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Kris Smith, Principal, email

Margaret Loucks, Assistant Principal, email

Melissa Bernu, Counselor, email

Need to Report Your Child is Absent: GlenLoch-attendance@conroeisd.net

Need to Change Your Child's Transportation: GlenLochTransportation@conroeisd.net

Email: ContactGlenLoch@ConroeISD.net

Website: GlenLoch.ConroeISD.net
Address: 27505 Glen Loch Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-298-4900
Facebook: facebook.com/GlenLochCISD

Mission: Glen Loch Elementary ensures high levels of learning for each student creating confident, independent and successful learners of the community.

Vision: At Glen Loch, we provide a safe, supportive environment that nurtures each child's potential, fosters growth, and celebrates individuality to help each Gator thrive.

School Hours: 7:55 AM - 3:10 PM

Would you like to celebrate an awesome teacher or staff member? You can write your child's teacher a TAE or Teachers Achieve Excellence.

1. Login to the Parent Portal.

2. Click Home Access Center (HAC).

3. Click on District Applications.

4. Choose Teachers Achieving Excellence (TAE).

5. Select the employee to receive recognition from the drop down menu.

6. Click create TAE.

7. Click any of the pre-populated choices that apply.

8. Type any additional comments in the additional comment box.

9. Click the box labeled Create Teachers Achieving Excellence.

Communication is the key to a positive partnership between the Glen Loch staff and our Gator families. We want to make you aware of a small change in how we relay information regarding behaviors that occur at school — specifically behaviors in the classroom that may impede your child’s learning or the learning of others.

Instead of writing notes in the daily folder, we will now contact you by phone. This will allow us to have a conversation about the behavior and work together to find solutions that help prevent the behavior from continuing.

Thank you for your support and partnership!

Best,

Kris Smith

Your child's safety is our top priority! All adults entering the school must sign in at the front office using a valid government-issued ID. We do not accept photocopies or photos of IDs. Once signed in, you will be given a visitor badge to wear while on campus. Upon leaving, please exit through the lobby and return your badge to the front desk. If you misplace your badge, you will be escorted back to the front office to sign in again.

Hello Glen Loch Parents! I am Melissa Bernu, the School Counselor at Glen Loch Elementary. My role on campus is to work with students, parents, and teachers to provide a positive school environment where students can become life long learners.
One part of the counseling program is coordinating resources for students throughout the year. In order to meet the needs of our students, I will need a little information from parents.
This form will help guide me in creating group counseling along with providing families with resources that they need.

Thank you,

Melissa Bernu

mbernu@conroeisd.net

Hola Padres de Glen Loch! Soy Mrs. Bernu, la consejera de Glen Loch Elementary. Mi función en la escuela es trabajar con estudiantes, padres y maestros para proporcionar un ambiente positivo donde los estudiantes puedan convertirse en aprendices de por vida.

Otra parte importante del programa de asesoramiento es coordinar recursos para los estudiantes durante todo el año. Para satisfacer las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes, necesitaré un poco de información de los padres.
Este formulario ayudará a guiarme en la creación de asesoramiento grupal y tambien proporcionar a las familias los recursos que necesitan.

Sinceramente,
Melissa Bernu
mbernu@conroeisd.net

https://forms.gle/CuMyfkmGS9Noq1LPA

Specials

Library- In January we are doing an author spotlight with new authors every week. Students are learning about why different authors choose to write children's books and how they made that into their career.

PE- In PE the 3rd and 4th Graders are undergoing fitness testing using the FitnessGram Program that measures strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. The 2nd graders are learning the basics to kickball while the younger graders are focusing on chasing, fleeing, dodging skills as well as hand-eye coordination.

Art- In art we are starting off January by reviewing classroom expectations and procedures and then Students are beginning winter-inspired art projects that incorporate the principles of art while exploring a variety of materials and techniques.

Music- In January, students are using winter songs to review their rhythms and play games. Fourth grade is also preparing for their program on February 5th.

Penny Wars is a fundraiser where teams compete for the most points. Students/families bring in pennies, or other coins, dollars bills or checks to place in their grade level team jar. We've also added a Star Wars spin because....it's Star Wars, do we really need a reason??

HOW IT WORKS/RULES:

Students are divided into grade-level teams and each assigned a collection jar. Jars will be located in the library 7:25AM-7:55AM JAN 28TH, JAN 29TH, and JAN 30th

• Please make checks payable to Glen Loch PTO.
• The money in each grade level jar will be counted daily and the points tallied.
• Point standings will be announced on our Glen Loch PTO website & Facebook page nightly and announced during morning announcements: Jan 29th and 30th.

