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End of 2024-25
End of 2024-25
Our students have presented the various End of Year projects they've been working on the past couple weeks. They did such a great job! Please ask your child to share their work with you.
As we look forward to the end of this school year, I wanted to say a big thank you to you all for your support throughout the year. Everything we've accomplished this year was due to your help!
Below are the EOY videos and the winning logo... LOGO 5!
Front of Shirt
Back of Shirt
ASCEND families: You only need to purchase school supplies off of THIS list. You can ignore the district/ school communicated supply list.
Zion Arrives
Zion Arrives
(a week and a half early)
Apologies I won't be available to update, but a BIG THANK YOU to Ms. Hurst for helping take care of things while I'm out. I wanted to introduce you all to baby Zion. We look forward to hopefully meeting you all at some point!
[4th 9 Weeks: Week 4] 4th Grade Recap
[4th 9 Weeks: Week 4] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Our students completed their POKE-STAAR training and have all taken the STAAR Reading test. We have worked on an ASCEND yearbook project for this week.
Social Studies: Our 4th graders started learning about events leading up to the Civil War.
[4th 9 Weeks: Week 4] 5th Grade Recap
[4th 9 Weeks: Week 4] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Our students completed their POKE-STAAR training and have all taken the STAAR Reading test. We have worked on an ASCEND yearbook project for this week.
Social Studies: 5th grade has started our US Civil War unit.
Important Information
Important Information
Candy Day (4/25) - One of our rewards from the Boosterthon fundraiser is a candy day. At dismissal I have bought a mixed bag of candy for students to choose one. Students are allowed to bring candy for themselves or the class. We will pass out and eat the candy at dismissal.
Gently Used Clothing Drive - During the month of April, Student Council will be hosting a gently used clothing drive. We will be collecting items to provide to students/families in need. Donations can be dropped off in the office, or sent to school with students and we will have boxes set up in each hallway to collect donations. This will last for the month of April. Thank you for your support!!
Community Events - Check out the two community events below - Healthy Kids Running Series and Easter Egg Hunt!
After School Programs
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Robotics Club info can be found at the WES website
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
April 18 - No School
April 22 - STAAR Science (5th only)
April 24- Career Day
April 25- "Candy Day" (4th Grade Boosterthon reward)
April 29 - ASCEND Learning Showcase (5-5:45pm)
April 30 - STAAR Math
May 5-16 - Lee out (paternity leave)
May 19 - ASCEND EOY Awards (1:30 -1:45)
May 21 - EOY Party
May 22 - Early Release (Last Day)
Pflugerville_Spring_2025_Flyer.Pecan addedpdf.pdfEaster Egg Hunt.pdf[4th 9 Weeks: Week 3] 4th Grade Recap
[4th 9 Weeks: Week 3] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Our students are well into their Poke-STAAR camp! We've been having them "train" their created Pokemon and solving cases on Pokemon Island with their detective teams. Ask your student all about it!
Social Studies: Our 4th graders have their colonies here on this website! Our judges have finished filling out the feedback and will be shared with the students next week!
[4th 9 Weeks: Week 3] 5th Grade Recap
[4th 9 Weeks: Week 3] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Our students are well into their Poke-STAAR camp! We've been having them "train" their created Pokemon and solving cases on Pokemon Island with their detective teams. Ask your student all about it!
Social Studies: Our Cities in Space colonies are finished here at the website here! Students have also been reviewing a GT class in Leander ISD's CiS projects and giving them feedback as well this week. Judging and feedback will be shared with students next week!
Important Information
Important Information
STAAR Reading - We will be taking our STAAR test on Wednesday. Please help our students by getting a good night's sleep before, bringing healthy snack options (non crumbly please!), and wearing comfortable clothing.
Gently Used Clothing Drive - During the month of April, Student Council will be hosting a gently used clothing drive. We will be collecting items to provide to students/families in need. Donations can be dropped off in the office, or sent to school with students and we will have boxes set up in each hallway to collect donations. This will last for the month of April. Thank you for your support!!
Community Events - Check out the two community events below - Healthy Kids Running Series and Easter Egg Hunt!
After School Programs
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Robotics Club info can be found at the WES website
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
April 16 - STAAR Reading (date changed)
April 16- America 250 contest closes
April 18 - No School
April 22 - STAAR Science (5th only)
April 24- Career Day
April 29 - ASCEND Learning Showcase (5-5:45pm)
April 30 - STAAR Math
May 5-16 - Lee out (paternity leave)
May 19 - ASCEND EOY Awards (1:30 -1:45)
May 21 - EOY Party
May 22 - Early Release (Last Day)
Pflugerville_Spring_2025_Flyer.Pecan addedpdf.pdfEaster Egg Hunt.pdf[4th 9 Weeks: Week 2] 4th Grade Recap
[4th 9 Weeks: Week 2] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: We are continuing to work on extended constructed responses and grammar as we ramp up to STAAR reading. Next week we will officially launch our "Poke-STAAR" Camp.
Social Studies: Our 4th graders wrote scripts for a trailer video of their colony and have edited the videos using Canva! Check out the culmination of their hard work at this website! (Please do not fill out judging form)
[4th 9 Weeks: Week 2] 5th Grade Recap
[4th 9 Weeks: Week 2] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Our 5th graders have reviewed extended constructed responses through Writable and are going through their last lit circles of elementary school!
Social Studies: The students have finished building their colony and finished editing their elevator pitches. Check out their website here! Note: trailer videos are still being edited until 3pm! (Please do not fill out judging form)
Important Information
Important Information
iFly Field Trip - We will be heading to iFly on Tuesday! Please make sure students wear shoes with laces (no crocs or slip on shoes) and students with long hair are suggested to braid or put into pony tails.
Gently Used Clothing Drive - During the month of April, Student Council will be hosting a gently used clothing drive. We will be collecting items to provide to students/families in need. Donations can be dropped off in the office, or sent to school with students and we will have boxes set up in each hallway to collect donations. This will last for the month of April. Thank you for your support!!
Community Events - Check out the two community events below - Healthy Kids Running Series and Easter Egg Hunt!
After School Programs
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Robotics Club info can be found at the WES website
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
April 8 - iFLY Field Trip
April 16 - STAAR Reading (date changed)
April 16- America 250 contest closes
April 18 - No School
April 22 - STAAR Science (5th only)
April 24- Career Day
April 29 - ASCEND Learning Showcase (TBD)
April 30 - STAAR Math
May 5-16 - Lee out (paternity leave)
May 19 - ASCEND EOY Awards (1-1:45)
May 21 - EOY Party
May 22 - Early Release (Last Day)
Pflugerville_Spring_2025_Flyer.Pecan addedpdf.pdfEaster Egg Hunt.pdf[4th 9 Weeks: Week 1] 4th Grade Recap
[4th 9 Weeks: Week 1] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR/Social Studies: Our 4th graders have finished building their TX utopias and are ready to start writing a script to introduce their cities to the judges. We have also started reviewing how to write Extended Constructed Responses on Writable, which simulates AI grading similar to what the STAAR test will use.
[4th 9 Weeks: Week 1] 5th Grade Recap
[4th 9 Weeks: Week 1] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR/Social Studies: Our 5th graders have been busy building their colonies on Minecraft Education (special thank you to PfISD tech dept for giving us 5 licenses) and writing a script to film a 5 minute elevator pitch. Our students have also finished editing their Westward Expansion videos as well! Click on the links below!
Important Information
Important Information
Booster Glow Run Fundraiser - Thank you to everyone who has participated in sharing and supporting us in the fundraiser. We have a couple more days before our Glow Run, we're excited to keep raising money for field trips and beautifying our campus next year!
After School Programs
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Robotics Club info can be found at the WES website
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
April 1 - Booster Glow Run!
