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JANUARY 27, 2021
Highlights of the week:
- International Festival
- WUES PTO Swag Pickup
- Yearbook | Recognition Ads Sale
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The Super Bowl is more than a week away, but we have our own exciting competition at WUES to get your competitive spirit going leading up to the big game. From February 1-4, our classes will compete as we do our part to support families in need in the Houston area by participating in Souper Bowl of Caring. Last year, our school community generously donated over 50,000 lbs. of food. We can’t collect food this year, but we are raising funds to support KHOU Channel 11’s launch of food pantries in 50 HISD schools. Because of the pandemic, food insecurity has increased across the U.S. and Houston and your donation will help create food pantries in HISD schools so they can seamlessly serve their communities and students. Thank you for your consideration and supporting those in need.
The second semester will begin next week and we will welcome new students back in the building for the first time this school year, so this is a good time to remind everyone of our entry procedures. Students begin entering the building at 7:20. Our goal is to have everyone in the building by 7:30 so students can get to their classroom and settle in before announcements. If your child arrives after that and no one is at their entry point, they will need to go to the main entrance to be screened. All parents, students, and siblings are required to wear a mask while on school property. Anyone that does not wear a mask will be asked to put one on or exit the property. Thanks for your help in starting each day off on the right foot and keeping everyone healthy.
Hope to see everyone out and about for the International Festival this Thursday. The forecast looks great and it will be a great event!
Enjoy the rest of your week and be safe.
Scott C. Disch
Principal
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We had to postpone the International Festival due to rain last week but we are enthusiastic to give it a try this week! International Festival (West U Style) will be this THURSDAY, February 28th! Be sure to check out all of the details and enjoy the fun journey around our neighborhood visiting all the countries represented. Follow the maps (Map (to print) and Google Interactive Map) and print out the passport to start your journey!
We are excited to be able to participate in Souper Bowl of Caring again this year! Please see below for more information on how to participate and help feed other HISD families while enjoying some friendly classroom competitions.
Looking ahead, Teacher Appreciation week is February 15th-19th and our first school wide virtual Bingo Night is March 5th. More details will be coming in the weeks ahead but be sure to mark your calendars.
Have a wonderful 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 27th
Material Distribution Day for Virtual Learning Students Only
(8:00am -12:00 noon)
Thursday, 28th
Rain Date - WUES International Festival (4-6pm / Off campus)
Friday, 29th
WUES Teacher Service Day (No Students)
FEBRUARY
Monday, 1st
WUES Souper Bowl of Caring Starts
Thursday, 4th
WUES Souper Bowl of Caring Concludes
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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2021:
*NEW DATE - TOMORROW, THURSDAY 28th*
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Who: All WUES Families!
What: Finally -- Get ready for International Travel! Explore (new) food, music, dances, costumes, souvenirs, and much more!
Fabulous prizes - visit at least 5 countries, document this in your passport, send a picture from the passport to us, and you are eligible to enter the raffle.
There are also prizes for creative “Traveler” outfits – please send a picture!
Where: Around West University Place
When: TOMORROW, THURSDAY, January 28th from 4-6pm
How: No need to sign up! Just get the one page passport, the virtual map, and explore destinations and treats in the travel guide (optional to print)!
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Links to Map (to print/updated) & Google Interactive Map.
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Link to the Passport (QR code)
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Link to the full version of Travel Guide.
Please remember to travel safely and to follow CDC guidelines all the time! And: Have fun!
Particular thanks to Nothing Bundt Cakes for their generosity and support for International Festival 2021!
IF Chairs:
Anastasia Domakhina | Martina Luke-Dorn | Julie Gibson
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SOUPER BOWL OF CARING 2021 |
Who: All WUES Students
What: Souper Bowl of Caring 2021
When: Feb. 1 - 4, 2021
Why: WUES has long been a proud supporter of the Souper Bowl of Caring. This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, WUES will not be able to have our students bring in the thousands of cans that we normally do. Instead, we are asking the students to submit online monetary donations that would have otherwise been spent to purchase the cans. KHOU Channel 11 has pledged to build 50 pantries in HISD schools where support is greatly needed. All of our SBOC donations will go to help KHOU launch these pantries!
Friends and family can donate in your child's name. Please be sure they know your child's grade and teacher in order to be credited for the friendly school competition.
