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Dear Wharton Families, 

Thank you for attending our Open House yesterday. I hope you had a chance to learn more about your teachers and your students' classrooms. 

Some of you have asked about the Spark Park sign at the gate to the playground on West Gray. We know many of you are eagerly anticipating the opening of the park and we are working diligently to make it happen. We have ordered the items needed and are working on the logistics of running the park. We will keep you updated. Thank you for your patience!

Please note that there have been changes to HISD's Ready, Set, Go Plan. Make sure to read Nurse Dana's updates for details.

Remember that next week students only have classes Monday through Wednesday.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Jennifer Day

September 15-October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month
Stay tuned for activities from Wharton PTO's Heritage Committee.

September 15-October 6
Listen & Learn Townhalls with Superintendent House
In a series of community town hall meetings, Superintendent Millard House II will be seeking feedback from parents, employees, and other community members about the future of HISD. See dates, times, and locations.

September 16
Fall Holiday. No school.

September 17
Teacher Service Day. No school for students.

September 17
School Choice Phase One applications open.

September 23, 11 AM - 9 PM
A Smashing Spirit Night
Save the Date for our next Spirit Day at Smashburger on Yale St. More details here. 

Dear Parents,

We've seen an increase in stomach viruses in the past two weeks. Please go over hand washing techniques with your children.

• Wet your hands (turn off the water so they don’t immediately rinse off the soap)
• Apply soap and scrub for at least 20 seconds (singing happy birthday twice or alphabet once)
• Rinse hands thoroughly
• Dry completely (wet hands attract germs)

Here are some handwashing resources you can use:

• CDC Handwashing Videos
• Fight Germs. Wash Your Hands.
• Learn How To Wash Your Hands - 10 Steps to Washing Your Hands 
• Handwashing (en español)

Drills

We'll have a fire drill next week. Here is a list of the drills we will be doing this year. Take a moment and go over them with your child and discuss the importance of following directions.

• Secure - one per school year  
• Lockdown - two per school year (one per semester)  
• Evacuate - one per school year  
• Shelter-in-Place for Hazmat - one per school year  
• Shelter for Severe Weather - one per school year  
• Fire drills - once a month

Walker/Bicycle Safety – Coach Vann and Coach Cardinal will be discussing bike and walker safety with your children soon.

Notification of COVID cases – HISD has changed its policy and asked that we only notify the teachers and classes that are directly affected by a positive case. This ensures that the children most at risk are notified first.

Temperature Checks
We will no longer be taking temperatures during drop-off. Please see the Superintendent’s letter regarding this issue. Our Wharton team will continue to assess children when they enter the school, but it all starts with YOU (the parents/guardians). Don’t send your children to school sick. If they are sick, they must quarantine for 10 days, but to qualify for an early return you must have a doctor’s note AND a negative COVID test.

Thank you,

Nurse Dana

Sunshine Cart
On Friday, Sep. 17, we'll be treating our teachers to a tasty snack. If you'd like to donate drinks or individually packaged items, please sign up here. Items should be dropped off at school on Wednesday, Sep. 15.

Marble Slab Creamery Online Fundraiser
Thanks to all who supported our PTO’s Marble Slab Creamery Spirit Night last month! You can still support us through Sep. 30 by ordering cakes online for your upcoming celebrations! Just make sure to mention Wharton Dual Language Academy in the order notes. Valid only at the 2035 W Gray St. store.

Team Flawless Make-Up Class
We have a few seats left for the Sep. 24 make-up class with Team Flawless. This event was part of last year's Spring Gala. If you'd like to join, purchase your ticket here. 100% of ticket sales benefit Wharton PTO.

Middle School PE and Elementary "Vintage" T-Shirts
If you purchased a t-shirt, it was sent home with your student. We still have some sizes available for sale in our school store. We expect to have new tees in all sizes by mid-to-late September.

Wharton Dual Language Academy

900 W Gray St

Houston TX 77019