April 4- TX Utopia & Cities in Space Projects judging
April 8 - iFLY Field Trip
April 16 - STAAR Reading (date changed)
April 16- America 250 contest closes
April 18 - No School
April 22 - STAAR Science
April 29 - ASCEND Learning Showcase (TBD)
April 30 - STAAR Math
May 5-16 - Lee out (paternity leave)
May 19 - ASCEND EOY Awards (1-1:45)
May 21 - EOY Party
May 22 - Early Release (Last Day)
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 10] 4th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 10] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR/Social Studies: Students got to meet an Austin city planner who spoke on best practices when designing and organizing a city. Students have finished publishing their own proposals and will be constructing their own models when we return! You are welcome to collect building materials like toilet paper rolls, Styrofoam, etc. in case materials run out in my room. I will have plenty of boxes and a couple trash bags of Styrofoam. The projects will be judged by the city planner who visited and a couple of his colleagues!
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 10] 5th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 10] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR/Social Studies: Our students have worked hard on writing, editing, and publishing their proposals for their space colony. When we return from break, the teams will be creating a 3D model on Minecraft Education and filming a 5 minute elevator pitch for actual NASA engineers to judge!
Important Information
Important Information
Thank a First Responder Challenge - Our 4th & 5th graders got to make posters highlighting all the ways we were thankful for our Pflugerville fire fighters and presented them with snacks and goodies to enjoy! Fun Fact: one of the fire fighters actually attended WES!
Booster Glow Run Fundraiser - Our school fundraiser is starting right after Spring Break! Note: We will be sending a lot of emails during the fundraiser to try to keep everyone informed and pumped up!
The day is here! You can sign up now for our Windermere Eagle Glow Run! Our goal is to raise $16,000 for campus beautification, field trips, and student/staff support. Signing up is easy and free!
⭐️ Sign Up Now On MYBOOSTER.COM ⭐️
Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!
Link to share on social pages.
Key Dates to Remember:
💻 Sign up online OPEN at MyBooster.com – Start TODAY!
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 03/24/2025
👟 Event Day – 04/01/2025
*Need help signing up? Video instructions HERE.
After School Programs
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Robotics Club info can be found at the WES website
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
March 17-21 - SPRING BREAK
March 24 - Booster Fundraiser
April 1 - Booster Glow Run!
April 4- TX Utopia & Cities in Space Projects judging
April 8 - iFLY Field Trip
April 15 - STAAR Reading
April 16- America 250 contest closes
April 18 - No School
April 22 - STAAR Science
April 29 - ASCEND Learning Showcase (TBD)
April 30 - STAAR Math
May 5-16 - Lee out (paternity leave)
May 19 - ASCEND EOY Awards (1-1:45)
May 21 - EOY Party
May 22 - Early Release (Last Day)
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 9] 4th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 9] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR/Social Studies: Students are finishing their notes and have started working on their written proposals for their TX Utopia.
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 9] 5th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 9] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR/Social Studies: Our students got a chance to video chat with a Space-X & NASA Contractor, Mr. Kurtin, who shared information on existing technologies for space colonization. Students are almost through their research and will write their proposals next week!
Important Information
Important Information
Thank our First Responders - Our 4th & 5th graders have decided to thank our local firefighters with a poster and some goodies. If you wanted to contribute to our gift basket, you're welcome to send some munchies with your student on Monday or Tuesday.
Book Fair Shopping - 4th grade will shop on 3/11 @ 8:30am. You are welcome to send cash or add money electronically to the WES ewallet.
After School Programs
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Robotics Club info can be found at the WES website
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
March 3/10-14- Kindness Week
March 11 - Book Fair Shopping @ 8:30 (4th)
March 14 - Field Day
March 17-21 - SPRING BREAK
April 8 - iFLY Field Trip
April 15 - STAAR Reading
April 16- America 250 contest closes
April 18 - No School
April 22 - STAAR Science
April 29 - ASCEND Learning Showcase (TBD)
April 30 - STAAR Math
May 5-16 - Lee out (paternity leave)
May 19 - ASCEND EOY Awards (1-1:45)
May 21 - EOY Party
May 22 - Early Release (Last Day)
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 8] 4th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 8] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have started our last big project: the Texas Utopia. Ask your students about it!
Social Studies: Students have been learning about the US Constitution as a supplement to their TX Utopia project.
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 8] 5th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 8] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have finished their Living Wax Museum today. They did such an amazing job!
Social Studies: Students have gone through a simulation of Gold Mining in the west, noticing the difference between prospectors and merchants.
Important Information
Important Information
LBJ Field Trip (3/7) - ASCEND will be heading out to LBJ for a field trip on March 7!
Yearbook Orders - You can still order a yearbook! The price is $18 and will go up after March 1. Click here
After School Programs
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Robotics Club info can be found at the WES website
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
March 3/3-7 - Read Across America Week
March 4 - Individual and class photos (4th @ 1:50pm)
March 7 - (ASCEND) LBJ Library field trip
March 3/10-14- Kindness Week
March 11 - Book Fair Shopping @ 8:30 (4th)
March 14 - Field Day
March 17-21 - SPRING BREAK
April 8 - iFLY Field Trip
April 15 - STAAR Reading
April 16- America 250 contest closes
April 18 - No School
April 22 - STAAR Science
April 29 - ASCEND Learning Showcase (TBD)
April 30 - STAAR Math
May 5-16 - Lee out (paternity leave)
May 19 - ASCEND EOY Awards (1-1:45)
May 21 - EOY Party
May 22 - Early Release (Last Day!!)
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 7] 4th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 7] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have been reading and analyzing poetry this week and are wrapping up their lit circle books for this 9 weeks.
Social Studies: Students have been learning about the TX Constitution and TX Declaration of Independence
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 7] 5th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 7] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students are finishing their displays, buttons, and artifacts. They've started the process of memorizing their scripts for the grand opening. Monsieur Lee's Living Wax Museum will be open for 1 day only February 28th. Parents are welcome to visit any time from 11:15am - 12pm & 1:30-2pm.
Social Studies: Students have reviewed about the TX Revolution and the annexation of TX in relation to Manifest Destiny.
Important Information
Important Information
5th Grade Living Wax Museum - 5th grade families, you are invited to Monsieur Lee's Wax Museum 2/28 from 11:15-12 & 1:30-2pm. Come explore and learn from the world's finest collection of displays celebrating the achievements of notable Black Americans. No need to RSVP, just check in at the front office and head down to the E. Auditorium.
After School Programs
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Robotics Club info can be found at the WES website
Keyboarding Contest 2025.pdf (1).pdfWindermere Black History Month 2025.pdfUpcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Feb 22 - Austin Regional Science Fair
Feb 25 - (4th Only) Field Trip to Sci and Nat. History Museum
Feb 25 - (5th Only) Middle School Parent Night (at the middle schools)
Feb 28 - (5th Only) Monsieur Lee's Living Wax Museum (Specific times in the afternoon TBA)
March 7 - (ASCEND) LBJ Library field trip
March 11 - Book Fair Shopping
March 14 - Field Day
March 17-21 - SPRING BREAK
April 8 - iFLY Field Trip
April 15 - STAAR Reading
April 8 - No School
April 22 - STAAR Science
April 29 - ASCEND Learning Showcase (TBD)
April 30 - STAAR Math
May 5-16 - Lee out (paternity leave)
May 19 - ASCEND EOY Awards (1-1:45)
May 21 - EOY Party
May 22 - Early Release (Last Day!!)
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 6] 4th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 6] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have learned how poets structure poems and started analyzing mood and themes as well.
Social Studies: Students learned about how the government is structured and started learning about important documents in TX history.
