Sept 30, 2020 - Mustang News

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to complete the online survey. Overall, 73% of our families have selected for their child to attend face-to-face instruction. Now that we have the numbers, we are moving forward with planning for in-person and virtual instruction for the second six weeks and beyond. Safety will continue to be our number one priority as we determine how to best deliver instruction in both learning environments. As plans are finalized and approved, I will continue to share that information.

Enjoy this wonderful weather and have a great week.

Scott C. Disch

Principal

PTO'S MESSAGE

Fall is in the air. Enjoy this amazing weather!

Mustang HeroFit Challenge starts NEXT WEEK — Tuesday, October 6th! Make sure you REGISTER, SHARE, and GIVE! Watch the 1-Week out Video and see more details below.

If you have not had a chance to join the PTO, it is not too late! Please help us reach our 75% participation goal. As a reminder, the Red Apple Sale has been extended until TODAY, September 30th.

Virtual Red Apple Sale

Here you can:

JOIN the PTO,
UPDATE your information on the Online Directory,
SIGN UP for the Birthday Book Club,
PURCHASE Birthday Celebration Yard Signs,
PURCHASE Pavers.

Be on the look out for our modified online “Boo Bash” details coming soon.

Have a good week!

Olivia Benitez

PTO President 2020-2021

CALENDAR

Looking ahead to some key upcoming dates.

PLAN NOW!

VIEW FULL PTO CALENDAR HERE

Subscribe to the West U PTO Google Calendar

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.
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.

PTO & SCHOOL NEWS

Announcements + Events

MUSTANG HEROFIT CHALLENGE

GIVING GUIDE FLYER & VIDEO

Who: All WUES Students & Families

What: Register, Share, and Give!

When: NOW, Giving has begun!

Event Kickoff Oct 6^th & Event Day, Oct 16^th

Where: Virtual

How:

Students can enter their pledges by going to: https://funrun.boosterthon.com/v3.

Check out the HeroFit Giving Guide &

Watch the Fun 1 Week Out Video!

We are grateful for your support!

More Info:

Contact email: herofit@westupto.org

Web: https://www.westupto.org/herofit

JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S NOT A SPORT!

Who: All creative Kids and Parents

What: Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem-solving program that engages students in their learning by allowing their knowledge and ideas to come to life in an exciting, productive environment. Participants build self-confidence, develop life skills, create new friendships, and are able to recognize and explore their true potential. Join our Houston Area Info Session!

When: TODAY, Wednesday, Sep 30^th 6:30pm-8pm

Where: Register with both the West U site and Houston Region!

How:

GET ON THE WEST U Odyssey of the Mind list and form your team:

https://forms.gle/AfHg3wwKt4FYYsGV9

Attend the Orientation:

TODAY, Wednesday, Sep 30^th 6:30pm-8pm

Coach Training :

Saturday, October 10^th 1-6 pm

Saturday, October 24^th 10am-3pm

More Info:

Email: odysseyofthemind@westupto.org

Web: https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/why-odyssey/

Flyers: INVITATION & WUES

WUES SOCIABLE - SPOOKTACULAR COOKIE DECORATING CLASS

Who: ALL 1^st through 5^th Grade Students

What: Be Truly Sweet by Barb Mullins is a Home-based cookie maker. It’s about more than recipes—it's about techniques. In her class, you'll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by a professional chef instructor. Be Truly Sweet will teach you how to decorate sugar cookies from start to finish. On this occasion, the theme will be Spooktacular Cookies!

How: Cookie Kits will be delivered to Students' homes;

instruction is through Zoom. Cost is $40.

When: Saturday, October 24^th

10am (duration 1-hr.)

Where: Online through this SignUp Genius link; https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b4ea4ab2fa0fe3-spooktacular

More Information: sociables@westupto.org

GET YOUR PTO MEMBERSHIP SWAG!

Who: ALL PTO Members

What: If you joined the PTO for the 2020-2021 year, you have PTO swag to pick up! Depending on your level of membership, you could have umbrellas, WUES yard signs, and a notepad!

If you haven't joined the PTO yet, IT'S NOT TOO LATE!!! Click on the link below to join now!

How: Simply drive by and we'll get you your swag!!!

When: Sunday, October 4th - 5:30-7:00 pm

Where: 3726 Robinhood St.

More Information: Jaime Titus

Link to join PTO: https://www.westupto.org/join-pto

if you’re not sure if you joined the PTO this year, contact webmaster@westupto,org

BOX TOPS COLLECTIONS

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 27^th

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.

Contact: Jaime

AMAZON SMILE

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

Where: Online through smile.amazon.com

More Information: HERE (including a how-to on making "WUES PTO" your chosen charity)

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!

The PTO plans and provides hospitality events for WUES faculty and staff throughout the year. Already this year, the Hospitality Committee has provided welcome back packages to help teachers return safely to school, plus a morning energy booster corner stocked with food and beverages to fuel all of our WUES faculty and staff's hard work!

Keep up the MOMENTum!