WES is the Best Weekly Newsletter

Dear WES Team,

As we enter Week 11, we are reminded of the strength and unity of our "We Before Me" vision. Together, we continue to focus on the success of every student, ensuring that each child receives the support and encouragement they need to thrive.

Tutorials Begin This Week!

Starting this week, we are excited to kick off Paws Power Hour tutorials. This is a great opportunity for students to receive targeted instruction and extra support in areas where they may need help. Thank you to our teachers for dedicating their time to these sessions, ensuring that our students are on track, and closing learning gaps. Your hard work truly embodies the "We Before Me" mindset, putting our students' needs first and ensuring their success.

Fourth Grade Shining Bright!

A huge shout-out to our fantastic fourth-grade team for their outstanding display of WES PAWS pride during the Ag in the Class field trip! Presenters from the event praised our students for their engagement, thoughtful questions, and Tiger Pride, noting that they were one of the best groups to attend this year! The dedication of our teachers and the collaboration between students and staff truly shone through, making this an unforgettable experience. I am confident that as other grade levels attend field trips the positive feedback will continue!

Parent Training Success!

A big thank you to Ms. Harris for leading a successful parent training on how to access report cards online! We are so proud of the way Ms. Harris supports our parents and caregivers, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to stay informed about their child’s progress. By working together with parents, we strengthen the home-school connection, which is essential to our students' success.

As we move forward into the rest of this week, let’s continue to keep the We Before Me vision at the forefront of everything we do. Whether it's through collaborating in our PLCs, supporting each other during tutorials, or connecting with parents, we are truly stronger together.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment and hard work. Let’s make this week a great one!

Venitra Senegal

Principal

#WEBEFOREME

Congratulations Ms. Kendra Walker, our Fundamental Five Teacher of the Week!

Thank you for embodying the **We Before Me** vision by stepping up to teach various classes with a smile each day when your colleagues were out. Now, as you move into your new role as the fourth-grade co-teacher alongside Ms. Gomez, your positivity, dedication, and unwavering support to your fellow teachers continue to shine. Your consistent contributions and the positive impact you make on our campus are truly appreciated. Your willingness to go above and beyond exemplifies teamwork and commitment to our school community. We are grateful for all that you do!

Thank you for all that you do to make WES the BEST!

Wharton Homecoming Week & National School Bus Safety Week

October 21st- 5th Grade Field Trip to the Crocodile Encounter

October 23rd- 1st Nine Weeks Awards Templates Submissions Due (see link below for instruction)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CTYnoG7qcuDtmOnxcOX_-zIcxB9lxK0OHdVpAVCqLwc/edit?usp=sharing

October 25th- WES Homecoming Pep Rally @ 8:15 am- 8: 45 am

*Upcoming Events

October 28th-- Red Ribbon Week (see schedule below) https://docs.google.com/document/d/10t3bEvm90Ib_uCHGS8tA-e3uv_XOv81Fg-DAfQBGFQM/edit?usp=sharing

October 29th- WISD TACO Bout It Family Engagement Night 4:30- 7:00 pm @ WES (Clubs are welcome to set up tables)

October 31st- Character Parade & District Online Staff Videos Modules Due

November 1st- WES Awards Program

Check out the link below to view the morning announcement rotation schedule.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i3rOwq1WnKHJ6GwlZPw28IHyVuQNt0jHsrMegBJyM9w/edit?gid=0#gid=0

WES Tutorials - Fall-October 21st- November 14th Reminders

Fall Tutorials- Our Fall Tutorials are from October 21st- November 14th from 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm.

• Teams work together to come up with a plan for monitoring students who will be attending tutorials during dismissal. The students can work on homework while waiting for tutorials to begin.
• Teachers, please pick up your tutorial students immediately following duty to ensure teachers watching students can begin tutorials on time.
• Teachers remember to take attendance for tutorials daily
• Teachers who have an issue conducting tutorials for two days, will need to individually speak with Ms. Senegal regarding the request to have one day of tutorials this week for approval.

• Teachers please ensure that your class growth data chart is updated with Unit/Mid Module/Module Assessments for all content areas
• Ensure Class updated data chart is posted in your classroom.
• Students' smart folders should be updated by students with the assessment taken.

• Students should also set goals for their next assessments.
• Ensure Panorama is updated from MTSS Meetings last year.

WHS Homecoming Peprally @ WES

Time: 2:30- Grade levels will be called down to the gym on the PA System

2: 45 pm-3:10 pm- Pep rally

PLC Schedule & Conference Meetings of the Week

Monday: October 21st-PLC

Reading- Amplify Pre-Internalization Must Do’s

Math/Science: Science Pre Internalization Must Do’s

Tuesday: October 22nd-PLC

Reading/SS: Amplify Region 3

Math/Science: Science Internalization

Wednesday: October 23rd-PLC

Reading/SS: -Anchor Chart Updates for Amplify & Posted on walls

Bring your class data anchor chart for RLA to be updated

Math/Science: Eureka Region 3

Thursday: October 24th PLC

Reading/SS: - Strategies for SCRs & ECRs. Teacher’s revise Amplify prompts into STAAR language/structure.

Teachers need to bring: a computer, Amplify TE,

Math/Science: Supplemental aide folders & Math Manipulative Prep for 2nd-5th grade (Bring Special Pops Binders) Bring Eureka totes

Friday, October 25th- PLC

Grading guidelines clarification, tutorial house bill 1416, conduct grades

Please complete the "Counselors Request Form" if you believe you have a student or have observed a student, who has raised any discipline or family concerns. Mrs. Perkins (School Counselor) and Ms. Molina (CIS Site Coordinator) will coordinate their efforts to support students by addressing their needs and identifying any underlying issues.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqHmZ14ZcaJeQ-4jWSnwB_wHDTlUJZODqFgIzaZUSrSfKKuw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Each grade level has developed a schedule to support internalization, lesson preparation, and planning.

2nd- Monday & Tuesdays

3rd- Mondays-Science & RLA, Tuesdays- Math & RLA, Wednesdays- Math/Social Studies & Small Group/WIN Time

4th-Wednesdays & Thursdays

5th- Tuesdays & Thursdays

Fridays are Conference and WES Staffing & ARD days during the Conference Time as needed.

Our campus focus for this semester is teachers/staff working with students in the Power Zone.

See the video for the Fundamental Five Instructional Model- Staying In the Power Zone below.

Character Traits Lessons of the Week: Emotion Management

2nd - Performance Task - How Do You Feel?

3rd - Performance Task - Strength of Feelings

4th - Performance Task - Rethink It

5th - Performance Task - Making a Change

September & October Birthday Stars!!!

9/30- Kendra Walker

10/7- Jazmyn Mckintyre

10/18- Hayley Plunkett

10/18- Donna Jackson

If it's your birthday...please let me know by completing the staff survey below.