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MAY 5, 2021
Highlights of the week:
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Order a signed copy of "A Brief History of Underpants" book
- WUES Kendra Scott gives back two-day event
- Cement your love for West U
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As we begin the final six weeks of the school year, we are excited to welcome more students back to campus and now have nearly 90% of our student body in-person. We want to finish the year strong, and that begins with making sure students are on time. Assigned entry points open at 7:20 for screening and the tardy bell is 7:35 for announcements. At that point, students can only enter through the main office doors. This is also a good time to remind everyone that the mask policy is still in place for all students, staff, and visitors when on campus and school grounds. If there are any adjustments to HISD’s communicable disease plan, I will communicate those changes to everyone.
STAAR testing in math, reading, and science (5th grade only) is next week for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Don’t forget that K-2 will be asynchronous on May 11 and May 12 so we can meet the adjustments in the testing procedures during the pandemic.
As a reminder, May 28 is an asynchronous day for the entire school and students will complete learning activities at home.
Have a wonderful rest of your week and happy Mother’s Day to all the Mustang moms!
Scott C. Disch
Principal
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Happy Wednesday!
Our last service project of the year Undies for Everyone wrapped up last week. If you did not get a chance to order underwear or purchase your book, you can still do it this week! Thanks for your continued service-minded support!
Please join me next week for our last PTO meeting of the year on Tuesday, May 11th at 7 pm where we will vote on the budget for next year.
Curriculum Enrichment always adds some fun to the school year. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Melissa Goodman and her curriculum enrichment team for keeping it going this year with so many creative ideas!
- VP Curriculum Enrichment - Melissa Goodman
- No Place for Hate - Hollee Mize
- Math Club - Taras Kirichenko
- Book Fair Chair - Leah Follette, Tonja De Sloover and Kate Clower
- Math and Science Night - Brooke Beavers, Michelle Saker Martinez and Caroline Sodre
- Name That Book - Laura Geppert and Uche Ndefo
- Odyssey of the Mind - Corrie Chumpitazi and Rosalyn Vera
- International Night - Anastasia Domakhina, Martina Luke-Dorn and Julie Gibson
- Junior Achievement - Ashley Beavan and Kristen Gary
- Art Night - Amanda Dugui, Erika Wagner and Alyse Hawkins
- Bluebonnet Celebration - Melissa Pifko, Suzanne Maguire, and Rosalyn Vera
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Olivia Benitez
PTO President 2020-21
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Looking ahead to some key upcoming dates.
PLAN NOW!
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MAY
Tuesday, 11th
K-2 students - work asynchronously at home
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WUES PTO General Meeting (7:00 - 8:00pm | Virtual)
Wednesday, 12th
K-2 students - work asynchronously at home
Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th
WUES Kendra Scott Gives Back Two-Day Event
Wednesday 19th
WUES Materials Pickup | Virtual Learning Students Only
(8:00am - 12:00pm)
Thursday 20th
WUES Science & Math Night (5:30 - 7:30pm | Virtual)
Friday 28th
HISD & WUES Asynchronous learning day for all
(Teachers will communicate the assignments for the day via email)
Monday 31st
Memorial Day (No School)
JUNE
Friday 11th
HISD Last Day of School for Students!
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ORDER AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF "A BRIEF HISTORY OF UNDERPANTS"
& HELP SUPPORT UNDIES FOR EVERYONE!
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Who: Everyone!
What: Support Undies for Everyone by ordering a signed copy of "A Brief History of Underpants" book for $10
$5 of each book purchase will go to Undies for Everyone.
When: The book is available for purchase through May 7th.
Note:
You can still purchase new undies to support this project. Please click on this link to purchase BRAND NEW undies through May 7th.
**When you check out at AMAZON, be sure to indicate that Undies are shipped DIRECTLY to the Undies for Everyone (UFE) Gift Registry address on file!**
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HISD - PARENT ORGANIZATION SPRING EXPO 2021 |
Who: All PTO members
The Topic: HISD Parent Organization Spring Expo
What: Join us to connect with fellow HISD parent leaders, and hear from a variety of topics including fundraising to support your Parent Organization's effort!
