WOODY`s - WRAP UP - Humble Independent School District

WOODY’s - WRAP UP
Apr. 13-17, 2015
Woodland Hills Elementary
2222 Tree Lane Kingwood, TX 77339
Office: 281-641-1500
Fax: 281.641.1517
Important dates
4/20 STAAR Testing 5th Grade Math
4/21 STAAR Testing 3rd & 4th Grade Math
4/22 STAAR Testing 3rd & 4th Grade Reading
STAAR Testing 5th Grade Science
4/25 Fine Arts Festival @ Lonestar College
4/29 Kindergarten Round Up @2:30 PM
4/30 Woody’s Fun Day
5/5 Class of 2015 Senior Tea @3:30
5/6 Early Release at 12:00 PM
Lunch MenU
Mon. 4/13
Tues. 4/14
Wed. 4/15
Thurs. 4/16
Fri. 4/17
Chicken Rings
OR
Beef Steak Fingers
Pepperoni/Cheese Pizza
OR
Baked Potato with Cheese
Beef Fiestada
OR
Chicken Nuggets
Pizza Munchable
OR
Oven Fried Chicken
Cheeseburger/Hamburger
OR
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Early Release Dates
The following dates are early release days for the remainder of
this school year. Early release is at 12:00 PM.
May 6th
June 4th (No lunch served on this day)
Staar testing-no visitors
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Monday, April 20 ---5 Grade Math
Tuesday, April 21st ---3rd & 4th Grade Math
Wednesday, April 22nd --- 3rd & 4th Grade Reading
---5th Grade Science
The state mandates NO VISITORS will be permitted in the
building during STAAR testing. Additionally, the workroom,
and Library will be closed.
Please do not schedule doctor or dental appointments on these
testing dates for your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader. Please make sure
your child has a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast.
Thank you for your help in making these testing dates great for
our students.
Attendance: 281.641.1519
WHE Annual fund
As of March 6th, we have raised $17,000 towards our total goal
of $50,000. Thank you to everyone who has donated to our
WHE annual fund. We are getting excited about the possibilities
of getting new playground equipment this summer.
Help Support our BIG IDEAS!
Score a homerun & join our winning team!!
Click on the link below to donate today!!
Donate Today!
#GetInTheGame
Congratulations
The results of the Humble ISD 2014-2015 Texas PTA
Reflections Program were announced. A BIG Shout-Out goes out
to our winners from WHE: Lan Salazar for her entry in the
Intermediate Literature category and Yvan Edwards for his entry
in the Intermediate Visual Arts category.
Congratulations WHE is proud of you!!!
Save the date…WHE Senior tea
What: WHE Annual Senior Tea
When: Tuesday, May 5th @ 3:30
Where: WHE Cafeteria
Who: Class of 2015 Graduating Seniors
**WHE Senior Tea Meeting for
Parents of 2015 seniors**
Parents of 2015 seniors please join us for a meeting on April 15th
at 4:30 PM in the library to discuss plans for the upcoming
Senior Tea taking place on May 5th. This is an exciting event and
our seniors really look forward to it.
Dress Code Highlights
Lifetime PTA Member Nomination
Spring has sprung, and so have the limbs of our students. Please
keep the following in mind, when planning outfits for school:
DRESS:
 Students at all grade levels may wear shorts, but “short
shorts” are not allowed. The length of shorts must be
between the knee and mid-thigh.
 Spaghetti straps, leotards and halters as an outer
garment are not acceptable. Blouses covering tube tops
must be buttoned.
 Fashions with slits above mid-thigh are not acceptable.
 Female students may wear earrings only on the ears.
Male students may not wear earrings. Jewelry may not
be worn in other pierced areas of the body.
 Students must wear shoes. Steel-toed shoes, house
slippers, cleats, and roller or wheeled shoes are not
permitted. In addition, elementary students may not
wear flip-flops or heels above one-half inch.
 Excessively loose or tight garments are not acceptable.
All clothing should be appropriately fitted.
 All shirts must be worn so as not to expose the bare
chest. Tank tops or undershirts are not to be worn as
outer garments. The midriff must not be exposed when a
student goes through normal activities of a school day,
including bending, stretching, or reaching.
 Male students are not allowed to wear shirts without
sleeves.
 Sunglasses are not allowed to be worn in the school
building.
HAIR:
Hairstyles must be neat, clean, and well groomed. Hair style must
not create a distraction. Hair that is dyed an unnatural color, such as
green or orange, is not permitted. Mohawks as well as faux hawks
are not permitted.
It is that time of year again. This is our opportunity to return our
thanks to our own for their dedication to our school and our
students. Each year, Woodland Hills PTA has the opportunity to
award an individual with the Life Time PTA Membership
Award. We would love to have your input. If there is a teacher,
staff member, or parent who you always observe going above
and beyond to support our school and students, please let us
know. Please e-mail your nomination along with a short reason
as to why you are nominating this person to Reannon Gentry at
[email protected] by Friday, April 10th 2015. As the
nominations are confidential, please only send your nominations
to the above mentioned. Once we receive all submissions, our
Committee will review them and select a winner. Thank you in
advance for your submissions.
