Friday, October 1, 2021

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Wharton Families,

We hope you've had a good week. This week's newsletter is packed with information, so please take a moment to read it.

Report cards will go home next Friday, October 8. You may also view them through the HISD Parent Portal (PowerSchool). We will also have Picture Day at our school on that Friday. Students may wear the clothing of their choice. Information about ordering photos is below.

As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, October 4. It's a Teacher Service Day. We will see our students back on Tuesday, October 5.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Ms. Jennifer Day

Events & Programs

October
Dyslexia Awareness Month
HISD’s Dyslexia Department invites students, staff, and the community to celebrate with a variety of activities beginning today. Visit this page for more information.

October 4
No school: Teacher Service Day
No classes for students.

October 7 at 9 AM
Wharton Virtual Magnet Thursday
Join us to learn more about applying to Wharton's magnet program. Remember, 5th graders that wish to apply to Wharton's Middle School must complete a School Choice application. Join the tour >>

October 8
Fall Picture Day
Say cheese! Student pictures will be taken on campus. Order online at inter-state.com/order. Enter code 61049QB. Students may wear the clothing of their choice (free dress).

October 8 at 6:30 PM
Wharton PTO Salsa Night (Virtual)
Put your dancing shoes on and learn how to salsa during this virtual dance class led by Wharton parent, Mike Duffy. Register here >>

National Principals Month

October is National Principals Month! We encourage students, parents, staff, and community members to honor and thank Ms. Day by printing one of HISD's custom e-cards, which are downloadable here. You can include a message to give to Ms. Day or post on social media.

You can also show your support in these ways.

ðŸ’ª Monday, Oct. 4–Monday Motivation: Share a short video or picture on how your principal motivates you to be the best version of yourself.

ðŸˆ Tuesday, Oct. 5–Touchdown Tuesday: Wear your favorite sports jersey and share a message on how your principal has helped you score a "touchdown" in school.

ðŸ˜ Wednesday, Oct.6–We Love our Principal Wednesday: Share a picture of you with your principal.

ðŸ‘ Thursday, Oct. 7–Thumbs Up Thursday: Share a moment when you give a "thumbs up" thanks to your principal.

ðŸ‘¾ Friday, Oct.8–Flashback Friday: Share your favorite memories of your principal.

Nurse's Notes

Dear Parents,

Screenings are next week. I am precepting 2 nursing students in October and am planning to get a lot done! We will start hearing, vision, and acanthosis nigricans (pre-diabetes indicator) in PK, K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th grades.

Handwashing clinics will also be done in the lower grades utilizing these nursing students.

I am excited to have Kirsten Harden from Hais High school interning on Fridays. She is interested in the health field (neuropsychology) and hopes to learn from our students. She is a proud graduate of Wharton!

The positivity rate is going down, but we still had 2,937 positive cases in the Houston area. See the COVID TMC Takeaways.

Thank you!

Nurse Dana

Wharton PTO

It’s pizza time! Starting today and until October 31, we’re selling Little Caesar's Pizza Kits to raise money for our school – think of it as a month-long Spirit Night. Follow this link to order your pizza kits. Pizza Kits will be delivered directly to your home via FedEx, so share the link with your out-of-state family and friends, too, or post it on social media. Every kit sold earns $6 for Wharton PTO.

ðŸ’ƒ Hispanic Heritage Month
We hope to see you on Friday, Oct. 8 for Salsa Night hosted by Wharton parent, Mike Duffy. More information >>

ðŸðŸŽƒSAVE THE DATE! Fall Festival Events ðŸðŸŽƒ
Fall is here and we're ready to celebrate it with you. See our Fall Festival page for more information.

Oct. 14-16: Wharton Pumpkin Patch

Oct. 22: Fall Festival Trunk-or-Treat

Help Wanted

Feed the monster: There will be a hungry monster in the school's foyer starting Tuesday, Oct. 5 waiting to be fed your candy donations for the trunk or treat. PLEASE, no chocolate or candy that contains nuts.
Decorate a trunk: Show us your creativity! Register here >>
Sign up to volunteer: Email fallfestival@whartonpto.org if you can help.

â›º Nov. 12-14: Wharton Family Campout
Wharton's Family Campout at Double Lake Recreation is back. Come for the day or stay overnight! Visit our family campout page for more information and to register.

Will you help us reach our goal of 150 families donating $50,000 to help sustain our International Baccalaureate program?

Make a one-time or monthly donation today at whartonpto.org/juntos.

Middle School

For 8th Grade Parents

October 5, 9 AM - 10 AM
Virtual Visit by Magnet School Representative
8th-grade students will have the opportunity to talk with Magnet high school coordinators and explore opportunities via Microsoft TEAMS.

On that day, they will be able to access the virtual meetings at school. To be prepared, help them identify a list of schools they would like to virtually visit, based on their interests. Visit the HISD School Choice website for school information.

October 13 at 8:30 AM: PSAT
The Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) 8/9 will be administered to all 8th graders on this date. Please plan for your 8th grader to be present for testing on this day. Make-ups will not be available.

Looking Ahead

Monday, October 4

Teacher Service Days (No classes) | DÃa de Servicio para los Maestros (No hay clases)

Friday, October 8

Fall Picture Day | DÃa de Fotos - OtoÃ±o

6:30p Salsa Night (Virtual) | Noche de Salsa (Virtual)

Thursday, October 14

4:00p Wharton Pumpkin Patch

SUBJECT: Wharton DLA Newsletter 10.01.21