Cobra Connect

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📍Collins Intermediate, 6020 Shadowbend Place

The Woodlands, TX 77381

📞281-298-3800

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Dear Collins Intermediate Families,

We can hardly believe we are already in the middle of September! Our students have been working so hard, and we continue to be so proud of the effort, growth, and positive attitudes we are seeing across campus. They are truly making us proud to be Cobras!

💙 Thank you to our Collins families who have already donated to our Friends of Collins fundraiser! Your generosity makes a difference and helps us provide additional opportunities and resources for our students and staff. We are so grateful for your support!

🥤 A special shout-out to our amazing PTO! They surprised our staff with Sonic drinks yesterday to celebrate 100% staff attendance! What a fun way to show our teachers and staff some love. We are so blessed to work alongside such a supportive and generous Collins community!

As always, please know that we are here for you and your child. If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out, we are always happy to help!

Take care,
Chelsea Harness
Principal, Collins Intermediate

September:

• 14th: Friends of Collins Fall Fundraiser Kickoff
• 15th: Collins Spirit Night at Milkshake Factory (25% profit share)
• 16th: Read for a Better Life
• Texas Standard Day
• 21st: 5th Grade Colossal Cobra
• 22nd: 6th Grade Colossal Cobra
  

Get ready to support our school through the Friends of Collins fundraiser! Yellow and blue information packets were recently sent home with students—please check your child’s backpack if you haven't seen them yet.

Every dollar raised goes directly back to Collins students and staff, funding classroom enrichment, new technology, teacher allotments, and fun school events like Field Day and trips to the George Bush Library and Houston Museum of Natural Science!

Exciting Student & School Goals:

• $1,000 Classroom Goal: Pie your teacher!

• LC Goals ($5k for 5th / $4k for 6th): A Glow Party Lunch hosted by the PTO.

• Top Earning Grade Level: Free seating at lunch.

• $35,000 School Goal: Popcorn and a Movie Day!

• $40,000 Ultimate Goal: Slime the Staff (students get to vote on who gets slimed)!

Thank you for your support and enthusiasm in helping make this fundraiser a huge success!

To help us get your child to you as quickly as possible during early check-outs, please avoid picking up students during their scheduled lunch and recess times. Locating students and gathering their belongings while they are on the playground or in the cafeteria can cause significant delays at the front desk.

If you need to sign your child out early, please try to schedule your pickup before or after their grade level's lunch/recess block:

• 5th Grade Lunch & Recess: 11:40 AM – 12:20 PM

• 6th Grade Lunch & Recess: 12:30 PM – 1:10 PM

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in keeping our school day running smoothly!

Learning to take ownership of their learning is a big step at this age, and your support makes all the difference!

• Encourage your child to reach out to their teacher directly when they have a question about an assignment or grade.

• Help them draft a quick, polite email or practice what to say in person before or after class.

• Ask open-ended questions like, "What's your plan for catching up on this lesson?" rather than solving the problem for them.

• Celebrate their effort and problem-solving process, not just the final grade on the screen.

💡 Learning to speak up and seek help when needed builds confidence that lasts far beyond middle school. A quick encouragement from you at home gives them the push they need to advocate for themselves at school!

If your children need a MOCO public library card, please let their ELA teacher or Collins’ librarian know. We will send home the applications and the cards will be delivered to our school for distribution. 🙂 Applications are due back to Mrs. Massey (Collins Librarian) by Friday, 9/25/2026.

We are excited to host our first Counselor Coffee Talk at 8am on Tuesday, September 22nd.

Counselors will host at least one Coffee Talk every nine weeks. These are a series of casual morning meeting opportunities, coffee provided, designed to help address and share information about different topics relevant to our students.

The topic of our first Coffee Talk will be: "All Things Collins" and may be most helpful for our 5th grade parents. However, new and returning 6th grade parents are also welcome to attend!

If you are interested in attending, please click here to sign up!

Guidance lessons begin this week and will occur during student's library time. Our focus this month will be on our September character trait which is INTEGRITY: Doing what you are supposed to do - Thinking before you act - Being accountable for your actions - Being a good friend.

If you need assistance with school lunches, or supplies please visit the following link. https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict Applications need completed each year, so if you received assistance last year and are still in need, please don't forget to reapply.