When: May 11th at 5:30 - 7:30pm
Where: Via Zoom
More Info: This event is organized by the HISD Family and Community Engagement Department.
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WUES KENDRA SCOTT GIVES BACK EVENT |
Who: Everyone!
What: Shop for good online at kendrascott.com and 20% of your purchase will benefit WUES PTO.
When: Monday, May 17th - Tuesday, May 18th.
How: The unique giveback code is GIVEBACK-1KRM.
To enter your giveback code
- Click on the bag in the top right corner of your screen.
- You'll see a bar that says "Enter Coupon Code" both in your cart and at checkout.
- Insert your giveback code at one of the two places, then hit "Apply".
*When the giveback code is tied to the transaction this message appears. Code MUST be entered at the time of checkout to calculate 20% giveback to WUES PTO. The giveback code cannot be combined with another code.
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FUNDRAISER: MICHAEL'S COOKIE JAR COLLABORATION |
Who: Everyone
What: West U Elementary PTO has partnered with Michael's Cookie Jar to provide you with discounted cookies for all your family events, PLUS 10% of each cookie sale goes directly to the PTO. You can share this website with friends, family, and colleagues and 10% of THEIR cookie purchases will also go to the PTO!
Check out the Mother's Day and Teacher Appreciation week cookies included in the promotion!
When: 24/7 year-round
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5th GRADE PARENTS: PHOTOS NEEDED!
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Who: 5th Grade Parents
What: We are in need of photos from throughout the years. Do you have field day photos? Field trip photos? Party photos? Fun activity photos? We want them all!
Please go through what you have and deposit them all in the google drive listed below.
Please put them (as best you can) in the correct year folders.
When: Upload photos by May 14th.
More Info: For questions, please contact
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CEMENT YOUR LOVE FOR WEST U |
Who: Everyone - but especially our GRADUATES!
What: Purchase a paver to cement your love for West U.
Honor your Mom, Dad, or Grad!!!
What a unique way to make someone feel special!
Paver options available:
• $5,000 24” x 24” limestone
• $1,000 12” x 12” limestone
• $500 12” x 12” Brick
• $250 6” x 12” Brick
When: NOW - the next installation is early June
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Who: Virtual Learning Students Only
What: WUES Materials Pickup
When: Wednesday May 19th from 8:00am - 12:00pm
If you cannot make the distribution time, materials can be picked up in the main office until 4:00pm.
Where: University Ave pickup at WUES.
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EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR YEARBOOK RECOGNITION ADS |
Who: Everyone
What: 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: Extended deadline is May 13th to purchase & submit pics for your ad!
More Info: To purchase your 2020 - 21 yearbooks order here. The cost is $50.
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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!
Student participation can take many forms at school. In 2018, the PTO supported and helped the school fund the creation of the WUES Student Council. The purpose of the Student Council is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership skills by organizing and carrying out school activities, leading service projects, and helping to facilitate better communication between students and the school.
Keep up the MOMENTum!
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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 3rd through May 9th birthdays.
A very special Happy Birthday to:
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Cashel Manning - May 3
Eli Torres - May 3
William Epperson - May 4
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Caroline Pierce - May 4
Liya Bajwa - May 7
Olivia Ng - May 7
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Sally Carver - May 9
Alina Farshadi - May 9
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Community | Announcements + Events
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*NEW DATE* THIS FRIDAY, MAY 7th
WEST U MOVIE IN THE PARK
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Who: West U resident families
What: Disney and Pixars Onward will be showing at the Colonial Park Pavilion. Bring your blanket and picnic basket to watch this great family movie about two brothers, some magic, and the adventure to save their father.
When: Friday, May 7th at 8:00pm
Where: Colonial Park Pavilion located at 4130 Byron St.
How: Reservations for this showing are required and can be made 72 hours in advance at, westutx.gov/reg.
Please follow social distancing when setting up your chairs or blankets.
For questions or concerns, please contact James Browning at
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Who: West U Elementary Students
What: Camp time : 9:00am – 4:00pm with Before and After-Care options. We have an 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. Daily snacks are provided and students will participate in hands-on activities and safe socialization!
When: Weekly, June 7th- August 12th
Where: iKids Center
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Taking a MOMENT to thank our Corporate Sponsors! |
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