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An earlier version of the newsletter included the incorrect date for Donuts with Santa. The event will take place on December 11.

Dear Wharton Families,

As we head into the holidays, I would like to ask that you keep safety in mind when dropping off and picking up your students from school. Please, don't use your cell phones in the carpool lane so that you are fully present and notice our students crossing the street or getting in and out of cars. 

I also want to remind you that Fridays are not free dress days unless otherwise noted. Students are welcome to wear jeans and a Wharton t-shirt or college t-shirt.

We're excited to be holding a virtual Holiday Program on Wednesday, December 16 with pre-recorded performances by our students. Please save the date!

Have a good weekend,

Jennifer Day

December 6-14
5th Grade Elf Gram Sale
Get ready to be Elf-ed! 5th Grade students will be selling Elf Grams to raise funds for their end-of-year celebrations. Students can send an ElfGram to friends and teachers for $2 each. Students can turn in their orders with payment to their teachers or front office or can send payment via Venmo (please ensure the order form is turned in). Click here for the order form. Contact Anabel Esparza with any questions.

December 11, 9 AM - 11 AM
Donuts with Santa and Pancho Claus Toy Drive
Enjoy donuts, coffee, and special appearances by Santa and Pancho Claus. Please bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Pancho Claus Toys for Children. Tickets are $10 per person. Space is limited. This event is presented by Premium to benefit Wharton.

December 16 at 6:30 PM
Wharton Virtual Holiday Program
Save the date for our virtual holiday program featuring pre-recorded musical performances by every grade level and Wharton staff. Link coming soon!

December 17
Teacher Holiday Cookie Exchange
We'll be hosting a cookie exchange for our teachers. If you're able, please sign up to bring 2-3 dozen cookies. You may also make a donation if you wish to (link in the sign-up). 

December 17
Last Day of Classes and Winter Class Celebrations
Visitors will not be allowed to class parties. Please connect with your Classroom Ambassador to find out how you can contribute.

December 20-31
Winter Break

Safety

• HISD is still trying to hire a crossing guard for our campus.
• Parents, please stay off your cell phones when dropping off and picking up your children.

Did you notice the fire lane was painted during the break? Please don’t park there, “minimum $500 fine” signs were posted. Two staff members have already been ticketed. The fire marshal passes by our campus daily.

COVID
We are still following CDC guidelines for travel, etc. Refer to the CDC website.

We don’t have enough information regarding Omicron yet to make any changes to the policy.

Keep up the good work! Not as many COVID cases in our school and many students are getting vaccinated!

Screenings
PK, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th hearing, vision, and acanthosis nigricans screenings this month. Feel free to ask me to check your child if they are not in these grades you notice a change.

Nurse Dana

Congratulations to our Student Council elected officials!

• President: Aimee San Miguel
• Vice President: Belinda Mata
• Secretary: Gabriela Valera & Cecilia Pitcher-Baum
• Treasurer: Sandi Hernandez & Nikko Ha-Thua
• Publicist: Isabela Abrego, Isabela varela, Taylor Bowen
• Class Representatives: Tiana Christie-Law, Townes Brennan, Riley Payne, Leila Martinez

Urgent needs include:

• Adult size toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Diapers (size 4/5)
• Pull-ups (size 6)
• Tampons
• Pads

Spring 2022 registration for Neartown Little League is now open. Tryouts will be held on January 8 for Majors & Minors and on January 22 for Machine/Kid Pitch, Coach Pitch & Tee Ball. For more information, see the flyer and contact Claudia Hanford.

Wharton Dual Language Academy

900 W Gray St

Houston TX 77019