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 6] 5th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 6] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have submitted their scripts for the Wax Museum and are now building their displays, buttons, and artifacts. Monsieur Lee's Living Wax Museum will be open for 1 day only February 28th. Parents are welcome to visit any time from 11:15am - 12pm & 1:30-2pm.
Social Studies: Students have learned about some of the impactful trails and simulated prepping for the journey in a group simulation. We have also learned the difficult history of Native American removal as a result of Western Expansion.
Important Information
Important Information
Diversity/Art Night - Join us for a colorful DIVERSITY-ART NIGHT: A Trip Around the World on February 20th (5:30-7:00pm)! We are joining forces with our amazing Art Teacher Mrs. Wedge and displaying ART inspired by places around the world! Families are invited to immerse themselves in Art & Diverse Cultures. You will experience... School Art Show, Cultural Performances, Tastes from Around the World, Arts & Crafts, Take home crafts & Raffle Prizes!
After School Programs
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Robotics Club info can be found at the WES website
Keyboarding Contest 2025.pdf (1).pdfWindermere Black History Month 2025.pdfUpcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Feb 17- NO SCHOOL
Feb 18 - (5th Only) Middle School ASCEND Parent Night 6-7pm @ PMS
Feb 19 - 4th and 5th Math STAAR Interim
Feb 20 (5:30-7pm) - Diversity Night
- Middle School visit (5th only)
Feb 22 - Austin Regional Science Fair
Feb 25 - (4th Only) Field Trip to Sci and Nat. History Museum
Feb 25 - (5th Only) Middle School Parent Night (at the middle schools)
Feb 28 - (5th Only) Monsieur Lee's Living Wax Museum (Specific times in the afternoon TBA)
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 5] 4th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 5] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have written, edited, and published their own unique trickster or tall tales with a partner. They have written the final draft in cursive and illustrated them! We have also continued practicing editing and revising this week.
Social Studies: Students learned about the challenges and improvements that led to the growth of Texas in the years after annexation. We will be starting a new unit covering the Freedom documents.
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 5] 5th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 5] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: We have officially launched our annual Living Wax Museum project. Students have selected an influential Black American and will be researching, writing, and creating a poster showcasing themselves as that figure. Monsieur Lee's Living Wax Museum will be open for 1 day only February 28th. Times TBA.
Social Studies: We have started our unit on Westward Expansion, starting with the idea of Manifest Destiny and learning about Lewis and Clark.
Important Information
Important Information
Valentines' Day Party- Party will be in our homerooms on 2/14. Students can find the class list on Google Classroom for writing cards. We will be passing out Valentines cards and treats at the end of the day and holding a special Valentine challenge game. We are not officially planning snacks/treats, but if you would like to send anything for the party, you are welcome! Please note we have a student with gluten allergy.
3rd Grade Market Day- Students have created their own shops and applying the lessons learned about the economy by selling goods on Feb 14th. All proceeds will go to Dell Children's Medical Center. 4th grade will be shopping at 8:15am. Students are welcome to bring money to shop or just browse.
Diversity/Art Night - Join us for a colorful DIVERSITY-ART NIGHT: A Trip Around the World on February 20th (5:30-7:00pm)! We are joining forces with our amazing Art Teacher Mrs. Wedge and displaying ART inspired by places around the world! Families are invited to immerse themselves in Art & Diverse Cultures. You will experience... School Art Show, Cultural Performances, Tastes from Around the World, Arts & Crafts, Take home crafts & Raffle Prizes!
After School Programs
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Robotics Club info can be found at the WES website
Keyboarding Contest 2025.pdf (1).pdfWindermere Black History Month 2025.pdf
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Feb 11 - (5th Only) Science STAAR Interim
Feb 11 - District Fine Arts Showcase : Art @ 5:15pm/
Honor Choir @ 6:30pm
Feb 14- (in homeroom) Valentines' Class Party
3rd Grade Market Day (4th grade- 8:15am)
Feb 17- NO SCHOOL
Feb 18 - (5th Only) Middle School ASCEND Parent Night 6-7pm @ PMS
Feb 19 - 4th and 5th Math STAAR Interim
Feb 20 (5:30-7pm) - Diversity Night
- Middle School visit (5th only)
Feb 22 - Austin Regional Science Fair
Feb 25 - (4th Only) Field Trip (details to be shared soon!)
Feb 25 - (5th Only) Middle School Parent Night (at the middle schools)
Feb 28 - (5th Only) Monsieur Lee's Living Wax Museum (Specific times in the afternoon TBA)
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 4] 4th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 4] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students finished their One Word bookmarks by writing why they chose their word in cursive. Students have been introduced to different characteristics of Trickster and Tall Tales and have started planning their own story with a partner!
Social Studies: Students are learning about the immediate years after being annexed into the United States.
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 4] 5th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 4] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have reviewed the difference between biography and autobiography.
Social Studies: Students have finished the unit on the US Constitution and have taken an assessment.
Important Information
Important Information
Diversity/Art Night - Join us for a colorful DIVERSITY-ART NIGHT: A Trip Around the World on February 20th (5:30-7:00pm)! We are joining forces with our amazing Art Teacher Mrs. Wedge and displaying ART inspired by places around the world! Families are invited to immerse themselves in Art & Diverse Cultures. You will experience... School Art Show, Cultural Performances, Tastes from Around the World, Arts & Crafts, Take home crafts & Raffle Prizes!
PARENTS: Would you like to participate and represent YOUR culture? We are looking for families to host a table/booth sharing information/food samplings from your culture. Please click the link below for more information and to SIGN-UP. You will be responsible for creating a poster about your culture and providing one food item for families to taste. WES will be providing small plastic cups and utensils for you to put samples of your dish so others can try. Feel free to wear clothing from your culture. Please complete this form by Friday January 31 if you are interested: BOOTH Sign-up
After School Programs
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Robotics Club info can be found at the WES website
Windermere Black History Month 2025.pdfUpcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Feb 5 - 4th and 5th Reading STAAR Interim
Feb 6- start of Black History Month
Feb 7 (5-7pm)- Valentine Dance @ WES gym
Feb 11 - (5th Only) Science STAAR Interim
Feb 14- (in homeroom) Valentines' Class Party
Feb 17- NO SCHOOL
Feb 18 - (5th Only) Middle School ASCEND Parent Night 6-7pm @ PMS
Feb 19 - 4th and 5th Math STAAR Interim
Feb 20 (5:30-7pm) - Diversity Night
- Middle School visit (5th only)
Feb 22 - Austin Regional Science Fair
Feb 25 - (5th Only) Middle School Parent Night (at the middle schools)
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 3] 4th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 3] 4th Grade Recap
4th grade had a special visit from the UT Physics Circus this morning! They got to see science demonstrations with liquid nitrogen and pressure. They had such a blast!
ELAR: Students have finished learning the lower case and upper case cursive letters. They have focused on writing summaries this week.
Social Studies: Students finished learning about the events leading to the TX annexation and created a historical quilt.
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 3] 5th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 3] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have finished writing a biography on an artist of their choice and created their own original art based on their art style.
Social Studies: We are continuing our unit on the Constitution and broke down the preamble and gotten an overview of the Amendments.
Important Information
Important Information
ASCEND Middle of Year (MOY) Awards
4th and 5th grade will be having our ASCEND awards for the 1st semester January 27th @ 9:45am in the E. Auditorium. We will be presenting students with the typical All A, AB honor roll, citizenship awards. If you have limited days to take off, the EOY awards is the one to attend.
