Dear Parents,
 November is off to a great start and it finally feels like Fall outside! 

A Big Thank You to all the students, parents, grandparents and volunteers
who helped make our Fall Book Fair a huge success! 
If you couldn't make it, forgot to pick-up that one last item, or need a gift for the holidays, there is still time!  Visit our online fair until November 13th.
Click Here or use this link:

Lastly, Reach for the Stars Family Fundraising Campaign ends November 13th. Please support this very important campaign, we couldn't do it without you! Classes with 100% participation receive a pizza party.

* 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.


November
11th-  Condit Night Out- Samurai Steakhouse & Sushi
13th-  Staff Appreciation- Fall Harvest {4th grade}
18th-  Early Dismissal- Enrichment: Poetry of Outspoken Bean
18th-  Sociables Mani & Pedi Party- 12:30pm K Nails 
20th-  Fitness with Fathers- 7:15am-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 Happenings
condit | Uniform Survey Results
I want to thank the 300+ families who participated the uniform survey that went home 2 weeks ago.  While 60% of the families that participated indicated that they were in favor of a uniform at Condit, I don't feel that this percentage indicates that it is time to make a policy change of this magnitude.


A few notes moving forward:

*  Since the collared Condit shirts were such a hit with many families, we are discussing the possibility of having these shirts available at the school store.
*  Condit does have a dress code policy and it can be found in the student agenda, please ensure that you are familiar with it and that your child is wearing clothing that is appropriate for school.
*  Gathering information from the community before decisions are made is the best way to ensure the voice of stakeholders is considered, thank you for being a part of the process.

condit | Sociables- Mani & Pedi Party

Please click on invitation to RSVP. 

condit | Bellaire Fun Run

2015 Bellaire Fall Fever Fun Run, November 21, 2015
 
Please join us for the 18th Bellaire Fall Fever 5K!
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th http://www.bellairepto.org/bellaire-fall-fun-run.html
 
NEW THIS YEAR - TECH SHIRTS FOR ALL RUNNERS/WALKERS.  YOU WILL LOVE THESE DRI-FIT, LIGHT WEIGHT, MOISTURE WICKING SHIRTS!
 
PACKET PICK UP AND IN PERSON REGISTRATION:
Thursday, November 19, at Fleet Feet 2408 Rice Blvd., Houston, 77005, 10:30 am - 7:00 pm.
 
Friday, November 20, at Tradition Bank, 5501 Bissonnet St., Houston, 77081, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm.
 
Condit gets $5 for every registration from Condit
 
5K RUN/WALK FOR AGES 12 AND OLDER
Time: 8:05 AM
Fee: $25.00
 
5K RUN/WALK FOR AGES 11 AND UNDER
Time: 8:05 AM
Fee: $20.00
 
1 MILE FOR AGES 11 AND UNDER
Time: 7:45 AM
Fee: $20.00 
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