WILLBERN WHALE TALES
OCTOBER 2018
A Note From Mrs. Roberson
Willbern Fun Run Set for October 12
On October 2nd the Willbern PTO will kick-off our 1st fundraiser this year--the
WILLBERN FUN RUN.
Your child will begin securing pledges for running on October 2nd and the Fun Run is October 12th. Prizes will be given out daily as students reach certain goals during the 8 school days prior to the run.
Be on the look-out for information to start coming home on 10-2. All proceeds will go towards parties, field trips etc.... for your child's school.
Times for the Fun Run will be posted soon. Parents must preregister to attend on the day of the run.
If you have any questions you can email us at willbernpto@gmail.com
Library Highlights
Our Fall Scholastic Book fair is scheduled for October 15th – 19th. Students will be able to enjoy the opportunity to purchase new books from their favorite authors!
Book Fair Family Night will be held on Tuesday, October 16th, starting at 5 p.m.! We look forward to seeing you all here!
Start getting ready for Willbern’s Book Character Parade on October 31st. In order for students to participate, they will be asked to dress as their favorite book character and to have a book of that character to bring along the parade path. We can’t wait to show off our Reading Spirit!
#WESreads #BeReaders
Field Day T-Shirts on Sale!
November 8th
9:00-11:00 2nd Grade
12:00-2:00 3rd Grade
November 9th
9:00-11:00 4th Grade
12:00-2:00 5th Grade
March 21
9:00-11:00 1st Grade
12:00-2:00 Kindergarten
Deadline to order T-shirts is has been extended to October 22!
Parent Conferences
Monday, Oct 8, 2018, 08:00 AM
Willbern Elementary School, Goodspring Drive, Houston, TX, USA
From the Counselor, Mrs. Calhoun
***The Gifted/Talented (Horizons) Referral Period opens October 1 and ends November 30. During that time, parents can submit an application for their student(s) to be tested in the Spring of 2019 for gifted and talented.
Contact me or your student’s teacher for an application. Please visit www.cfisd.net and look under “Parents and Students” for more information.
***Willbern was designated a NO PLACE FOR HATE campus. No Place for Hate® is an initiative of the Anti-Defamation League. The initiative is designed to engage the entire school community in creating a welcoming environment committed to stopping all forms of bias and bullying. Students will participate in three school-wide activities that celebrate anti-bias and diversity. However, we also need community support. Please sign a copy of our Resolution of Respect when you come to Willbern! Thank you for supporting our school as a No Place for Hate campus!
***We are looking for mentors to support our students if you have two hours a month to be a champion for one our students, please contact me at 281-897-3820. We need you!