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NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Highlights of the week:
- Spirit Day- Wear your new t-shirt on Friday Nov 20
- Save the Date - December 1 for Art Night
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For the 3rd Cycle, we will have an additional 52 students returning to in-person instruction. Your homeroom teacher will send communication to verify your selection for the next cycle this week. When we return from Thanksgiving, homeroom teachers will share the total number of students returning in your class and the distance between each desk. Just as we did this cycle, we will aim to have 6 feet between each desk but we will not be able to achieve that in every room. Our goal is to continue to keep every child with their current homeroom teacher, but if there needs to be any other adjustments for your class, that will be communicated to you by administrators the week we return.
Wishing everyone a relaxing and safe Thanksgiving. Continue to wear your mask and social distance to keep the community safe and help ensure a safe return for students and staff after the break.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Scott C. Disch
Principal
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I wish everyone an enjoyable Thanksgiving break! It is well deserved and much needed for everyone, including our teachers, staff, children, and families. Let this year's Thanksgiving be a time to reflect on how fortunate we are to have such a strong community school that truly cares about our children.
If you are looking for a fun family activity over the break, we are hosting a virtual service project to give thanks to first responders, active duty military, and veterans. Families can write thank you notes, assemble bracelets, or make direct donations. Please visit this link for details. https://www.operationgratitude.com/express-your-thanks-virtual/
Again, thank you to everyone’s continued effort to keep our school safe during this holiday. Please continue to be diligent by wearing your masks in public, practicing social distancing outside your home, and avoiding large gatherings so our kids can stay in school.
Count your blessings!
Olivia Benitez
PTO President 2020-21
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Looking ahead to some key upcoming dates.
PLAN NOW!
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NOVEMBER
Friday, November 20th
Mustang Spirit Day - Wear your new class t-shirt!
Monday, 23rd - Friday, 27th
Thanksgiving Break (No School)
DECEMBER
Tuesday, 1st
ART NIGHT - Virtual / at-home event
(5:00 - 7:00pm)
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Spirit Day & Night for WUES PTO - Mendocino Farms, Rice Village (11:00am - 9:00pm)
Tuesday 8th
PTO Executive Meeting - Virtual (9:00 - 10:00am)
Tuesday 15th
PTO General Meeting - Virtual (7:00 - 8:00pm)
Friday 18th
ALL Grade Level Holiday Parties
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Teacher and Staff Holiday Lunch
Monday 29th - January 1st
Winter Break (No School)
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SAVE THE DATE FOR ART NIGHT -
"HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS"
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Who: While this event is usually geared toward our K-2 grades, this year will be a virtual / at-home event and the upper grades are welcome to participate!
What: Our annual Art Night will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1st. Tutorial links and performances will go live on that date, but will remain available for a whole week to make sure you have time to fit in all the creative fun!
When: Tuesday, December 1st & throughout the week following.
More Info: The entire week, we will be highlighting our budding artists on the WUES Instagram, so we will be asking parents to snap some shots and send photos of students creating or with their finished artworks to artnight@westupto.org. Every student that submits a photo will be entered into a prize giveaway for a $25 Michael's gift certificate (we will be awarding 5 of them), so we can’t wait to see you all joining in the fun over that week!
Contact Info: For questions, please contact Art Night
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WUES SPIRIT DAY & NIGHT -
MENDOCINO FARMS RICE VILLAGE
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Who: ALL Mustang Community
What: WUES Spirit Day & Night (all-day event!)
When: Tuesday, December 1st, 11:00am – 9:00pm
ADD COUPON CODE WESTU121 AT CHECKOUT, and 20% of your total purchase will be donated to WUES PTO!
More Info: Catering, 3rd party delivery, call-in, and walk-in orders are NOT eligible. Discounts, coupons, or offers are not valid during the fundraiser. Tax, tip, and delivery fee will not be included in calculating donations.
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CUSTODIAN HOLIDAY GIFT DONATIONS |
Who : WUES Families
What: Every year, the PTO collects donations in December for our amazing custodians and cafeteria workers. While we always appreciate these much needed staff members, it goes without saying how important their job is this year.
