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FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Highlights of the week:
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Hello WUES family - what a bizarre and chaotic week and a half it has been. I hope you and your family have been able to return to some degree of normalcy, but we know some of you still might be without power and/or water. For this reason, teachers made phone calls the last couple of days to check on their students and families. We are here to help and want to do what we can to assist.
The building (despite its age) held up really well. There were a couple of leaks outside the building that needed to be fixed, but all of the pipes inside the building seem to be operating at full capacity. A big thank you to Mr. Collins for constantly checking the building and coordinating with staff from HISD to quickly fix the pipes that were leaking. I also want to thank Dave Beach, West University City Manager, who quickly connected Mr. Collins with the right people from the city to turn the water off when we found a leak and turn it back on after it was fixed.
A shout-out to PTO’s hospitality team for providing lunch from Phoenicia to our staff tomorrow. As all of our teachers return, it’s a nice welcome back treat after Snovid-21. Teachers and staff will also get a new WUES mask. Thank you to Sandi Rigsby for coordinating that effort. The new masks are a good reminder to our staff that we are still in a pandemic, and even thought the positivity rate in the city continues to decline, we want to continue that downward trend by wearing our masks and social distancing.
A couple of calendar updates: The materials distribution for 4th cycle virtual students that was scheduled for last week will be this Friday, February 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you can’t make it during that time, the bags will be in the main office. Ms. Lugo, our GT coordinator, rescheduled all entering kindergarten students who were scheduled to GT test. If you did not receive that communication, please check your spam folder or email Ms. Lugo.
Enjoy the rest of the week and I look forward to seeing students back in the building on Monday.
Scott C. Disch
Principal
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I hope this email finds you and your families warm, healthy, and safe after we all recover from the weather last week. Our community has always come together to help each other in time of need. Please do let us know if your family is in need of assistance. I am thinking of you this week as we have virtual learning with our kids at home.
Be sure to sign up for our first annual virtual BINGO planned for March 5th! We have great prizes for bingo winners and great raffles! THREE front row parking spots are available for raffle and there will be several spirit dinner options available even if you cannot attend Bingo live. Check out all the details here!
We will celebrate GO TEXAN DAY at WUE this Friday. You are invited to wear your favorite Western wear (jeans, boots, bandanas, etc.) in celebration of the annual City of Houston's "Go Texan Day” as we learn virtually. Be sure to share your TEXAN DAY pictures with the PTO to info@westupto.org. We are rescheduling the class t-shirt spirit day to the following week on Friday, March 5th.
Lastly, I hope you will be able to join me next Tuesday evening at 7 pm for our next PTO virtual meeting. Details will be sent out early next week and will also be available on our PTO calendar.
Enjoy the sun and warmer temperatures this week!
All the best,
Olivia Benitez
PTO President 2020-21
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Looking ahead to some key upcoming dates.
PLAN NOW!
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FEBRUARY
TODAY, Wednesday, 24th
HISD & WUES - Asynchronous learning day for all
Thursday, 25th
WUES - All students attend virtual live lessons on Microsoft Teams using our current daily schedule
Friday, 26th
-WUES - All students attend virtual live lessons on Microsoft Teams using our current daily schedule
-Virtual "Go Texan Day"
-Material distribution day for virtual learning students (9:00am -1pm)
MARCH
Monday, 1st
HISD & WUES - Teachers and In-Person Students return to campus
& - WUES Teacher Appreciation Week Starts
Tuesday, 2nd
Virtual PTO General Meeting (7:00 - 8:00pm via Zoom)
Wednesday, 3rd
WUES School Picture MAKE-UP Day
Friday, 5th
-WUES Family BINGO NIGHT! (5:00-8:00PM)
-WUES Teacher Appreciation Week Ends
-WUES Spirit Day-Wear Your Class T-Shirt
Thursday, 11th
WUES PTO Swag Pickup (7:20-7:35am)
Monday 15th- Friday 19th
WUES Spring Break (No School)
Monday, 29th
(HISD Chavez-Huerta Day (No School)
APRIL
Friday, 2nd
HISD Spring Holiday (No School)
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VIRTUAL BINGO NIGHT 2021! |
Who: Everyone
What: WUES Virtual Bingo Night
When: Friday, March 5th - see times below for each grade
K-2nd grade: @ 5pm with Mrs. Wood
3rd & 4th grade @ 6pm with Ms. Westerman
5th grade: @ 7pm with Mr. Higgs & Mr. G
Where: Zoom
How: BINGO is $30 per family and includes all supplies needed and one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased for $10 each. Sign up here.
*If you can not attend Bingo night live, you can still purchase raffle tickets and support one of our spirit night restaurants: Fajitas A Go Go, Pink's Pizza or Torchy's Tacos.
