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FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Highlights of the week:
- WUES Souper Bowl of Caring
- WUES PTO Wants Your Help!
- Sociables - Various | All Ages
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PRINCIPAL - PTO TEAM MESSAGE |
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What an AMAZING and GENEROUS community we have --- We are so proud to be part of the Souper Bowl of Caring at WUES! As a school, we have already provided over 100,848 meals to HISD students in need and we still have one more day to go! It is so fun to see all the class participation increase daily. Let’s finish this strong WUES! DONATE HERE!
Do not miss the chance to watch our SBOC donation being proudly presented to HISD on Channel 11 this Thursday, February 4th around 4 pm.
International Festival was a TREMENDOUS success! Many thanks to Anastasia Dommakhina, Martina Luke-Dorn, and Julie GIbson for all their hard work to make it a fun and memorable event for our kids. Check out this video highlighting the fun evening!
Have a wonderful week and thanks for your continued support!
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Olivia Benitez
PTO President 2020-21
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Looking ahead to some key upcoming dates.
PLAN NOW!
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FEBRUARY
Thursday, 4th
WUES Souper Bowl of Caring Concludes
Monday, 15th
WUES Teacher Appreciation Week Starts
Tuesday, 16th
PTO Executive Meeting (9:00-10:00am)
Wednesday, 17th
Material Distribution Day for Virtual Learning Students Only
(8:00am-noon)
Friday, 19th
WUES Teacher Appreciation Week Ends
Tuesday, 23rd
PTO General Meeting
(7:00pm - 8:00pm)
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WUES PTO Spirit Day / Night
Fajita Pete's - Bellaire
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SOUPER BOWL OF CARING 2021 |
Who: All WUES Students
What: There's just one more quarter left to go, Mustangs! Keep up the hustle on tackling hunger. 100,848 meals on the scoreboard. Let’s see every student score a point! Donate Today
Grade-level and school-wide winners will get well deserved treats from Little Matt’s!
When: Souper Bowl of Caring ends this Thursday, February 4th at noon.
Why: Our donations will enable HISD to open 50 new food pantries at high-need campuses throughout the district. Look for the link to watch Principal Disch present our donation to Dr. Lantham during KHOU’s Souper Bowl of Caring Telethon, airing this Thursday from 4-7pm.
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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL THANK YOU, HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO & WINNERS |
Thank you so much for attending our International Festival 2021 “Around the World in West U” and for exploring so many countries! We made a video with some highlights of the festival, so please click on the link and enjoy:
We would like to congratulate all of the winners and to thank all of the other participants!
Winners of the Passport Raffle:
1. The Devan Patel Family
2. The Follette Family
3. The Timgren Family
4. The Mintz Family
5. The Grahmann Family
Winners of the best Travel Costume Outfit:
1. The Kang/Ra Family
2. The Muehlberger Family
3., The Trajillo Family
4. The Abate Family
Anastasia Domakhina I Martina Luke-Dorn I Julie Gibson
Chairs International Festival 2021
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THE WUES PTO WANTS YOUR HELP! |
Who: ALL parents looking to share their talents and get involved with the PTO in the 2021-22 School Year
What: Get involved with the West U PTO for the 2021-22 School year! Please review the linked list of PTO Executive Board and appointed positions (https://www.westupto.org/pto-positions) then consider how you might share your talents and support WUES by volunteering for a position. Please let us know of any area that you would like to volunteer in, no matter how big or small.
When: All forms due Friday February 26th
How: **To be considered for an Elected Executive Board Position, this form must be returned no later than Friday, February 26, 2021**
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SAVE THE DATE FOR WUES VIRTUAL BINGO ON MARCH 5th!
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Who: All Mustangs
What: Some of your favorite WUES Faculty Members will call the BINGO numbers! Sneak Peak..
K-2nd grade: @5pm with Mrs. Wood
3rd & 4th grade @6pm with Ms. Westerman
5th grade: @7pm with Mr. Higgs & Mr. G
When: Friday, March 5th
How: More details and Registration link coming soon!
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WUES SOCIABLE - CHILDREN'S GARDENING CLASS |
Who: ALL Grades
What: From pint-sized garden tools made for digging in the dirt to eye-catching gardens designed to stay inside, we've compiled the essentials you need to get kids started with gardening, these activity kits can be a welcome return to nature for your kids!
When: March 27th at 10am
Where: Class will Online via Zoom.
Gardening kits will be available for pickup at WUES prior to the class.
How: Signup Sheet HERE. Cost is $40
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WUES PTO SPIRIT NIGHT AT FAJITA PETE'S |
Who: All Mustangs!
What: Support WUES and have a great meal from Fajita Pete's. Fajita Pete's will donate 20% of proceeds from all orders.