We are excited to open up our Collins Cafe for parents to eat lunch with their students during the year!

Collins Cafe Rules

• Please sign up no later than 8:50AM on the day you would like to join your student and list hte name of your student in the comments.
• Our lunch schedule will be:
• 5th Grade Lunch 11:40-12:20
• 6th Grade Lunch 12:30-1:10
• Two guests maximum per student. (Select only one slot per student.)
• There is a limit of 8 slots per lunch period.
• Arrive five minutes before the start of the lunch period to get checked in.
• Bring a state issued ID so we can print a visitor badge.
• Students will meet their guests at the front of the building and escort them to the Collins Cafe.
• If you are unable to attend at your reserved time, change it as soon as possible to allow others the opportunity to sign up.
• If you can't make it to lunch (life happens) notify the front office at 281-298-3800 so that we can let your student know.
• No extra time allotted if you are running late. The students will go back in class at the end of the lunch period.
• Return your visitor badge to the receptionist and exit through the front doors.

See you soon at the Collins Cafe!

We’re excited to share that some club applications are still open at bit.ly/collinsclubs26! Please note that while several clubs are actively accepting new members, others have already reached maximum capacity, had an earlier due date, or are now full.

As a reminder, clubs are a wonderful way for students to get involved, meet new people, and build valuable life skills. We want club participation to be a primary opportunity for our students to practice independence, responsibility, and initiative.

Please support your child by encouraging them to be the one who:

• Learns about open clubs through morning announcements and school updates.

• Completes and submits their own application.

• Communicates directly with club sponsors using their student email if they have questions.

• Keeps track of meeting dates and important announcements.

We kindly ask that parents refrain from reaching out to club sponsors on their child’s behalf. Instead, we ask for your partnership in encouraging your child to ask questions, seek out information, and advocate for themselves independently. Practicing self-advocacy in a supportive environment is one of the most important benefits of joining a school club!

Students will continue to receive information about available clubs at school. We’re excited to see our Cobras get involved, practice leadership, and take ownership of their school experience! 🐍

We wrapped up our Badminton unit this week. There was a lot of growth to celebrate! We love watching them compete and cheer each other on. We are looking forward to beginning our Volleyball unit next week. We will begin with skills and lead up to games. As always, you are always welcome to bring a water bottle to PE. Please leave all key chains, purses, and lanyards in your classroom or backpack. Thank you and stay active, Cobras!

• In Mrs. Williams' room students are learning about mixed media and practicing developing their skills using different mediums.
• In Mr. Hunt’s art class, we are working on our rodeo art project. Students are learning how to draw realistically and how to color with oil pastel.
• If you have not already done so please pay the art/music fee through your school cash online account. This fee will purchase the supplies your student will need throughout the school year in both art and music.

Hello Orchestra Families! I am so excited to begin this next year with your students whether they are returning or starting their new adventure. The Orchestra Fee and Cello/Bass Maintenance fee will be available on SchoolCashOnline.

School Cash Online: If your child is in Art/Music, Band, Choir, or Orchestra SCO items will be posted to your account in the coming weeks once all schedules are set. If your students is using a school issued instrument for Band or Orchestra, you should have already received a notification for the yearly instrument maintenance fee. Robotics or other clubs with an associated fee will be added once teams have been set.

Thank you to all the incredible dads who joined us on August 28th for Donuts with Dogs! We had a fantastic turnout, and we’re so excited to launch another great year of our WATCH D.O.G.S. program.

If you weren't able to make it but still want to jump in, it’s not too late to get involved! Use the links below to complete your setup steps:

• Sign Up for the WATCH D.O.G.S. Email List

• Watch the Virtual WATCH D.O.G.S. Training

• Complete Your Required CISD Volunteer Application

• Purchase Your WATCH D.O.G.S. Shirt

• Claim Your WATCH D.O.G.S. Volunteer Date

Please note: To ensure every dad gets an opportunity to participate, we ask that parents only sign up for one WATCH D.O.G.S. date per semester.

Don't worry if your preferred date fills up—Mrs. Mooney will be sharing additional campus volunteer opportunities for fun events throughout the school year!

