April 10, 2015
Volume 24, Issue 28
Denae Wilker
Principal
Candace Mathis
Asst. Principal
9001 Cochran's Crossing Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77381
936-709-5000 or 832-482-6204
Fax: 936-709-5003
http://galatas.conroeisd.net/
Save the Date!
HATS OFF TO READING!!!
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
6:00-7:30 pm
In the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion activities tent
with the
John Cooper School Aerialist Teams on the Small Stage
in conjunction with
The Houston Symphony Family Program presenting The Peking Acrobats
FREE Activities and FREE Fun and a FREE Book
for All Children
Presented by
THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOOK FESTIVAL
in partnership with
THE CONROE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY SYSTEM
THE CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION
With the following sponsors:
Scholastic Book Fairs, Chick Fil-A, Dr. and Mrs. George and Diane Kaufman,
The Lamar Elementary School PTO, the St. Anthony of Padua Library,
The Junior League of The Woodlands
Counselor’s Corner
Parent Tips: How to Help Your Child Prepare for Standardized Tests
By: Colorín Colorado (2008)
Standardized tests currently play a role in the United States public schools. Your child may
take one or more standardized tests during the school year, and your child's teacher may spend
class time on test preparation throughout the year. As a parent, there are a number of ways that
you can support your child before and after taking a standardized test, as well as a number of
ways you can support your child's learning habits on a daily basis that will help her be more prepared when it's time to be tested.
It is important to be supportive of your child's efforts on standardized tests, and to help her
do her best. You can also learn more about testing from teachers, to better understand how testing is being carried out at your child's school, and how the results are being used.
Please note that these tips have been adapted from articles published by Scholastic, Inc.,
the National Parent Teacher Association, and the International Reading Association, and that the
sources are indicated after each section of tips.
On Test Day
Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep and eats a healthy breakfast
Many teachers report that students who don't do well on tests haven't gotten enough sleep, and
they haven't eaten breakfast on the morning of the test. Doing both of these things will ensure
that your child is working at full capacity (Narang, 2008).
Make sure your child is prepared
Some schools may supply the tools your child needs for the test, such as pencils, an eraser, paper,
and a calculator. Others may require the students to bring those materials themselves. Check with
your child's teacher to see if you need to provide your child with any of these materials. Also,
check to see whether you child will be able to make up the test if she is sick on test day (Narang,
2008).
Remain positive
Staying calm will help your child stay calm. If she gets nervous about the test or is likely to experience anxiety during the test, help her practice some relaxation techniques that she can try once
she's taking the test (Narang, 2008).
There are a number of ways that you can maximize your child's learning capabilities throughout
the school year, which can lead to confident test-taking. Some of these strategies include:
• Assisting your child with homework and ensuring that your child is completing all homework
assignments
• Helping her to develop good study habits, thinking skills, and a positive attitude towards education from an early age
•
Ensuring that your child has good attendance at school
•
Staying in communication with your child's teacher
Encouraging your child to read as much as possible, and to increase her vocabulary - even
reading magazines, newspapers, and comic books regularly will help improve her reading skills
•
•
Looking for educational games and programs that engage your child
Helping your child learn how to follow directions carefully (Dietel, 2008; IRA (2002); Narang,
2008).
•
Finally, as you help your child do her best on the tests she takes and in all of her schoolwork,
also remind her that testing is just one part of her education. With your support and involvement,
she will be well on her way to her own bright future.
Never Ever Absent or Tardy (N.E.A.T.)
Congratulations to the following classes for having NO absences or tardies
for the week of March 23-27.
Section 11
Section 35
Congratulations to the following classes for having NO absences or tardies
for the week of March 30-April 3.
Section 16
Section 24
Section 41
Section 44
Section 48
These students received a coupon for a FREE Frosted Lemonade from Chick-fil-A!
Never Ever Absent or Tardy
Each week through April 24, all students who are present at school each day and not
tardy will be acknowledged in their classroom and receive a small token of gratitude for
their perseverance. Students are considered tardy if they arrive to school after the 8:05
am bell rings. Students arriving after 9:00 am will be counted absent unless they return with
an HCP (Healthcare Professional) slip from their doctor.
