Dear Parents,
We have a PTO meeting tomorrow at 8am in the library.  The agenda is printed below.  Please click here to view PTO Minutes from September's PTO meeting. We will be asking for their approval at tomorrow's meeting. 

A special reminder, we have our Book Fair this Wednesday thru Friday.  Don't forget to bring the family out for Family Night on Wednesday from 5:30-7:00 pm.

* Studetns in 1st and 2nd grade will be taking the High Frequency Word Evaluation November 2nd- November 13th.
* Students in Kinder and 5th grade will be taking the CogAT assessment on November 17th.

Happy Daylight Savings, I hope you enjoy your extra hour today!
PS. Don't forget to set all your clocks :)


November
2nd-   PTO Meeting -8am
4-6th- Book Fair 
11th-  Condit Night Out- Samurai Steakhouse & Sushi
13th-  Staff Appreciation- Fall Harvest {4th grade}
18th-  Early Dismissal- Enrichment: Poetry of Outspoken Bean
20th-  Fitness with Fathers- 6:45am-7:45am
21st-  Bellaire Fun Run
23rd-  Enrichment: Opera to Go!- The Velveteen Rabbit
25-27th- No School- Thanksgiving Holiday
30th- Parent Workshop 8:15am- Discipline strategies that work

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* You can access the Condit PTO Website from here.
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condit | 5th Grade Parents {Magnet Coordinator}

Please mark your calendars. 

We have invited Rachel Burgan, the magnet coordinator for Pershing, to attend the November 2nd PTO Meeting at 8am. She will speak with our 5th grade parents and give them the most up to date information about the application process for middle school.

For parents who need hard copies of student records, forms will be sent home in the Wednesday folders.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Peggy Chang, conditptopres@gmail.com  
condit | Book Fair


 
condit | Library Volunteers Needed

This is a great way to be involved with the students. 
If you're interested contact condit.elementary.library@gmail.com
 
 Tuesday
-10:50-11:35am (Nybakken-3rd)
 
condit | GT Program 

GT applications are available for students in 1st- 4th grade. If you are interested in having your student tested for the GT program an application must be completed. Students may only be assessed one time per year. GT testing will take place December 12th -January 16th

Once applications are returned we will collect the paperwork listed at the top of the application and obtain a teacher recommendation for your child. All GT applications are due to Lacey Grimm by November 24th.

If you have any questions about GT testing or would like to request a copy of the application to be sent home with your child please contact Lacey Grimm. Lgrimm@houstonisd.org
condit | Reach for the Stars Campaign

Condit's Reach for the Stars Family Fundraising Campaign ends November 13!

All classes with 100% participation will receive a pizza party!!

Please support this very important campaign - we couldn't do it without you!

NOTE: Every dollar counts!
Please send your completed form and contribution by Friday, November 13th. Donations are tax deductible.

Reach for the StarsFamily Sponsorship Level Benefits 
Please review the following donation levels and choose an amount you are comfortable contributing. 
All contributions are tax deductible and appreciated. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
 
Mission
 
$1,500+
 
- Recognition in the Condit Happenings
Accomplished
 
- A Condit Elementary car sticker                                          
 
 
- Your child(ren)'s name(s) on the 3rd St. marquee the week of their
 
 
  birthday(s)
 
 
- Design a family tile to be placed on Condit campus
 
 
- Thank You Cocktail Party date TBD
 
 
- Your family name engraved on a plaque-new plaque this year
 
 
 
Star Gazing
$850-1,499
- Recognition in the Condit Happenings
 
 
- A Condit Elementary car sticker
 
 
- Your child(ren)'s name(s) on the 3rd St. marquee the week of their
 
 
  birthday(s)
 
 
- Design a family tile to be placed on Condit campus
 
 
- Thank You Cocktail Party date TBD
 
 
 
Orbit   
$550-849
- Recognition in the Condit Happenings
 
 
- A Condit Elementary car sticker
 
 
-Your child(ren)'s name(s) on the 3rd St. marquee the week of their
 
 
 birthday(s)
 
 
- Design a family tile to be placed on Condit campus
 
 
 
Blast-off
$250-549
- Recognition in the Condit happenings
 
 
- A Condit Elementary car sticker
 
 
- Your child(ren)'s name(s) on the 3rd St. marquee the week of their
 
 
  birthday(s)
 
 
 
Launch Pad
$1-249
- Recognition in the Condit Happenings
 
 
- A Condit Elementary car sticker
 
 
 
 
* Recognition in the Condit Happening newsletter will be in alphabetical order without specification of amount given.  Your child(ren)'s name on the marquee the week of their birthday(s) will start at November and will finish October the following year.

Thank you, Terry Leavitt-Chavez and Stephanie Gabelnick Co-Chairs Reach for the Stars

Stephanie Sparks
 VP Internal Communications | PTO Board of Director
HISD Condit Elementary Website