Friday, February 11, 2022

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Wharton Families,

We have lots of exciting things coming up at Wharton. Please take a look at our Events & Programs section to see what's happening.

We're proud to share that our Middle School and Ms. Aguilar are featured in an HISD video published today. Take a look!

Our PTO kicks off its Wharton Eagle Run fundraiser on Monday. This fundraiser will help us bring a much-needed playground to our upper-grade students. If you haven't already, please visit MyBooster.com and register your students to participate. I'm in for some fun challenges if we reach our fundraising goals.

Have a good weekend!

Jennifer Day

ðŸˆ Thank you! Soup-er Bowl Sunshine Cart ðŸˆ
A big thank you to all parents who donated to our Super Bowl Sunshine Cart today! Special thanks to our Wharton families: Hussey, Monsalve-Ramos, Brennan, Hegwood, Hanohano, Hernandez, Callaghan, Hanford, Zaidi, Rodriguez, and Castillo. Thanks to you, our teachers and staff enjoyed bowls of soup and breadsticks from Olive Garden. See pics here.

Events & Programs

February 14-24
HISD Hattie Mae White Rodeo Art Show
Swing by the HISD Hattie Mae White building to see the Rodeo Art Show. This year, we had quite a few ribbon winners and four lucky students made it into the show:

Helen H. - 2nd grade
Sula B. - 5th Grade
Rylee P. - 6th Grade
Raul O. - 7th Grade

Congratulations to 2nd grader Diesel T. for being an HISD Finalist!

February 14
Wharton Eagle Run Kick-Off
More details in the Wharton PTO section.

February 16
Class Picture Day
Dress code/uniform is required. Purchase/Ordering is optional. Only online orders: https://inter-state.com/ Use code: 65796Z

February 22
Two's Day
Let's celebrate Twosday by dressing up in the themes below! We can't wait to see your creativity!

Pre-K - 4th Grade: "Tu-Tu Day" & "Pair-Up Day"

5th - MS: Twin Day/Look-a-Like Day

February 22 - March 10, 11 AM
Parenting Together with FACE
HISD's FACE Department invites families to a mini-series on parenting in collaboration with DePelchin Children's Center. The three-part series will help parents promote emotional health strategies at home with students. Join via Zoom: bit.ly/FACEparenting

February 22	Creating Positive Relationships
March 1	Taking Appropriate Self-Care
March 8	Learning How to Manage Personal and Others Mental Health

February 23
Parent Meeting
Join Ms. Day and the leadership team for the latest school updates.

February 25
Go Texan Day
ALL students are invited to dress in western attire. PK, Kinder, & 1st Grade will host a "Pony Express Stick Pony Ride" Parade. More details will follow. Start preparing/purchasing your student's stick pony and western attire. See instructions to make a stick pony.

Wharton PTO

Wharton Eagle Run Kicks Off Monday!

Our Wharton Eagle Run kicks off on Monday, Feb. 14. This program will teach students valuable character traits and help our school raise funds for our playground.

Leading up to the run on March 4, students will be able to get donations from anywhere in the world for the number of laps they will complete on the day of the Wharton Eagle Run.

You can get a head start TODAY by registering your student on mybooster.com.

We have 42 students registered so far. Help us reach 100 by Monday!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We need volunteers to help us sort and distribute prizes to students. Shifts are available from Feb. 15 to Feb. 25. Sign up here!

SAVE THE DATE!
2022 Wharton Spring Gala & Auction
Our annual Spring Gala will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 and we'd love everyone's help securing items for our silent and live auctions. See auction item ideas. Email gala@whartonpto.org if you'd like to donate an item or volunteer.

Nurse's Notes

Eye Care for Kids Vision Program

Please see the following services offered by Houston Eye Associates Foundation. For more information, contact 713-668-6828 ext. 2951.

Get Vaxxed and Get Paid
The Harris Health Department is offering $50 gift cards to persons who get their first vaccine dose or booster at one of the eligible sites. Plus, they'll be entered into a drawing to win $1,000. Click here for more information, dates, and locations.

Covid Testing Every Tuesday at Wharton
Fulgent Genetics Contact Information
Phone: 346.803.5828 Option 1
Email: backtoschool@fulgentgenetics.com

Please contact Fulgent with any questions or issues with the Fulgent website or login.

Texas Children’s Mobile Clinics:
Please see the schedule here. Families can call 832-824- 6355 to make an appointment.

Harris Health System Troubleshooters Immunization Program Immunizations available for those:

18 years of age or younger
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Enrolled in Medicaid
Who do not have health insurance

Parent/Guardian must be present and bring immunization records. Contact information: 713-873-8687 or harrishealth.org

Nurse Dana

Wharton Middle School

ðŸ˜ Feb. 14 - Student Council Valentine's Day Fundraiser ðŸ˜
Purchase Valentine's sweet treats, snacks, and trinkets to support Middle School end-of-year activities.

Save the Date!

Feb. 18
Mini Middle School Dance
Our first-ever mini Middle School dance will be held during 7th & 8th periods. Middle school teachers will supervise; no outside visitors will be permitted.

Feb. 22
Twin Day
Pair up and dress alike for Twin Day/Look-alike Day.

Feb. 25, 6 - 8 PM
Middle School Movie Night
To be held in the school gym. More details to follow.

Wharton Chess Club

The Wharton Chess Club had its first meeting today! We're so proud of the 34 students who signed up to improve their chess skills.