Originally delivered on 11/19/2021 5:15 pm

SUBJECT: Wharton DLA Newsletter 11.19.21

Friday, November 19, 2021
From the Principal's Desk

Dear Wharton Families,

Thank you for joining me at the Parent Meeting on Wednesday. If you missed it, please see the recording

HISD Superintendent Millard House has released his 100-day report. If you're interested, please take a look and consider sending your feedback to the district by filling out this survey about your HISD experience.

As we head into Thanksgiving break, I want to express my gratitude for all your support of our students, teachers, and staff. We have the most wonderful community.

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Jennifer Day

Events & Programs

Thank you to the Benjamin-Wardle, Hussey, Wright, Chen, Luiz, Miles, Beebe, Uribe, Escamilla, Pavlov, Schlingmann, Dorsett, Lemus, Carter, Moorhead, Lopez, and Zambrano families for treating our teachers to breakfast tacos, Chick-fil-a chicken biscuits, fruit, and other tasty treats in today's Thanksgiving Sunshine Cart! 

We are so grateful for your support.

November 22-26: Thanksgiving Break
Enjoy the holidays! We'll see you back on Monday, November 29.

Wharton PTO

❤️ Wharton PTO is THANKFUL for you! ❤️ Without your support, we would not be able to do everything that we do for our students, teachers, and the school community. We are so grateful! Please take a look at the parent presentation to see some of the purchases we've been able to make for our school recently thanks to your help. Thanks to your support, Wharton PTO also recently received $624 from our Little Caesar's Fundraiser.

Gingerbread Decorating Contest
Deadline Dec. 15
Upload a picture of your Gingerbread House along with your name, grade, and teacher. You can use any cookies like gingerbread, graham, or even pop tarts. Choose one of the categories below. All submissions will be judged by our PTO board and the winner of each category will win a $20 Amazon eGC.

December 17
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt, 4 PM - 6 PM
Save the date! Wharton students are invited to join us on a Gingerbread Cookie scavenger hunt in the neighborhood surrounding the school. Our 5th graders will be selling food at the school so you can grab a snack after the hunt. RSVP >>

If you live in the vicinity of the school and would like to participate by "hiding" a Gingerbread Cookie in your front yard, please email us!

Support Wharton PTO During the Holidays
Support us while you shop! Here's how:

❄️ Kendra Scott Give Back Event
Dec. 2, 5 PM- 7 PM (in-store); Dec. 2-3 (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 Dec. 2 or online Dec. 2-3 using code GIVEBACK-­­­­AMJHV.

❄️ Donate to ¡Juntos!: Make a tax-deductible donation to support Wharton's IB Program.

❄️ Minted Holiday Cards and Gifts: Use code FUNDRAISEWK8DA at Minted to receive 20% off your holiday cards. Wharton will get 15% back.

❄️ Amazon Smile: Select Wharton Dual Language PTO as your charity of choice on Amazon Smile. Wharton gets back 0.5% of selected purchases.

❄️ Mabel's Labels: Visit Mabel's Labels and search for Wharton Dual Language Academy. Wharton gets back 20% of your purchase.

See other ways to support Wharton with your shopping.

🦅 Wanted: Eagle Run T-Shirt Sponsors ✉️ EagleRun@whartonpto.org

Nurse's Notes

Immunizations: A reminder to please send immunization records, especially COVID. Students who are 12 years old must have Tetanus and meningitis vaccines.

COVID Policy: HISD has not changed their policy, negative covid test OR doctor clearance required to return to school after illness.

Safety: When we return to school, please don't forget to be careful when crossing the streets, and please don't cross in front of cars.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nurse Dana

Middle School

Attention Middle Schoolers! There is still space available for the 2021 Creative Writing Middle School Workshop at Kinder HSPVA. The workshop will be held on Saturday, December 4, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The cost is $65 and includes a workshop t-shirt, notebook, and pen. 

Advance registration is open! This is the final Middle School Workshop at Kinder HSPVA for the 2021 - 22 school year. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

Financial assistance is available. Email HSPVA Friends Volunteer Manager for more information.

Looking Ahead
Monday, November 22
Thanksgiving Break | Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias
Tuesday, November 23
Thanksgiving Break | Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias
Wednesday, November 24
Thanksgiving Break | Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias
Thursday, November 25
Thanksgiving Break | Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias
Friday, November 26
Thanksgiving Break | Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias
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