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Dear Wharton Families,

Thank you for joining me at Coffee with the Principal this week. If you missed it, you can view the Coffee with the Principal slides here or watch the presentation here.

Our 3rd-8th grade students have been working hard on their performances for our Black History Month program. I hope you will join us on Thursday, February 29 to see what they have prepared. If your student is performing, please note they need to be at school for a curtain call at 5:15 p.m.

Have a wonderful weekend, 

Jennifer Day
Principal

Currently identified Gifted and Talented (GT) students are invited to participate in the WDLA GT Expo at the school on March 20 at 8:45 am. Participating students will enter a project that aligns with this rubric. Please see here for additional information and to register. Registration is required to participate.

IB Mentors Needed

Our 5th graders are preparing for the culmination of their International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program at Wharton. IB Mentors are needed to guide students in their group projects that will be presented at the IB Exhibition on May 22. We encourage parents from all grade levels and community members to be an IB mentor. Commitment is weekly. Sign up to be an IB Mentor here. 

Learn more about the 5th Grade IB Exhibition and being an IB Mentor by watching the February Coffee with the Principal recording and/or reviewing the slides.

Ms. Leslie Hancock, our ASP coordinator, will be retiring at the end of February. Please join in wishing her farewell with a hand-written note or card created by your student. We will be collecting cards at the ASP pick-up table through Wednesday, February 28. 

As we approach the end of Cycle 4, we would like to remind you of the importance of staying informed about your child's academic progress and addressing any missing assignments.

One of the most effective ways to stay connected with your student's academic journey is by utilizing the Parent Student Connect (PSC) platform. If you haven't already done so, we encourage you to create an account on the PSC website. This valuable tool allows you to access real-time information about your child's grades, assignments, and overall performance throughout the school year. It provides a comprehensive overview of grades and missing assignments.

If you discover any missing assignments or grades that require attention, we encourage you to take a proactive approach. This weekend, sit down with your student and discuss their progress. In addition, we want to highlight that our dedicated teaching staff is here to support your student's success. If your student has any questions about missing assignments or need clarification on a particular topic, encourage them to reach out to their teachers via email. Communication is key, and our teachers are more than happy to assist in any way they can.

We appreciate your ongoing commitment to your child's education, and we believe that your involvement plays a crucial role in their academic success. Thank you for partnering with us to create a supportive learning environment for all our students.

We're seeking volunteers who'd like to send emails to businesses requesting donations for our Spring Gala auction. PTO will supply a list of prospects, donation letter/form and email template. Learn more from our Spring Gala Auction chair, Idalia Guerra, at the volunteers meeting on Feb 27 at 6 p.m. via Google Meet. Join the meeting.

Students in Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grade will take a field trip to the Houston Livestock Show. 

A group of passionate members of the Wharton community has been advocating for safer ways to get to WDLA. There are two projects that could help achieve this. More information about each can be found in this article. You can view a 3D rendering of Montrose Blvd. after the improvement project here.

We need your help to advocate for these projects, as there is a group sharing its opposition to these infrastructure projects with the new mayor. Our City Counselor, Abbie Kamin, has expressed serious concerns of each being paused or stopped.

You can show your support by writing a letter to local officials. Here's a template letter drafted by Wharton Parent and TRIZ #14 Board Member Mehdi Rais.

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Houston TX 77019