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JANUARY 13, 2021
Highlights of the week:
- WUES Kindergarten Roundup
- WUES International Festival
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Mustangs,
The 4th six weeks begins on February 1st, and the selection period for in-person or virtual instruction is open this week. For those of you who would like to change your child’s mode of learning, please log in to HISD Connect and make your selection. The window will close on Monday, January 18th. If you would like your child to continue with the same learning mode they are currently in, no action is needed. After we have the updated information, your child’s homeroom teacher will send the updated number of students in the class and the spacing between desks. Your child’s progress reports will also be available on HISD Connect. Log in at the end of the day this Friday to see your child’s grades.
Our virtual Kindergarten Round-up for the 2020-2021 school year will be this Thursday at 1:00. If you know any prospective parents, please help us by sharing this information, which includes the link to the Teams meeting.
A lot of amazing school events are coming up. We have a spirit night tomorrow at Mia’s, International Festival is next week, and Souper Bowl of caring is just around the corner. All the events will look a little different this year, so make sure you check out the details and updates, which can be found in this newsletter.
Thanks for your continued support of WUES!
Scott C. Disch
Principal
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International Festival (West U Style) is next week! Be sure to check out all of the details and sign up to participate in this fun cultural event. If you are not a country representative, you can still enjoy the fun and visit all the countries. Be sure to check out the map that will be posted in the coming week.
If you know any incoming Kindergartens for the 2021-2022 school year, please encourage the parents to join the virtual Kindergarten Round Up this Thursday, January 14th from 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM. Details can be found here.
Lastly, be sure to support our school in a spirit night at Mia's Table tomorrow! Mia's will donate 20% of proceeds from dine-in or take out orders BUT orders must be placed BY PHONE or IN PERSON, not online. Be sure to mention West U Elementary to ensure that the donation is credited to WUES. THANK YOU Mia’s Table!
Have a safe week everyone!
Olivia Benitez
PTO President 2020-21
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Looking ahead to some key upcoming dates.
PLAN NOW!
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JANUARY
TODAY, Wednesday 13th
Fourth six weeks selection for in-person / virtual instruction continues
Thursday, 14th
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WUES PTO Spirit Day & Night at Mia's Table
Monday, 18th
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
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Fourth six weeks selection for in-person or virtual instruction ends
Tuesday, 19th
School Picture Day
Thursday 21st
WUES International Festival (4-6pm / Off campus)
Friday, 22nd
WUES Bluebonnet Celebration (Virtual / during school day /
for kids in grades 3-5 who have read a qualifying number of Bluebonnet books, as assigned by their teacher)
Friday, 29th
WUES Teacher Service Day (No Students)
FEBRUARY
Monday, 1st
WUES Souper Bowl of Caring Starts
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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 2021:
AROUND THE WORLD IN WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE!
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EVENT DETAILS:
What: This year's event is based on the concept of a “drive-thru”. Become a "Country Representative" and present your heritage on your front lawn OR in front of our school. AND / OR be a "Traveler" who follows the map throughout West U to visit various countries! Check out the PROMOTIONAL VIDEO HERE for more information.
Where & When: Around West University Place on
Thursday, January 21st from 4-6pm
If you plan to be a "Traveler" then print your PASSPORT and visit at least 5 different countries to win a prize! There are no specific routes or starting points required. Passport details will be provided soon.
WUES PHOTOGRAPHERS:
Please support our beloved International Festival by documenting the event with your photography skills. Photographs will be featured on the WUES website and social media. Let us know you are interested by contacting us at
IF Chairs:
Anastasia Domakhina | Martina Luke-Dorn | Julie Gibson
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ORDER YOUR STUDENT'S SCHOOL PICTURES NOW! |
Who: Virtual and On-campus Students
What: While this school year may look a little different, Photo Texas Photography is still committed to helping you capture your student’s most important moments! We will photograph both On-Campus and Virtual Students!
When: Picture Day is Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
Where: Online; orders will be mailed directly to the address provided, NOT to the school!
Additional instructions for Virtual Students will be provided closer to Picture Day.
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WUES PTO SPIRIT DAY & NIGHT AT MIA'S TABLE |
Who: All Mustangs
What: Support WUES and have a great meal from Mia's Table. Mia's will donate 20% of proceeds from dine-in or carry-out orders to the PTO. Note that online orders are not eligible.
When: Thursday, January 14th from 11am - 9pm
How: Place a dine-in or carry-out order for any menu items and tell the cashier you're there for Spirit Night; does not apply to online orders.
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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!
The WUES International Festival is on Thursday, Jan 21st! It is one of the largest and most anticipated annual curriculum enrichment events of the year and is proudly funded by the PTO. Help us make this an international, creative, and fun event for our kids, our school, and our neighborhood! Join us as a “Country Representative” and / or a “Traveler”! Please visit our webpage for more information.
Keep up the MOMENTum!
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ANCILLARY NEWS
The No Place for Hate Committee is ready to kick off 2021 with a new initiative. The “COMPLIMENT CAMPAIGN" starts this Thursday, January 14th, and will run through Friday, January 29th. Please WATCH THIS VIDEO for more information about this exciting initiative!
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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 January 11th through January 17th birthdays.
A very special Happy Birthday to:
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Annabeth Kirklin - January 11
Lily Allen - January 13
Yulia Olshanskaya - January 14
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Margaret Cunningham -
January 15
Justin Love - January 15
Charlotte Pine - January 16
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Jelena Blum - January 17
Blake Rynders - January 17
Henry Wright - January 17
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Taking a MOMENT to thank our Corporate Sponsors! |
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