Welch Middle School
Happenings
Dear Wolf Pack Parents & Students,
As always our primary goal at Welch MS is to ensure your child feels safe and that we are ensuring our teachers and staff are teaching and delivering quality instruction. We are committed to providing quality education to all students that will lead them to their career or college of their choice.
We recently had a school field day to celebrate all our students who made honor roll, perfect attendance, and had no discipline referrals. Students were able to participate in a field day- engaged in variety activities that allowed them to be with friends and just enjoy school and their friends. This event will offer every six weeks so please encourage your child to do their best every day, follow school rules and dress code, come to school daily, and ensure they are completing all classwork and assignments.
Please continue to ensure your child to submit all enrollment forms, continue to read every night, and do complete any missing assignments or homework. Hard work is the key to success. It’s also that time, for parents to check in with your child’s teachers and ensure they are on track with teaching and learning. Every teacher has a conference period, please do not hesitate to reach out and start setting up teacher conferences and ensure your child is on the track to success.
Lastly we encourage everyone to follow us on all our social media platforms and visit our school website. You can access important information and get the latest campus and district updates at:
· School Website: http://www.houstonisd.org/Welch
· Twitter: @Welch_WolfPack
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WelchWolfPack
· Instagram: @WelchWolfPack
Our gates will open every morning at 7:45 am to serve breakfast. The school day begins at 8:25 am and ends at 4:00 pm. Parents please ensure your child is at school promptly every morning before 8:25 am. All walkers will enter and exit the campus through the main gate’s front entrance. All car riders will be dropped off and picked up in the parking lot near the 6th grade temporary buildings. Wolves travel in a pack- no one will be left behind. Welch MS will continue to be the place “Where EVERYONE is a CHAMPION” and where “Wolves Lead the Way”.
Respectfully,
Rosa E. Hernandez
Principal, Welch Middle School
713-778-3300 (Direct line)
School Personnel
Rosa E. Hernandez, Principal,
R. Upshaw, 8th Grade Assistant Principal,
D. Carr, 7th Grade Administrator,
A. Goldman, 6th Grade Assistant Principal,
S. Smith, Dean of Instruction/IB Coordinator,
F. Plancarte, Teacher Specialist,
J. Jaso, Magnet Coordinator,
Welch Department Chairs:
Ms. Boudreaux, ELA Department Chair: lboudre1@houstonisd.org
Mr. Jones, Math Department Chair: jjones20@houstonisd.org
Ms. Santos, Science Department Chair: rose.reyna@houstonisd.org
Ms. Parliament, Social Studies Department Chair: Crystal.Parliament@houstonisd.org
Ms. Hoover, PE/Elective Department Chair: Brittney.Hoover@houstonisd.org
Ms. Provo, Special Education Department Chair: TPROVO@houstonisd.org
Welch Cluster Leaders:
Ms. Mason-Kelly, 6th Grade Cluster Leader: monique.masonkelly@houstonisd.org
Ms. Whigham, 7th Grade Cluster Leader: lela.whigham@houstonisd.org
Mr. Welsh, 8th Grade Cluster Leader: reuben.welsh@houstonisd.org
Dear Welch Pack Parents,
This is a friendly reminder to complete the annual Student Information Verification application by Thursday, Dec. 16, to ensure that you continue to receive important updates regarding your child’s education.
The application is available on the HISD Connect Parent Portal at HoustonISD.org/Connect.
The form allows you to verify your home address, phone number, email address, and emergency contacts. If you indicate that your address has changed, someone from our campus will contact you to obtain an updated statement of residence.
If you haven’t created your HISD Connect Parent Portal account, register now at HoustonISD.org/Connect. Watch this video if you need help with registration.
If you have not set up your HISD Connect Parent Portal account and do not have your student’s access ID, contact us at 713-778-3300.
Thank you for keeping your child’s information current.
Coffee with the Principal/ Title 1 Community Meeting
Join us for Coffee with the Principal, on Thursday, November 4 @ 8:30a.m. in the school cafeteria. Get the latest school updates and come hear about Title 1 with Ms. Jaso. Hope to see you there!
Student Attendance
What to do if your child is absent or tardy
- personal illness
- sickness or death in the family
- quarantine
- weather or road conditions making travel dangerous
- participation in school activities with permission of the principal
- juvenile court proceeding documented by a probation officer
- approved college visitation
- emergencies
- or "any other cause acceptable to teacher, principal, or superintendent"
Our Attendance goal for 2021-21 schoolyear is 96%
Balanced Definition: To understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others. Able to assess and understand strengths and limitations in order to support learning and personal development.
The following students and teachers were nominated:
Mr. Farr- Band Director
Ms. Carrington- 7th Grade Math
Mr. Welsh- 8th Grade Social Studies
Genesis Villatoro- 6th Grade Student
Briana Wright- 7th Grade Student
Aliyah Olajire-8th Grade Student
Report Card Dates
Six Weeks Grading Cycle Dates
1st 6 weeks Aug 23-Oct 1
2nd 6 weeks Oct 5-Nov 12
3rd 6 weeks Nov 15-Jan 14
4th 6 weeks Jan 19-Feb 25
5th 6 weeks Feb 28-Apr 22
6th 6 weeks Apr 25-June 7
Report Cards go home on:
October 8, 2021
November 19, 2021
January 21, 2022
March 4, 2022
April 29, 2022
June 7, 2022
Red Ribbon Week
HOMECOMING 2021
Duke & Duchess- John Lopez & Kaylie Linton
Prince & Princess- Julio Gonzales & Claudia Silvestre
King & Queen- Tyler Cadle & Sanairiya
School Dress Code
Success Opportunities
Safety is Key
- Wash your hands, make sure to wash for at least 20 seconds!
- Use hand sanitizer around campus when you are not able to wash your hands with soap and water!
- Watch your distance and avoided very crowded areas!
- Cover your cough or sneezes!
- Take care of yourself in and out of school!
Calling All Parents!
Save the Date
- November 6, Saturday tutorials begin
- November 10, Grade level assemblies
- November 16, Parent University
- November 19, Report Cards go out
- November 22-26 Thanksgiving Holiday
- October 25- May 2022 Before/After school tutorials
Magnet Thursday Events
Do you know someone interested in applying to Welch Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year? Welch Middle School will host virtual information sessions every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for prospective families. We encourage you to share this information with your community and help us spread the word about the great things happening at Welch!
If you have any questions about the Magnet Thursdays, please email Magnet Coordinator, Ms. Jaso, at jjaso@houstonisd.org
Parent University
HISD is dedicated to providing parents with the supports they need to be invested in the success of their children. Parent University supports parents and families in the education of their children, providing an introduction to district programs, community resources, and parent-engagement strategies. Each Parent University session will be held online.
To access previous Parent University sessions, click on the corresponding tab below, and select to see all sessions or a specific session, then click the "Submit" button to access your selection.
https://www.houstonisd.org/parentuniversity
Tuesday, November 16 (virtual)
Contact Us
Website: Houstonisd.org/welch
Location: 11544 South Gessner Road, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 713-778-3300
Facebook: facebook.com/WelchWolfPach
Twitter: @WelchWolfPack