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DECEMBER 16, 2020
Highlights of the week:
- International Festival - Logo Competition
- Custodian Holiday Gift Donations
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I really appreciate everyone who made a donation to our custodians and cafeteria workers. If you would still like to donate, you can use this link. Donations will be accepted through the end of the day and every little bit helps make their holiday season a little brighter.
Winter break is only a few days away and I want to thank everyone for doing their part in keeping our students, staff, and community safe. Please continue to wear your mask and social distance so we can have a safe return at the beginning of 2021.
Looking ahead to January, our traditional Kindergarten Round-Up will be virtual this year, but just as informative and interactive as ever. That's coming up soon on January 14th, 2021, so mark your calendars and tell your neighbors who'd like to know about all that WUES offers for Kindergarteners. More info below.
Wishing everyone a happy holiday season and safe New Year!
Scott C. Disch
Principal
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Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our last PTO meeting of 2020 last night. Everyone’s commitment to the school is so appreciated. Our next general PTO meeting will be on February 23rd.
If you did not get a chance to donate to our amazing custodians and cafeteria workers, you can still donate though December 16th. Please use this updated link to donate.
I wish everyone an enjoyable winter break! It is well deserved and much needed for everyone, including our teachers, staff, children, and families after this challenging year. May your holiday season be wrapped with cheer and filled with celebration of the New Year!
See you back in 2021!
Olivia Benitez
PTO President 2020-21
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Looking ahead to some key upcoming dates.
PLAN NOW!
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DECEMBER
Friday 18th
ALL Grade Level Holiday Parties
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Teacher and Staff Holiday Lunch
Monday 21st - January 1st
Winter Break (No School)
JANUARY
Monday 4th
WUES Return To School
Thursday, 14th
WUES Kinder Roundup (1:00 PM - 1:45 PM / Virtual)
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WUES PTO Spirit Night - (Mia's Table)
Monday, 18th
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
Thursday 21st
WUES International Festival (4-6pm / Off campus/ more details to follow)
Friday, 22nd
WUES Bluebonnet Celebration (Virtual / During school day /
Kids in grades 3-5 who have read a qualifying number of Bluebonnet books, as assigned by their teacher)
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WUES KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP |
Who: All Parents interested in Kindergarten
What: West U’s Kindergarten Round-Up will be virtual this year. Parents will receive information on:
- Kindergarten Curriculum
- A-Day-In-The-Life
- Registration (more details after winter break as well as for G/T testing)
- Gifted & Talented (G/T) Application Deadline: January 22, 2021
- G/T Testing Window: February 1 - 26, 2021
- PTO Membership & Volunteer Opportunities
- Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
There will be a Q&A with Principal Disch and Kindergarten teachers.
When: Thursday, January 14, 2021
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM (45 minutes)
Where: Virtual
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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL LOGO COMPETITION! THEME: AROUND THE WORLD IN WEST UNIVERSITY |
Who : All WUES Students
What: Our fabulous International Festival is coming up on Thursday, January 21st, 2021! We need your help to get a great logo for it!
When: Please submit your work no later than
THIS Friday, December 18th, 2020.
*Note also that he International Festival is off campus. More Information to follow.
How: Decorate this blank map of West University Place and make it international! Add flags, countries, languages, food --- just get creative! The theme for this year is "Around The World in West University"
More Info: The winner of the decorating contest will be featured as this year's official WUES Festival Logo and on our International Festival's T-Shirts! Good luck! Go Mustangs!
Contact Information: For questions or concerns please contact
Anastasia Domakhina I Martina Luke-Dorn I Julie Gibson
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CUSTODIAN HOLIDAY GIFT DONATIONS |
Who : WUES Families
What: Every year, the PTO collects donations in December for our amazing custodians and cafeteria workers. While we always appreciate these much needed staff members, it goes without saying how important their job is this year.
When: Deadline is TODAY, December 16th
How: Please consider contributing by TODAY, December 16th, so we can present our 12 custodial and cafeteria workers with a generous holiday gift on the last day of school before the Winter Break.
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HOUSTON BALLET -
NUTCRACKER VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
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Who : K-5 Grade Students
What: We are thrilled to add Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker field trip to our offerings this week as well. Enjoy!
When: This field trip will be available through December 18th.
Where: Online.
How: In order for this offering to remain free they must be able to track the number of students participating so please complete this registration form and the viewing link will be sent to you!
Note: for organization list WUES, for number of participants list your number of kids and for title just list parent!
Contact Information: For questions or concerns please contact
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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!
No more muddy drop off / pick ups! We finished installing artificial turf all around the front of the school. Now, we can enjoy the lovely turf minus the mud all year round!
Thank you to Mark Prescott for overseeing this project!
Keep up the MOMENTum!
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NO PLACE FOR HATE PLEDGE
Who: Families of WUES students
What: Our No Place for Hate campaign starts off with the pledge. We are asking everyone to sign. Please fill out the Google doc with all names.
Virtual students need to send me a picture of their signature.
You can also send me pictures of your family signing the pledge at sarah.bradshaw@houstonisd.org. Pictures will be included in our portfolio that will be turned in at the end of April.
When: NOW - DECEMBER 18th
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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. With winter break approaching, this week we are celebrating our December 14th through January 3rd birthdays. Wishing you all a safe and restful holiday season - may you find time to curl up with a wonderful book!
A very special Happy Birthday to:
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Luc Roubaud - December 14
Kyle Behan - December 16
Xander Dennison - December 16
Kate Davis - December 17
Ryan Burke - December 18
Salim Chadraoui - December 18
Lena Chadraoui - December 18
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Samuel Stelzer - December 18
Francisco Pardo - December 19
Zaid Alousi - December 20
Annie Nelson - December 20
Clara Straub - December 20
Luke Hubbard - December 21
Holden McKenney - December 21
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Siona Amos - December 22
Kollin Cummings - December 29
Ireoluwa Freeman - December 30
Austin Woerner - December 30
Chelsea Winks - December 31
Caitlin Winks - December 31
Mila Vyas - January 3
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Community | Announcements + Events
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iKIDS HOLIDAY CAMPS &
2021- iKIDS U AFTER SCHOOL FOR WUES
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Who: Kinder - 5th Gade
What: Holiday Camps - Come have a blast with iKids during Winter break! Join us for one day or everyday! Safe socialization, hands-on learning and fun themed enrichment. Educational, recreational, and creative activities.
When: December 21st , 2020 - January 4th, 2021
Where: At the iKids Center at 3701 W. Alabama.
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What: iKids U After School - Join iKids this New Year! iKids U is designed to support your family’s schedule with part-time and full-time options, provide a fun and nurturing environment for your child with hands-on learning and safe socialization. After-School Care, Enrichment, Tutoring, Music Lessons, and more!
When: January 4th, 2021 - June 11th, 2021
Where: iKids U After School will be at WUES.
How: To register, please call 713-665-5200,
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Taking a MOMENT to thank our Corporate Sponsors! |
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