JUNE 02, 2021 Highlights of the week: Congratulations WUES Math Club! WUES Senior Alumni Social this Friday, June 4th. Order school supplies for 2021-2022 school year.

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Mustangs,   Dr. Lathan shared a message regarding Governor Abbott’s recent executive order related to masks, noting that HISD’s current mask policy is in effect through Friday, June 4th. For the final week of school, students, employees, and visitors are not required to wear masks on campus; however, the vaccine is still not an option for elementary aged students so anyone who would prefer to still wear a mask is encouraged to do so.   Our goal coming into this year was to create a safe environment for staff and students so teachers could focus on delivering excellent and challenging lessons (regardless of a child’s chosen learning mode) and students could put their energy and time into learning. That mission will not change the final week of school. Students will continue to social distance and our classrooms and lunchroom will be cleaned every day and utilize air purifiers. Staff and families will make a decision about wearing masks, but I do not want that to be the focus of our final week of school. It has a been a wild and challenging year, and I want us to celebrate the amazing things we have accomplished as a school community. Teachers have planned engaging activities to close out the year and there will be a class party on the final day of school.   If you are not comfortable with the changes to the safety plan based on the Governor’s order and would prefer for your child to be virtual, please let your teacher know. Reach out to me or your child’s grade level administrator if you have any questions.   All the best, Scott C. Disch Principal

PTO'S MESSAGE

A very special thank you to these women who have taken on Executive Board positions this year. The school and PTO are lucky to have these amazing women! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! President-Elect - Robyn Goldstein President Ex-Officio - Wendy Montoya Cloonan VP Budget & Finance - Nancy Kate Prescott Treasurer - EXPENSE - Stephanie Magers Treasurer - INCOME - Mary McCulloch VP Communications - Eileena Wee VP Fundraising & Membership - Jaime Titus VP Instructional Support - Kelly Butler VP Service - Courtney Bucy VP Volunteers - Alexa Burrow VP Curriculum Enrichment - Melissa Goodman VP Room Representatives - Allison Cozart Secretary - Marion Woerner  HISD Liaison - Greta Pliskin Parliamentarian - Helen Wright SDMC Members - Kourtney Coffman, Sandi Rigsby & Corrie Chumpitazi Enjoy the rest of your week! Olivia Benitez PTO President 2020-21

CALENDAR

Looking ahead to some key upcoming dates. PLAN NOW! VIEW FULL PTO CALENDAR HERE

JUNE Friday 4th WUES Senior Alumni Social (High school classes of 2020 and 2021 | 4:30 - 6:00pm at WUES) Friday 11th HISD LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS! Monday, 14th Teacher Prep Day (No Students)

PTO & SCHOOL NEWS

Announcements + Events

CONGRATULATIONS WUES MATH CLUB! What: The WUES Math Club won the MOEMS Math Olympiad Highest team achievement award for the second year in a row!  How: This is a remarkable achievement as the WUES team was competing against 1732 teams and over 30 thousand student participants. Well done WU Math Team! Congratulations Team Members: Lauren Chen, who scored in top 2% among 30 thousand student participants and received Team Cup and Golden Pin. Spring’21 Noetic: Juliana Taylor, Everette Schmidt, Brayden Lim, Lauren Chen with Team Winner medals. Congratulations to Sahana Hebbar, Aavin Pandita, Nicholas Sun, Varnika Mehta on winning National Honor Roll medals. Congrats to Alex Kim, Finn Carlson, Max Fisher, Max Dorn, Aditya Tandon, Ava Wagner-Bartak,Charlie Stasney, Derek Chen received the Honorable Mention ribbon. Many thanks to Taras Kirichenko for leading the math club this year!

CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES IN THE CLASS OF 2020 AND 2021 WHO ATTENDED WEST U ELEMENTARY! Who: All high school class of 2020 and class of 2021 graduates. What: West U Elementary will host a reunion for the high school classes of 2020 and 2021 on Friday, June 4th from 4:30 - 6:00pm outdoors behind the school. Everyone is encouraged to wear their college t-shirts. Please join us! When: Friday, June 4th from 4:30-6:00pm Where: Outdoors behind West U Elementary How: No registration needed! More Information: For questions or concerns please contact Adrienne Vanderbloemen at adrienne217@gmail.com.

ORDER YOUR STUDENT'S SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR TODAY! Who: New and Returning Students What: Order your student's school supplies for the 2021-2022 school year today. Each pack is customized to the teachers of West University Elementary, and will be delivered to your child's classroom by PTO volunteers prior to the first day of school. When: NOW - deadline to order is June 17th *When ordering, please remember to order NEXT year's grade level for your student. How: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/ School code is WES203 *Please keep your confirmation as your receipt. For parents interested in buying their own supplies, you can find the Supply List Here. More Information: For questions, please contact Allison Cozart at 281-435-1104 or acozart@gmail.com

JOIN THE PTO PTO MONEY AT WORK Each week in this section, we will highlight how our PTO supports our school. Your PTO membership directly impacts our students. Join today! Despite all the challenges, the PTO is excited to arrange a Year-End DJ Party and Kona Ice treats for all grades to end this unprecedented school year with some fun! There are also some exciting events planned for our 5th grade students to celebrate their last year at WUES. Your PTO Money at Work helped the PTO arrange all these activities for our students! Thank you!   Keep up the MOMENTum!

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 May 31st through June 6th birthdays.      A very special Happy Birthday to: Reza Imam - May 31 Claire McCarthy - May 31

Community | Announcements + Events

WEST U METHODIST - SUMMER CAMP Who: K - 5th Graders What: West U Methodist Camp + Coach Jones and Mr. A = 6 weeks of fun and games with your friends! Register today for one or more of our 6 one-week sessions of Elementary Summer Camp. When: June 14th - July 23rd Where: West U Methodist Church How: Register online at westumethodist.org/registrations More Info: For questions or concerns contact Stephanie at schapel@westumethodist.org

WEST U METHODIST - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Who: Pre -K - 4th Graders What: Join us for a week on Adventure Island and discover how God's light shines through the lives of familiar Bible characters and how we can share that hope with the whole world. When: August 9th -13th Where: West U Methodist Church How: Register online at westumethodist.org/registrations More Info: For questions or concerns contact Stephanie at schapel@westumethodist.org

AUDITIONS FOR THE HOUSTON'S CHILDREN'S CHORUS Who: All children ages 2nd grade through 8th grade What: Houston’s premiere auditioned chorus for children will hold auditions this summer for new members. Students entering grades 2nd through 8th are encouraged to sign up for a chance to join this unique group of talented youth. (There is no audition for children in grades 2nd and 3rd for participation in the Preparatory Choir.) When: Starting now and ongoing Where: Either in person or virtual How: Visit www.houstonchildren.org to register More Info: Auditions Press Release.

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