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NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Highlights of the week:
- Virtual Book Fair 2020
- Student Online Directory
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Teachers and students had a wonderful time dressing up for Halloween last Friday. It was great to see the elaborate and creative costumes. Since last Friday was scheduled to be College Day for Red Ribbon Week but most dressed in costumes, WUES will have College Day this Friday. We encourage students, staff, and parents to wear their favorite college gear on Friday.
Have a great rest of your week!
Scott C. Disch
Principal
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Book Fair is off and running! Check out the details on the PTO Book Fair page! Please support our school library and our local Brazos Bookstore by purchasing your favorite books for yourself or as holiday gifts! Brazos Bookstore staff and WUES teachers have created book recommendation for all grades to make your shopping easier! I am so enjoying the “book nook” pictures and am looking forward to seeing the winning bookmarks.
Once again, thank you to everyone who supported BOO BASH. Jennifer Jacobs, Jessica Graham, Leslie Delcid and Kristin Lenoir did a fabulous job organizing some virtual fun! Congratulations to our raffle and house decorating winners. If you missed the live dunk - be sure to check it out. Mr. Disch and our teachers were great sports. The cold water sure took my breath away!
Thank you to everyone’s continued effort to keep our school safe. 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.
Charge ahead Mustangs!
Olivia Benitez
PTO President 2020-21
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Looking ahead to some key upcoming dates.
PLAN NOW!
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NOVEMBER
TODAY, WEDNESDAY, 4th
WUES Virtual Book Fair Continues
Tuesday, 10th
WUES School Spirit Night Fundraiser at Skeeter's
Wednesday,11th
Wonderful Wednesday Teachers' Lunch (12-1pm)
Friday, 13th
Virtual Book Fair Ends
Tuesday, 17th
Fall Individual Pictures (Tentative Day)
Monday, 23rd - Friday, 27th
Thanksgiving Break (No School)
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VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR, BOOKMARK CONTEST &
PHOTO SUBMISSIONS - SHOW US YOUR BOOK NOOK!
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Who: Calling All Readers!
What: The WUES Book Fair has started! Fill your teacher's library requests, stock up on holiday gifts, and gather some winter break reading materials to be shipped to yourself or anyone on your gift list! 15% of all purchases directly support our library!
How & When:
PHOTO SUBMISSIONS:
NOW through Friday, Nov. 13th
We want to see how you set up your own cozy reading space!
Submit a photo of yourself reading in your book nook at home to bookfair@westupto.org. Your picture may be selected to feature on our school social media pages. Some pictures also will be printed to put up on our Book Fair bulletin board across from the library. Submitting a photo is permission for possible posting to school social media pages and printing for school bulletin board.
BOOKMARK CONTEST:
DEADLINE EXTENDED to FRIDAY, NOV. 6th
One student for each grade level will win a $20 Brazos Bookstore gift certificate.
VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR:
NOW through Friday, Nov. 13th
Don't miss out on grade-level catalogues for kids, plus reading recommendations for grown-ups too! Check it out on the link below:
(Please include “West U ES + [teacher's name]” at checkout).
More Info: Continue reading about this event HERE!
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GIFTED AND TALENTED TESTING INFORMATION |
Who: Parents of WUES Students
What: Abilities and achievement tests for Gifted and Talented (G/T) identification.
How (Kindergarten and 5th Grade): Tests are universally administered to students in these grade levels for G/T identification. The abilities test has been scheduled for November 9th – 20th, 2020. HISD kindergarten and fifth grade students previously G/T identified are exempt from this identification testing.
How (Grades 1st- 4th): G/T evaluation tests for students in these grade levels can be requested through the parent portal. Further directions were sent to you via email by your child’s homeroom teacher. The window for this testing at West University ES is November 9th- December 4th.
When: DEADLINE to apply is THIS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6th. All GT testing will be on-campus at West University ES. Specific testing dates and times will be shared soon.
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Who: All WUES families
What & Why: Access the WUES online directory from your phone to connect with students and families within our school community.
How:
- Download the Membership Toolkit app to your phone from the App Store or Google Play.
- Login with your email from your Membership Toolkit account.
- Once logged in, you will see the directory from the landing page.
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WUES SCHOOL SPIRIT NIGHT
CURBSIDE FUNDRAISER AT SKEETER'S!
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Who: Everyone
What: Help support our local businesses while also helping WUES! 20% of the amount of your food purchases will be donated back to WUES!!!
When: Tuesday, November 10th from 3:00 - 9:00pm
Where: Skeeter's Mesquite Grill at 5529 Weslayan Street Houston, TX 77005
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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!
With your support, the PTO is making recess safely fun for students and comfy for teachers, by providing each class with a bag of soccer balls and kickballs plus a camping folding chair for the teacher.
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 2nd through November 8th birthdays.
A very special Happy Birthday to:
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Margot Hamel - November 2
Sydney DeFrehn - November 3
Julia Brock - November 4
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Katherine Keller - November 4
Mary Lou Keller - November 4
Toby Yip - November 4
Miguel Bermudez - November 5
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Wynn Stasney - November 5
Royce Chadha - November 7
Caroline Love - November 8
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Community | Announcements + Events
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iKIDS DAY CAMP FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS |
Who: K - 5th grades
What: iKids has you covered when school is closed! Our convenient center will be open for students to participate in safe socialization and fun themed activities! Fine Arts, STEM, crafts and more!
Save spots today for upcoming school closures:
Nov. 23rd – 24th; Dec. 21st – 23rd; Dec. 28th – 30th.
Stay tuned for more dates and fun themes to come!
Where: iKids Center at 3701 W. Alabama
When: Nov. 3rd - Dec. 30th
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Taking a MOMENT to thank our Corporate Sponsors! |
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MUSTANG SPECIAL SHOUTOUT - THANK YOU, LAURA MAYER! |
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We would like to recognize Diamond Sponsor LAURA MAYER for providing ALL of our WUES students with what everyone knows affectionately as "Monday" folders!
The WUES PTO is appreciative of her support.
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