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YEARBOOKS & RECOGNITION ADS
ARE NOW ON SALE!
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Who: Everyone
What:
Yearbooks: are currently $35 and can be purchased at the below link. The price will increase to $50 on February 1st.
What:
Recognition Ad: If you would like to buy a recognition ad at the back of the book for your student, you may do so at the below link.
When: DEADLINE is February 14th to purchase & submit pics for your ad!
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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 (notebook, yard sign, etc).
When: Thursday, February 11th before the school day starts!
How: Pickup is in the front of the school
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WUES SOCIABLE - VALENTINE'S FLORAL ARRANGEMENT CLASS |
Who: Everyone
What: Come have fun transforming an array of flowers into a beautiful floral arrangement.
When: Saturday, February 13th at 10:00am
How: SignUp Here. Cost is $75. Class will be via Zoom. Flower kits will be available for pickup from WUES Feb. 12th.
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WUES SOCIABLE - VALENTINE'S COOKIE DECORATING CLASS |
Who: ALL Grades
What: Join us to learn mixing and rolling dough and cutting out sugar cookies. We’ll put together colorful royal icing, and kids will practice decorating various shaped cookies. Sorry, adults, this class is for kids! Class will be taught by Be Truly Sweet by Barb Mullins
When: Saturday, February 13th at 10am
Where: Class will Online via Zoom. Cookie kits will be available for prior pickup at WUES the week of February 8th.
How: Signup Sheet HERE. Cost is $40
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WUES SOCIABLE - HeART OF SCIENCE VIRTUAL EVENT |
Who: 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders
What: The HeART of Science on event is hosted by Hypothesis Heaven Science Club! This event is virtual, and scientists in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades will learn about the hardest-working muscle (the heart) and how to keep it healthy and strong!
*Crafts, science projects, demonstrations and more!*
This event is free, but registration is required to receive the livestream link.
Event is on Saturday, February 6th from 10am -12 noon. This is a free event.
Where: Virtual
More Info: More info on Hypothesis Haven HERE.
For Questions | concerns please contact Lauren 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!
Your money at work! We finished the installation of the new HVACs in the 5th grade classrooms! Each 5th grade classroom now has an ultra-quiet unit that will improve in-person and virtual learning. A special thanks to Mark Prescott for overseeing this project!
Keep up the MOMENTum!
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WUES MATH CLUB - NOETIC FALL 2020 CONTEST |
The West U elementary school Math Club participated in the nationally held Noetic Fall 2020 Math contest for elementary school students. Eight students were selected for the national honor roll (top 10% of students nationwide out of approximately 10,000 participants across grades 3, 4, and 5. In addition, 19 students received honorable mentions.
Congratulations to all participants!
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MONTHLY MUSTANG - STUDENT NEWSPAPER |
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BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB
Happy Birthday to our Birthday Book Club students for the week of January 25th through January 31st.
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.
A very special Happy Birthday to:
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Harvey Dong - January 26
Frances Prescott - January 26
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Muriella Engelbrecht - January 28
Allie Pope - January 28
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Rush Armstrong - January 29
Brody Flanagan - January 31
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Community | Announcements + Events
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SPRING CHESS CLASSES 2021 |
Who: Open to all WUES students
What: Registration for chess classes during the Spring semester. Class will meet weekly for one hour to an hour and a half (Depending on skill or rating). I teach players starting from introductory to serious tournament level. Students who participate are required to have transportation to and from class.
Each class is limited to 8 students with strict CDC Covid prevention guidelines enforced.
When : February 1st
Or call (832)326-7829
*(Day/Skill level/Start time/End time):
Monday Class (Advanced) sessions from 3 - 4:30pm
Tuesday Class (Intermediate) sessions from 3 - 4:30pm
Wednesdays Class (Beginner) sessions from 3 - 4pm
Where: West U Methodist
More Info: Desks and chairs will be 6ft apart, hand sanitizer at every board along with wipes to clean all equipment and furniture before and after use. Students and teacher required to wear mask at all times. There are separate ingress and egress points to the building to avoid contact. Social distancing will be enforced during check in process, and temperatures taken upon entering.
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Taking a MOMENT to thank our Corporate Sponsors! |
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