DESTINATION IMAGINATION (D.I.) TEAMS MEETING - 9/18

We are excited to share more about Destination Imagination (D.I.) with you at our virtual informational meeting on Friday, September 18th at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. You can join the meeting using this link.

This meeting is geared mostly towards families who are new to DI, but everyone is welcome to attend. If you already have a team and team manager from a previous year, I will keep those teams together as we form this year’s groups. Please note that the only way to guarantee your child has a DI team is by having a team manager in place—either yourself or another parent volunteer.

Destination Imagination (DI) is an amazing and fun program that promotes creativity, problem-solving, team building, project planning, and much more! DI at David Elementary is open to 2nd-4th graders. David Elementary and CISD cover all team membership and tournament registration fees. Additionally, David provides classroom space for a limited number of teams to meet on-campus. DI requires a firm commitment and parent volunteer support.

If you are interested in being a team manager, please be sure to indicate that on the interest form that will be in our newsletter in the coming weeks. Conroe ISD also offers multiple team manager training opportunities throughout the year.

Please contact Veronica Kiesz at 281-298-4700 or vkiesz@conroeisd.net with any questions.

STORYBOOK CHARACTER PARADE - 10/30

On Friday, October 30th, students will dress as a character they admire from a children's book. Start encouraging your child to choose a book, read it, and start working on an appropriate costume. Students will wear their costume and carry the book for the storybook parade. Please do not wear scary costumes, masks, or bring play weapons.

The parade will begin at approximately 8:30-8:45 am and parents are welcome to attend. Please plan to arrive early to allow time for everyone to be in place before the parade begins.

YEARBOOK

Celebrate the school year by purchasing and customizing your child’s yearbook. Yearbooks are $50, with a 10% early-bird discount when purchased by October 31! Plus, every yearbook includes 2 FREE custom pages where you can add your own photos, captions, and special memories.

Questions? Contact our yearbook PTO volunteers at davidptoyearbook@gmail.com.

LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS

Our library has a need for parent helpers to assist with shelving books, straightening the library, assisting with check in/out, etc. If you're interested in volunteering in the library, please fill out the Google form at this link: https://forms.gle/q9sUpKrpuVfWs2SF9. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Hughes in the library at ahughes@conroeisd.net.

BIRTHDAY TREAT GUIDELINES

To help us keep everyone safe and ensure celebrations run smoothly, please remember that any birthday treats brought to school must follow our treat guidelines. Treats should be commercially prepared, nut-free, and clearly labeled with ingredients.

**Please note that we can not accept birthday treats from Shipley’s Donuts, as their corporate office has informed us that their products contain nuts.**

Treats that do not meet these guidelines will not be permitted in the classroom. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us celebrate safely!

LUNCH VISITOR SIGN-UP

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49AFAB2BA3FEC07-63293741-lunch#/

If you’d like to join your child for lunch, please sign up using the links below. To help us manage space and provide a smooth experience for everyone, we kindly ask that only one parent per child sign up for each sign up period.

A few important reminders:

Only one parent per child per sign-up period.
Due to limited space, only parents who sign up may stay for lunch.
Parents, please bring your own lunch. Your child may still purchase from the cafeteria.
You may bring an outside lunch for your child, but please remind them not to purchase from the cafeteria that day.
Don’t forget your driver’s license for check-in.
Please check out at the front desk when you leave.

September 8 - September 18 - David Elementary: Lunch Visitors: 9/8/26 - 9/18/26

September 21 - October 2 - David Elementary: Lunch Visitors: 9/21/26 - 10/2/26

DAVID PTO

PTO MEMBERSHIP

The PTO is a parent volunteer organization that provides service and monetary funds to enrich and supplement the educational experience of all children at David Elementary.

We encourage all parents of David Dolphins to join the PTO! You can do this by visiting https://davidpto.membershiptoolkit.com. Membership is $20 per family and includes access to our online directory, private Facebook page, and periodic PTO informative emails. Your membership helps fund field trips, new technology, and so much more!

If you have any questions, please contact PTO President – Megan Winter at DavidPTOPresident@gmail.com.

COPY ROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We love to have parent helpers in our copy room! Each day is open to anyone from any grade to sign up for a shift. Click on the link below to sign up and be sure to complete your CISD background check!

David Elementary Volunteers: Copy Room Volunteers

CAR LINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are in need of parents to help open car doors in our car line between 7:30 and 7:55 am. If you would like to help, please sign up on the link below and be sure to complete your CISD background check!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4DAEA828A5F49-65268311-carline

DAVID YARD SIGNS & BRACELETS

Order your David yard sign or bracelet today! These items are a fun way to show your school spirit and welcome our newest Dolphins to the David family. Yard signs are just $30 each, and bracelets are just $10 each. Place your order today using the QR code on the flyer or visit https://bit.ly/davidPTO.