In addition, a boy and a girl, who was never absent or tardy, from each class will be
randomly selected to have a celebratory lunch and treat with Mrs. Wilker and Mrs. Mathis.
The two selected students from the class will receive an invitation for the lunch on a
predetermined date.
If your child is ill, we strongly recommend that he remain home from school so that
illnesses are not carried to other students. Please join us in sharing the great news with
your children and encouraging them to attend school on time each day during these
three weeks.
PARENT INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE LINE
DELIVERIES TO STUDENTS
To report an absence for your child, please call our
attendance line at 936-709-5014 by 9:00 a.m.
and leave a message stating your child’s name,
teacher’s name, reason for the absence, person
reporting the absence, and a phone number. When
your child returns from school, a note explaining the
absence should be brought to his/her teacher.
Student items that need to be delivered to your child during
the school day can be dropped off before 10:00 a.m. at
the front office. All deliveries need to be placed on the rear
counter in the office and labeled with your child’s name and
section number. Deliveries are made daily at 10:00 a.m. Any
class work or binders that are dropped off after 10:00 a.m.
will be placed in the teacher’s mailbox.
ATTENDANCE
MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
School attendance is a major indicator of student
success. Please schedule vacations during holidays,
and make every effort to schedule appointments
after school. Attendance letters will be sent if
absences become excessive. Students must be
present 90% of all school days to be promoted to
the next grade. Students should attend school every
day unless ill.
A parent or guardian must bring medication and sign
it into the clinic. All medication must be in the original
container and properly labeled. The school nurse must have
a written and dated request from the parent or legal
guardian to administer any medication.
MORNING HOURS
School begins at 8:00 a.m. Students should not
arrive before 7:35 a.m., at which time they may go
to the gym (Kindergarten) or playground
(1st-4th grades) for Active Start. Students may go to
the classroom at 7:48.
ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
Your child will be sent home from school if: they have
a fever 100 degrees or greater, diarrhea, vomiting, suspicion
of having a contagious illness, or are too ill to function in the
classroom. Your child should not return to school until they
are fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing
medication, no diarrhea for 24 hours without medication, or
no vomiting for 24 hours. If your child has been prescribed
antibiotics, they should be taking them for 24 hours before
returning to school.
MORNING TUTORING
If your child is scheduled for morning tutoring or
enrichment, he or she must stop at the front desk
for a pass to enter the classroom area.
ARRIVING TO SCHOOL AFTER 8:05
Students arriving to school after the tardy bell (8:05)
are considered tardy. Students must stop at the
front desk for a tardy pass. A parent should come
into the school with the student to sign him in for
the day.
TRANSPORTATION CHANGES
All transportation changes must be received in
writing by 2:00 p.m.. You may send a note to your child’s
teacher, fill out a form in the front office or send us a fax
(936) 709-5003 with your signature. Please include the
date, your child’s full name, section number, bus
number (if applicable), and your signature. Please
send a new note for each day the change occurs; we cannot
accept notes for multiple days or with multiple changes.
CHECKING OUT OF SCHOOL EARLY
ARRIVING TO SCHOOL AFTER AN
APPOINTMENT
If your child is arriving late to school due to an
appointment, or returning to school after an
appointment, please come into the office with your
child and bring a doctor’s note, to ensure your
student is not marked tardy or absent for the day.
BIRTHDAY TREATS
Birthday treats, such as brownies or cookies, must
be store bought due to allergy, safety and
sanitation concerns.
**Please refer to the Galatas Handbook
Addendum for more specific information.
If you need to pick your child up early, please do so before
2:45. We are unable to call back to a class
after that time.
AFTER SCHOOL
Students will need to plan ahead and be organized when
getting ready for dismissal. Students will not be allowed to
re-enter the building to go back to class for homework or
items they forgot.
COMMUNICATION WITH GALATAS
When you send an e-mail to or leave a message for a staff
member at Galatas, please include your child’s full name, a
phone number where we can reach you, and your full name
in the message. This information will allow us to respond to
you quickly and accurately.
SPIRIT NIGHT
GALATAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO SHOW YOUR
SUPPORT WITH A MI COCINA SPIRIT NIGHT!