Diversity/Art Night - Join us for a colorful DIVERSITY-ART NIGHT: A Trip Around the World on February 20th (5:30-7:00pm)! We are joining forces with our amazing Art Teacher Mrs. Wedge and displaying ART inspired by places around the world! Families are invited to immerse themselves in Art & Diverse Cultures. You will experience... School Art Show, Cultural Performances, Tastes from Around the World, Arts & Crafts, Take home crafts & Raffle Prizes!
PARENTS: Would you like to participate and represent YOUR culture? We are looking for families to host a table/booth sharing information/food samplings from your culture. Please click the link below for more information and to SIGN-UP. You will be responsible for creating a poster about your culture and providing one food item for families to taste. WES will be providing small plastic cups and utensils for you to put samples of your dish so others can try. Feel free to wear clothing from your culture. Please complete this form by Friday January 31 if you are interested: BOOTH Sign-up
STUDENTS - DIVERSITY DOLLS: Diversity Dolls were sent home this week. Please use the attached paper doll to design a person that shows one of the ways your family’s culture dresses. This can be a traditional look or a more current style of clothing. Be creative! You may use any materials to create your Diversity Doll (ex: fabrics, colorful paper, yarn, beads, crayons, markers, glue, various crafting materials, etc). All Dolls will be due back by Friday January 31.
After School Programs
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Robotics Club info can be found at the WES website
Windermere Black History Month 2025.pdfUpcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Jan 27 (9:45am) - ASCEND MOY awards @ E. Auditorium
January 31- 5th grade band field trip (9-11am)
Diversity dolls returned (optional)
Feb 6- start of Black History Month
Feb 7 (5-7pm)- Valentine Party @ WES gym
Feb 17- NO SCHOOL
Feb 20 (5:30-7pm) - Diversity Night
- Middle School visit (5th only)
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 2] 4th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 2] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have worked together to practice understanding a writing prompt, planning, and writing to extended constructed responses. We also finished learning all the lowercase cursive letters and had a quiz.
Social Studies: We began learning about the debate on the annexation of TX and students will be creating a historical quilt displaying the important events leading to annexation.
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 2] 5th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 2] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have chosen an artist of their choice to research and write an informational essay with text features.
Social Studies: We are continuing our unit on the Constitution and have begun reading through and breaking down the articles.
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Speakers Needed!
We are looking for people available to speak to our students involved in the following fields:
* city planning
* government
* aerospace
4th and 5th grade will be starting a large PBL project in March, so please email me if you know of any contacts within those fields. Thank you ahead of time!
ASCEND Middle of Year (MOY) Awards
4th and 5th grade will be having our ASCEND awards for the 1st semester January 27th @ 9:45am in the E. Auditorium. We will be presenting students with the typical All A, AB honor roll, citizenship awards. If you have limited days to take off, the EOY awards is the one to attend.
Diversity/Art Night - Join us for a colorful DIVERSITY-ART NIGHT: A Trip Around the World on February 20th (5:30-7:00pm)! We are joining forces with our amazing Art Teacher Mrs. Wedge and displaying ART inspired by places around the world! Families are invited to immerse themselves in Art & Diverse Cultures. You will experience... School Art Show, Cultural Performances, Tastes from Around the World, Arts & Crafts, Take home crafts & Raffle Prizes!
PARENTS: Would you like to participate and represent YOUR culture? We are looking for families to host a table/booth sharing information/food samplings from your culture. Please click the link below for more information and to SIGN-UP. You will be responsible for creating a poster about your culture and providing one food item for families to taste. WES will be providing small plastic cups and utensils for you to put samples of your dish so others can try. Feel free to wear clothing from your culture. Please complete this form by Friday January 31 if you are interested: BOOTH Sign-up
STUDENTS - DIVERSITY DOLLS: Diversity Dolls were sent home this week. Please use the attached paper doll to design a person that shows one of the ways your family’s culture dresses. This can be a traditional look or a more current style of clothing. Be creative! You may use any materials to create your Diversity Doll (ex: fabrics, colorful paper, yarn, beads, crayons, markers, glue, various crafting materials, etc). All Dolls will be due back by Friday January 31.
After School Programs
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Robotics Club info can be found at the WES website
Windermere Black History Month 2025.pdfUpcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Jan 20- No School
Jan 24- UT Physics Circus Assembly (4th grade)
Jan 27 (9:45am) - ASCEND MOY awards @ E. Auditorium
January 31- Diversity dolls returned (optional)
Feb 6- start of Black History Month
Feb 7 (5-7pm)- Valentine Party @ WES gym
Feb 20 (5:30-7pm) - Diversity Night
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 1] 4th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 1] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: We have started by envisioning "One Word" that we will strive to live out for the new year. Students will be writing an explanation of why they chose that word in cursive! (We have started practicing cursive this week) Our 4th graders have also started learning about how to use the acronym RACE when writing short answer responses.
Social Studies: We're covering the early years of the Texas Republic with our Social Studies Weekly.
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 1] 5th Grade Recap
[3rd 9 Weeks: Week 1] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: We are reviewing Extended Constructed Responses and how to efficiently outline and write them.
Social Studies: We've started learning about the Constitution and have started a simulation as US delegates debating the Constitution.
Note: All debate videos have been uploaded. The last 2 videos below are unlisted, but as long as you have the link, you can view them.
Note: All debate videos have been uploaded. The last 2 videos below are unlisted, but as long as you have the link, you can view them.
JJKS News: American Revolution Battles
Treaty of Paris & After Effects
4th Grade Resolution 3
(unlisted video)
4th Grade Resolution 5 (unlisted video)
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Robotics Club Sign Ups
We are officially launching the first year of Robotics Club at WES! Meetings will be Thursdays from 3-4pm. Please check out our Robotics Club website for information and sign ups. It will be first come first serve, open to 3-5th grade! WES website
ASCEND Middle of Year (MOY) Awards
4th and 5th grade will be having our ASCEND awards for the 1st semester January 27th @ 9:45am in the E. Auditorium. We will be presenting students with the typical All A, AB honor roll, citizenship awards. If you have limited days to take off, the EOY awards is the one to attend.
Science Fair
Science Fair projects are due this Monday, January 13. Our WES Science Fair is on January 16. As a reminder, all needed documents are posted in Google Classroom. I can't wait to see the students' finished projects!
Family Engagement Newsletter
Here is a link to the January Special Education Scoop Newsletter.
PTO Paper Drive
See picture to the right for details.
Math Pentathlon & UIL Information
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Promised our students this photo: Ava's first snowman!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Jan 13- Sci Fair projects due
Jan 16- Sci Fair
Jan 20- No School
Jan 24- UT Physics Circus Assembly (4th grade)
Jan 27 (9:45am) - ASCEND MOY awards @ E. AuditoriumJan 27-31- tentative ASCEND awards (TBA)
January 31- Diversity dolls returned (optional)
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 8] 4th & 5th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 8] 4th & 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: That is the sound of our students all exhaling a sigh of relief after putting in 4 weeks of hard work and preparations. Please celebrate your child this break and know they worked tirelessly to hone their craft. I am immensely proud of them all!
Social Studies: 5th graders worked on editing their American Revolution video projects.
GRS American Revolution
Historical News Broadcast
SONN Battles of American Revolution
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Yearbook Cover Competition
If your child is interested in submitting an entry for a yearbook cover showing "What does Windermere Mean to You?", turn in a standard page entry to the office by January 8th OR email windermerepto@gmail.com.
Math Pentathlon & UIL Information
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Dec 20- Jan 6- Holiday Break
Jan 7- 1st day of school in 2025
Jan 13- Sci Fair projects due
Jan 16- Sci Fair
Jan 20- No School
Jan 27-31- tentative ASCEND awards (TBA)
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 7] 4th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 7] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: It's all debate, all the time. Teams have locked into practicing their lead scripts, creating cross-x and rebuttals, and prepping their summaries for next week. Students have also started creating posters to convince the audience to vote for them.