FEEDER SCHOOL UPDATES

CP CHEER CLINIC - 10/3

Don't miss your chance to cheer on the field with the College Park Cheerleaders! Register for our upcoming College Park Cheer Clinic and learn cheers, have fun with the team, and then take the field to cheer alongside the Cavalier Cheerleaders! Spots are limited- register today! We can't wait to cheer with you!
https://www.eventbrite.com/events/1997980328948/dashboard/?eid=1997980328948

SAFETY DRILLS

Safety at David Elementary is our top priority. Throughout the year, we are required to hold several drills. Within the classrooms, teachers will briefly talk about these drills.

These drills include the following:

Hold – A hold is used when the hallways need to be kept clear of occupants. Students are trained to clear the hallways and remain in their classroom and do business as usual.

Secure – A secure is used when a threat is outside the building. Students and staff must return into the building and do business as usual.

Lockdown – A lockdown is used when a person or threat is in or on the grounds of the campus. There are no class changes and everyone is to remain in their classrooms. All doors, windows, and classrooms are locked.

Evacuate – This procedure is used when the students and staff need to leave campus for a variety of hazards. This procedure is also used when the students practice a Fire Drill.

Shelter – When in the presence of a hazard to health and safety of the people inside and outside the building, students and staff will Shelter in Place. All windows and doors are locked. This procedure is also used when the school is being threatened by weather. All persons in the building are sheltered away from glass and high ceilings.

If you have any questions or concerns about safety, please call Assistant Principal, Veronica Kiesz, at (281) 298-4707.

2026-2027 VACATION & APPOINTMENT PLANNING GUIDE

Plan ahead for the 2026-2027 school year! From holiday breaks to early release days, now is the perfect time to start planning appointments, vacations, and family activities around the school calendar. Consistent attendance helps students make the most of every learning opportunity.

PARENT PORTAL

Conroe ISD offers a Parent Portal that gives parents and guardians easy access to important information about their child. All parents/guardians will need to create an account to get started. Please use the email address currently listed in your child’s school records. After entering your email, you’ll be prompted to create a password.

For step-by-step instructions, click Parent Portal Directions or go to Conroe ISD Webpage then "Parents/Students" to access the link to the Parent Portal.

CISD PARENT PORTAL

VISITORS/VOLUNTEERS

We love having parents involved in our school community! On the first day of school, parents are welcome to walk their child to the classroom. Beginning the second day, however, we kindly ask that goodbyes be said at the front entrance. Our staff will be present throughout the building to assist all students in finding their classrooms safely.

To ensure the safety of all students and staff, all visitors must check in and out through the front office using a current driver’s license or other valid photo identification.

If you plan to volunteer on campus or chaperone a field trip, you must complete the CISD volunteer application online. This process is required each school year and must be completed before participating in any volunteer activities. To complete the application, please visit www.conroeisd.net, select the Parent/Student tab, and click on Volunteer in CISD, or click here: https://www.conroeisd.net/page/get-involved

Please note: To avoid disruptions to instruction, classroom visits during the school day must be scheduled in advance with the teacher.

We appreciate your support in creating a safe and productive learning environment for all students!

Volunteer in CISD

SCHOOL HOURS/ATTENDANCE/TARDY POLICY

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.

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.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH

Parents are encouraged to prepay for their child’s meals at www.myschoolbucks.com. Please allow up to 48 hours for payments to be applied to students’ accounts.

Breakfast is served here at David Elementary from 7:30 - 7:55 am. The price of breakfast is $2.00. The lunch price for regular student lunch is $3.20, and a la carte prices vary.

Please visit: https://www.conroeisd.net/page/child-nutrition-home for menu options and more information.

If sending in cash or checks, please place in an envelope and include the child’s name, ID number and grade to ensure crediting to the proper account. Checks should be made payable to CISD Child Nutrition and include Driver’s License # and Date of Birth.

Free Lunch

If you are interested in applying for free meals, you must complete an application at www.myschoolapps.com. All students who would like to purchase breakfast or lunch, and do NOT qualify for the free/reduced meal program, must pay for meals.

TRANSPORTATION

Students come to school and return home by either bike riding/walking, day care van, bus, or car. Children are dismissed in that order. Parents must tell the teacher before the first day of school how their child will go home each day. Changes in the normal dismissal should be made by calling the front office at 281-298-4700 by 2:00 pm.

BUS INFORMATION

To register for bus service, locate bus numbers, stops, and times, please visit the Transportation section of the CISD website: https://www.conroeisd.net/transportation/. Please check the website before coming to “Meet the Teacher.” Students who live less than one mile from the school will not be eligible for bus transportation to and from school. You should also receive an email from the Transportation Department with information on how to sign up for bus service if your child qualifies. You need to register your child for the bus every year.

CAR LINE

Shadowbend Place and the car line are very busy during morning drop off and afternoon pick up times. Parents, please do not drop off or pick up your children on Shadowbend Place. We have had several near misses as children are dropped off or picked up on this very busy street. If your child is a car rider, please drop them off or pick them up in the car line on the front porch. You will receive a pick-up sign for your child at "Meet the Teacher." Please be sure to put this sign in the front car window for pickup. If your child is a walker, please utilize our crossing guards.

We realize that there are circumstances where you may need to park and walk in with your child. During drop-off and pick-up times, please use the general parking area (not the spaces directly in front of the school) so that both parents and students do not have to cross through the car line.

