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Dear Parent/Guardian,

We're only three weeks away from the last day of school and we have a packed agenda between now and then. I ask that you read the newsletter carefully and mark your calendar with important end-of-year dates.

We're aware of Governor Abbot's executive order on masks. Please read the Nurse's Notes for more from Nurse Dana. 

STAAR testing continues next week at Wharton. 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.

Remember that next Friday, May 28 will be an asynchronous learning day for all students.

Have a nice weekend!

Ms. Jennifer Day

STAAR Testing
May 18 - May 27
Please see the schedule for test dates and asynchronous learning days.

Return Library Books
Thursday, May 27
If you still have any library books in your possession, please return them by May 27. 

Asynchronous Learning Day
Friday, May 28
Students will learn asynchronously at home. There will be no live virtual or in-person classes.

Memorial Day
Monday, May 31
No classes! Enjoy the long weekend.

PK-Kinder RoundUp
Friday, June 4
All students accepted to enroll at Wharton are invited to attend. Details to follow.

Spring 'Un'-Gala Events
Tuesday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 9
Leading up to and after our main event on June 6, we'll host some fun surprisesfor our Wharton families.

Super Soaker: Wharton DanceFit 3rd School-Wide Prize
Wednesday, June 9 - 4:15 - 5 PM
Car Parade and Water Balloon Toss where students can throw water balloons at Ms. Day and her guests. Kona Ice will be at Wharton providing a refreshing treat to each Wharton student. 

Parents of virtual students, please make note of the following dates and make sure you return your devices and textbooks to the school as outlined below. 

Technology/Device Collection
June 7-June 14

• June 11 (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.): PK-2nd Grade
  
• June 14 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.): All other grades

Please read this letter carefully for more details. If you are unable to locate your device, please see the letter for instructions to replace it.

Textbook Collection
Parents of virtual students may drop off their textbooks at the school between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on the following dates. If you have students in more than one grade, you may return their textbooks at the same time.

• June 9: 6th – 8th Grade
• June 10: 3rd – 5th Grade
• June 11: PK- 2nd Grade

Wharton PTO Board 2021-2022 Elections
Voting closes on Tuesday, May 25. Cast your ballot for our PTO Board nominated slate. 

Please help support a Wharton family member whose husband recently had a liver transplant. Their son is in 1st grade here at Wharton. Read more on this GoFundMe page.

The threat level has finally decreased in Harris county to ORANGE:

Regarding Governor Abbott’s executive order, remember that our children are still unvaccinated (except for a few middle schoolers, yay). 

According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ”While 30% of Texans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the vast majority of children are unvaccinated. The Pfizer vaccine was authorized last week for children as young as 12. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are still only authorized for those 18 and older. School-age children have seen lower infection rates than other age groups. COVID-19 cases among those 5-17 years old make up 10% of total cases in the country.” 

Please keep our students and staff members safe. Distancing, washing hands, and masks all help in decreasing the spread of all viruses and bacterial infections. We have had a significantly reduced number of student illnesses this school year, which is directly attributed to all of our hard work.

Gracias,

Dana Bethancourt RN BSN
Wharton Dual Language Academy
School Nurse
Phone: 713-556-5162
Fax: 713-556-5168

This Montrose clinic will be offering free COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines. Minors need to be accompanied by parents/guardians.

Save the Date for our 5th Grade Ceremony! We will have a car parade as part of the promotion ceremony on Friday June 11 from 1 - 2 PM.

8th Grade Graduation! The ceremony will be held in person on Friday, June 11 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM.

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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).

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 1^st.  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 1^st. 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.

See more pictures of Ms. Rangel's 2nd Grade butterfly release

Wharton Dual Language Academy

900 W Gray St

Houston TX 77019