Social Studies: Last news broadcast video is up!
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 7] 5th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 7] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: It's all debate, all the time. Teams have locked into practicing their lead scripts, creating cross-x and rebuttals, and prepping their summaries for next week. Students have also started creating posters to convince the audience to vote for them.
Social Studies: Students are editing their videos and hope to finish next week.
Important Information
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Winter Debate (Dec 18)
Debates will be in the E. Auditorium Dec 18th @ 8am. I have included the estimated start times for each debate for your convenience. Light refreshments will be provided.
Note: If you arrive 7:50-8am, you do NOT need to check into the front office (we will have someone hold the door open for you next to the E. Auditorium. If you arrive at any other time, you will need to check in at the front office.
ASCEND Holiday Party (Dec 19)
To cap off a year of hard work, we'll be having a joint holiday party in the auditorium with our 4th and 5th graders. Check the sign up link to contribute to the festivities. If the signup fills up and/or you want to bring anything for dietary considerations, please let Ms. Hurst and I know so we can make sure to clearly mark it on the table. Items that typically run out early are juiceboxes and breakfast tacos.
Christmas Market
Windermere's Community Schools Committee and PTO are hosting a FREE Christmas Market where any family in our Windermere community can "shop" for gifts the week before Winter Break.
Yearbook Cover Competition
If your child is interested in submitting an entry for a yearbook cover showing "What does Windermere Mean to You?", turn in a standard page entry to the office by January 8th OR email windermerepto@gmail.com.
Math Pentathlon & UIL Information
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Dec 18- 4th & 5th ASCEND debates (8am @ E. Aud)
Dec 18- iFly tshirts distributed after debates
Dec 19- Holiday Party & Early Release
Dec 20- Jan 6- Holiday Break
Jan 7- 1st day of school in 2025
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 6] 4th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 6] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: We've done it! Students have finished writing their final scripts and have started learning the meat and potato of debate: flowing, cross examination, and rebuttal. Their debate teams have started creating a "superscript" of the best parts of each member's arguments for their lead.
Social Studies: A couple more videos are up and available to view below!
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 6] 5th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 6] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: We've done it! Students have finished writing their final scripts and have started learning the meat and potato of debate: flowing, cross examination, and rebuttal. Their debate teams have started creating a "superscript" of the best parts of each member's arguments for their lead.
Social Studies: Students are in the midst of editing their videos after filming their news broadcasts on Monday.
unlisted video
Important Information
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iFly Tshirt Fundraiser (Closed)
Thank you for your generous support in purchasing our very own ASCEND student-created t-shirts! We were able to raise $310 for our iFly field trip at the end of the school year. We might run into a later delivery date due to some additional orders, but I'll keep you posted on when to expect them!
ASCEND Holiday Party (Dec 19)
To cap off a year of hard work, we'll be having a joint holiday party in the auditorium with our 4th and 5th graders. Check the sign up link to contribute to the festivities. If the signup fills up and/or you want to bring anything for dietary considerations, please let Ms. Hurst and I know so we can make sure to clearly mark it on the table. Items that typically run out early are juiceboxes and breakfast tacos.
Winter Debate (Dec 18)
Debates will be in the E. Auditorium Dec 18th @ 8am. I will share the estimated time for each resolution (in case you're not able to take off the entire morning). Light refreshments will be provided.
Christmas Market
Windermere's Community Schools Committee and PTO are accepting donations of gently used and new toys, boys, household items, and clothes. Donations for any age range accepted! These will go towards a FREE Christmas Market where any family in our Windermere community and "shop" for gifts the week before Winter Break. (Details to come) Donations can be dropped off in the box in the foyer by the front office until Dec 13th.
Yearbook Cover Competition
If your child is interested in submitting an entry for a yearbook cover showing "What does Windermere Mean to You?", turn in a standard page entry to the office by January 8th OR email windermerepto@gmail.com.
Math Pentathlon & UIL Information
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Dec 7- Pancakes with Santa (9-10:30am)
Dec 9- Holiday Shop (4th grade shopping time at 8am)
Dec 10- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Dec 18- 4th & 5th ASCEND debates (8am @ E. Aud)
Dec 18- iFly tshirts distributed after debates
Dec 19- Holiday Party & Early Release
Dec 20- Jan 6- Holiday Break
Jan 7- 1st day of school in 2025
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 5] 4th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 5] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: We've written and conferenced with students about their Affirmative scripts and have finished their Negative rough drafts! We are moving right on schedule to cover the meat of debate: cross X and rebuttals when we return from break!
Social Studies: Many of our groups have finished editing their news reports. Check them out below!
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 5] 5th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 5] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Our 5th graders conferenced with me regarding their Affirmative scripts and have turned in their rough drafts for the negative scripts. They have been doing an amazing job of working diligently, especially on some challenging resolutions!
Social Studies: We have pushed back their news broadcast project an extra week in order to give them the necessary time to work on their debates. We will be filming the Monday we return!
note: video is unlisted
Important Information
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iFly Tshirt Fundraiser (Closes 12/1)
Consider supporting our 4th & 5th grade ASCEND field trip to iFly by purchasing a limited edition ASCEND t-shirt! We'll be wearing these on our field trips and you can join with the ASCEND pride by purchasing some for your loved ones as well! Fundraiser will close December 1st, so act fast! [Tshirt Fundraiser website]
Winter Debate (Dec 18)
We will be holding our annual ASCEND debate in December (rather than May). We look forward to seeing you there!
Math Pentathlon & UIL Information
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Nov 24-29- Thanksgiving Break
Dec 1- iFly T-shirt fundraiser ends
Dec 3- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Dec 7- Pancakes with Santa
Dec 9-13- Holiday Shop (time TBA)
Dec 10- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Dec 18- 4th & 5th ASCEND debates (8am @ E. Aud)
Dec 18- iFly tshirts distributed after debates
Dec 19- Holiday Party & Early Release
Dec 20- Jan 6- Holiday Break
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 4] 4th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 4] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: We've officially written our first debate script! Students will be editing and revising next week to finish their Affirmative scripts and start on the Negative. Debates will be held on Dec 18th starting at 8am, so Save the Date!
Social Studies: Students have written scripts, created props, and filmed their TX Revolution news broadcasts. They'll be editing them over the next few weeks and we'll be sharing them when completed!
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 4] 5th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 4] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Our 5th graders have been doing well in adjusting to 1 less class day. Students have finished their rough drafts of the Affirmative scripts today and will be editing and revising them next week before starting their Negative scripts. Debates will be held on Dec 18th starting at 8am, so Save the Date!
Social Studies: Students have selected their news broadcast topics and have begun script writing. We will aim to film late next week (Thursday). If anyone is available to help monitor 11:10am-12:10pm (and possibly afterwards 1:20-2:30pm) so I can film, please email me!
Important Information
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iFly Tshirt Fundraiser (Closes 12/1)
Two of our 5th grade students had designed an ASCEND logo last year and we have created a special ASCEND only t-shirt to help us raise funds to visit... iFLY!!! 100% of the funds raised will go directly towards the cost for the field trip (bus, tickets, and flight instructors). We've set the deadline to order shirts to be 12/1 in order to be able to distribute shirts on 12/18 (after the debates). Ms. Hurst and I recognize that there have been a lot of events/ fundraising requests recently by our school so we understand if you choose not to participate. [Tshirt Fundraiser website]
Book Fair & Escape to Success Academic Night (Nov 21 5-6:30pm)
Come join a fun academic night of activities! Students will be solving math riddles, coding challenges, and visiting different vendors. The first 100 students to complete the escape will win a free Lego kit and be entered to win a Botley or Spare Time certificate. We will be able to shop at the Book Fair at the Academic Night, but our 4th grade in-class shopping time is Tuesday 8:30am.