TRANSPORTATION CHANGES

Changes in transportation should be made by calling the front office at 281-298-4700 by 2:00 pm so that we can deliver these changes before the end of the day.

RAINY DAY DISMISSAL

A “Rainy Day Dismissal” occurs when we have severe weather determined by Administration. Please note that we normally do not determine this until the last few minutes of the day. If a “Rainy Day Dismissal” occurs, biking and walking are not allowed. If you choose to walk up to the school to pick up your student during a "rainy day dismissal," you must pick up your student at the grade level exits located on the east and west sides of the building. Parents of ALL grade level students must have their pickup signs with them during a "rainy day dismissal". Please be aware that if your child is not eligible for bus transportation as noted above, you will need to make prior arrangements for rainy day dismissal transportation. Each parent will complete a Google form that will be emailed to you on Monday, August 10th, to identify the method of dismissal on rainy days.

Please see below for our "Rainy Day Dismissal" FAQs.

RAINY DAY FAQ'S

SMART TAG FOR BUS RIDERS

We encourage our parents to sign up for the SMART tag™ Parent App, as CISD is no longer providing Bus Hub for communication of bus delays. This app offers real-time updates on their

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. The following link provides instructions on how to register.

SMART tag Parent App Instructions

NO DELIVERIES

For the safety of our students and staff, only deliveries from parents/guardians will be accepted. Any outside deliveries will be refused and sent back. This includes all food, cakes, cupcakes, flowers, candy, stuffed animals, etc. Thank you for your cooperation!

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

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.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

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.

DAVID NEWS

September 17, 2026

DAVID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Upcoming Events

S.E.A. FUNDRAISER!

SAFETY REMINDER

DESTINATION IMAGINATION (D.I.) TEAMS MEETING - 9/18

STORYBOOK CHARACTER PARADE - 10/30

YEARBOOK

LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS

BIRTHDAY TREAT GUIDELINES

LUNCH VISITOR SIGN-UP

DAVID PTO

PTO MEMBERSHIP

COPY ROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

CAR LINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

DAVID YARD SIGNS & BRACELETS

FEEDER SCHOOL UPDATES

CP CHEER CLINIC - 10/3

SAFETY DRILLS

2026-2027 VACATION & APPOINTMENT PLANNING GUIDE

PARENT PORTAL

VISITORS/VOLUNTEERS

SCHOOL HOURS/ATTENDANCE/TARDY POLICY

BREAKFAST/LUNCH

TRANSPORTATION

SMART TAG FOR BUS RIDERS

NO DELIVERIES

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

NON-DISCRIMINATION

DAVID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Upcoming Events

S.E.A. FUNDRAISER! S.E.A. FUNDRAISER!

SAFETY REMINDER SAFETY REMINDER

DESTINATION IMAGINATION (D.I.) TEAMS MEETING - 9/18 DESTINATION IMAGINATION (D.I.) TEAMS MEETING - 9/18

STORYBOOK CHARACTER PARADE - 10/30 STORYBOOK CHARACTER PARADE - 10/30

YEARBOOK YEARBOOK

LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS

BIRTHDAY TREAT GUIDELINES BIRTHDAY TREAT GUIDELINES

LUNCH VISITOR SIGN-UP LUNCH VISITOR SIGN-UP

DAVID PTO DAVID PTO

PTO MEMBERSHIP

COPY ROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

CAR LINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

DAVID YARD SIGNS & BRACELETS

FEEDER SCHOOL UPDATES FEEDER SCHOOL UPDATES

CP CHEER CLINIC - 10/3

SAFETY DRILLS SAFETY DRILLS

2026-2027 VACATION & APPOINTMENT PLANNING GUIDE 2026-2027 VACATION & APPOINTMENT PLANNING GUIDE

PARENT PORTAL PARENT PORTAL

VISITORS/VOLUNTEERS VISITORS/VOLUNTEERS

SCHOOL HOURS/ATTENDANCE/TARDY POLICY SCHOOL HOURS/ATTENDANCE/TARDY POLICY

BREAKFAST/LUNCH BREAKFAST/LUNCH

TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION

SMART TAG FOR BUS RIDERS SMART TAG FOR BUS RIDERS

NO DELIVERIES NO DELIVERIES

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

NON-DISCRIMINATION

S.E.A. FUNDRAISER!

SAFETY REMINDER

DESTINATION IMAGINATION (D.I.) TEAMS MEETING - 9/18

STORYBOOK CHARACTER PARADE - 10/30

YEARBOOK

LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS

BIRTHDAY TREAT GUIDELINES

LUNCH VISITOR SIGN-UP

DAVID PTO

FEEDER SCHOOL UPDATES

SAFETY DRILLS

2026-2027 VACATION & APPOINTMENT PLANNING GUIDE

PARENT PORTAL

VISITORS/VOLUNTEERS

SCHOOL HOURS/ATTENDANCE/TARDY POLICY

BREAKFAST/LUNCH

TRANSPORTATION

SMART TAG FOR BUS RIDERS

NO DELIVERIES

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY