Originally delivered on 8/27/2021 8:00 pm

SUBJECT: Wharton DLA Newsletter 08.27.21

Friday, August 27, 2021
From the Principal's Desk

Dear Wharton Families, 

This was a big week at Wharton. Not only did we welcome back all our students for in-person learning, but we also received a visit from HISD Superintendent Millard House II. Mr. House visited our campus on Tuesday, was greeted by our students, and had a chance to see our amazing dual-language program.

Please take a moment to seethe HISD blog post and videoabout his visit. It made us so proud!

We appreciate your patience this week as we get back into the rhythm. Make sure to read the Nurse's Notes for important safety reminders.

I hope your students had an amazing first week of school. 

Have a good and restful weekend!

Ms. Jennifer Day

Upcoming Events

September 1 at 7 PM: Classroom Ambassadors Info Session
Interested in becoming a classroom ambassador? Join Wharton PTO for an informational session to learn more about the role. Register here >>

September 6: Labor Day
No school. Enjoy your holiday!

September 9: Virtual Open House
Save the date! More details coming soon.

Membership Toolkit

Please don't forget to log in to your Membership Toolkit account at whartonpto.org and update your student's teacher information. All students should have been promoted to their current grade level, but please review that information to make sure it is correct. This will ensure you don't miss any communications. 

Did you know Membership Toolkit has an app? Download it for iOS or Android and get school communications directly to your phone.

As a reminder, the school newsletter goes out every Friday night. Keep an eye out! Also, follow @WhartonDual on Facebook and Twitter.

Nurse's Notes

Hello Wharton Eagles!

A few reminders:

  • Parents, please do not send your students to school if they or you are sick.
  • If you have any symptoms of COVID or test positive for COVID or were exposed to COVID, please send me an email atdana.bethancourt@houstonisd.organd Ms. Silvaana.silva@houstonisd.org.
  • Documentation, documentation, documentation – please get a doctor’s note AND a negative COVID test result before coming back to school. Check with the nurse prior to sending your student back. Things change rapidly and there may be new guidelines we will have to follow.
  • Get vaccinated! 

Resources

Webinar
Fall Focus: Framing a Safe School Year despite the Delta Variant
Monday, August 30 at 7:30 PM CT

Houston local, Katelyn JetelinaI of Your Local Epidemiologist will be talking at a free event alongside pediatricians Dr. Christina Johns and Dr. Eric Weinberg about Delta and schools. While they're presenting, they will have an army of pediatricians answering audience questions in the chat.Sign up hereif you’re interested in joining.

Super Saturday Vaccination Day
Mayor Sylvester Turner in partnership with Houston area school districts invites students and families to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Attend Super Saturday, August 28, to receive a free Pfizer vaccine, approved for people age 12 and older, with parental consent. No appointment needed. For locations and hours, pleaseclick here.

Wharton PTO

Yesterday our teachers enjoyed coffee from Travelin' Tom's Coffee and pastries thanks to the generous support of Wharton parents. 

Thank you to the Callaghan, Mattingly, Church, Hanford, Hanohano, Hensman, Morales, Henriquez, Castillo, Matute, Coello, Zambrano-Welch, Escamilla, Miles, Gallego, Hegwood, Nuila, Charo, Oramas, Martinalbo, Rojas, Orekha, Mondragon, Poetsch, Kehr, Trejo, Lemus, Zapata, Lugo, La Rotta, Pantoja, Marrin, Hussey, Moorhead, Lombana, Schillaci, Wright, Lepicovsky, Rouault, Talley, and Pavlov families for making this possible. 

And thank you to Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Central Houston for coming out to our school!

Middle School PE T-Shirts
If you purchased a Middle School PE t-shirt, it was sent home with your student today. We still have some sizes available for sale in our school store.

Elementary "Vintage" T-Shirts
We have limited availability of "vintage" Wharton t-shirts for elementary students. You may purchase one in our school store

Yearbooks
You may now pick up your pre-ordered 2021-2022 yearbooks at the school's front office. 

Wanted: Volunteers!

Getting involved in your child's school is a wonderful way to meet other families, set an example, and make a difference. Whether you have one hour or 10, there are many ways to help! See our current volunteering opportunities and contact us if you're interested. We'd love for you to join us.

All volunteers must complete VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) registration with HISD.

Middle School

6th Grade Parents: You are invited to join our Wharton Middle School Facebook group. If you would like to join us on GroupMe here is our link, join here.

This Week in Pictures

We were so excited to welcome our students back to school this week! For more back-to-school pics, see our photo album.

Looking Ahead
Monday, September 6
Labor Day
Thursday, September 16
Fall Holiday
Friday, September 17
Teacher Service Days (No classees)
Monday, October 4
Teacher Service Days (No students)
Monday, November 22
Thanksgiving Break | Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias
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