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WPE Community Newsletter - Week of May 24, 2021
Whispering Pines Elementary
We are SAFE, We are KIND, We are RESPECTFUL
WE ARE PANDAS
Email: wpe_connect@humbleisd.net
Website: https://www.humbleisd.net/Domain/1690
Location: 17321 Woodland Hills Drive, Humble, TX, USA
Phone: 281-641-2500
Twitter: @HumbleISD_WPE
Message from the Principal
Whispering Pines Families,
We did it family! We have completed one of the most challenging school years to date! Whether you were a virtual family or a face to face family we hope that this year has felt successful and that your child(ren) have grown in their knowledge or strength or BOTH. As we look toward the summer months I want to make you aware of opportunities for your child to continue on a path of success and growth
Humble ISD has the following opportunities for our students:
Camp Invention At Home
Camp Invention At Home - Enjoy camp from the comfort of your own home!
More Information on Camp Invention At Home
Camp Invention At Home Flyer
Future Patriette Camp
Brought to you by the Award Winning AHS Patriette Dance Team!
Future Patriette Camp Registration Information
Camp Nobis Est
Camp Nobis Est is a fun and exciting summer camp for incoming 6 graders ONLY.
Limited spaces available and filling up fast!
More Information on Camp Nobis Est
Humble ISD Athletic Camps at the Middle Schools and High Schools- You may go to any of these camps regardless of your feeder pattern.
Atascocita HS
Humble HS
Kingwood HS
Kingwood Park HS
Summer Creek HS
Creekwood MS
Humble MS
Kingwood MS
Riverwood MS
Sterling MS
Timberwood MS
West Lake MS
Woodcreek MS
Mercer Morning Club is held on Wednesdays in June and July. Ages 6-11 can explore science and nature by learning about habitats, mammals, reptiles, birds and insects as well as hiking and crafting. Limited space is available. (Day, Nature)
Dates: June 23 and 30, July 14 and 21
Cost: free
22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble
713-274-4160
www.hcp4.net/parks/mercer
Summer Nature Camp is a four-day camp at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center for ages 5-12. At Amazing Arthropods, campers are split into three age groups in which they can hike, play outdoor games and do crafts. Harris County residents receive priority registration May 3. (Day, Nature)
Dates: June-August
Cost: free
20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble
281-446-8588
www.hcp4.net/parks/jjp
Pinspiration offers ages 5-12 the chance to do up to three crafts, listen to stories and do exercises. Themes include Pirates and Mermaids, Under the Sea and pets. (Academics, Art, Day)
Dates: May 31-Aug. 6
Cost: $45 per day; $210 per week
1310 Northpark Drive, Ste. 800, Kingwood
832-480-2526
www.pinspiration.com/kingwood
WPE Little Library- As Always we will make sure to keep our free library in the front of the school stocked with books for your children so be sure and take a book (or 2 or 3) and leave a book (or 2 or 3)
Panda Proud!
Wendy Anaya, Principal
281-641-2501
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 2021
WE HAVE 191 LIBRARY BOOKS STILL OUT!- Please look in all the places (closets, backpacks, under seats in the cars, in the refrigerator : ) This is equal to ~$2000 to replace!
- Tuesday, May 25 - 3rd Grade Picnic and PRE K Picnic
- Tuesday, May 25 4:00-6:00pm ALL REMAINDER OF CHROMEBOOKS MUST BE RETURNED
- Wednesday, May 26 - Kindergarten EOY Performance and picnic @ Pavillion
- Thursday, May 27 - 2nd Grade Picnic and 5th Grade End of Year Award, Lunch and picnic
- Friday, May 28- Last Day of School- Early Release 12:00pm
Supplies to order to the 21-22 school year
Or
Take a look at the HUMBLE ISD calendar for 21-22 school year
Upcoming Important Dates for 21-22 school Year to keep in mind.
- Meet the teacher is Thursday, August 5
- First Day of School is Tuesday, August 10
- Upcoming registration dates, HAC update time will be updated soon.
Updates on the Multipurpose Room
Building a Playground
Manner's Banquet
CAMPUS UPDATES🏫
NEED TO PAY FOR A LOST LIBRARY BOOK
Please go here for instructions
INTENT TO MOVE
If your child(ren) will not be returning to Humble ISD or Whispering Pines Elementary please fill out the intent to move form here
CHROMEBOOKS RETURN **********
Humble ISD has made the decision to collect all Chromebooks and other borrowed technology from all students/families before the end of the 2020-2021 school year regardless of the instructional plan you have for your child for the next school year. We ask that if you borrowed a Chromebook from WPE for your student's virtual learning that you return the device/charger during the end of year class picnic for your students grade level. When you arrive at the front office to check in there will be a staff member collecting Chromebooks and chargers to make the process easier for you. If you nor your virtual student are attending the picnic we request that you still make use of the times listed below to return the borrowed items.
