Giesinger Gazette

Many of you are planners and like to know the "big picture". The button below will take you to our year at a glance and provide you with important dates to note such as picture days, progress report/report card days, Kona Ice, musical performances, and much more.

Rainy Day Dismissal Procedures

At our school, student safety is always our top priority. During severe weather conditions—especially when lightning is in the area—we may call a Rainy Day Dismissal. While it may not always look unsafe at dismissal time, please know that these decisions are made thoughtfully and with caution.

When Rainy Day Dismissal is called:

• Walkers become car riders. For safety, we do not allow students to walk home during these conditions.

• Families without transportation may pick up their child(ren) from the Pre-K courtyard (side of the campus). Be prepared to wait, as the rest of our staff will still be assisting with regular dismissal procedures.

• Car rider line is the preferred method. Our car line is well-staffed, safe, and runs as efficiently as possible. If you are able, we ask that families use the car line so that we can maximize staff support and keep dismissal running smoothly.

We understand this process may cause inconveniences at times, but safety will always come before convenience. Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and commitment to keeping our students safe.

Families are invited to begin eating lunch with their child this week! Please remember:

• All visitors must present a valid ID to check in.

• A visitor sticker must be worn and visible at all times while on campus.

• Enjoy lunch only with your child. Due to allergies, supervision, and other factors, additional students may not join your table.

• Once lunch time is over, please say goodbye to your child and allow them to return to class with their teacher. To avoid disrupting instruction, classroom or playground visits must be approved in advance.

There will be a few days this year when our campus is closed to visitors due to state testing. On those days, lunch visitors and all other visitors will not be allowed on campus. We will communicate those specific dates as they approach.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this special time with your child!

Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade students are graded using a standard based report card. Students in grades 3-4 receive numerical grades in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. Report cards will be sent home following the end of each nineweek grading period. A progress report will be sent to 3rd and 4th grade parents at the 4 ½ week period. Students must be in attendance 90% of the total instructional days enrolled per year. Grading Guidelines will be provided by each teacher at Parent Information Night on September 4, 2025.

Giesinger Elementary has trained personnel to care for students. Mrs. Edwards, our nurse, is a registered nurse, and has a clinic assistant trained in CPR and first aid.

An electronic Student Health Form should be completed by the parent or guardian for each child at the beginning of the school year or upon registration. Any information regarding a student's health condition or any health concerns should be documented on this form and communicated to the clinic staff.

When your child is sick, please contact the school to let them know and include Nurse Edwards (anedwards@conroeisd.net) and our registrar Robin Rickwalt (rrickwalt@conroeisd.net). It is important to remember that schools must exclude students with certain illnesses or communicable diseases or infections for periods of time as identified in state rules. For example, if your child has a fever of 100 degrees or higher, he or she must stay out of school until they are fever free for 24 hours without feverreducing medications.

Contact our clinic staff if you have questions or are concerned about whether or not your child should stay home.

When possible, parents are encouraged to administer medication at home before and/or after school. Any medication that will be administered at school must be brought to school and picked up by parent or designated adult.

To administer prescription or non-prescription medication at school, the school must receive a written and dated request from the parent or legal guardian. The medication must be in the original container and properly labeled.

Please refer to the CISD Student Handbook for more information and requirements relating to medicine at school.

Student Council is a group of student leaders who help make our school and community better. Members plan events, organize spirit days, participate in community service projects, and share ideas to improve our school.

• Applications are linked below or ask your teacher for a copy
  

• Due: Friday, August 29.
  

• Meetings: Once a month on Wednesdays, 3:15–4:15.
  

• $20 T-shirt fee for meetings and events.
  
  

Questions? Ask your teacher or see Mrs. Heemann, the school counselor.

Many of our students are not able to bring a snack so our classrooms rely on donations from our families.

When sending snacks for the classroom, please help us follow the Smart Snacks in School guidelines. Snacks should be 200 calories or less, low in sugar, and/or made with whole grains.

Packaged Snacks

• Whole grain Goldfish®, Wheat Thins®, or Triscuits® Minis

• Quaker Chewy 25% Less Sugar Granola Bars or KIND Healthy Grains Bars

• Trail mix (without candy – nuts, seeds, dried fruit)

• Pretzels (low sodium)

• Popcorn (Smartfood® Smart50, SkinnyPop® 100-calorie packs)

• Unsweetened applesauce pouches (GoGo squeeZ®)

• Fruit cups (packed in 100% juice or water)

• 100% Whole grain dry cereal (Cheerios®, Kix®, Life®)

Each session will begin with important information about our Title I program, followed by a message from our PTO.

We look forward to seeing you there!

If your family is in need of assistance with school supplies for the 2025–2026 school year, please contact our school counselor, Laura Heemann, at lheemann@conroeisd.net.

We have a limited number of extra supplies available, so support will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.

Hosted by the School Counseling Department | 6:30–7:30 p.m. All events are FREE and open to the community!

September 25 – Supporting Youth Mental Health with Dr. Stephanie Duer - Jett

October 23 – Let’s Talk: Youth Substance Use with Dr. Collier (Webinar)

February 19 – Screenagers: The Next Chapter (In-Person Film Screening) - Jett

April 9 – Facing Anxiety: Tools for Students and Families with Yes to Youth (Webinar)

For more details and updates, please visit: Link

Get ready for some FUN – and funds – for our school!

Our Product Sale Fundraiser is almost here and we’re teaming up with Giving Market to make it awesome! From yummy snacks to fun gifts and goodies, there’s something for everyone – and every purchase supports our students and school programs. Your student will bring home a fundraising packet on September 2, 2025 – so keep an eye out for it! 🎒

Thanks for helping us grow our school and give our kids more amazing opportunities! 🌟

Principal- Amy Barber - abarber@conroeisd.net

Assistant Principals

Jaime Peek- jpeek@conroeisd.net

Nadia McCord- nmccord@conroeisd.net

Counselor-Laura Heemann- lheemann@conroeisd.net

Secretary- Neva Hammonds- nhammonds@conroeisd.net

Receptionist - Dawn Stabler- dstabler@conroeisd.net

Nurse -Nicole Edwards, RN- anedwards@conroeisd.net

Registrar- Robin Rickwalt- rrickwalt@conroeisd.net

Conroe Transportation- 936-709-7916

Email: contactgiesinger@conroeisd.net
Website: giesinger.conroeisd.net
Location: 2323 White Oak Boulevard, Conroe, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-2600
Facebook: facebook.com/GiesingerCISD/
Twitter: @GiesingerCISD

Left to Right: Nadia McCord (Assistant Principal), Laura Heemann (Counselor), Amy Barber (Principal), Jaime Peek (Assistant Principal)