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OCTOBER 21, 2020
Highlights of the week:
- Virtual Author Visit
- Boo Bash House Decorating Contest
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Unity Day - Wear Orange on Oct 21st
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WUES Community,
Thank you again for your help and support as we transitioned to blended instruction and brought students back to the building this week. So we can continue to keep the building open, we must stay vigilant as a school community in regards to our safety measures by continuing to wear our masks and social distance. Another way you can help is by keeping your child home if they are not feeling well. Nurse Paula is a great resource, so please email her at pbottece@houstonisd.org if you have any health related questions or concerns.
I hope your children enjoy a day off from school today and are able to rest and recharge. Our teachers are taking advantage of this planning time by sharing best practices for teaching in blended environment, and they will continue to find innovative ways to provide a quality instructional experience for in-person and virtual learners. As a reminder, students will also not have in-person or virtual class on November 3rd.
Be well and enjoy the rest of your week.
Scott C. Disch
Principal
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What a start to this school year! Whether your children joined us on campus this week or continued their virtual learning, I am so happy you are part of our WUES community! Let’s take a MOMENT to THANK our school - teachers, staff, and administrators who are working overtime to ensure our children receive an excellent education in a safe environment. Let’s thank our parents for their continued support. And let’s pat our kids on the back for rising to the challenge during this unique time.
The HeroFit Challenge successfully concluded last week. Thank you to everyone who participated in this fundraiser. A total of 77% of our students registered and raised an estimated $47,673 for WUES! We completed the Mustang States Stampede with donations from all 50 states and 11 countries - that is INCREDIBLE! Thank you to Aly Berlin, Melissa Law, and Lauren Hall for helping the PTO raise money for our school.
Please remember that TODAY, Wednesday October 21st, is a Teacher Service Day, and students do not have school. The PTO will be treating our teachers and staff to breakfast tacos today!
I am thinking of all the families this week - at home and at school. Keep up the great work!
Olivia Benitez
PTO President 2020-21
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Looking ahead to some key upcoming dates.
PLAN NOW!
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OCTOBER
TODAY, Wednesday, 21st
Teacher In-service Day (NO STUDENTS)
Friday, 23rd
WUES Virtual Author Visit (1:30-2:30pm)
NOVEMBER
Monday, 2nd
Virtual Book Fair Starts
Tuesday, 3rd
HISD Professional Development Day (NO STUDENTS)
Wednesday,11th
Wonderful Wednesday Teacher's 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 WUES BOOK FAIR KICKOFF WITH AUTHOR VISIT: |
Who: All WUES students
What: This year’s WUES book fair will be virtually hosted with local bookstore, Brazos Bookstore!
The book fair will kick off with an online author “visit” by T.L. McBeth who will read his book, Randy, the Badly Drawn Horse. You can order a copy of his book below. Each book will come with a signed bookplate from the author!
When:
Author virtual visit: Fri. Oct. 23rd, 1:30-2:30 pm (ZOOM MEETING ID: 994 2074 2195)
Virtual book fair: Mon, Nov. 2nd - Friday, Nov. 13th
Where:
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BOOKMARK CONTEST:
THEME: WHERE IS YOUR BOOK NOOK?
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Bookmark contest: All entries must be submitted by Tues., Nov. 3rd.
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WUES BOO BASH - HALLOWEEN HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST |
Who: Calling all Mustangs!
What: You can participate by decorating your house and/or by entering the raffle or silent auction for a chance to dunk members of the WUES admin, teacher and PTO teams!
When: The contest will proceed in phases as follows...
Oct. 26th - 29th / Students vote for their favorite house!
FULL DETAILS FOR EVENT HERE
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Who: Everyone
What: Show your school spirit as you return to campus or stay virtual with a new WUES shirt! This year’s new designs are 10% off using the code SPIRIT.
When: Throughout the month of October
How: Enter the coupon code SPIRIT at checkout.
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Who: Grades K-2 and 3-5
What: Students will read HISD chosen books and compete against other schools by correctly identifying quotes or descriptions.
Prior to team selection, different books will be discussed each week at meetings online, to be held weekly after school.
When:
K-2 / The Virtual Parent Informational Meeting for these grades already took place, but if you are still interested then it is not too late! See below.
Grades 3-5 / Virtual Parent Informational Meeting Thursday, October 22, 2020 7:45am – 8:15am (sign up HERE and you will receive an email for the meeting)
How: Find complete informational flyers for
More Info:
K-2 / Parent Sponsor - Laura Atha
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"COVID-19 AND THE BODY" VIRTUAL SCIENCE WORKSHOP SOCIABLE |
Who: 2nd - 3rd Grade & 4th - 5th Grade sessions
What: Got questions about COVID-19 (but haven't had the chance to ask)? Bring your questions and your favorite snack to Hypothesis Haven's upcoming Coronavirus Chat & Chew Sociable, where we'll dig into the science of how viruses jump from animals to humans, and how the virus affects different parts of the body. We'll also discuss how scientists are working to find a cure to get life back to normal.