Friday, May 21, 2021 - 1st grade picnic 10:40-11:40
Friday, May 21, 2021 - 4th grade picnic 12:10-1:10
Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 - Pre-K picnic 9:00-10:00
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 3rd grade picnic 11:40-12:40
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - Kindergarten picnic and performance 10:10-11:10
Thursday, May 27th, 2021 - 2nd grade picnic - 11:10-11:40
Thursday, May 27th - 5th grade picnic - 12:40-2:40
5th Graders Summer Reading
Ross Sterling: Here is their summer reading information. RSM Summer Reading
Timberwood: No summer reading assignment- Read something of student choice.
West Lake: No assigned summer reading. They want students to read for pleasure.
Atascocita: Here is their summer reading information. AMS Summer Reading
Woodcreek: coming soon
Humble: Summer Reading Flyer some suggestions from HMS staff!
- New Kid by Jerry Craft
- A Good kind of trouble by Lisa Moore Ram'ee
- Hello Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly
- Sal and Galie Break the Universe #1 by Carlos Hernandez
- Look both ways by Jason Reynolds
5th Grade End of year Award and Picnic
We will be celebrating our 5th grade online and face to face learners in a EOY picnic and award ceremony. Parents are invited to attend. Bring your lawn chair since the celebration will be outside.12:00-1:30pm on Thursday, May 27th. For the student celebration we will have inflatables and pizza for the students. Younger siblings are wonderful but not a good idea since they will not be able to play with the big kids on the equipment. The awards Ceremony will last about 30-45 minutes. Parents that want to check out their child will be required to sign them out either with a teacher or in the front office.
Please attend your child's End of Year conference. We want to discuss progress and team with you for summer learning. NO SUMMER SLIDE!!
😊😊😊😊COUNSELOR CORNER😊😊😊😊
Karla Corpus
Check out below to see how our counselors are supporting WPE students!
Positive Affirmation of the Week
I am good at understanding other people’s feelings.
Activity for Parent and Student: Play Emotion Charades With Your Children
To play emotion charades, take turns acting out emotions and guessing what feeling is being portrayed. After your child has guessed correctly, you can also discuss the emotion with questions like:
When do you feel sad?
What helps you feel better when you’re sad?
How can we help someone else when they’re feeling sad?
Humble Relaxation Retreat
COVID 19 RESOURCE
FEMA is helping with the cost of Covid related funerals. We know so many have been impacted, for more information use the link below.
http://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
Silly String Battle with Principal
Pizza Party
Glow Party Fun
DISTRICT UPDATES
CHROMEBOOKS RETURN **********
Humble ISD has made the decision to collect all Chromebooks and other borrowed technology from all students/families before the end of the 2020-2021 school year regardless of the instructional plan you have for your child for the next school year. We ask that if you borrowed a Chromebook from WPE for your student's virtual learning that you return the device/charger during the end of year class picnic for your students grade level. When you arrive at the front office to check in there will be a staff member collecting Chromebooks and chargers to make the process easier for you. If you nor your virtual student are attending the picnic we request that you still make use of the times listed below to return the borrowed items.
Friday, May 21, 2021 - 1st grade picnic 10:40-11:40
Friday, May 21, 2021 - 4th grade picnic 12:10-1:10
Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 - Pre-K picnic 9:00-10:00
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 3rd grade picnic 11:40-12:40
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - Kindergarten picnic and performance 10:10-11:10
Thursday, May 27th, 2021 - 2nd grade picnic - 11:10-11:40
Thursday, May 27th - 5th grade picnic - 12:40-2:40
PFIZER VACCINE AVAILABLE TO AGES 16 AND UP FROM HARRIS COUNTY AT NRG PARK
Pfizer vaccine available to ages 16 and up from Harris County at NRG Park
Harris County Public Health has asked us to share that they have COVID vaccine available to anyone 16 and older.
