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Dear Wharton Families,

The holiday season is upon us and with it comes a lot of busyness that can leave us and our children feeling overwhelmed. There are things we can do as families to feel more connected and have a more meaningful holiday season. As we head into Thanksgiving break, I wanted to share a few gratitude rituals that I recently came across. I hope you try some of them with your students.

1. Have your family count your blessings by listing things you are grateful for.
2. Comment with appreciation; your children will notice. "What a beautiful day! I love it when the sun is shining."
3. Express thanks through service. Volunteer at a local organization, make cards for our troops, or bake treats to take to the fire station. Generation Serve is a local organization that has service opportunities for families. 
4. Spend time in nature and show your children to appreciate it and care for it. 
5. Help your kids write thank you notes to mail or deliver to someone who has done something kind for them.

I wish you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Enjoy the break!

Jennifer Day
Principal

December 1, 9 AM
Wharton Magnet Tour
Join us for an in-person magnet tour. Current Wharton 5th graders who are interested in Wharton Middle School must re-apply through HISD's School Choice application process. 

December 1 and 2
Kendra Scott Gives Back Party
Dec. 1, 5 PM- 7 PM (in-store); Dec. 1-2 (online)
Join us at Kendra Scott Highland Village (2701 - A Drexel Dr.) for an evening of shopping to benefit our school! Wharton will get back 20% of purchases made in-store during our event on December 1 or online on December 1-2 using code GIVEBACK-DBTTN.

December 5-12
Wharton Families Holiday Baskets Drive
All students will be invited to donate a specific grade-level food item to create holiday food baskets to present toselected Wharton families. More details will follow.

December 6-21
WDLA 12 Days of Holiday Cheer
Students are invited to dress up in various holiday themes. See the scheduled theme days and get ready to participate. December 2 is a bonus day in support of 5th grade.

December 12-19
Wharton Angels Gifts Collection
All Wharton families are invited to make a holiday gift donation (wrapped present) to a selected Wharton student.  Sponsors will choose the gender & age level of the student they wish to gift their anonymous present to. More details will follow.

Dear Kindergarten Parents: 

Your child will be participating in GT Universal Screener between Monday, November 28 to Wednesday, November 30 between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Please make sure your child arrives on time, has a good night's sleep, and has a balanced breakfast each day. 

We know with your support they will be fully prepared to meet success! Have a wonderful holiday break!

Parent Support Needed for School Choice Fairs

Parents, would you like to share your student’s transforming learning experience at Wharton with prospective parents?

Do you have 3 hours to support by helping to recruit the next generation of Wharton eagles at any upcoming  HISD School Choice Fair(s) below?

December 10
Worthing High School

January 21
Heights High School

January 28
Westside High School

 If so, please contact Syreeta Lazarus for more information.

NOTE: Current Wharton 5th-grade students will need to apply for Wharton MS.

Your child’s immunizations need to be up to date!

Eleven and 12 year-olds need to have meningitis and tetanus boosters. Four-year-olds need their Tdap, polio, MMR, and Varicella shots. Please get these done as soon as possible. HISD has mandated that exclusion letters go out in December if your child is not up to date and you are not trying to get them up to date. Email me your updated records to dana.bethancourt@houstonisd.org.

The City of Houston wastewater studies prove that we have an uptick in COVID cases. Many people are not reporting due to home tests. Keep yourselves safe and get your boosters, keep your distance and mask up. Test yourselves before visiting anyone who is at higher risk. Better yet, if you are sick, stay home!

Sign up your students for free COVID testing here at Wharton every other Friday. You will get results within 24 hours.

Minted Holiday Cards and Gifts: Order your holiday cards and gifts at Minted. Use code FUNDRAISEWK8DA at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Wharton will receive 15% back.

Mabel's Labels: Gift personalized labels, ornaments, stamps, and gift tags. Visit Mabel's Labels and search for Wharton Dual Language Academy. Wharton gets back 20% of your purchase.

See other ways to support Wharton Rewards with your shopping.

Wharton Dual Language Academy

900 W Gray St

Houston TX 77019