Winning Grade announced at the student pep rally on January 30th

The grade-level team with the most points at the end of the week wins a PAJAMA DAY on Friday February 6.

ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS

1. Students learn to differentiate coin value.

2. Students practice counting money.

3. Builds classroom and grade level camaraderie.

PRACTICE AT HOME

1. Practice identifying money values and counting money. Older students can practice converting money to Penny War points.

2. Have your child total the points that they are planning to donate to their classroom jar. Review the end of day tally sheet to see how many of the total points they contributed.

January

Week of Jan. 26th-- GT Testing

26th-28th-- 1st Bluebonnet Unit 6 RLA Assessment

27th-29th-- 2nd Bluebonnet Unit 6 RLA Assessment

28th-30th-- Penny Wars

29th-- 100th Day of School

30th-- Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. See the signup on the PTO Website

February

2nd-4th-- 3rd Bluebonnet Unit RLA Assessment

3rd-- PTO General Meeting, 6PM, Glen Loch library.

3rd-- 3rd Grade ELAR Stand Alone Field Test for English and Spanish testers; 4th Grade Spanish testers will take the ELAR Spanish Stand Alone Field Test

4th-6th-- Bluebonnet Unit 6 RLA Assessement

10th-- February Fire Drill and LockDown Drill

11th-- Spring Pictures

13th-- No School

16th-- No School

17th-- Random Acts of Kindness Day

17th-20th-- Random Acts of Kindness Week

March

9th-13th-- Spring Break Week. No School

27th-- PTO Event: Spring Carnival, 5:00-7:00PM

***Dates are subject to Change***

• Check-In: Please bring a government-issued ID to the front desk to sign in and receive a visitor’s badge. Be sure to wear it visibly throughout your time on campus.

• Seating: Once in the lunchroom, please sit at the designated visitors’ table with your child(ren), as space is limited at the student tables.

• Spending Time with Your Child: We understand this is a special moment, so we kindly ask that you only sit with your child during lunch.

• Sign-Out: After lunch, please return to the front office to sign out with our staff.

• Photos: We kindly request that if you take a picture, it is only of your child. No videos please.

Lunch times:

10:55 - 3rd/4th Grades

11:30 - 1st/2nd Grades

12:05 - PK/KG/ECSE 4s

Regular attendance is essential for your child's academic growth, starting from preschool and kindergarten.

• Missing just 10% of school (about 2 days a month) can cause students to fall behind, particularly in key areas like reading.

• Missing one or two days every few weeks can quickly add up and make it harder to catch up on missed material.

• Being late or leaving early also disrupts the learning process and negatively impacts overall attendance.

• When students are absent, teachers may need to slow down the pace to help catch them up, which can affect the entire class.

By prioritizing consistent attendance, you’re giving your child the best chance to thrive academically and stay on track throughout the school year.

THANK YOU to all who have donated to the Montgomery County Animal Services! We will continue to take donations through January 30th.

Mrs. Bernu, our wonderful school counselor, is here to support your family throughout the year. Whether it's assisting with school supplies, providing weekend meals, or offering help during the holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, she is dedicated to meeting the needs of our students and their families. If any challenges arise during the school year, don’t hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Bernu—she’s here to help in any way she can!

"Great work from our 3rd and 4th graders this week! They’ve been learning ways to handle conflicts in positive, healthy ways. More lessons to come next week!"

We would like to inform you that Conroe ISD Child Nutrition will be introducing Pollock Fish Wedges and Fish Stick Baskets for all grade levels, starting Wednesday, February 18, 2026. These menu items will be available monthly until the end of the school year.

To ensure your student's safety, it is important to avoid sharing food. Sharing can lead to health risks, such as cross-contamination and the spread of germs. Additionally, it can violate school rules designed to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all students.

We kindly ask that you remind your student of the importance of not sharing food items while on campus.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Buen día, Familias de Glen Loch,

Nos gustaría informarles que el Departamento de Nutrición Infantil del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Conroe (Conroe ISD) incorporará filetes de abadejo y cestas de palitos de pescado al menú para todos los niveles escolares, a partir del miércoles 18 de febrero de 2026. Estos platillos estarán disponibles mensualmente hasta el final del año escolar.

Para garantizar la seguridad de su hijo/a, es importante evitar compartir alimentos. Compartir alimentos puede generar riesgos para la salud, como la contaminación cruzada y la propagación de gérmenes. Además, puede infringir las normas escolares diseñadas para mantener un ambiente seguro y saludable para todos los estudiantes.

Les pedimos amablemente que recuerden a su hijo/a la importancia de no compartir alimentos dentro del plantel escolar.