Once a month, our PTO treats our amazing teachers and staff to a Snack Cart! Each month, they get to choose 2 snacks and a drink to enjoy. Please use this link to sign up and help us keep our cart stocked and full of goodies! Thank you for supporting our incredible teachers and staff!

Friends of Collins is the PTO’s largest annual fundraiser.

Your support allows the PTO to cover all expenses for 5th and 6th grade field trips, school wide events, staff appreciation events, field day, and much more.

Details Coming Soon!

September:

• 7th: Labor Day (No School)

• 8th:
• CP Homecoming Week: CP Spirit Day (wear CP gear or navy, silver, green)
• Progress Reports emailed home
• 9th: CP Homecoming Week: Throwback Day (dress as your favorite era)
• 10th: Fall Yearbook Photos
• CP Homecoming Week: Dress For Success
• 11th: CP Homecoming Week: Neon Day (wear neon/bright colors)
• 15th: Collins Spirit Night at Milkshake Factory (25% profit share)
• 16th: Read for a Better Life
• Texas Standard Day
• 21st: 5th Grade Colossal Cobra
• 22nd: 6th Grade Colossal Cobra
  

• Bullying Prevention Month
• National Principal Month

October:

• 9th: Teacher Exchange Day (No School)

• 12th: Holiday (No School)
• 14th: Report Card emails sent home
• 23-31: Red Ribbon Week
• 26th: 5th Grade Colossal Cobra
• 27th: 6th Grade Colossal Cobra
  

• Native American Heritage Month

November:

• 2nd: Holiday (No School)

• 3rd: Teacher PD Day (No School)
• 6th: Scholastic Book Fair Opens
• 13th:
• FALL FRENZY
• Scholastic Book Fair Closes
• 16th: 5th Grade Colossal Cobra
• 17th: 6th Grade Colossal Cobra
  
• 23-27: Thanksgiving Break: No School

• 14th-18th: Holiday Spirit Week

• 14th:
• Holiday Sock Day
• 5th Grade Colossal Cobra
• 15th:
• Holiday Colors/Sweater Day
• 6th Grade Colossal Cobra
• 16th:
• Holiday PJ Day
• 17th:
• Holiday Movie Theme Day (dress in theme of your favorite holiday movie!)
• 18th:
• Holiday Hat/Headband Day
• Student Early Release

We appreciate your patience and partnership as we work to make dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient for everyone! Please keep these car line expectations in mind:

• Have your car rider sign visible on your dashboard. This helps our staff quickly and safely identify your student. If you do not have your sign, you will be asked to pull through to the 5th Grade Bike Rack to verify your information. Please expect a delay. This delays your own child coming out and can also create a backup in the car line.
• Please do not cut in front of other cars. Cutting into the line disrupts the established order and makes it more difficult for our staff to safely manage dismissal.
• There are NO left turns into Collins from Shadowbend during dismissal. Please follow the designated traffic pattern and enter the car line at the end.

We know dismissal can be busy, and we truly appreciate your continued patience, cooperation, and respect for our staff and student safety. Following these simple expectations helps us get every Cobra home safely and as quickly as possible!

Dismissal in Bad Weather

In the event of inclement or severe weather, be sure to check your email for updates on whether or not we will have rainy day dismissal.

If there is extreme weather (wind, hail, lightning, extreme rain) predicted to occur at 4:05 PM we will not allow students to walk or bike ride home - parents can join the car line, or walk up to the door by the 5th grade bike rack and check your child out with a staff member (please have car rider sign).

Every parent should have a car rider sign, and it should be visible in the car rider line. If you are picking up additional students due to rainy day dismissal, please write each student’s ID number as large as possible on a piece of paper. Families without the car rider signs and without the student ID slows the process down substantially.

We will do our best to make a "Rainy Day Dismissal" decision by 3:45PM to alert families of the change. Please have a "Plan B" established with your child so they will know how they are getting home when a "Rainy Day Dismissal" is called.

School districts are required to provide parents a copy of the Parental Rights & Information Options Form which provides an overview and information about many of the parental rights and options described in the Texas Education Code and the TEA Parental Rights handbook.

The Parental Rights & Options Information Form is available here: Parental Rights & Options Information Form

The handbook is available here: TEA Parental Rights Handbook