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Dear Wharton Families, 

A lot is happening at Wharton. I hope that you'll join us at the virtual Parent Meeting on Wednesday and at the events that our PTO has planned for Hispanic Heritage Month. 

The HISD School Choice application period for 2022-2023 is now open. HISD will be hosting a virtual School Choice Fair tomorrow from 9 AM and 12 PM. Wharton will also host virtual magnet tours starting next Thursday. Please check our school website for more information.

Because Wharton is a Title I school, we ask that you read the following documents: Title I Status Notification, Title I Teacher and Paraprofessional Qualification, and Title I School-Parent Compact. Mr. Ruben Gomez will be discussing them further during our parent meeting.

Thank you and have a wonderful weekend,

Ms. Jennifer Day

September 15 - October 6
Listen & Learn Townhalls with Superintendent House
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 22 at 6 PM
Wharton DLA Parent Meeting (Virtual)
Join Wharton's leadership team for the latest school updates. The link to the Microsoft Teams meeting will be sent next week.

September 23 at 6:30 PM
Virtual Family Game Night
How much do you know about Latin America? Did you know there is more than one Spanish-language word for avocado? Test your knowledge about Latin American culture and learn some new Spanish vocabulary with your kids. Winners will get some fun prizes! Register here >>

September 23, 11 AM - 9 PM
A Smashing Spirit Night
Support Wharton by taking out food from Smashburger on Yale St. Don't forget to mention Wharton Dual Language Academy when placing your order. More details here. 

October 1, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Virtual Family Concert with Prelude Music
Wharton PTO has joined forces with Prelude Music and Helms PTA to bring our schools' communities a fun musical night. Tune in to sing and dance along to Spanish-language tunes. Register here >> 

Dear Parents,

It’s flu season! We are starting to see some flu cases. Get your flu shot soon. Interestingly, it is okay to get your COVID booster/vaccine and your flu shot together. Read more.

Strep throat is also showing up in the lower grade levels. That is one of the reasons HISD requires a doctor’s note prior to coming back to school. There are a lot of germs out there.

September is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. If your child is complaining of headaches, squinting, or spending too much time on their electronics, you may want to get their eyes checked. I will be doing vision/hearing and pre-diabetes (acanthosis nigricans) screenings next month for PK, K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th graders. Prevent Blindness.

As always, wash your hands, keep your distance and wear your mask. The COVID new cases are fluctuating, but are still high. See Harris County COVID-19 Data Hub.

Thank you,

Nurse Dana

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.

In other news for this month:

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Texas and across the nation. Here are some helpful links to educate yourself and help raise awareness about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention.

• Knowing the signs and symptoms of mental health and having a sense of suicide awareness is important when raising kids. Knowing how to talk openly about it and get help can make a world of difference. Learn more.
• If you're concerned your child may be struggling with a mental health condition, you're not alone. The stigma surrounding mental health disorders in children can lead parents to miss early warning signs and delay getting kids the help they need. Learn more.
• Reports of depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide among Texas students are rising as the pandemic drags on. The Texas Tribune has a resource guide for those seeking help.

DYK at least 40% of Texas kids who were bullied or cyberbullied have seriously considered suicide. If you or your kid need someone to talk to about a challenge your kid is facing, the Texas Youth Helpline is available 24/7 for free.

Visit:dfps.state.tx.us/youth-helpline

Call: 1-800-989-6884

Text: 512-872-5777

Chat:tinyurl.com/DFPSTXYH

8th Grade: PSAT
The PSAT 8/9 will be administered to all 8th graders on Wednesday, October 13th at 8:30 a.m. The Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) is a college readiness exam that measures skills in Reading, Writing, Language, and Math.

Please plan for your 8th grader to be present for testing on this day. Make-ups will not be available.

Volunteering Opportunity: MECA's Día de Los Muertos
Help MECA prepare for Día de los Muertos by learning how to craft paper flowers. Opportunities are available on Saturday, September 18, and Monday to Friday from September 20 to October 20. 

More information and Sign-up. Make sure you also fill out the volunteer application and email it to info@meca-houston.org.

Wharton Dual Language Academy

900 W Gray St

Houston TX 77019