Wolman Elementary Newsletter

It was wonderful seeing so many parents at Curriculum Night earlier this week! This truly shows that Wolman Elementary has a very supportive parent community that wants to be involved in our Explorers' learning! If you did not have a chance to attend Curriculum Night on Tuesday, please ensure that you are receiving weekly email updates from your child's homeroom teacher as they provide wonderful insight into classroom learning!

We would like to thank all those who participated in our campus Read-a-Thon! Our Explorers have had lots of fun reading and now will get to choose their prizes with their "RAT" bucks! Please review the Read-A-Thon section below for more details!

Teaching expectations is very much woven into our school day as ensuring behavior is well managed helps to set the stage for high levels of learning. It is an expectation at Wolman Elementary that our students use kind and appropriate language during the school day and when riding to and from school on the bus. Direct and/or indirect threats/threatening language is taken seriously as the safety of our students and staff is a priority. We kindly ask that you take a moment to talk with your child about using appropriate/kind language and reporting any language that makes them feel unsafe or uncomfortable.

Tomorrow, we will be promoting creativity and courage during "Dot Day" so don't forget your polka dot attire tomorrow! Also, as another reminder, please leave pets at home when meeting your child at our dismissal areas as animals are not allowed on school property and please be sure that your child does not arrive to school prior to 8:10 a.m. as there are not staff available to monitor.

Please check out the additional school event information and PTA news below! Have a fantastic rest of your week!

WHAT IS DOT DAY?

It has been great seeing so many lunch visitors! As a reminder only parents/guardians, non-school aged children and immediate family listed on the 24-25 Lunch Visitors Parent Permission form are able to visit for lunch. Due to limited space, visitors are limited to 2 visitors per student. Please note the following: Each parent must sign up for their own seat and a separate seat for any non school age siblings. PLEASE REMEMBER when signing up to include your child's name and teacher in the comments. All visitors must show a physical, hard copy government issued ID (driver's license or passport) when you arrive for lunch. We ask that each student be limited to having a lunch visit one day per week to allow all Explorers the opportunity to have a lunch visit. If you are not able to come to lunch after you signed up, please remove your name from the list. Also, please be aware that a few minutes prior to your child's lunch time ending, the monitors will direct your child to join his/her class; this helps with making our cafeteria exit procedures run more smoothly. The following links will guide you in signing up for lunch times to visit your child and with providing lunch visitor permission. Please call 281 234 1700 with any questions. Thank you!

Lunch Visitor Parent Permission Link

Online Lunch Sign Up Link

Wolman Elementary extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community! We're incredibly proud of our readers and grateful for your support, which made our fundraiser a success. Our students had a wonderful time reading. We can't wait to host another Read-A-Thon next year!

If your child participated in Read-a-Thon by collecting donations, they have until 9/27 to shop for prizes with "RAT" bucks. At that time, the prize store will close, and prizes will be shipped to the school for distribution.

Also, donations can be made until 9/27!! So reach out to friends and family for those last minute donations!!

We appreciate our RJWE community, and we can't wait to participate in Read-A-Thon again next year!

Thanks again,

Wolman Elementary

Wolman Elementary Screening Information

LINK TO THE GT WEBSITE with information for parents.

DI is open to ALL RJWE students!

Here is the link to our site with DI information.

https://sites.google.com/katyisd.org/rjwegtscreening/destination-imagination

RJWE GT SCREENING - DESTINATION IMAGINATION

THIS YEARS CHALLENGES!!!! click to view

sites.google.com

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Here is a link to the Preview of Challenges Video.

https://www.destinationimagination.org/challenge-experience/challenge-previews/

In a nutshell:

Teams can have 5-7 members, no more

Teams: 3-5th graders can compete

K-2nd are Rising Starts and participate for the experience.

If you are willing to manage a team and/or your child wants to participate. Please fill out this form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex3qng52WC8Ghg2tL_CkqRkaXlAJsnkrw7PAhNbu7FFEbP5g/viewform

Manager Training for returning Team Managers is THIS THURSDAY!!!!

The training schedule for New Managers can be found on the site above at the bottom.

Please let Barbara Allison know if you have any questions.

barbaraaallison@katyisd.org

Love and Logic Parenting Classes will be offered at multiple campuses during the Fall semester of 2024. Participation options are listed in the chart below. Katy ISD families may register to attend any session. Dates for Love and Logic courses will also be posted on the Professional Learning website https://www.katyisd.org/Page/9511 . Families who wish to participate in Love and Logic courses may pay $10 for the cost of the workbook with cash, check, or with the Pay ‘N Go system. Love and Logic Facilitators will arrange for parents to pick up materials. At least 10 participants are required for each session. If a minimum number of participants is not met, registered participants will be directed to an alternate session.

