Converse Family Newsletter

Dear Families,

It is an honor to continue serving our community in this new role as Interim Principal for the remainder of the school year. Having worked closely with your children and our talented staff as Assistant Principal, I am eager to build upon the strong foundation we have established together.

We are on the right track, and I am incredibly proud of the progress our students have made so far. However, we still have important work to do to ensure every child reaches their full potential before summer. As we move forward, my promise to you is simple: your children and their learning will remain at the very center of every decision we make.

I value our partnership and look forward to a strong finish to the year. Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education.

Warmly,

Heather Schumacher

Interim Principal

Feb 16 - No School for Students

Feb 17 - Interim Science (5th Grade Only)

Feb 18 - Interim Math (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Only)

Feb 20 - Career Day for PK and K students

Feb 27 - No School for Students

Mar 6 - Field Day

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School hours are 7:30 AM - 2:50 PM.

JISD 2025-2026 School Calendar

From the Judson ISD Student Handbook:

Pajamas and bedroom slippers are not allowed to be worn except for designated activities approved by the campus principal. Hair coverings designed for night wear or hair prep are not allowed to be worn during the instructional day. Blankets and pillows are not to be brought to school.

Please keep pajamas, blankets, and pillows at home.

Parents! We are in need of plastic bags- our goal is that every student submits 100 bags by April 22nd! We can do it! Can you help us reach 90k bags?! Help us win the HEB challenge and take home the Grand Prize!

Submit your bags in groups of 25 to your homeroom teacher. Please count and bag them together!😁

Get ready for Field Day on Friday, March 6.

Purchase your field day shirts here for $12: https://gogandy.com/converse-elem-fd-26
This sale ends on 2/19 at noon. 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻📣

We are in need of parent volunteers for Field Day on March 6. Click the link below to sign up!

Families- here are some awesome games that you can play to further connect with your students without technology!

❤️ 1. Connection & Relationship‑Building Games

• Rose, Thorn, Bud (Family Edition)

How it works:
Each person shares:

• Rose: Something good that happened today
• Thorn: Something challenging
• Bud: Something they’re looking forward to
  Why restorative: Opens communication, builds trust, normalizes reflection.

• Highs, Lows, and Heroes

How it works:
Share one high point, one low point, and someone who was kind/helpful today.
Why restorative: Strengthens gratitude and parent-child connection.

• Family Greeting Game

How it works:
Take turns greeting each other with fun greetings—elbow tap, silly wave, superhero pose.
Why restorative: Models positive acknowledgement and starts conversations playfully.

Each semester, we can accept parent notes for up to five absences. If your child is sick, but doesn't visit the doctor please send in a parent note so the absence can be excused. Attendance notes can be dropped off in the front office or emailed to mcollins@judsonisd.org

Check out these upcoming Parent Learning Workshops at Region 20.

Throughout the year, staff will be recognizing students who demonstrate different character traits each month. At the end of each month, teachers will select one student from their class who has best exemplified that month's trait to be celebrated and awarded a certificate in recognition of their character.

February's Character Trait: Fairness

This February at Converse, we are focusing on Fairness. We often tell our students that fairness isn't everyone getting the same thing, but everyone getting what they need to be successful.

Home Responsibilities

• Focuses on how fairness applies to family chores and teamwork.

  • Contributing to the Whole: Discuss how a fair household doesn't mean everyone does the same chore, but everyone does their part to help the family succeed.

  • The "Needs vs. Wants" Chat: Use grocery shopping or weekend planning to show that fairness sometimes means one person gets a new pair of shoes because they outgrew theirs, while another gets a book they’ve been wanting.

When children see fairness modeled at home, they bring that spirit of inclusion and respect back to our classrooms!

Many families have not yet completed the required health forms in compliance with Texas Senate Bill 12 (SB12). If you haven’t done so already, please log in to Skyward and submit these forms as soon as possible to help us remain in compliance with state requirements.

Families in need of school supplies, clothing, food, or community resources are encouraged to contact Mrs. Covington, our school counselor, for support and assistance.

Judson ISD hosts food distributions each month at the following campuses: Hartman Elementary,

Judson High School, Metzger Middle School, Salinas Elementary, and Woodlake Elementary.

Registration is completed onsite and food is available on a first come, first served basis.

Lakeshore Learning

327 N.W. Loop 410

San Antonio, TX 78216-5304

If you need assistance with:

• Classroom - please start with your student's teacher. You can email or send them a Rooms message.
• Academics - if you don't find resolution with the teacher, please contact our academic trainer: Brooke Bailey
• Counseling/Social Emotional Needs/Family Resources - you can contact our counselor, Erica Covington.
• Absences / Absence Notes - if your student is absent, please email your parent or doctor's note to Monica Collins. Also, please note the school only accepts 5 parent notes a semester.
• Special Education - any questions about special education (SE) can be directed to SE campus lead, Ashton Webster.
• Behavior Concerns - please contact assistant principal, Heather Schumacher.
• Medical Needs & General School Concerns - please contact the school at (210) 945-1210 someone can assist you.