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April 7, 2021
Highlights of the week:
- 2021-2022 PTO Executive Board Election
- PTO Spirit Night - Dish Society
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Congratulations to the 4th graders for completing the STAAR writing exam today. Even though it’s been a crazy year, I know they did well and appreciate all the work the teachers and students put in to prepare. We are finalizing the plans for the other STAAR exams in May and will share that information early next week.
The Sixth 6-weeks commitment field in HISD Connect will be open and available starting on Monday, April 12th. Either sign in to Parent Connect to make an adjustment or the Fifth 6-weeks data will roll over on Thursday, April 22nd.
Don’t forget that the next distribution for our virtual learners is this THURSDAY, April 8th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you can’t make that window, the bags will be in the main office.
Have a fantastic week!
Scott C. Disch
Principal
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Hope everyone is having a nice week!
A BIG shout out to our amazing PTO Finance Team - Nancy Kate Prescott, Stephanie Magers and Mary McCulloch. They spend countless hours ensuring our PTO finances are accurate and accounted for. We could not run PTO without their help. Thank you ladies!
Stay tuned! More details on our last school-wide service project, Undies for Everyone, coming next week.
Our next general PTO meeting is next Tuesday, April 13th @ 7:00 pm. During this meeting we will vote to approve the proposed 2021-2022 PTO Executive Board. Please note the finance roles. There is a correction from the version last week. In addition, Dish Society will be doing a spirit night with us on the 13th. See all the details below!
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Olivia Benitez
PTO President 2020-21
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Looking ahead to some key upcoming dates.
PLAN NOW!
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APRIL
Thursday, 8th
WUES Materials Pickup | Virtual Learning Students Only
(8:00am - 12:00pm)
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HISD Astros Spirit Day
Tuesday, 13th
WUES PTO General Meeting (7:00 - 8:00pm | Virtual)
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WUES PTO Spirit Night - Dish Society
Specific Dates TBD
WUES 2nd Service Project (Undies for Everyone)
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WUES PTO - SPIRIT NIGHT AT DISH SOCIETY |
Who: All Mustangs
What: Support WUES PTO and have a great meal from Dish Society. Dish Society will donate 20% of proceeds from the entire night.
Kids get a free meal with purchase of adult entree special to dine in guests.There is lots of well-ventilated space for dining with an outdoor patio and bar available to those who are wanting to take part in the special.
When: Tuesday, April 13th from 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Dine-in:
*Don't forget to mention WUES Spirit Night at checkout.
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Who: All HISD Community
What & How: The Houston Astros are set to kick off their home opener in a three-game series with the Oakland A’s. We can support them by wearing Astros gear or orange along with jeans.
When: HISD Astros Spirit Day is on Thursday, April 8th
Where: At school, in person or virtual
More Info: Share your Astros team spirit and post your socially distanced photos on social media using #HISDAstros and #ForTheH.
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Who: Virtual Learning Students Only
What: WUES Materials Pickup
When: Thursday April 8th from 8:00am - 12:00pm
If you cannot make the distribution time, materials can be picked up in the main office until 4:00pm.
Where: University Ave.
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Who: Current K-5th Grade Fall 2020 Students
What: HISD Gifted and Talented department has informed us that the matrix has not been mailed out yet. They expect to mail them out sometime between the end of this week and the beginning of next week. West U Elementary will not be mailing the matrix. You should receive the Matrix with GT status results in the mail from the district. We apologize for the delay and want to thank you for your patience!
For incoming 2021-22 Kinder students, the school has already mailed the matrix yesterday.
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WUES SOCIABLE -
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW
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Who: WUES Parents
What: The popular "Out with the Old, In with the New" is back again this year! We are so excited to welcome back Valerie Koehler from Blue Willow Bookshop who will present her famous "must read" summer list to the group and have the titles available for purchase.
When: Wednesday, April 28th 11:00am-12:00pm
Where: Online | Zoom link and book list will be sent prior to event.
More Info: The Blue Willow Bookshop Sociable is hosted by Kelly Butler. Please contact Kelly for any questions at kelly.butler@ryan.com
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WUES SOCIABLE - LAST CALL
SPRING COOKIE DECORATING CLASS
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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:
LAST CALL - Deadline to signup is TODAY, Wednesday 7th by end of day.
The Sociable will take place this Saturday, April 10th at 11:00am
Cost is $45 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!
Last week, the PTO and the school worked together to plan a special send-off for Ms. Tomica Fontelroy-Linzer. A big thank you to our school community that participated in the drive-thru celebration.
The PTO made a special banner for Ms. Tomica. We also gave her a framed caricature, along with flowers & lunch on her last day at WUES. She definitely will be missed by our WUES families. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
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 April 5th through April 11th birthdays.
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Ethan Hill - April 5
Matthew Gates - April 7
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Avery Hofstetter - April 7
Kai Hofstetter - April 7
Kameron Chap - April 8
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Aidan McMurray - April 9
Ben Willard - April 11
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Community | Announcements + Events
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Who: Everyone
What: Golf Tournament, Silent Auction and Raffle benefiting Friends of West U Parks
When: Friday April 16th, 2021
Where: Wildcat Golf Club
How: Join your neighbors for a round of golf on April 16th at Wildcat Golf Club! Even if you're not a golfer, there are still plenty of ways to participate! Raffle tickets are available now, and an online silent auction will open on April 9th. Registration and more details are available online.
For questions or concerns, please contact Christine Parker at
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PERSHING MIDDLE SCHOOL - SWIM GYM |
Who: Future Pershing Pandas
What: Calling all Future Pershing Pandas! Would you like to improve swimming skills and learn to play water polo and volleyball? If you're interested in taking Swim Gym PE in 2021-22, you must try out to secure your spot. Swim Gym can be taken in place of or in addition to your student’s required PE.
When: Tryouts next month: April 7th, 14th, 21st, or 28th from
4:00 - 4:30pm. See flyer for more info.
Where: Pershing Middle School
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Taking a MOMENT to thank our Corporate Sponsors! |
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