October 11, 2016

Important Dates Oct. 11 Love and Logic Oct. 14 End of 1st Grading Period Book Character Parade/ Early Release 12:10 p.m. Oct. 14 & Oct. 15 Lou Lou’s Share Days Oct. 18 Love and Logic Oct. 21 Report Cards Go Home Author Liesel Shurtliff (3rd & 4th) 3rd Grade Fun Night Oct. 24 thru Oct. 28 Red Ribbon Week Oct. 25 Love and Logic Oct. 27 Kindergarten Field Trip Oct. 31 Boosterthon Fun Run

Important school phone and fax numbers:

Main number 936-709-1600

Nurse (Mrs. Kirchner) 936-709-1600

Cafeter ia 936-709-1613

Fax 936-709-1699

Principal’s Pen

Each month we celebrate and learn about

a new character trait. One student from each

class is chosen as the student who has been the

best role model when it comes to that character

trait. At the end of each month we recognize

those students at an assembly with everyone in

the school wearing the character color for that

month. The character trait for the month of

September was “respect.” The recognition cer-

emony was held on September 30. Our winners

received their certificates and medals and were

joined by their families for the celebration. The

character trait for the month of October is

“kindness.”

Judy Mills

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The Conroe Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated

to handle inquiries regarding these non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304; (936)-709-7700 and the Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas

77304; (936) 709-7670.

Nominations for

Gifted and Talented Testing

Nominations for Conroe Independent School

District Gifted and Talented program will be

open from October 3-Dec. 16. Although the

testing will not take place until January, nomi-

nations from parents and/or teaches are ac-

cepted at this time. It is recommended that

parents of 2nd grade students wait until CogAT

scores have arrived before nominating their

child because CogAT scores are part of the

GT assessment. If you are interested in nomi-

nating your child, you may want to discuss

this with your child’s teacher at conferences.

Nominations will be accepted through Decem-

ber 16. You may request a nomination form

from the front office or the Assistant Princi-

pal. You can also find the nomination form

and other GT information on the CISD GT

homepage or use the link: http://

ci.conroeisd.net/depts/

gifted_talented/0A4E234B-00870B2F.0/

Nomination%20for%20GT%20Screening.pdf

Our Fall Book Fair

is coming Novem-

ber 7-11th. We

are once again

having a change

collecting contest

this year, so start

scrounging up those coins. All the coins col-

lected in each class will be used to buy

books for that classroom. Here is the

schedule:

Monday, November 7th—pennies

Tuesday, November 8th—nickels

Wednesday, November 9th—dimes

Thursday, November 10th—quarters

More information will be coming home soon

about our upcoming Book Fair!

Bobcats are celebrating Red Ribbon

Week, October 24-28! Show your

support by participating!

Monday, Oct. 24~ Follow Your

Dreams, Not Drugs Because Drugs

are Unbearable! Wear Jammies

and Bring a small stuffed animal.

Tuesday, Oct. 25 ~ Winners Don't Do Drugs -

Wear favorite team shirts

Wednesday, Oct. 26 ~ Drug Free From Head to

Toe - Wear hats and crazy socks.

Thursday, Oct. 27 ~ I'm Too Bright to Do Drugs -

Wear neon/bright colors.

Friday, Oct. 28 ~ Celebrate Kindness, our

Character Trait of the Month, AND Be Kind to

Your Body by Staying Away From Drugs - Wear

RED

You walk, I walk…. We sure had fun walking to school on Thursday!

Parents! One of this year’s fundraisers is the Boosterthon Fun Run! It’s a 9-day program

that kicks off with a Pep Rally on October 17th. Then families will have time to get pledg-

es for every lap your student runs (30-35 laps), and we’ll celebrate at the Fun Run on Oc-

tober 31st. With our big goal to raise funds for risers to be used during grade level pro-

grams and performances, we asked the Fun Run experts at Boosterthon to power our Fun

Run and make it more profitable, easier, and fun.

Students will also experience an amazing character theme, BACKYARD BOX OFFICE! It’s

a movie theme all about making a difference by getting into character. Our students will

learn from five REAL kid difference-makers. From inventors, to world-class speakers, to

business owners, to world-record holders, these five kids will inspire our students to

practice the five “Character Acts” and make a difference in our community.

Donations will go toward risers and to the entire 9-day experience. So please help our

school by reaching out to sponsors. Also, all families are invited to come out and cheer on

your student at the Fun Run! Thank you for your support!

Pto news Upcoming Share Days @ Lou Lou’s Beignets

Friday and Saturday, October 14 & 15, will be Bush Elementary Share Days at Lou Lou’s Beignets in the Alden Bridge Village Center. Enjoy coffee, beignets, sandwiches or all of the above. 25% of your purchase will be donated back to Bush Elementary. Friday is an early release school day.

That’s even more time to eat beignets!

Spirit Friday

Friday, September 30th was a spe-

cial Spirit Friday! Our school was

filled with Bobcat shirts and/or the

color yellow in celebration of the

golden rule: RESPECT! It was a

bright day at Bush. Here are the re-

sults for the Spirit Friday!

1st Place- Second Grade 80%

2nd Place- First Grade 75%

3rd Place- Fourth Grade 68%

4th Place- Third Grade 63%

5thPlace- Kindergarten 62%

Every Friday is Spirit Day at Bush!!

Wear your spirit shirts to show your

Bobcat pride!

Volunteers Needed!

We are still in need of volunteers for

the 2016-17 school year! There are

numerous volunteer opportunities

throughout the school year ranging

from helping in the library to count-

ing box tops! If you are interested in

volunteering in any capacity, and

want to be notified when volunteer

opportunities arise, please head to

http://www.bushpto.com/volunteers

and fill out the volunteer request

form!

Yearbooks are on sale NOW!!

To order your yearbook today, go to

www.bushpto.com and click on the

Balfour Yearbook Link. This will be

the only way to buy a yearbook this

year! It is $25 through 10/31/16. Prices

will increase after 10/31. Don’t delay!

Order today!

PTO Board Meeting

The next board meeting is October 13 at

noon. All PTO members are welcome to

attend.

Bush Basics Thank You!

Thanks to all the families who gener-

ously supported Bush Elementary by

providing donations and purchasing

PTO memberships, spirit wear, and car

decals! Your donations help the PTO

support a variety of Bush programs

and activities. For a complete list vis-

it http://www.bushpto.com/

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