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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Highlights of the week:
- HeroFit Challenge
- Return-to-School Decision
- School Spirit Day
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WUES Parents,
An update to the FAQ was shared yesterday and we are continuing to work on getting as many of your questions answered before you must decide on virtual or face-to-face instruction by the end of the week. Please log in to HISD Connect Parent Portal to access the survey. Access codes to log in were provided by your child’s homeroom teacher.
When you complete the survey, please complete the other First Day Forms as well. Once you log into the portal, there is a section labeled “forms” on the left side of the screen. Completing these forms helps the school have current contact information and other important information for the year.
This Friday is going to be Mustang Spirit Day, so please join me in showing off your Mustang gear!
Have a wonderful rest of your week!
Scott C. Disch
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Thank you to everyone who attended the PTO meeting last night. We appreciate everyone taking the time to join and support our school. It’s not too late to join the PTO. Please help us reach our 75% participation goal. As a reminder, the Red Apple Sale has been extended until September 30th.
Virtual Red Apple Sale
Here you can:
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JOIN the PTO, UPDATE your information on the Online Directory,
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SIGN UP for the Birthday Book Club,
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PURCHASE Birthday Celebration Yard Signs,
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PURCHASE Pavers.
Please be on the lookout for the Mustang HeroFit Challenge (Boosterthon) starting in early October and some fun things planned for our modified “Boo Bash” this year.
Please remember there is no school on Monday, September 28th for a teacher in-service day. Have a great rest of the week!
Olivia Benitez
PTO President 2020-2021
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Looking ahead to some key upcoming dates.
PLAN NOW!
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iOS Devices: To subscribe using your iPhone or iPad:
- Click your iPhone Settings icon.
- Select Passwords & Accounts from the list.
- Select Add Account.
- Select Other.
- Select Add Subscribed Calendar at the bottom of the list.
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Enter the subscription link (https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/westuptocalendar%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics) in the server field. **hover over the link to copy/paste**
- Click Next in the top right hand corner of the screen.
- The URL will be verified, and your subscription information will display.
- Click Save.
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SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY 25th
School Spirit Day
MONDAY 28th
Teacher In-Service Day
No Students
TUESDAY 29th
Open House - All Grades
5:30-6:30pm
OCTOBER
Tuesday, 6th
HeroFit Challenge Begins
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MUSTANG HEROFIT
CHALLENGE COUNTDOWN!
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Who: All WUES Students & Families
What: We’re only 2 weeks away from our Mustang HeroFit Challenge!
Families can support our school by donating, sharing on funrun.com, or both. Students can receive rewards when parents share from funrun.com.
Students get to participate in the Event Day, regardless of financial participation.
Students will learn about the importance of teamwork, care, courage, grit and celebration.
When: Oct 6-16th
Where: Virtual
How: With all students learning at home, parents will be receiving daily information and video links so students can participate in this first-ever fundraising and character development program.
Key dates to remember:
- Donating Opens - 9/22
- Fundraiser Kick-Off - 10/6
- Event Day - 10/16
Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!
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Who: All Mustangs
What: Wear your Mustang gear or WUES red, white, and blue!
When: THIS FRIDAY, Sept. 25th
Where: Onscreen throughout the school day
Why: Because school spirit brings us ALL together for a shared MOMENT, even when we are apart!
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Who: Parents of 5th graders who are planning on moving to a different HISD campus next year.
What: Applications for HISD school choice are now available.
When: Online enrollment for Phase 1 is now open through Nov. 6th, 2020.
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Who: ALL Families
What: When you place an Amazon order by going to smile.amazon.com instead, Amazon will make a donation to your charity of choice. We are grateful for your considering making yours the WUES PTO.
When: Ongoing
More Information: HERE (including a how-to on making "WUES PTO" your chosen charity)
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Who: Everyone
What: Box Tops has gone digital, so don't forget to scan your receipts and keep collecting for our school.
BUT - if you have any remaining Box Tops, we will still be collecting those at the school! Please drop off your Box Tops in a baggie to the school front office.
Please, no expired Box Tops.
When: Deadline for fall submission is October 27th
Where:
School front office for physical Box Tops
For digital box tops, download the BoxTops for Education App and scan your receipt from places like Randall's, HEB, Whole Foods, Target, Costco, and even Shipt. You can also register at www.btfe.com as it always has numerous promotions supporting schools. Our school ID is 185056.
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Who: 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders
What: One of the best feelings in the world is getting a handmade letter in the mail. Imagine if that letter was written by your favorite young person! This kit was inspired to share with friends and family in a way that is not in person but also is not virtual!
Your kid who loves to trace, use stencils, and stick stickers (everywhere) will be able to share with his friends by post/ snail mail.
How: Kits can be purchased online (through the link below) and will be shipped to your mailing address. Cost is $40 per Kit.
When: Ongoing
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* EXTENDED DEADLINE APPROACHING* - RED APPLE SALE & PARENT MUST-DO CHECKLIST |
Who: ALL Mustang Families
What: Access the Virtual Red Apple Sale and Complete ALL forms
When: Deadline EXTENDED to Weds., Sept. 30th
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Who: Everyone
What: West U Elementary PTO has partnered with Michael's Cookie Jar to provide you with discounted cookies for all your family events, PLUS 10% of each cookie sale goes directly to the PTO. You can share this website with friends, family and colleagues and 10% of THEIR cookie purchases will also go to the PTO!
When: 24/7 year round
How: Use our school specific website to order cookies anytime!
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REMAINING 2019-20 YEARBOOKS
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Who: Did you order a yearbook and miss our pick ups last year? Did you miss out on ordering and want one more chance to get a copy?
What: All pre ordered 2019-2020 Yearbooks are at the school and can be picked up from the front office. Additional copies also remain available to purchase! See "More Info" below for how.
When: Now
Where: WUES Front Office (pick up); PayPal link (purchase)
How: Bring your receipt to pick up your yearbook at the front office.
More Info: Forgot to purchase a yearbook, but want to have memories from the “historic and crazy” 2020-21 school year? Well, we still have books available for purchase!
No cash or checks accepted. Books can only be purchased from the PTO website by accessing our
Be on the lookout for information on purchasing a 2020-2021 yearbook.
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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!
Accelerated Reader is not only the school’s AR testing tool for all students, but a comprehensive computer-based program that WUES uses to monitor reading practice and progress. The PTO is proud to sponsor Accelerated Reader and help make our students stronger readers!
Keep up the MOMENTum!
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WUES Library
Who: ALL 1st to 5th grade students
What: AR (Accelerated Reader) testing is now OPEN!
When: Ongoing
Where: Students can log in from their own home computers.
How: Look for the Accelerated Reader Icon on your Clever Portal. You can also access it by clicking the Renaissance Icon.
More Info:
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Community | Announcements + Events
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Who: 5th grade boys
What: Pershing Boys Lacrosse Club Team
When: Ongoing
Where: Pershing Middle School
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Taking a MOMENT to thank our Corporate Sponsors! |
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