Reannon Gentry
Membership/Volunteer Coordinator
[email protected]
Note from Nurse Cook
Parent Satisfaction Survey
Please place a change of clothes in your
Child’s backpacks (we are especially in need of
small boys/girls shorts & pants) for those “just
in case” moments. This will prevent a phone call
home or you having to leave work just in case an
accident happens.
Thank you so much for your support!
2015-2016 Kindergarten Round up
Please share with a 2015-2016
Future Kindergarten Parent
Parents of children who will be 5 by 9/1/2015 are invited to
attend the informative meeting on Wednesday, April 29 th from
2:30-3:30 pm. Please bring your future Kindergartener to meet
the teachers. Registration information will be given out at the
meeting.
Any questions, please call Ms. Jackson at: 281-641-1503.
WHE PTA is taking nominations to fill the Treasurer
position for the 2015-2016 year. If you have a nomination
you would like to make, questions or interest in regards to
the position, please contact April Cavallo at 281-686-8275.
Humble ISD/Lone Star CollegeKingwood Fine Arts Festival
Needs Volunteers!
The 13th Annual Fine Arts Festival will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
on Saturday, April 26, at Lone Star College Kingwood. The festival
is free and open to the community. Detailed information about the
event can be found at this link. Volunteer information can be found
at this link.
Help your child’s school! Take a quick, anonymous Parent
Satisfaction Survey! All responses will be analyzed to determine
what is working well in your child’s school and any areas that
may need improvement. The survey ends on April 17th.
Take the survey here
~~~ HOME ACCESS CENTER ~~~
All parents of returning Humble ISD students must have a Home
Access Account to complete the required annual update
registration in August for the 2015-2016 school years. If you
need assistance in creating an account or are having issues
logging in to your account, please call 281-641-1500. Home
Access Center or “HAC” is used by parents for annual
registration, to check grades in (3rd-5th), student
attendance/tardiness, & update contact info & much more.
#Get in the Game
Friday, March 8th
6-8 PM
Cost $3.00
K-Park High School Softball Field
Help Us Score a New Playground
Four elementary schools in Kingwood have come together for a community softball tournament to help Woodland Hills Elementary reach
this year’s annual fund campaign goals. On Friday, May 8, Bear Branch Elementary, Elm Grove Elementary, Foster Elementary, and
Woodland Hills Elementary will hold the first of four “Get in the Game” Community Softball Tournaments.
These four campuses are in the same vertical pattern in Kingwood, with students progressing on to Kingwood Middle School and ultimately
to Kingwood Park High School. The tournament will give students, parents, alumni and others in the community a chance to support their
campus while supporting Woodland Hills.
Woodland Hills Elementary will be the first up to bat to receive proceeds from this year’s event. As a community, the schools have decided
to help each other for the next four years to raise private funds. Campuses participating in future tournaments will rotate as beneficiaries for
their school’s funding initiatives.
Woodland Hills principal Debi Beard said, “Our school is thankful for our neighboring schools for coming together to help us raise funds to
update our school’s aging playground equipment. We have already seen our staff, students, parents, district PTA, and local businesses in the
community support our efforts.”
Those who attend the game will have the chance to cheer on their school, hear Kingwood Middle School principal, Bob Atteberry announce
the game and watch Superintendent Dr. Guy Sconzo throw out the first pitch.
The tournament will be played at Kingwood Park High School’s softball field on Friday, May
8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $3 and concessions will be available. For more
information please contact, Marilyn Mann at [email protected].
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April 20
April 21st
STAAR
TEST
DATES
April 22nd
Test
5 Grade Math
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade Math
3rd Grade Reading
3rd Grade Reading
5th Grade Science
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Please remember:
No Visitors/Volunteers on these dates. Thank you!
The following tips help students do their best everyday,
but are especially important during the critical state assessment dates.
Go to bed early and
get at least eight
hours of sleep!
Arrive at School
By 7:45!
Wear Comfy
Clothes!
No Appointments
on Day of Testing!
Healthy
Breakfast!
WOODLAND HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP/ORIENTATION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015
2:30PM - 3:30PM or 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Parents of children who will be 5 years old by 9/1/2015 are encouraged to attend this
informative meeting. Future kindergartners will get to visit a Kindergarten classroom
and meet the teachers, while their parents meet with the principals in the library for
orientation. Humble Independent School District NEW STUDENT Registration packet
will provided at this orientation.