When:
DEADLINE TO SIGNUP IS MONDAY Nov. 2nd
EVENT SESSIONS ARE BOTH SATURDAY, Nov. 7th
2nd - 3rd Grade / 1 - 2pm
4th - 5th Grade / 2:30 - 3:30pm
Signup date for this Sociable is earlier than the event date to allow materials to be delivered to participants.
Where: Zoom info provided upon registration - which can be done at the following links.
4th and 5th Grade:
How: These are identical Sociables for different grade levels taking place the same day at different times.
More Info: An activity supply list will be provided upon registration. Cost is $40 per student and includes a lab coat and scientific notebook.
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HALLOWEEN SOCIABLE (ALL GRADES) |
Who: All WUES students
What: Halloween is on its way, and...
... It's time to make your house spooky! Create your very own monster squad Halloween decorations at home.
MONSTER SQUAD CRAFT SOCIABLE
This sociable for all grade levels is led by Megan Welch from The Rustic Brush Galleria via live Zoom. Instructions will also be available for any families who cannot join live or need additional guidance.
When: Sun, Oct. 25th, 1-2pm
Where: Zoom meeting info will be provided upon registration. Craft kits will be available for local pickup within West U this week
More Info: Registration is $35 per student.
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MICHAEL'S COOKIE JAR COLLABORATION - NOW INCLUDING HALLOWEEN COOKIES! |
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
Where:
How: Use our school-specific website address immediately above to order cookies anytime!
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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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Each week in this section, we will highlight how our PTO supports our school. Your PTO membership directly impacts our students. Join today!
Breakfast, balloons, and a big display of welcome back signs: the PTO is providing the first to energize our teachers and staff, and the rest to cheerfully greet everyone - not least our students! - as the WUES campus reopens.
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RED RIBBON WEEK OCTOBER 26TH-30TH!
Who: All WUES students
What: Each day of Red Ribbon Week has a different anti-bullying / anti-drug theme. Students can participate by following the flyer below!
When: October 26th-30th
Where: At school or at home!
How: Just follow the different themes in the
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UNITY DAY, TODAY, OCTOBER 21ST
Who: All WUES students
What: October is Bullying Prevention Month! Come together in one giant ORANGE message of hope and support, WEAR AND SHARE ORANGE to color our nation, and even the world, visibly showing that our society believes that no child should ever experience bullying.
When: TODAY - October 21st, ALL DAY
Where: At home!
How: Simply wear orange
Contact: For any additional questions or concerns for Red Ribbon Week or Unity Day, please contact WUES school counselor Sarah Bradshaw.
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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.
This week we are celebrating our October 19th through October 25th birthdays.
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A very special Happy Birthday to: |
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Sam Atha - October 21
Beckett Ferer - October 21
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Benson Mintz - October 21 |
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Houston Thompson - October 21
Sebastian Hill - October 23
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Community | Announcements + Events
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iKIDS AFTER-SCHOOL FOR WUES - IMPORTANT UPDATE & VIRTUAL MEETING |
Who: K - 5th grades
What: What a whirlwind 2020 has brought us, but we have some great news to share! iKids is working with WUES to phase-in after-school on or before Nov. 30th. Need after-school now? Contact us for options!
Also, join iKids for a virtual Meet & Greet via Zoom:
Fri., Oct. 23, 9:30am.
Meeting ID: 752 4566 4137
Passcode: f026k8 and LINK
Where: WUES - please refer to flyer for more details
When: Now - June 10th
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Who: 2nd--6th Grade Boys & Girls
What & WHERE: UCAL Basketball at
When: Registration NOW through October 30th
How: $200 for non-members| $180 for members
More Info: WUUMC is committed to the health and safety of our players and staff and will be enforcing stringent COVID-19 protocols and safety procedures during all UCAL practices, instructional lessons, and games.
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HALLOWEEN DRIVE-BY TRICK-OR-TREAT |
Who: West University Place Residents & Guests
What: Halloween Drive By Trick-or-Treat on Byron Street next to Colonial Park. Dress up your ghosts and goblins and drive by for a family friendly spooky good time. Staff and sponsors will be dressed in costume and behind barricades on the side of the street waving and giving out some treats as you drive by very slowly inside your vehicle. Every child will receive a Halloween activity book.
When: Friday, October 23rd from 5:30-7pm
Where: 4130 Byron St.
How: Drive on Byron Street from Academy towards West Point Street and close to the Colonial Park Pool. You will see the costumed characters waving and welcoming you to celebrate Halloween in a socially distanced style!
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Taking a MOMENT to thank our Corporate Sponsors! |
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