When: December 2nd - 16th
How: Please consider contributing by December 16th, so we can present our 12 custodial and cafeteria workers with a generous holiday gift on the last day of school before the Winter Break.
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WUES GIVES THANKS - VIRTUAL SERVICE PROJECT |
Who : All WUES families
What: We are hosting a virtual service project to give thanks to first responders, active duty military, and veterans. Families can write thank you notes, assemble paracord bracelets, or make direct donations.
When: TODAY, November 18th - Wednesday, December 9th
Where:
How: The website allows you to register to write letters, provides instructions for paracord bracelet kit ordering, and lets you make financial contributions.
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APPLICATION FOR MONTHLY MUSTANG STAFF -
STUDENT NEWSPAPER
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Who & What: All 3rd-5th grade virtual and in-person students are invited to serve on the staff of the Monthly Mustang newspaper.
When: Student staff meetings will occur on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7am.
More Info: Please refer to the Application for further student requirements. For additional questions or concerns, contact: WestU.Monthly.Mustang@gmail.com.
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SPRING 2021 BUDGET REQUESTS |
Who: ALL
What & When: Submissions due by December 2nd, 2020
How: Submit Spring 2021 budget requests online, using the Budget Request Form *NEW* link -
More Info: Please email VP Budget & Finance
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KIDS' STATIONERY KITS - ONGOING SOCIABLE |
Who: ALL 1st through 5th grade students
What: One of the best feelings in the world is getting a handmade letter in the mail. Imagine if that letter were written by your favorite young person! This is a kit inspired to share with friends and family by traditional snail mail! Proceeds for this ongoing Sociable go to the WUES PTO.
When: Ongoing
How: Kits can be purchased HERE and will be shipped to you. Cost is $40 per Kit.
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Each week in this section, we will highlight how our PTO supports our school. Your PTO membership directly impacts our students. Join today!
This year, the PTO purchased WUES class shirts for all of our students and staff. Unlike previous years, everyone in each grade level will have the same color of t-shirt. Don’t forget to show off your Mustang Spirit this coming Friday, November 20th with those colorful t-shirts! Go Mustangs!
Keep up the MOMENTum!
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BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB
Thank you to our Birthday Book Club contributors! Your donations will directly benefit our WUES library with new books, engaging activities, technology, and much more. Ms. McMillan will be choosing books for our children and will include their special nameplate. This week we are celebrating our November 16th through November 29th birthdays. We wish you all a safe and restful fall holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!
A very special Happy Birthday to:
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Phoebe Emden - November 20
Kinsey Magers - November 20
Grayson Magers - November 20
John Ginzel - November 22
Samuel Green - November 22
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Claire Madden - November 22
Conrad Clingenpeel - November23
Ronak Ratan - November 24
Hiatt Olmstead - November 25
Hongbo Wang - November 25
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Claire Pierce - November 26
Parker Cole - November 29
David Dunwoody - November 29
Emma Giambra - November 29
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Community | Announcements + Events
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Who: All WUES families
What: Every year, WUES supports the YMCA as they provide holiday cheer to 850 area children. WUES families can "adopt" a child for the holidays by giving them their requested gifts!
Please pick up envelopes from the Angel Tree at the Weekley YMCA between now and the end of November.
Each child will have a wish list of three items. Return items in a gift bag by December 14th.
When: Now until the end of November.
Where: Weekley YMCA on Stella Link.
How: Stop by the YMCA to pick up your envelope.
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iKIDS AFTER SCHOOL AT WUES |
Who: K - 5th grades
What: Register now for iKids U After-School at WUES!
iKids U is designed to support your family’s schedule with part-time & full-time options. We provide a fun and nurturing environment for your child, and safe socialization. Students enjoy educational, recreational, and creative activities, such as: Stay & Play, enrichment classes (Art, Chess, Cooking, Robotics, Sports, etc.), homework help, tutoring, and more!
When: Register Today!
Where: After-School at WUES
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Taking a MOMENT to thank our Corporate Sponsors! |
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