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MARCH 10, 2021
Highlights of the week:
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Author Visits: K - 2nd & 3rd- 5th
- Congratulations to Name That Book Club Team!
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The numbers are in and we have 51 more students returning to campus for the 5th cycle, which means just under 83% of our students will be in-person. Our staff is working hard to ensure each classroom has the appropriate number of desks and the cafeteria has the correct seating to social distance. Your child’s homeroom teacher has sent or will send the number of students returning to their class and the distance between students. If they have not done so, you should receive it today.
As we welcome more students and families back to campus, it’s a good time to remind everyone of our safety procedures. Everyone is expected to wear a mask and social distance when on campus and in the building. Thank you for your efforts to follow these policies and reinforce them with your children. We have had fewer cases on campus this semester than last (knock on wood) and want to continue doing what we can to keep students safe, staff healthy, and minimize interruptions to learning on campus.
Have a fantastic and safe break!
Scott C. Disch
Principal
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Thank you for your continued support! What a FUN-FILLED Bingo Night! Many thanks to Sarah Nelson, Lisa Prati, Marilyn Somers and Natalie Trefz for putting it all together! Also, many thanks to Mrs. Wood, Ms. Westerman, Mr. Higgs and Mr G for being our Bingo callers and our fabulous sponsors and restaurants for their support. I hope we can start a new tradition and continue Bingo in the years ahead!
Be sure to note all of these important upcoming dates.
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WUES Virtual Learning Students Materials Pickup - Wednesday, March 10th 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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WUES PTO Swag Pickup - Thursday, March 11th 7:20 - 7:35 am
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WUES School Picture MAKE-UP Day - Friday, March 12th
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HISD Chavez-Huerta Day - No School - Monday, March 29th
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HISD Spring Holiday - No School - Friday, April 2nd
Finally, ENJOY your Spring Break! Be SAFE! Take some time to RELAX and have FUN with your family. See you back in school on March 22nd!
Olivia Benitez
PTO President 2020-21
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Looking ahead to some key upcoming dates.
PLAN NOW!
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MARCH
TODAY, Wednesday, 10th
Material distribution day for virtual learning students (8am -12pm)
Thursday, 11th
WUES PTO Swag Pickup (7:20-7:35am)
Friday,12th
WUES School Picture *Make-up* Day
Monday 15th- Friday 19th
WUES Spring Break (No School)
Monday, 22nd
Begining of the Fifth 6-Week Grading Period
Monday, 29th
HISD Chavez-Huerta Day (No School)
APRIL
Friday, 2nd
HISD Spring Holiday (No School)
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GT TESTING RESULTS UPDATE |
Who: K-5th grade students who tested in the Fall
What: HISD has yet to release the GT testing results for incoming K-5th grade students. We have not been provided a release date at the moment. We hope to receive more information soon and will be in touch with families.
Thank you for you patience while we wait for the release of matrices.
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K - 2nd GRADE AUTHOR VISIT
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Who: K - 2nd grade students
What: Julie Beasley will be reading her book “My name is a hurricane?” and talking ALL about hurricanes -- how hurricanes form, how they are named and why, ways adults and kids help with hurricane relief, and much more. Also, she will be reading her latest book “Winona and Gus and the Coronavirus” which is illustrated by fellow WUES parent, and creator of YardPeeps, Robyn Goldstein.
When: April 1st from 12:00 - 1:00pm
Where: In your child's classroom in person and virtual
How: Signed and personalized “My name is a hurricane?” and
“H is for Harvey” books are available through Blue Willow Bookshop here:
Signed and personalized copies of “Winona and Gus and the Coronavirus” are available here:
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3rd-5th GRADE AUTHOR VISIT
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Who: 3rd - 5th Grade Students
What: James Ponti, author of the City Spies series, will be coming to WUES virtually for an author visit in all 3rd- 5th grade classes! He will share his experiences and talk about the writing process as well as his new book, Golden Gate, the second book in the City Spies series.
When: Thursday, March 11th from 1:45-2:30pm
Where: In your child's classroom in person and virtual
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MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION DAY - VIRTUAL LEARNING STUDENTS ONLY |
Who: Virtual learning students
What: Material distribution day for virtual learning students only.