Winter Debate (Dec 18)
We will be holding our annual ASCEND debate in December (rather than May). Please RSVP by 11/19 so we can order enough refreshments for all the guests. Thank you and hope to see you there! [Save the Date]
Math Pentathlon & UIL Information
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Nov 19- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Nov 21- Escape to Success Family Night (5-6:30pm)
Dec 1- iFly T-shirt fundraiser ends
Dec 3- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Dec 10- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Dec 18- 4th & 5th ASCEND debates (8am @ E. Aud)
Dec 18- iFly tshirts distributed after debates
Dec 19- Holiday Party & Early Release
Dec 20- Jan 6- Holiday Break
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 3] 4th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 3] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have now become fully independent in their literature circle groups (deciding the number of chapters to read for their meetings every Wednesday). Our debate teams have also finished taking notes and are starting to form their central VALUE and 3 major contentions of the Affirmative argument. Debates will be held on Dec 18th starting at 8am, so Save the Date!
Social Studies: Students have finished the unit on TX Revolution and are under way in creating their news report scripts. Ms. Myers did an amazing job sharing about her experience as a news anchor and reporter. We look forward to filming sometime within the next week or two.
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 3] 5th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 3] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students are doing a great job in their lit circles and have started cramming in research and figuring out their resolution's VALUE. Debates will be held on Dec 18th starting at 8am, so Save the Date!
Social Studies: Students have finished going through the end of the American Revolution and will be starting the planning process for their news broadcasts next week. Filming will be scheduled in 2 weeks.
Important Information
Important Information
Math Pentathlon & UIL Information
Math Pentathlon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Veterans' Day Performance (Nov 11)
You are welcome to attend either the 8:30 or 9:30 performance.
Winter Debate (Dec 18)
We will be holding our annual ASCEND debate in December (rather than May). Please RSVP by 11/19 so we can order enough refreshments for all the guests. Thank you and hope to see you there! [Save the Date]
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Nov 11- Veteran's Assembly (8:30 or 9:30am)
Nov 11- Math Pentathlon begins
Nov 12- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Nov 13- 4th grade concert (6:30pm)
Nov 19- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Nov 21- Escape to Success Family Night (5-6:30pm)
Dec 3- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Dec 10- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Dec 18- 4th & 5th ASCEND debates (8am @ E. Aud)
Dec 19- Holiday Party & Early Release
Dec 20- Jan 6- Holiday Break
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 2] 4th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 2] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have started learning the basics of Lincoln Douglas debates and have begun meeting in their new literature circle groups. All 4th graders will be debating the same resolution: Houston had a better vision for Texas than Mirabeau Lamar. Debates will be held on Dec 18th starting at 8am, so Save the Date!
Social Studies: Students have learned the major events leading to the Texas Revolution and are close to finishing the unit next week. We'll be creating a news broadcast going over the important events in the following weeks. Ms. Myers will be sharing about her experience as a news broadcaster this Wednesday and our students are excited to hear her experience!
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 2] 5th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 2] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students are reviewing Lincoln Dougas debates and have begun meeting in their new literature circle groups. 5th graders will have 3 different resolutions to be revealed next week! Debates will be held on Dec 18th starting at 8am, so Save the Date!
Social Studies: Students have finished going through the simulations of the American Revolution, taking on the roles as officers, soldiers, and spies. Students have met in their lit circle groups and will be looking into the challenges of post- war rebuilding.
Important Information
Important Information
Math Pentathlon & UIL Information
Math Pentathlon sign up deadline 10/6. info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Storybook Parade & 9 wk celebration
It's confirmed. Our ASCEND kiddos know how to work hard and how to party hard! After showing off their book characters, we got to enjoy snacks, a movie, pizza, and games and hanging out with friends. A big THANK YOU to the generous donations for the celebration!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Nov 5- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Nov 11- Veteran's Assembly
Nov 12- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Nov 13- 4th grade concert
Nov 19- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Nov 21- Escape to Success Family Night (5-6:30pm)
Dec 3- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Dec 10- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Dec 18- 4th & 5th ASCEND debates (8am @ E. Aud)
Dec 19- Holiday Party & Early Release
Dec 20- Jan 6- Holiday Break
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 1] 4th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 1] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have finished taking the Reading Interim testing and written and recorded their own figurative language raps. They have also voted on their new lit circle books and will meet with their new groups next Thursday! Special thanks to Mr. Bradford for helping supervise the class while we recorded our raps!
Social Studies: Students have finished learning about the Mexican War of Independence and have started learning about the TX Revolution. We'll be creating a news broadcast going over the important events in the following weeks!
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 1] 5th Grade Recap
[2nd 9 Weeks: Week 1] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have finished taking the Reading Interim testing and written and recorded their own figurative language raps. They have also voted on their new lit circle books and will meet with their new groups next Thursday!
Social Studies: Students have created identities in the American Revolution time and are going through a simulation of the major events with decisions affecting the Continental Army morale and supply.
Important Information
Important Information
Math Pentathalon & UIL Information
Math Pentathalon info can be found at the WES website.
UIL info can be found at the WES website.
Destination Imagination info can be found at the WES website.
Red Ribbon Week & Storybook Parade
Next week is Red Ribbon Week. See below for the dress-up themes for each day. We want to represent and commit to living healthy life styles free from drugs and other harmful things. Also, we will be having a Storybook Parade on October 31. Students can dress up in their favorite storybook character with the corresponding book.
1st 9 Week Celebration (Oct 31)
Both classes have reached their PBIS goal and we will be watching a movie on Oct 31 (early release).
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Nov 5- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Nov 11- Veteran's Assembly
Nov 12- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Nov 13- 4th grade concert
Nov 19- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Nov 21- Academic Night (5-6:30pm)
Dec 3- Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Dec 10 Starbase Field Trip (5th only)
Dec 18- ASCEND debates
Dec 19- Holiday Party & Early Release
Dec 20- Jan 6- Holiday Break
April 16- America 250 contest closes
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 11] 4th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 11] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Congratulations to Felix, Jacqueline, and Maya for being the most persuasive letters according to Ms. Mac and Ms. Greene! This week has been an intensive study of figurative language and students got to practice improving "basic" sentences with figurative language. Students have partnered together to start writing their own figurative raps inspired by Flocabulary! We've also completed our first Lit circle book and students will be self selecting their own books next week!
Social Studies: Students have begun learning about the Mexican War of Independence as we start moving towards the Texas Revolution.
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 11] 5th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 11] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have been reviewing and reading various poems, analyzing poetic structures and analyzing the meanings. Today, we have worked together to develop our own rubric for a poetry anthology project next week. We have also finished our Lit circle book as a class and will be choosing their own books next week!
Social Studies: Students have begun learning about the American Revolution with notes and mini presentations. We look forward to creating our own news broadcast at the end of the unit!
Important Information
Important Information
Interim Testing Next Week
It's important to be at school every day, but next week on Monday and Tuesday, our students will be taking the Reading and Math Interim tests. They are a practice STAAR test to get our kiddos used to the testing process later on in the year. Please help to make sure students arrive on time so we can get everyone ready to start the testing process by 7:45. You are welcome to send snacks that are healthy and not messy (avoid crumbs and things that can spill). Thank you for your help in making these testing days smooth and painless!
Math Pentathalon
Math Pentathalon is coming! The deadline to sign up is November 6 and the first club meeting will be November 11. Please sign up here at this link.
UIL
UIL sign ups are coming soon...
