Wolves Weekly
February 25th, 2023
Table of Contents
- Celebrating Black History
- Tutoring Schedule
- Walzem College Prep Report Card
- College Counseling Corner
- 2022-2023 School Year
- Communication Tree
- Food & Nutrition
- Important Message
- Attendance
- Message from Our APO
- Athletics
- Message from our District
Celebrating Black History
Black Panther Party founders Huey Newton and Bobby Seale met in 1961 while students at Merritt College in Oakland, California.
They both protested the college’s “Pioneer Day” celebration, which honored the pioneers who came to California in the 1800s but omitted the role of African Americans in settling the American West. Seale and Newton formed the Negro History Fact Group, which called on the school to offer classes in Black history.
They founded the Black Panthers in the wake of the assassination of Black nationalist Malcolm X and after police in San Francisco shot and killed an unarmed Black teen named Matthew Johnson.
Originally dubbed the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, the organization was founded in October 1966. The Black Panthers’ early activities primarily involved monitoring police activities in Black communities in Oakland and other cities.
As they instituted several social programs and engaged in political activities, their popularity grew. The Black Panthers drew widespread support from urban centers with large minority communities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Philadelphia. By 1968, the Black Panthers had roughly 2,000 members across the country.
Celebrating our Parents!
Every week we will celebrate parents that are nominated by their scholars for all they do for them. This week we celebrate: Mrs. Holmes, Ms. Seay, Ms. Owens, Ms. Sanchez, Mrs. Ware, & Mr. & Mrs. Avilez.
Thank you for all your support on field lessons, fundraisers and during sports events. You are truly amazing.
Tutoring Schedule
FAMILY PARTNERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Walzem Wolf families are expected to:
· Support their scholar in receiving additional support in tutoring, FNL and Saturday School by having them attend
· Communicate with their scholar’s teacher via Remind or email
· Arrive to pick up their scholar 10 minutes before dismissal
IWCP teachers and admin are thrilled to partner with you and support your scholar in their academic achievement and journey to and through college!
College Counseling Corner
Extra, Extra, Read all about it!!!!!!
A big shout out to our SENIOR CLASS OF 2023 for already collecting over 7 MILLION dollars in Scholarships! Keep up the great work, Seniors! We're excited for your college journey!
Cap & Gown Pre-Sale
Academic Calendar
There will be school this Monday February 20th, 2023!
IDEA Walzem College Preparatory Communication Tree
At IDEA Walzem, partnering with families is critical to our success. We want parents to communicate directly with the person(s) who can most immediately meet their needs. Adults in the building have distinct roles and responsibilities. The communication tree below will allow families to receive communication most efficiently. We ask families to use the communication tree so they can get the information they are seeking quickly. If the top person on the tree is not able to address a family’s concern, we encourage families to reach out to the next person on the tree. Families should receive a response to communication within 48 hours. If a response is not received within 48 hours, please reach out to Kassandra Garcia, Administrative Assistant to the Principal.
For concerns regarding occurrences in your child’s classroom (an interaction with teacher, behavioral incident, academic progress), please contact the teacher directly first.
February Breakfast & Lunch Menu
******Important Message for Second Semester******
Walzem College Prep Parents!
We continue to work to make sure our school is a safe and healthy place for learning for all scholars and teachers. We do have a few ask...
Please make sure your scholar is in uniform every day!
Monday - Thursday
Grade Level IDEA Polo Shirt
Black, Navy, Khaki Pants
Black Belt
90% Black Shoes
Black or White Socks (Colored socks can be work with pants)
Friday
Grade Level IDEA Polo, Walzem Spirit or College Shirt
Blue or Black Jeans
90% Black Shoes
Black or White Socks (Colored socks can be work with jeans)
*Hair color of any kind is allowed.
*Piercings are also allowed.
*Jackets must be from an IDEA vendor and remain unzipped at all times
Back Packs
Clear or Mesh (No Expectations)
It is important that your scholar has a clear or mesh back. We want to make sure that all of our scholars feel and are safe.
Consequences
We will follow the ladder of consequences for scholars that are out of uniform.
https://ideapublicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BOY_Uniform_Guide_2022-23.pdf
Attendance
Message from our Assistant Principal of Operations
HEALTHY KIDS INITIATIVE
As we close the year with 11 weeks remaining in the 2022-2023 school year, we want to remind our families that is important for scholars' to have HEALTHY snacks and meals. Please support your scholars' minds by the following:
- No outside fast food is allowed, scholars should NOT be eating fast food as they enter the building or for lunch.(Please do not drop off any fast food for your scholar as we not allow them to eat in the cafeteria).
- Remember if you pack a lunch for your scholar, please pack healthy choices.
- As always, breakfast and lunch is FREE for every scholar, every day!
Thank you for your partnership in building strong minds! Please view our Child Nutrition Program menu below! There are new recipes our CNP Team has been working on.
The goal is for all our grade levels to be at 98% attendance. It is important for scholars to be in attendance everyday,
Testing Corner
TELPAS
Women's Fitness
8th Graders Only
Athletics
Yearbook
Buy a Page in the Yearbook
- Parents if you have pictures that you want to be shared of your scholars or from school events, in the yearbook. Please click the attached link. https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=IDEAWALZEM-23
- If you would like to purchase a complete page or half page in the yearbook to celebrate your scholars, seniors, please go to the link or contact Ms. Benavides on Remind.
Information from our District
Attendance Matters
Attention Team & Family!
Our love for learning is stronger than ever! IDEA is committed to ensuring all students are successful. One of the most important things your child can do to reach the goal of success is also one of the most basic: attend school every day on time. Thank you, Team & Family, for your continued commitment to ensuring every scholar is as prepared as possible for success in college and in life.
Black History Month
February is Black History Month. At IDEA Public Schools, this is a time to come together as a Team & Family to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans in our schools and across the organization. As we kick off this important time, campuses across all our regions are teaching lessons and holding events in honor of Black History Month. Be sure to check out IDEA’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as we document the amazing happenings taking place across our campuses throughout the month to educate, celebrate, and reflect upon Black history.
Coming Soon
Parents & Scholars will have the opportunity to give feedback to our teachers, administration, staff and district on scholars' education. You will be able to let us know what we are doing well and what we need to do to improve.
Refer A Friend
IDEA WALZEM COLLEGE PREP
Can't Stop, Won't Stop , Walzem!!!!!!
Email: latoya.lofton@ideapublicschools.org
Website: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-walzem
Location: 6445 Walzem Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-239-4600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IDEASchoolsWalzem
Help Us Raise Money for Field Lessons
Fundraising - Spring 2023 is now open! Find items that I've picked out for this fundraiser with the fans, supporters, and program in mind. There is also spirit-wear available for your family and friends.
OUR SHOP DETAILS
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- Store Open From: Feb 10 - Feb 25, 2023