MAY 26, 2021 Highlights of the week: WUES Senior Alumni Social Order school supplies for 2021-2022 school year.

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Mustang Families,   Houston Texans Cheerleaders and Toro are visiting campus Thursday morning to celebrate the amazing fundraising our school community did to support Souper Bowl of Caring and the HISD Foundation. Ms. Mays’ 4th grade class and Ms. Wick’s 2nd grade class were the top two earners and are going to be celebrated by Toro and the Texans Cheerleaders. We are encouraging everyone to wear their Texans gear tomorrow.   Every child received a ticket to Urban Air Bay Area location at 20251 Gulf Freeway. I want to give a big thank you to the Coffman family for donating all the tickets and their continued support of WUES PTO. If you’re looking for something fun to do after your child completes their asynchronous work this Friday, take a trip to the Bay Area location where the tickets can be used. Urban Air’s summer hours begin this Friday.   By now you should have received the See You in August form and the Address Verification instructions from your child’s homeroom teacher. Please have that information completed and turned in by next Wednesday, June 2nd, so we can plan for next year. The final week of school, you will receive a Parent Input form that will be utilized for class placement.   Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend! Scott C. Disch Principal

PTO'S MESSAGE

Good Morning! Congrats to our 5th graders! You are almost done with your elementary school years! We wish you all the best at your new middle schools. Many thanks to the parents that are making sure they leave West U with a fun send-off. Thanks Stephanie Kusinski, Melissa Pifko, Marilyn Somers, Julia Williams, and Lori Yi for all your planning! Thanks to the many parents that are helping to plan Texas State Fair for our 4th graders and t-shirt tie-dying for our 2nd and 1st graders. Also, thanks to all the parents that made Camp-Read-A-Lot so much for our 3rd graders. Look out for our Kindergartners on the last day of school in their cute shirts! We are pleased to have a DJ and Kona Ice on the last day of school to celebrate the kick-off to summer! Enjoy the rest of your week! Olivia Benitez PTO President 2020-21

CALENDAR

Looking ahead to some key upcoming dates. PLAN NOW! VIEW FULL PTO CALENDAR HERE

MAY 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 4th WUES Senior Alumni Social (High school classes of 2020 and 2021 | 4:30 - 6:00pm at WUES) Friday 11th HISD LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS! Monday, 14th Teacher Prep Day (No Students)

PTO & SCHOOL NEWS

Announcements + Events

ORDER YOUR STUDENT'S SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR TODAY! Who: New and Returning Students What: Order your student's school supplies for the 2021-2022 school year today. Each pack is customized to the teachers of West University Elementary, and will be delivered to your child's classroom by PTO volunteers prior to the first day of school. When: NOW - deadline to order is June 17th *When ordering, please remember to order NEXT year's grade level for your student. How: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/ School code is WES203 *Please keep your confirmation as your receipt. For parents interested in buying their own supplies, you can find the Supply List Here. More Information: For questions, please contact Allison Cozart at 281-435-1104 or acozart@gmail.com

CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES IN THE CLASS OF 2020 AND 2021 WHO ATTENDED WEST U ELEMENTARY! Who: All high school class of 2020 and class of 2021 graduates. What: West U Elementary will host a reunion for the high school classes of 2020 and 2021 on Friday, June 4th from 4:30 - 6:00pm outdoors behind the school. Everyone is encouraged to wear their college t-shirts. Please join us! When: Friday, June 4th from 4:30-6:00pm Where: Outdoors behind West U Elementary How: No registration needed! More Information: For questions or concerns please contact Adrienne Vanderbloemen at adrienne217@gmail.com.

LAST CALL: 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: Deadline is Friday, May 28th for a summer installation. How: https://www.westupto.org/wues-pavers More Info: For questions, please contact Shannon Westin at shannon.westin@gmail.com

STUDENT NEWSPAPER - MONTHLY MUSTANG This issue features a very special interview with HISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan, conducted by WUES 5th graders Lyla Pichon-Garcia and Toby Yip. The WUES community is grateful for Dr. Grenita Lathan's leadership in HISD and wishes her well in her new endeavor. Mustangs: Download the May 2021 issue of the Monthly Mustang here.

JOIN THE PTO 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! WUES is an amazing community supporter! PTO helps to cover the administrative costs for all our service projects. Kudos to the Undies for Everyone team! We have successfully donated 3,070 pairs for kids in need for our last service project of the year- Undies for Everyone. A big thank you to our awesome community for your great support to all our projects this year! Keep up the MOMENTum!

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 24th through May 30th birthdays.      A very special Happy Birthday to:

Alexandra Jacobs - May 24 Neel Vyas - May 24  Mateo Giron - May 25

Henry Eisenman - May 27 Angelina Plante Suvorova May 27 Savannah Law - May 29

Ana Sofia Munoz - May 29 Charlie Stasney - May 29 Ibrahim Farooq - May 30

Community | Announcements + Events

AUDITIONS FOR THE HOUSTON'S CHILDREN'S CHORUS Who: All children ages 2nd grade through 8th grade What: Houston’s premiere auditioned chorus for children will hold auditions this summer for new members. Students entering grades 2nd through 8th are encouraged to sign up for a chance to join this unique group of talented youth. (There is no audition for children in grades 2nd and 3rd for participation in the Preparatory Choir.) When: Starting now and ongoing Where: Either in person or virtual How: Visit www.houstonchildren.org to register More Info: Auditions Press Release.

WEST U METHODIST - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Who: Pre -K - 4th Graders What: Join us for a week on Adventure Island and discover how God's light shines through the lives of familiar Bible characters and how we can share that hope with the whole world. When: August 9th -13th Where: West U Methodist Church How: Register online at westumethodist.org/registrations More Info: For questions or concerns contact Stephanie at schapel@westumethodist.org

WEST U METHODIST - SUMMER CAMP Who: K - 5th Graders What: West U Methodist Camp + Coach Jones and Mr. A = 6 weeks of fun and games with your friends! Register today for one or more of our 6 one-week sessions of Elementary Summer Camp. When: June 14th - July 23rd Where: West U Methodist Church How: Register online at westumethodist.org/registrations More Info: For questions or concerns contact Stephanie at schapel@westumethodist.org

Taking a MOMENT to thank our Corporate Sponsors!

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