The Pfizer vaccine can be administered to those ages 16 and older and is available at NRG Park. A parent must accompany their teen to provide consent and receive the vaccine. NRG Park vaccinations are available daily from noon to 9 p.m. Appointments are not necessary. If you prefer to make an appointment, you can do so at https://vacstrac.hctx.net/landing. Drive-ups without an appointment are welcome.
More information is available on the Harris County Public Health website
Free school meals for ALL Humble ISD students extended through May 28, 2021
All Humble ISD students, regardless of meal eligibility (free, reduced, or full paid), will continue to receive one breakfast meal and one lunch meal per school day at NO COST for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.
On-Campus Learners
- Free Meals - All Humble ISD students, regardless of meal eligibility (free, reduced, or full paid), will be able to receive one breakfast meal and one lunch meal per day at no cost from any of the menu lines.
- Regular a la carte items will still be available each day for purchase.
Virtual Learners & ALL children ages 1-18 years old
- Meals distributed Mondays & Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- All virtual learning students regardless of meal eligibility (free, reduced, or full paid), will be able to pick up curbside meals at no cost.
- ALL children in the community ages 1-18 years old may pick up curbside meals at no cost
- Mondays: two breakfast meals and two lunch meals will be distributed.
- Wednesdays: three breakfast meals and three lunch meals will be distributed.
- No Curbside during Spring Break (March 15th-19th)
- No Curbside at Elementary Monday, March 22nd
- Elementary Curbside Meals resume Wednesday, March 24 (FE, PLE, RCE) 9-10 a.m.
- Secondary Curbside Meals resume Monday, March 22 (AHS, HHS, KPHS, TMS) 9-10 a.m.
Curbside Meal Locations: Foster Elementary, Park Lakes Elementary, Ridge Creek Elementary, Timberwood Middle School, Atascocita High School, Humble High School, and Kingwood Park High School.
*AHS meal distribution is near the cafeteria in the back of the main building. This parking lot entrance's access road is West Lake Houston Parkway. AHS Curbside Meal Map
* KPHS meal distribution is at the Larry Cooper Athletic Center entrance.
Families with multiple children within different grade levels can go to ANY one location. Each location will have slightly different meals. Some food may require cooking. Please see Humble ISD Child Nutrition’s Website for cooking instructions.
Parents and Guardians must bring student’s ID, proof of student enrollment in HAC, or Student Name and ID number. To speed up the process parents can display a sign with student names and ID numbers over the rearview mirror. Parents must bring child's birth certificate on the first meal pickup if not enrolled in Humble ISD.
Any duplicate meals will be charged to the student's account.
Humble ISD has partnered with the USDA for funding.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 281-641-2500 or email our Campus IT at lyndsey.gunal@humbleisd.net
New Face Mask Policy as of 4-22-21
On April 22, 2021, the Board of Trustees of Humble ISD voted to update the District’s face covering protocols. The updated protocols make face coverings optional for all elementary school students. Prior to the update, masks were optional for students under 10 and required for students 10 and older. The update protocols also make face coverings optional for participants at an outdoor event or activity. Outdoor events and activities include recess, outdoor PE, senior picnics, or any other outdoors event or activity.
The updated policy is effective immediately:
Every student, teacher, staff member, and visitor shall wear a mask or face shield over the nose and mouth when on school district property or at a district event wherever it is not feasible to maintain six feet of social distancing from another person not in the same household; provided, however, that this mask requirement does not apply to the following:
- Any elementary school student; (updated April 22, 2021)
- Any person with a medical condition or disability that prevents wearing a mask;
- Any person while the person is consuming food or drink, or is seated in a dining area to eat or drink;
- Any person while the person is actively exercising or engaging in physical activity;
- Any spectator or participant at an outdoor event or activity; (updated April 22, 2021)
- Any person while the person is giving a speech for a broadcast or to an audience; or
- Any student while actively participating in an activity where it is impractical to wear a mask or face shield.
PRE-K/KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2021-2022
Parents of students enrolling in Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year may begin the pre-registration process online beginning April 5, 2021.
Parents enrolling students in Pre-Kindergarten will also have the option to register in-person at the Humble Civic Center, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 9, or from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 16.
Watch the Inspiring Moments video on Early Childhood Education and get a glimpse inside our Pre-K and Kindergarten programs!
For information regarding qualifications and registration please see this LINK
PRE-KINDER AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Parents enrolling students in Pre-Kindergarten will also have the option to register in-person at the Humble Civic Center, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 9, or from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 16.
Watch the Inspiring Moments video on Early Childhood Education and get a glimpse inside our Pre-K and Kindergarten programs!