THURSDAYS IN APRIL, 2015
11:00 AM-9:00 PM
MENTION THIS FLYER AND GALATAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILL RECEIVE 20%
OF SALES BROUGHT IN FOR SPIRIT NIGHT!
MI COCINA AT THE WOODLANDS MALL
1201 LAKE WOODLANDS DRIVE
281-298-6426
MICOCINARESTAURANTS.COM
FACEBOOK.COM/MICOCINATHEWOODLANDS
STAAR Reminder
The State Mathematics Assessment will be given to
3rd and 4th grade students on Tuesday, April 21.
The State Reading Assessment will be given to
3rd and 4th grade students on Wednesday, April 22.
Get plenty of sleep.
Eat a nutritious breakfast.
Please arrive at school on time.
**Very Important Reminder**
Due to STAAR Assessments on April 21 and 22, Galatas Elementary will have a closed campus from
April 20-24. Parents will not be allowed beyond the front office during the week of April 20. There
will be no parent volunteers and no parents eating lunch in the cafeteria on these days. These steps and
procedures are necessary to ensure test security and confidential integrity for the administration of this
exam.
Thank you for your understanding.
Specials Schedule for April 21 and 22
8:10–9:05
9:10-10:05
10:10-11:05
1:00-1:55
2:00-2:55
1st Grade
2nd Grade
Kindergarten
4th Grade
3rd Grade
Lunch Schedule for April 21 and 22
11:15-11:45
11:30-12:00
11:45-12:45
12:00-12:30
12:15-12:45
Kindergarten
2nd Grade
1st Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
Summer Gifted and Talented Nominations
Gifted and Talented Nominations are now being accepted for
2nd – 4th grade students who meet one of the following:
•
•
New to the district
Unable to participate in the 2014-2015 Gifted and Talented testing during the school
year due to an illness or other extenuating circumstances.
Testing will take place June 9th – 11th
at a location yet to be determined.
All nominated students must complete all administered tests.
Completed nomination forms must be returned by April 24, 2015
in order for your child to participate.
If you would like a nomination packet, please contact
Candace Mathis at
[email protected] or 936-709-5000
Summer School Information Available
Conroe ISD has many Summer School programs
available for students this summer. Please follow the
link below for information about each opportunity:
http://www.conroeisd.net/pdf/summer/elementary.pdf
For more information, please refer to the last page of the link,
where you will find the district contacts.
Change of Address/Phone Numbers
It is vital that the school have complete and up-to-date phone numbers and addresses for all
students. If you change your address or your work, home, or cell phone numbers, please notify
Robin Curtis, Registrar, immediately at 936-709-5014, or email
[email protected].
FUN
WITH
SCIENCE!
4th Grade Transition to Mitchell Intermediate School
For the 2015-2016 School Year
Mitchell Intermediate School Welcomes Your Child
Making the transition from elementary school to Mitchell Intermediate is an exciting event for fourth
graders. The Mitchell Intermediate faculty is looking forward to helping you and your child with this process.
We are already busy planning in preparation for the 2015-2016 school year. I would like to make you aware of
future events that you will want to remember.
In the meantime, please take the opportunity to visit the Mitchell Intermediate website at:
http://mitchell.conroeisd.net/
The website will better acquaint you with our fabulous school. You can even check out our parent
newsletters by opening the Mitchell Messenger link.
Any child enrolled in a Conroe ISD school for fourth grade will have most of the necessary registration
information needed for enrollment at Mitchell. You, as a parent, do not need to worry about enrolling your
child for 5th grade at Mitchell Intermediate. However, I will be sending packets to your child’s elementary
school that will contain information you might find of interest. You should receive the Mitchell Intermediate
4th Grade Orientation packet the week of April 6. If you don’t receive it, please contact the Mitchell
Intermediate School Attendance Clerk, Linda Rusinski, at 832.592.8460.
In the packet, you will receive a form titled “New Mitchell Mustang Information Form”. You are
welcome to complete this form and return it to Mitchell Intermediate. Please do not email any information that
includes placement considerations to me or the counselor. It is much easier for placement purposes if we have
information on one consistent form. In addition, our staff will be busy helping our current Mitchell Mustangs
and their families, especially with the transition to McCullough. Therefore, if you would like to set up a
meeting to discuss your child if your child has more critical needs than what can be indicated on the “New
Mitchell Mustang Information Form, we will be scheduling meetings June 8-11, 2015 and August 3-7, 2015.
