Originally delivered on 5/14/2021 6:41 pm

SUBJECT: Wharton DLA Newsletter 05.14.21

Friday, May 14, 2021
From the Principal's Desk

Dear Parent/Guardian,

This week at Wharton, we honored Mrs. Melina Doig by planting a Texas Redbud tree in her memory. Our community wore purple and students in Ms. Hernandez Carter's class joined us for the tree-planting ceremony in our courtyard. You can see the photos here.

Thank you to those who joined me at Tuesday's parent meeting. If you missed it, you may watch the recorded meeting.  

Don't forget that STAAR testing at Wharton begins next week. Please check the schedule and make sure you know when your students will be tested and when they need to stay home for asynchronous learning.

Also make sure to read below for important information, including updates on After School and Morning Care for Fall 2021.

Thank you and have a nice weekend!

Ms. Jennifer Day

Events & Programs

STAAR Testing
May 18 - May 27

Please see the schedule for test dates and asynchronous learning days.

Return Library Books
Thursday, May 27
The school year is coming to an end and we are beginning to prepare for the upcoming school year. If you still have any library books in your possession, please return them by Thursday, May 27. Be on the lookout for notices and further drop-off instructions for virtual students.

Technology/Device Collection
June 7-June 14
HISD has asked us to collect all technology and devices that we loaned out to students by the last day of school. Please read this letter carefully and make note of the dates on which you need to return the devices you borrowed. If you are unable to locate your device, we ask that you purchase a replacement via your SchoolPay account (see the letter for more details).

Wharton PTO News

10th Annual Spring "Un"Gala 
Loteria Happy Hour [Adults Only]
June 6, 5-8 PM @ Calle Onze
Tickets are now on sale for our 10th Annual Spring "Un-Gala" Happy Hour! Join us to wrap up the school year with appetizers & our "El Aguila" signature drink. Loteria con Melina will lead us in playing Loteria while you enjoy the evening. If you don't feel comfortable attending in person, you may order your appetizers and drinks to go.

Buy your $55 tickets today! Limited availability.

We need help with donations for the online auction plus sponsors for teacher and staff tickets. Please see our Un-Gala page for additional details on how to donate or become a sponsor. The deadline for sponsoring teacher tickets is May 25.

Wharton PTO Board 2021-2022 Elections
We're thrilled to introduce our PTO Board nominated slate. Voting is now open and you may cast your ballot until Tuesday, May 25.

Nurse's Notes

New CDC Guidelines! Woohoo! I have never been so excited about being vaccinated. Unfortunately, our students are not vaccinated, which means we still need to wear masks ☹. HISD has not updated its policies yet but I will keep you updated on any changes.

You may read the CDC recommendations below:

After School Program

View this information in PDF format

We are excited to announce that we will be offering After School Program (ASP) and Morning Care (MC) beginning Fall 2021. The After School Program offers language-specific homework support and enrichment activities for students in all grades PK-8. Morning Care allows for students to be dropped off early before the campus is open. 

We know that the past school year has been a challenge for everyone, and we are now able to support our families through both programs. In an effort to maintain Covid Safety protocols, there have been some changes to the program. Please read the important updates below. 

 Morning Care (MC) - 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

  • Regular campus hours: campus opens at 8:15, school starts at 8:30.
    1. Morning Care students can be dropped off as early as 7:30.

After School Program (ASP) - 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

  • Students are picked up by ASP staff at regular school dismissal and receive an HISD snack.
  • Students have homework time with their grade level group
  • Following homework time, students will have an enrichment period with their ASP instructor

 Important ASP Updates for 2021-2022:

  • ASP DISMISSAL will be from 5:30-6:00 p.m. ONLY - ALL ASP students are to be picked up during thistime. Dismissal will be a “drive-thru” process. Students will be prepared and awaiting pick up.   Parents will NOT need to enter the building for sign-out or student pick up. This will help with social distancing protocols that may be in place, as well as limiting disruptions to classrooms throughout the ASP instructional time.  
  • Club classes will NOT be offered in the Fall. ASP will emphasize homework/academic support. Students will still have enrichment time but will stay with their ASP instructor for fun activities after homework time is complete (i.e., recreation, arts/crafts, games).

FEE Information

ASP ONLY

MC ONLY

ASP with MC

One Time Registration Fee

$30 per family

$10 per family

$30 per family

REGULAR MONTHLY PAYMENT 
September thru May

$225 / + $155 for additional student

$80 / + $40 for additional student

$285 / + $195 for

additional student 

Add August 23 thru 31
(school starts 8/23/21)

$55 / + $35 for
additional student

$20 / +$10 for additional student

$70 / +$45 for additional student


ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR AFTER SCHOOL OR MORNING CARE - Registration open June 1-10:

Email Ms. Elssy between NOW and Thursday, May 27, to let us know you would like to receive a registration E-form.   

ON JUNE 1, AFTER 2:00 p.m. – if you requested registration, you will be sent a link to the online registration E-form with instructions for completing registration.

  1. Registration will NOT occur until June 1, after 2:00 p.m.  (Ms. Elssy & Ms. Hancock have limited availability until June 1st.  due to STAAR testing in May).
  2. ASP space is limited, so be sure to let us know if you are interested and then be on the lookout for the registration email on June 1st. Complete and send the registration E-form as soon as possible. You will receive payment instructions once your E-form is received. Registration is not complete until your E-form and full payment is received.

If you are not familiar with the ASP and would like a copy of the information handbook, please email Ms. Elssy and one can be sent to you for review. 

Questions? Contact Elssy.cazares@houstonisd.org or the ASP OFFICE 713-556-5160.

Wharton Middle School

Save the Date for our 8th Grade Graduation! The ceremony will be held in person on Friday, June 11 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Looking Ahead
Friday, May 28
Asynchronous Learning Day (No in person classes) | Día de Aprendizaje Asincrónico (no clases presenciales)
Monday, May 31
Memorial Day (No classes)
Sunday, June 6
Save the Date! Un-Gala | Aparta la fecha Un-Gala
Friday, June 11
Last day of classes
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