We are excited to recognize Nikki Tolliver as our first Volunteer of the Month for the 2024-2025 school year!

This is Nikki’s first year serving as Chairperson of our Wolman Teacher’s Workroom, where she also coordinates the essential "Once a Month Volunteer Work Day." Nikki dedicated countless hours before the school year even began, ensuring everything was organized and ready. Since the start of the school year, she has worked tirelessly on daily tasks like copying, stapling, sorting, hole-punching, laminating, and more. Nikki has also taken on the responsibility of coordinating volunteer coverage, training new volunteers, and managing the constant flow of projects, ensuring all are completed by their deadlines. Her incredible dedication and enthusiasm are truly inspiring!

If you see Nikki around the school, be sure to show her some love and thank her for all her hard work and dedication!

Our teachers and staff have earned some extra special attention! The PTA would love to show appreciation for all they do each and every day!

We need your help! Please take a moment to sign up to help “Stock the Lounge.” There are several options from which you can choose. All treats can be turned in to the front office the week of September 16-20! Please mark your donation “PTA” so that it can be delivered to the PTA room.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EAFA82EABFFC34-50963401-stock#/

We greatly appreciate your donation and support!

Thank you!

Wolman PTA Hospitality

It is time to help our kiddos experience some fun while learning about their 5 senses! Parents volunteers will be needed to make this all happen so please sign up for a spot if you are available. Thank you so much for helping to support our students.

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/OhXVAmQ

For questions, reach out to Stephanie at discoverlearningk-2@wolmanpta.org

Interested in being a homeroom parent this school year?! Please complete this Homeroom Parent Interest form below. Homeroom parents will help with the Thankful Party, Friendship Party, End of Year Party, and Field Day. The last day to sign up is this Friday, September 13th.

Monday, September 16

• Specialty Day: 3

Tuesday, September 17

• Specialty Day: 4
• Choir rehearsals 7:30 am

Wednesday, September 18

• Specialty Day: 1

Thursday, September 19

• Specialty Day: 2
• Choir rehearsals 7:30 am
• PTA Homeroom Parent Selection, 2:30 pm

Monday, September 23

• Specialty Day: 3
• Board Meeting - 5:00 p.m.; Board Room - Livestream

Tuesday, September 24

• Specialty Day:4
• Choir rehearsals 7:30 a.m.
  

• Guides Kick Off - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.; GYM

Wednesday, September 25

• Specialty Day: 1

Thursday, September 26

• Specialty Day: 2
• Choir rehearsals 7:30 a.m.

Friday, September 27

• Specialty Day: 3

• Custodians’ Day

Friday, September 20

• Campus Professional Learning Day | No Students

School Hours: 8:30am – 3:40pm (Doors open at 8:10 a.m. ; "All Explorers in by 8:20")

Wolman Elementary website: CLICK HERE

Wolman Elementary School Phone Number: 281-234-1700

Wolman Elementary School Fax Number: 281-644-1875

Wolman Elementary Facebook page: “Ray and Jamie Wolman Elementary School”

Wolman Elementary Clinic: CLICK HERE

Home Access Center: CLICK HERE

Family Technology Resources & Support: CLICK HERE

Wolman Elementary PTA website: CLICK HERE

Katy ISD website: CLICK HERE

Katy ISD On the Go Mobile App – you can find in the App store

PayNGo (Meal Account): CLICK HERE

School Cafe (Menus): CLICK HERE

Bus Route Finder: CLICK HERE

RJWE Birthday Book Club form coming soon

Instructional Calendar 2024-25 : CLICK HERE

Lunch Menus Click Here

Bus Transportation CLICK HERE

Bus Schedules CLICK HERE

Student Code of Conduct CLICK HERE

Registration Information CLICK HERE

Ray and Jamie Wolman Elementary Facebook

#RJWEKidsFirst (Twitter)

Wolman PTA Facebook

Please feel free to contact me with any suggestions, or questions you may have in our school year. We are here to help YOU!

kellydricks@katyisd.org

School Phone Number (281) 234 1700

School Fax Number (281) 644 1875

Website: http://www.katyisd.org/campus/RJWE/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 28727 North Firethorne Road, Katy, TX, United States
Phone: 281-234-1700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/1540277282920101/local_search?surface=rese
Twitter: @twitterkisdrjwe

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