When: Tuesday, February 23rd from 11:00am - 8:29pm
Where: Fajita Pete's - Bellaire Location
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YEARBOOKS & RECOGNITION ADS
ARE NOW ON SALE!
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Who: Everyone
What:
Yearbooks: Can be purchased at the below link. Cost is $50
What:
Recognition Ad: If you would like to buy a recognition ad at the back of the book for your student, you may do so at the below link.
When: DEADLINE is February 14th to purchase & submit pics for your ad!
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Who: Members of West U PTO
What: LAST CHANCE! Are you a member of the PTO and forgot about your West U gear? Please come pickup your swag (notebook, yard sign, etc).
When: Thursday, February 11th before the school day starts!
How: Pickup is in the front of the school
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WUES SOCIABLE - VALENTINE'S FLORAL ARRANGEMENT CLASS |
Who: Everyone
What: Come have fun transforming an array of flowers into a beautiful floral arrangement.
When: Saturday, February 13th at 9:00am
How: SignUp Here. Cost is $75. Class will be via Zoom. Flower kits will be available for pickup from WUES Feb. 12th.
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WUES SOCIABLE - HeART OF SCIENCE VIRTUAL EVENT |
Who: 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders
What: The HeART of Science on event is hosted by Hypothesis Heaven Science Club! This event is virtual, and scientists in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades will learn about the hardest-working muscle (the heart) and how to keep it healthy and strong!
*Crafts, science projects, demonstrations and more!*
This event is free, but registration is required to receive the livestream link.
Event is on Saturday, February 6th from 10am -12 noon
Where: Virtual
More Info: More info on Hypothesis Haven HERE.
For Questions | concerns please contact Lauren G.
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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!
The Souper Bowl of Caring is proving to be a great success again with thousands of meals donated to benefit HISD students. The PTO is honored to underwrite the administrative costs of this worthwhile project that benefits the greater HISD community!
Keep up the MOMENTum!
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WHAT MAKES MY FAMILY UNIQUE |
Who: All WUES Students
What: The No Place for Hate committee is ready for project number three: “What Makes My Family Unique?”
How: Students are to draw a picture of their family highlighting what makes them unique, such as clothes, food, religion, languages spoken, etc. Virtual students can send the drawing of their families to their teachers or drop it off in the box outside the main office February 9th and 10th.
When & Where: February 8th-10th ; At WUES
More Info: For Questions | concerns please contact School Counselor Sarah Bradshaw at sarah.bradshaw@houstonisd.org
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BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB
Thank you to our Birthday Book Club contributors. Your donations 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. In person students will be able to check out their books for two weeks. Remote students will have their books selected and placed in circulation for them to enjoy when they return to campus.
A very special Happy Birthday to our February 1st – February 7th Birthday Book Club students:
A very special Happy Birthday to:
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Christopher Anguay - February 2
Jake Trefz - February 2
Adelyn Le - February 3
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Fernando Pardo - February 3
Mason Saunders - February 3
Dev Chana - February 4
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Davis Ryals - February 4
Margaret Monsour - February 5
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Community | Announcements + Events
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THANK YOU, MEMORIAL HERMANN MEDICAL GROUP WEST UNIVERSITY, FOR SPONSORING A CATERED LUNCHEON FOR OUR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATION!
THE WUES PTO APPRECIATES YOU AND WELCOMES YOU TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD!
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MEMORIAL HERMANN MEDICAL GROUP NOW IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! |
Who: Everyone!
What: Now open in West University, Memorial Hermann Medical Group is proud to offer quality healthcare for your entire family!
When: The New Clinic is NOW Open
Where: Memorial Hermann Medical Group West University
3525 West Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77025
713-814-28009 (adult medicine)
713-814-2900 (pediatric medicine)
How:
More Info: Please look at these informational flyers -
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SPRING CHESS CLASSES 2021 |
Who: Open to all WUES students
What: Registration for chess classes during the Spring semester. Class will meet weekly for one hour to an hour and a half (Depending on skill or rating). I teach players starting from introductory to serious tournament level. Students who participate are required to have transportation to and from class.
Each class is limited to 8 students with strict CDC Covid prevention guidelines enforced.
When: Now
Or call (832)326-7829
*(Day/Skill level/Start time/End time):
Monday Class (Advanced) sessions from 3 - 4:30pm
Tuesday Class (Intermediate) sessions from 3 - 4:30pm
Wednesdays Class (Beginner) sessions from 3 - 4pm
Where: West U Methodist
More Info: Desks and chairs will be 6ft apart, hand sanitizer at every board along with wipes to clean all equipment and furniture before and after use. Students and teacher required to wear mask at all times. There are separate ingress and egress points to the building to avoid contact. Social distancing will be enforced during check in process, and temperatures taken upon entering.
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Taking a MOMENT to thank our Corporate Sponsors! |
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