Raffle Ticket Prizes Include:
- PTO Parking Spot #1
- PTO Parking Spot #2
- PTO Parking Spot #3
- Gift Certificate from Event Yard Signs
(Value is $125 for 24-hour signage or $150 for 36-hour signage)
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MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION DAY - VIRTUAL LEARNING STUDENTS ONLY |
Who: Virtual learning students
What: Material distribution day for virtual learning students only.
When: This Friday, February 26th from 9:00am-1:00pm
THIS IS THE NEW DATE! If you cannot make the distribution time, materials can be picked up in the main office until 4pm.
Where: University Ave Pickup @ WUES
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WUES SOCIABLE - SPRING COOKIE DECORATING CLASS |
Who: Everyone
What: Tiny's No. 5, is a chef driven restaurant and bakery that believes in food that feels fresh, rustic and beautiful. In their classes you'll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by professional chef instructor and they will teach you how to decorate sugar cookies from start to finish!
When: Sunday April 10th at 11:00 am
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WUES SOCIABLE - CHILDREN'S GARDENING CLASS |
Who: Everyone
What: From pint-sized garden tools made for digging in the dirt to eye-catching gardens designed to stay inside, we've compiled the essentials you need to get kids started with gardening, these activity kits can be a welcome return to nature for your kids!
When: March 27th at 10:00 am
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Who: Members of West U PTO
What: LAST CHANCE! Are you a member of the PTO and forgot about your West U gear? Please come pickup your swag (Yardsign, Umbrella, Notepads, etc).
When: Thursday, March 11th - BEFORE the school day starts!
(7:15 - 7:30am)
How: Pickup is in the front of the school
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THE WUES PTO WANTS YOUR HELP! |
Who: ALL parents looking to share their talents and get involved with the PTO in the 2021-22 School Year
What: Get involved with the West U PTO for the 2021-22 School year! Please review the linked list of PTO Executive Board and appointed positions (https://www.westupto.org/pto-positions) then consider how you might share your talents and support WUES by volunteering for a position. Please let us know of any area that you would like to volunteer in, no matter how big or small.
When: All forms due THIS FRIDAY, February 26th
How: **To be considered for an Elected Executive Board Position, this form must be returned no later than Friday, February 26, 2021**
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Who: Everyone
What: 2020-2021 yearbooks are NOW available for purchase. Cost is $50
More Info: For Questions or concerns, please contact Robyn G..
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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 PTO recently purchased, on behalf of the school, additional two way radios to better facilitate communication between the school admins and staff around the school grounds.
Keep up the MOMENTum!
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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. In person students will be able to check out their books for two weeks. Remote students will have their books selected and placed in circulation for them to enjoy when they return to campus.
A very special Happy Birthday to:
A very special Happy Birthday to our February 15th –
February 28th Birthday Book Club students:
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Caroline Graham - February 15
Zoya Jethani - February 16
Mitchell Gaston - February 17
Charlotte Madry - February 18
Oliver Meraz - February 18
Noah Nowamooz - February 18
Sabrina Scheet - February 18
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Sulivan Mills - February 20
Whitt Hendricks - February 21
Cooper Muehlberger - February 21
Lilah Garner - February 22
Ariel Maor - February 22
Lucas Gates - February 23
CeCe King - February 23
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Dominic Anguay - February 24
Emma Bueso - February 24
Sophie Chadha - February 24
Sterling Frank - February 24
Elle Chen - February 25
Ines Chen - February 25
Vivian Zamora - February 25
Juliet Kuban - February 27
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Community | Announcements + Events
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LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL - RISING 6th GRADERS
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Who: Calling any 5th Grade parents whose students will be entering Lanier for the 2021-2022 school year.
What: If you are interested in getting involved at Lanier, please contact next year's Lanier PTO President Wendy Montoya Cloonan at wendymontoyacloonan@outlook.com and let her know. She is searching for WUES parents to get involved!
When: Now
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PERSHING MIDDLE SCHOOL - RISING 6th GRADERS
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Who: 5th Graders
What: Hello! Any families attending Pershing next year for 6th grade can join the 6th grade Facebook group. This is a great way to see who all is going to Pershing, ask any questions, and to stay up to date with news from Pershing Middle School. (Facebook Group Link below)
When: Ongoing
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REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP NOW! |
Who: PreK - 5th Grade Students
What: iKids Camp is 9am – 4pm with Before and After-Care options available. Exciting, all-inclusive curriculum encompassing Academic Enrichment, Fine Arts, STEM, Crafts, Cooking, Recreation, and more! Each covid-compliant camp week is unique and theme-based with limited capacity and low ratios. Students enjoy hands-on activities and safe socialization!
When: Camp runs June 7th - Aug. 12th 2021
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Taking a MOMENT to thank our Corporate Sponsors! |
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