Gracias por su colaboración.

Cough Drops & Lozenges are not allowed to be carried on person while on campus. If the student is in need of cough drops, CISD requires that they be checked into the clinic as they are considered medication.

You play an important role in safe food handling practices at home. Typical symptoms of foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, are vomiting, diarrhea, and flu-like symptoms, which can start anywhere from hours to days after contaminated food or drinks are consumed.

The symptoms usually are not long-lasting in healthy people — a few hours or a few days — and usually go away without medical treatment. But foodborne illness can be severe and even life-threatening to anyone, especially those most at risk:

• older adults
• infants and young children
• pregnant women
• people with diabetes, HIV/AIDS, cancer, or any condition that weakens their immune system
• people who take medicines that suppress the immune system; for example, some medicines for lupus, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis

Combating bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other contaminants in our food supply is a high priority for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The good news is that practicing four basic food safety measures can help prevent foodborne illness.

Las fiestas, las cenas familiares, y otras reuniones en las que se sirve comida son parte de la alegría de las fiestas. Pero las risas pueden cambiar a desdicha si la comida lo enferma a usted o a los demás.

Los síntomas típicos de enfermedades causadas por alimentos contaminados, también conocida como intoxicación alimentaria, son vómito, diarrea y síntomas parecidos a la influenza que pueden manifestarse desde horas o hasta días después de haber consumido alimentos o bebidas contaminadas.

Los síntomas generalmente no duran tanto en personas saludables—unas cuantas horas o días—y normalmente desaparecen sin necesidad de tratamiento médico. Pero una enfermedad causada por alimentos contaminados puede ser grave y hasta mortal para cualquiera, especialmente para grupos con más riesgo como:

• Adultos mayores
• Infantes y niños pequeños
• Mujeres embarazadas
• Personas con VIH/SIDA, y pacientes con cáncer o alguna otra condición que debilite sus sistemas inmunológicos
• Personas que toman medicamentos que suprimen el sistema inmunológico, por ejemplo, medicamentos para la artritis reumatoide

Combatir las bacterias, virus, parásitos, y otros contaminantes en nuestro suministro de alimentos es de gran prioridad para la Administración de Medicamentos y Alimentos (FDA por sus siglas en inglés). No obstante, los consumidores también tienen una función que cumplir, sobre todo cuando manipulan los alimentos en el hogar. Y usted desempeña un papel importante en las prácticas seguras de manipulación de alimentos en el hogar. Y la buena noticia es que poner en práctica cuatro medidas básicas de inocuidad alimentaria puede ayudar a prevenir las enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos.

tendrán fiebre.

Texas law requires that children receive vision and hearing screenings at certain points in their school years:

Kindergarten and preschool children must receive a vision screening at the start of kindergarten or preschool.

• 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grades:

  Children must receive a vision screening at some point during the school year.

• First-time entrants:

  Children who are new to school must receive a vision and hearing screening within 120 days of starting school.

These screenings are required for children enrolled in public, private, parochial, or denominational schools, as well as licensed childcare facilities for children ages 4 and up. The screenings are free for families and are performed in the school setting.

If a problem is detected during a screening, the child will be referred to an eye care professional for a more thorough exam.

If you have any questions, please call the nurse at 281-298-4915.

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vision-hearing-screening/vision/vision-screening-requirements

I am Andy Salmon, the percussion director at The Woodlands HS. We are having a drum camp for kids from 1st-8th grade at the Woodlands HS on Saturday, Feb. 7th. We try to make it FUN and enjoyable for the kids as they learn basics of rhythm and music.

If you'd like to stay connected and receive updates from the PTO, we’d love to have you join our newsletter! Simply send an email to glptocommunications@gmail.com or reach out to us via our Facebook page. We look forward to keeping you informed and engaged with all the exciting things happening at Glen Loch Elementary!

We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new district and campus websites—and a brand-new mobile app to go with them! Now, staying connected to everything happening at your child’s school is easier than ever.

Simply download the app on your mobile device and customize your notification preferences in the settings. You can choose which campuses to follow, so you’ll never miss an update from the schools that matter most to your family.

Here are some of the app’s key features:

• Push Notifications: Be the first to know! Select ‘yes’ when downloading the app to receive real-time updates and important alerts from the district.

• Calendar Events: Stay organized—add school and district events directly to your personal calendar from within the app.

• News: Access the latest school and district news, all in one convenient location.

It’s your all-in-one hub for staying informed and engaged with Glen Loch and Conroe ISD.

Download on the App Store

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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, TX 77304; (936) 709-7752.