ALL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE
using the following link:
https://eshac.humble.k12.tx.us/EO_Parent/User/Login.aspx
Students who have never been enrolled in Humble ISD must utilize the on-line
registration process. Once the application is submitted online, you will need to make
an appointment with the WHE registrar, Shanna Jackson at 281-641-1503 to finalize
the pre-enrollment of your child. Appointments will be available during the weeks of
May 4th – 8th and May 11th -15th.
*If you do not have online access, computer workstations are available in the school’s library
during your scheduled appointment time.
Please bring the following documents to your registration appointment:
 Official Original Birth Certificate
 Parent’s Driver’s License
 Proof of Residency (water, gas, electric bill or lease agreement with student’s name listed )
 Complete Immunization Record
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Friday, May 29
WHE Office Policies & Procedures
Together We Make A Team!
Office: 281-641-1500 Fax: 281-641-1517 Attendance: 281-641-1519
Visiting WHE
Reporting School Absences
Forgotten Items
Parents are always welcome to visit WHE. State law
requires that all visitors report to the office upon arriving on
campus. Our school utilizes the raptor security system. This
system requires that all visitors, including parents, &
volunteers present their driver’s license to receive a visitors
badge. This procedure is the best method in locating your
child as well as ensuring the best protection for your child.
A visitor/volunteer badge is required to visit all areas
beyond the office. Thank you for your cooperation.
When your child is absent from school for any
reason, please call our Attendance Line at (281)
641-1519. Please state your child’s name,
grade, (symptoms and/or fever) 24 hours a day.
When your child returns to school, he or she
must have a written, dated excuse with the
reason for the absence, parent's signature, and
the child's first and last name. REMEMBER,
PARENTS ONLY HAVE 48 HOURS TO BRING
IN A NOTE OR CALL THE SCHOOLTO HAVE
AN ABSENCE EXCUSED.
To keep class disruptions to a
minimum, we ask that if your child
forgets an item (homework, lunch box,
jacket, etc.) please place the item on
the table located inside the office with
the student’s name and teacher on it by
10:00 AM. Please notify the office if
your child is unaware you are bringing
the item(s).
Lunch Visitors
Tardy Policy
You are always welcome to come and have lunch with your
child at their designated lunch time. A visitor table is set up
for you to enjoy lunch with your child. As a safety
precaution, visitors are asked not to accompany their child
to recess.
Tardy bell rings at 8:05 AM. If your child
arrives after 8:30, you must come into the
office & sign in your child.
Cell Phone Policy:
Nurse Notes:
Change of clothes-Please
place a change of clothes in
your child’s backpack for
those “just in case” moments.
This is especially needed for
students in K-2nd grade. This
will prevent a phone call
home or you having to leave
work just in case an accident
happens. Thank you so much
for your support!
Medications- All medications
must be brought to the clinic
by a parent only, and requires
a physician order on file with
the Nurse. If you have any
questions, please call our
Nurse at 281-641-1505.
*Parents please also
remember to notify the
office/nurse if you change
your phone number during
the school year, as we need
to have correct phone
numbers on file for your child
should an emergency occur.
If a student uses a personal device without
authorization during the school day, the
device will be confiscated and the parent
will be notified. Confiscated devices are
subject to a fee of $15 after the first
warning.
WHE Campus Student
Checkout Policy
To reduce the number of disruptions during the
important final part of the school day when teachers
are winding up a lesson and giving instructions for
homework, we ask that you not check your child out
after 2:45 p.m. Also, for your child’s safety dismissal
changes will not be accepted by phone. Please
make sure your child knows how they are going
home each day. Thank you for your cooperation.
Lost & Found:
If your child is missing their lunch box, sweater,
jacket, water bottle, or other item, please
remind them to always check lost & found
which is located in the cafeteria. It is a good
idea to place your child’s name on all their
belongings.
Student Dismissal
Car Riders: Kindergarten car riders are
dropped off and picked up at the front
entrance of WHE. On early release days
Kindergarten students and their siblings
are picked up at the front entrance of the
school. All car riders in grades 1-5 are
dropped off and picked up in the back
entrance of the school with the exception
of Kindergarten.
Front Walkers: Teachers will dismiss
students to their parent/guardian from the
4th Grade hallway to the playground.
Back Walkers: Teachers will dismiss
back walkers, & may meet parents at the
map, ride bike or walk to the greenbelt.
Student Safety: All students on the
playground before or after school must be
supervised by their parent.
Rainy Day Dismissal
Determination will be made by a campus
administrator at 3:00 pm to determine if
we will have a Rainy Day Dismissal. This
dismissal will only be utilized when there
is visible lightning and/or thunder or
pouring down rain. Light rain only, does
not constitute a need for Rainy Day
Dismissal. During this dismissal, all
children except day care van riders and
Humble ISD bus riders will be considered
car riders. No students will be allowed to
walk or ride their bike home during a
Rainy Day Dismissal. The buses will run
as normal. Please make sure that your
child is aware of your plans should a
Rainy Day Dismissal be called.