When: TODAY, Wednesday, March 10th from 8:00am - 12:00pm
If you cannot make the distribution time, materials can be picked up in the main office until 4pm.
Where: University Ave Pickup @ WUES
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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 (Yardsign, Umbrella, Notepads, etc).
When: Thursday, March 11th - BEFORE the school day starts!
(7:20 - 7:35am)
How: Pickup is in the front of the school
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WUES SOCIABLE - SPRING COOKIE DECORATING CLASS |
Who: Everyone
What: Tiny's No. 5, is a chef driven restaurant and bakery that believes in food that feels fresh, rustic and beautiful. In their classes you'll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by professional chef instructor and they will teach you how to decorate sugar cookies from start to finish!
When: Sunday April 10th at 11:00 am
Cost is $45 per kit.
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WUES WINS FIRST PLACE IN DISTRICT! |
On 3/5/21, the 3rd - 5th Grade Name that Book team competed and qualified for the finals then on the 3/8/21, the team competed against the best teams in the district and won the gold!
The team consists of Sophia Kim (5), Kenenna Ndefo (5), Toby Yip (5), Henry Friedman (5), Clement Ming (4), Sam Atha (3), and Emeka Ndefo (3).
A big thank you to Ms. McMillan (WUES Librarian), Uche Ndefo and Laura Atha (Name That Book Club Chairs) for all of their hard work with the team!
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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!
BINGO Night was a successful fun-filled fundraising event this year! The PTO is proud to support. Thank you all for your generous support and participation!
Keep up the MOMENTum!
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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. Have a wonderful week and a safe and restful spring break!
A very special Happy Birthday to:
A very special Happy Birthday to our March 8th – March 21st Birthday Book Club students:
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Parker Pope - March 8
Claire Dunwoody - March 10
Will Nelson - March 10
Sona Raghavan - March 10
Jonathan Winks - March 10
Tate Carver - March 11
Josie King - March 11
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Kathryn Westin - March 12
Klein D'Agostino - March 13
Griffin Armstrong - March 15
Kailash Balan - March 15
Paige Flanagan - March 15
Aydin Manal - March 16
Caroline Craig - March 17
Sophie Ackerman - March 18
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Blake Hawkins - March 18
Kian Izaddoost - March 18
David Ni - March 18
Sadie Schoettelkotte - March 18
Will Bulk - March 20
Matias Estrada - March 20
William Kuban - March 20
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Community | Announcements + Events
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SPRING INTO EASTER WITH THE WEST U
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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Who: West U families
What: The City of West University Place Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that it will host THREE Easter events this year. Each event will allow residents to celebrate Easter with the Easter Bunny while maintaining social distancing recommendations.
Detailed information for each fun event is provided below.
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EASTER BUNNY HOPPING THROUGH WEST U |
What: On Saturday, March 27th the Easter Bunny will be making a loop through West U in a convertible and would like to see a bunch of West U families along the route to wave and cheer.
When: March 27th beginning at 9:00a.m.
How: Look at This FLYER for the route and estimated times the Easter Bunny will be "hopping" by each West U park.
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What: The Easter Bunny is in strict quarantine before Easter and has made a temporary home at the West U Rec Center racquetball court. Register online to come and visit the Easter Bunny and take photos. The Easter Bunny will remain on the inside of the court, and a bench for families is on the outside. Selfies turn out great!!!
When: Saturday, March 27th and Tuesday, March 30th
Time spots will fill fast.
Where: West U Recreation Center
How:
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GUESS HOW MANY EGGS ARE INSIDE DI-EGGO |
What: The Easter Bunny forgot how many eggs were stored inside Di-eggo. Can you help the Easter Bunny guess?
When: Between March 18th and April 2nd
Where: Di-eggo can be seen at the West U Rec Center Lobby.
Look for more photos on the West U website and Facebook.
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To enter your guess, please send an email to jbrowning@westutx.gov. Please include name, age, address, phone number in your email. Entrants must be West U residents.
- Di-Eggo Flyer
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Taking a MOMENT to thank our Corporate Sponsors! |
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