Fall Festival
Come join us next Friday for our Fall Festival event! Take advantage of our online pre-order to get your wristbands.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Oct 21- (4th & 5th) Reading Interim test
Oct 22- (4th & 5th) Math Interim test
Oct 22- Picture Retakes
Oct 25- (5pm- 7pm) Fall Carnival
Oct 28-31- Red Ribbon Week (see flyer)
Oct 31- Book Parade (dress as your favorite book character)
Oct 31- Early Release
Nov 1- No School
Nov 2- World of Engineering at UT (sign up required)
Nov 11- Veteran's Assembly
Nov 13- 4th grade concert
Nov 21- Academic Night (5-6:30pm)
April 16- America 250 contest closes
Important Information
Important Information
Parent Volunteers Needed (4th & 5th Grade)
Our school is trying to ensure all students who qualify for free or reduced lunches receive it. To help with that goal, our district is offering to donate money for each student application! Even if you know you don't qualify, help our school earn funding for 2 very important teacher positions at our school by submitting the application. The class in each grade level that has the highest percent completion will win $200 towards class supplies! Scan the QR code below or click the link here.
Parent Volunteers Needed (4th & 5th Grade)
We will be looking for parent volunteers to help supervise student groups as they film for their news broadcasts. The exact date is up in the air depending on when students will get through the information and write their scripts, but it will be around the 2nd week of November. Email me if you are interested and available.
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 10] 4th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 10] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have researched and written their persuasive letter to Ms. Mac and Greene, giving a suggestion on how to make our school even better. We have transitioned to having students responsible for reading and writing their entries on their own time for the Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe for their meeting on Thursday.
Social Studies: Students presented their explorers projects today! They shared the motivations and impact of explorers on Texas growth.
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 10] 5th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 10] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have researched and written an informative essay for our ASCEND Gazette magazine. We have also transitioned to students being responsible for reading and writing their entries on Number the Stars Lit Circle on Thursday.
Social Studies: Students have wrapped up the 13 colonies unit with a test and reflections and started into our study of the American Revolution!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Oct 11- Parent Conferences (No School)
Oct 14- Student Holiday (No School)
Oct 16- Unity Day- wear ORANGE
Oct 17- (optional) Library Pumpkin competition. Pumpkins due with entry form.
Oct 21- Reading Interim test
Oct 22- Math Interim test
Oct 22- Picture Retakes
Oct 25- (5pm- 7pm) Fall Carnival
Oct 28-31- Red Ribbon Week (see flyer)
Oct 31- Book Parade (dress as your favorite book character)
Oct 31- Early Release
Nov 1- No School
Nov 2- World of Engineering at UT (sign up required)
Nov 11- Veteran's Assembly
Nov 13- 4th grade concert
Nov 21- (NEW DATE) Academic Night (5-6:30pm)
April 16- America 250 contest closes
Important Information
Important Information
Parent Volunteers Needed (4th & 5th Grade)
We will be looking for parent volunteers to help supervise student groups as they film for their news broadcasts. The exact date is up in the air depending on when students will get through the information and write their scripts, but it will be around the 1st week of November. Email me if you are interested and available.
University of Texas World of Engineering Event
UT is hosting the "World of Engineering on 11/2 (sign up required). Students from K-8th grade are welcome to enjoy various engineering activities and interact with UT Engineering students on campus! [link for RSVP and info]
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 9] 4th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 9] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students are delving into persuasive writing, brainstorming ideas on how to make Windermere even better. They will be writing a friendly letter to our admin team with the hopes of convincing them of their proposal. We have transitioned to having students responsible for reading and writing their entries on their own time for the Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe for their meeting on Thursday.
Social Studies: Students have been working together in groups to present on the explorers that have the biggest impact on Texas. They will continue next week and present on Thursday!
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 9] 5th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 9] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students are reviewing Informative writing, specifically focusing on finding reliable sources for research and incorporating quotes on their research topic. We have also transitioned to students being responsible for reading and writing their entries on Number the Stars Lit Circle on Thursday.
Social Studies: Students have wrapped up learning about the 13 colonies, complete with a couple simulations of the Salem Witch Trials and Fur Trapping in class. Next week we'll transition into the American Revolution!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Oct 7- Wear BLUE for anti-bullying month
Oct 11- Parent Conferences (No School)
Oct 14- Student Holiday (No School)
Oct 16- Unity Day- wear ORANGE
Oct 17- (optional) Library Pumpkin competition. Pumpkins due with entry form.
Oct 22- Picture Retakes
Oct 25- (5pm- 7pm) Fall Carnival
Oct 28-31- Red Ribbon Week (see flyer)
Oct 31- Book Parade (dress as your favorite book character)
Oct 31- Early Release
Nov 1- No School
Nov 2- World of Engineering at UT (sign up required)
Nov 11- Veteran's Assembly
Nov 13- 4th grade concert
Nov 21- (NEW DATE) Academic Night (5-6:30pm)
April 16- America 250 contest closes
Important Information
Important Information
America 250 National Contest
A yearly contest where students have the opportunity to earn special field trips to iconic US historical and cultural sites. Students can submit art or writing to the prompt "What does America mean to you?". Contest closes 4/16/2025.
WES Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Our librarian, Ms. Dryer, is offering a pumpkin decorating contest. Contest is to decorate a pumpkin as a book character. Print the form shown to enter into the competition. ASCEND students have the option of earning 5 points extra credit from Mr. Lee if you decorate a pumpkin with your favorite explorer OR colonial leader. Entry must a short poem showcasing their significance (must fit on an index card).
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 8] 4th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 8] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have taken an informational text assessment today and reflected on our learning in their Daily 5. We are continuing to meet in Lit Circle of Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe on Thurs now.
Social Studies: We took a test on European exploration earlier this week. Students have chosen groups and have started researching about explorers who have impacted Texas.
A special shout out to Ms. Meyers & Ricks for helping scan our books this week!
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 8] 5th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 8] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have finished publishing two versions of narratives based on a photo from Chris Van Allsburg. We are continuing Number the Stars Lit Circle on Thursday.
Social Studies: This week we've been focusing on the New England Colonies, learning about the government structure and life in those colonies.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Oct 11- Parent Conferences (No School)
Oct 17- (optional) Library Pumpkin competition. Pumpkins due with entry form.
Oct 18- Pumpkin competition judging and winners announced
Oct 25- (5pm- 7pm) Fall Carnival
Nov 20- Academic Night (TBA)
April 16- America 250 contest closes
WES pumpkin flyer.docx - Google Docs.pdfImportant Information
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
Ms. Hurst had sent out sign ups for conferences this week. Please make sure to sign up for a slot that works for you. We understand coming in person might not be possible, so we can have the conference through Google Meets if you prefer.
Destination Imagination
DI signups are upon us! We'd love for everyone who signs up to be able to participate, so if you or anyone you know would like to be either a Team Manager OR appraiser on Feb 1, please have them fill out the sign up form!
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 6] 4th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 6] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: We started learning about informational text structures and students have started their first research essay! They have learned how to choose the best text structure to fit their purpose and reviewed credible sources as we research. We are continuing to meet in Lit Circle of Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe on Fridays now.
Social Studies: Students have improved so much on taking independent notes! We have started learning about theories of how tribes have arrived to N. America and have taken a couple of open note quizzes to ensure the quality of student notes.
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 6] 5th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 6] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: Students have reviewed narrative structure and looked at how narratives can be written even in poetry and dramas. We reviewed figurative language and students got to practice improving some basic sentences together. Next week we will be choosing a photo from Chris Van Allsburg's "Mysteries of Harris Burdick" to create our own narratives. We are continuing Number the Stars Lit Circle on Friday.
Social Studies: Students have been working hard on finishing their exploration journals and turned them in on Friday.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Sep 25- deadline to sign up for Destination Imagination
Sep 26- Fall Photos
Oct 11- Parent Conferences (No School)
Important Information
Important Information
Volunteer Needed
If you would like to volunteer to scan my library books into our 4th grade Beanstack, please email me which days you are available after school (3:15pm).