You may set up a meeting with me, the grade level assistant principal, Stephanie Johnson, or the grade level
counselor, Terrie Rascoe. Please set up a meeting to be held after this current school year has ended.
In the meantime, you will want to mark down important dates for orientations. Fourth graders are
invited to orientation on Monday, May 4. They will take a CISD bus from their elementary school to Mitchell
for orientation that begins at 9:15 a.m. Parent Orientation is offered on two different days to accommodate
conflicting schedules. Both sessions are identical, and parents only need to attend one of the two orientations.
Parents can attend on Monday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. or Tuesday, May 5 at 9:00 a.m. Students interested in either
band or orchestra need to plan on attending the Mitchell Instrument Evaluation Night on Monday, May 18 (last
names A-L) or Tuesday, May 19 (last names M-Z) Both sessions are scheduled 5:00-7:00. Plan on arriving
anytime during those scheduled hours.
Sincerely,
Paula Klapesky
Principal
Mitchell Intermediate
Upcoming Events
April
14
17
20-24
21
22
23-24
27
28
30
PTO Meeting 10:00 a.m.
4th Grade Choir Program 8:30 a.m.
Closed Campus (STAAR testing)
STAAR Math-3rd and 4th Grades
STAAR Reading-3rd and 4th Grades
STAAR Make-up exams if necessary
Junior Achievement-Kindergarten
Parent Appreciation Luncheon-11:15-12:45
Field Day: K, 1st, and 2nd Grades
1
4-8
7
11-14
12
18-22
21
25
26-29
Field Day: 3rd and 4th Grade
Teacher Appreciation Week
Moms & Muffins-1st Grade 8:45 a.m.
Summer Book Fair
PTO Meeting 10:00 a.m.
Junior Achievement—1st-4th Grades
4th Grade Program 6:30 p.m. (Program Schedule)
No School-Memorial Day
Science Camp
2
3
4
4
1st Grade Picnic
K and 3rd Grade Picnics
2nd Grade Picnic
4th Grade Clap-Out and Fun in the Sun Day
May
June
Events Calendar for 2014-2015
Please follow the link below to find the online Parent Calendar. Please note that dates may not be all
inclusive and are subject to change. http://tinyurl.com/9mpha6w
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.
June 8-10 Monday-Wednesday
1:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
Ages: 3-12
Location: Mitchell Intermediate Gym
$100 per Camper (pre registration)
(Siblings $90 each)
$115 per Camper if you sign up at the door
*Every camper who pre registers will receive a
Free T-Shirt*
*Parent Show will be held Wednesday at 3:30*
* Campers will receive a snack and juice on Monday and Tuesday
www.twhcheer.org
Name:__________________________________________________
Address:____________________________ City:________________
State:______
Age:___________ DOB:________________ Home Phone:___________________
Parent’s Email Address:_______________________________________________
Name of Student’s School Fall 2015:_____________________________________
Parents, Release and Indemnity Agreement To:
Highlander Cheer Camp
We (or I), hereby request that you accept the application for enrollment of __________________________ in the
Highlander Cheer Camp on June 8-10 and in consideration of your acceptance of the application, we (or I) hereby release the
Highlander Cheer Camp and all their employees and agents from all claims on account of any injuries which may be
sustained by our (or my) minor daughter/son.
I understand that the Conroe Independent School District (CISD) will not provide transportation for my child to participate in
the camp to be conducted at Mitchell Intermediate Campus under the responsibility of Coach Alexandra Lammers. I also
understand that it is my responsibility to provide transportation for my child regardless of where held.
I the undersigned have read this 2015 Parent Acknowledgement and understand all the terms. I have executed it voluntarily
with the full knowledge of its significance.
Parent Signature:_____________________________________ Date:____________
Do you have medical insurance? Yes
Circle one size for Free T-Shirt: YS
No
YM
YL
Adult S
Adult M
Adult L
Mail application with check payable to Alexandra Lammers to:
Alexandra Lammers
Head Cheerleading Coach
The Woodlands H.S.
6101 Research Forest Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Email: [email protected]