Destination Imagination
DI signups are upon us! We'd love for everyone who signs up to be able to participate, so if you or anyone you know would like to be either a Team Manager OR appraiser on Feb 1, please have them fill out the sign up form!
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 4] 4th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 4] 4th Grade Recap
ELAR: We took our Beginning of the Year Star 360 Reading and launched our Daily 5 learning goals for the unit. Students have also started setting up their Google Drive and Google Sites Learning Portfolio to keep track of our projects. We are continuing to meet in Lit Circle of Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe on Fridays now.
Social Studies: Students have worked this past week on figuring out the best Texas region for a colony of stranded extraterrestrials to live in based on specific preferences.
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 4] 5th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 4] 5th Grade Recap
ELAR: We also took the Star360 BOY in reading and updated our Learning Portfolios to get ready for entering new projects. We are continuing Number the Stars Lit Circle on Friday.
Social Studies: Students have started taking independent/partner notes on early exploration tools and explorers in preparation of creating an exploration handbook next week.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Sep 12 @ 6- 7pm- Destination Imagination parent info night
[PFISD Board Room Administration Building, 1401 Pecan St.]
Sep 26- Fall Photos [note change in day!]
Sep 30- deadline to sign up for Destination Imagination
Oct 11- Parent Conferences (No School)
Important Information
Important Information
Weekly Communication
Parents have voted to have Friday communications sent via email rather than PBIS messaging. If you need to update your email address, please let your homeroom teacher know. Note: sometimes PBIS messaging doesn't send notifications until hours later.
Thank You!
A big thank you for all the generous donations to get our makerspace restocked. Our students have been so happy!
Thursday Folders
A reminder to expect graded work or communication to be sent home on Thursday.
Open House Presentation
It was so good to see all the families at our Open House! If you were unable to make it, I have provided the link here. [Open House link]
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 3] 4th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 3] 4th Grade Recap
Personality Island: Students have presented their projects and have their islands displayed in our library!
ELAR: We are delving deeper into Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe and students have just taken an informational text pre-test.
Social Studies: We've been learning about the landforms, economic activity, animals/plants, and climate of the 4 major regions of Texas.
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 3] 5th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 3] 5th Grade Recap
Personality Island: Students presented and have their islands displayed in the library!
ELAR: We are continuing Number the Stars and have just taken a narrative text pre-test.
Social Studies: Students have taken notes on 3 of the early colonies and have presented their recommendations to improve the colonies.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Sep 2- No School
Sep 6 @ 12:40pm- Grandparents lunch (4th & 5th grade)
Sep 12 @ 6- 7pm- Destination Imagination parent info night
[PFISD Board Room Administration Building, 1401 Pecan St.]
Sep 27- Fall Photos
Oct 11- Parent Conferences (No School)
Important Information
Important Information
Makerspace Refresh
Our Makerspace has been wiped out of some materials. If you are able, please consider checking out the wish list and replenishing our supplies.
Weekly Communication
This is the last week we will be using email to send out Friday updates along with the PBIS app. Pending a vote at Open House, we will be exclusively using PBIS family app to share updates.
Note from Nurse Sara
1. Students cannot come to school if they've had a fever of 100.4 or greater (in the last day) and must stay home until no fever for a full 24 hours without Tylenol or Ibuprofen (Motrin).
2. Vomiting/ Diarrhea - must stay home if vomiting and/or diarrhea in the last day and must stay home until there is no vomiting or diarrhea for a full 24 hours.
3. Rash unknown - keep students at home for rashes you cannot explain until doctors appt or rash is going away.
4. Pink Eye - keep students home with red, puffy, goopy eye(s) and schedule doctors appt - may return when on antibiotic drops for 24 hours.
5. Live Lice at home - Keep your student at home and treat head, carpet, bedding, etc... student may return when student had 1 treatment, but parent, guardian must continue combing through students hair every day for 2-3 weeks to get rid of the eggs and dead bugs.
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 2] 4th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 2] 4th Grade Recap
Personality Island: Students have finished publishing their final drafts and are creating their island displays! Next week we will practice presentation skills and then share them with our class on Wednesday.
ELAR: Students have been continuing to read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe together and are practicing using a new Depth & Complexity icon with each new chapter.
Social Studies: Students have been learning how to take notes together as a class as we learn about Geography.
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 2] 5th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 2] 5th Grade Recap
Personality Island: Students have published their scripts in cursive and are finishing up their displays to present next week.
ELAR: Students have gotten engrossed in the historical context of Number the Stars and many of the students with prior knowledge of WWII are shining. Students are practicing meeting together in Lit Circle groups in preparation for when they start their self-selected book groups.
Social Studies: Students have been introduced to how to organize their Google Drive using folders and Google Docs as a way to take notes. They've learned how to outline (although they have the choice of how they want to take notes).
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Aug 28- Open House @ 5:30-7:00pm (note updated time) We will be giving three short presentations of classroom information at 5:35pm, 6:05pm, and 6:25pm
Sep 2- No School
Sep 6- Grandparents lunch (note corrected day!) 4th & 5th grade ASCEND 12:40pm
Sep 27- Fall Photos
Oct 11- Parent Conferences (No School)
Important Information
Important Information
Whew! These 4 days seemed to fly by! It's been so good to see our returning 5th graders and meet our new 4th grade ASCENDers. As we are teaching expectations and procedures, there will be growing pains, but it is going to be worth it. Ms. Hurst and I will share weekly updates and share
Communication
Ms. Hurst and I are still getting used to life apart from Class Dojo, and although we miss it, we have fully embraced PBIS Family app in our classes. If you have any communication that is lengthier, you are welcome to email us. However, anything quick (like reminders or answers to questions), the PBIS Family app is preferred. We will also be sharing links and class messages primarily through PBIS Family, so please make sure you are connected. I will be sending an email to parents using the app, so please check the spam folder by Friday night if you haven't received an email invite.
Adjustment Time
As we've mentioned in our info session and conversations, there is a pretty sharp adjustment to life in ASCEND. Please be aware that your child may feel an increase in stress/ frustration these next couple weeks. We are vigilant in observing how your child is doing in our class and if this is the best fit for them, and will reach out to parents if we may have any concerns about your child's success in ASCEND. The best way you can support your child is to have daily conversations with them about what they did/ enjoyed, anything they felt like was challenging, and helping to brainstorm ways to be successful the next day.
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 1] 4th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 1] 4th Grade Recap
Personality Island
- Students have begun brainstorming their major "personality islands" in preparation for writing an introduction of who they are to the class next week. They will also be creating a visual of their personality islands.
ELAR
- We have introduced literature circles to our 4th graders through the book "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe". Our students have really picked it up well!
Social Studies
- We have started learning about basic geography and map skills. Our focus is learning how to take good notes.
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 1] 5th Grade Recap
[1st 9 Weeks: Week 1] 5th Grade Recap
Personality Island
- Students are doing a 5th grade twist on the Personality Island project. They have interviewed another classmate and are creating personality islands on them!
ELAR
- We are reintroducing literature circles with the book "Number the Stars". Our students have picked up right where they left off last year in fine form.
Social Studies
- We have introduced the theme for the year... UTOPIA. As we learn about the various settlements, colonies, and historical events, we will be analyzing pros and cons in order to form their own utopian space colony later on this year. Next week we will be diving into the early colonies of Jamestown, Roanoke, and Virginia.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Aug 28- Open House @ 5-6:30pm
Sep 2- No School
Sep 6- Grandparents lunch
Sep 27- Fall Photos
Oct 11- Parent Conferences (No School)
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