8750 Fourwinds Drive

DECEMBER 1, 2014

IDEA Walzem

Windcrest, TX 78239

210-239-4600

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Evan Yates

Principal, Academy

Khalil Graham

Principal, College Prep

Purvi Gordon

Assistant Principal of Operations

Christina Flores

Assistant Principal of Instruction, Academy

Sadie Ellner

Assistant Principal of Instruction, Academy

Rachel Fiddelman

Academic Counselor

student

shout outs!

Kinder

Star Student: Gabby Skinner

Core Value Winner: Danika Martinez

First Grade

Star Student: Hannah Richardson

Core Value Winner: Emily Wash

Second Grade

Star Student: Aiden Santafield

Core Value Winner: SedricHatnot

Sixth Grade

Students of the Month:

Madyson Mancha

Ki’Asya Jackson

Lizeth Hernandez

Sierra Robinson

Eliana Robledo

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

- Winter Break: There will be no school on Monday, December 22nd to Monday, January 5. We look forward to seeing all of our students back at school on Tuesday, January 6th!

- Winter Festival: Come join us for our first annual Winter Festival! Details will be in next Parent Weekly!

-Attendance Incentives: The Academy class that has perfect attendance every day between Thanksgiving and Christmas will receive a Big Lou’s Pizza Party! Students who are here every day between Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break can win great prizes such as a new bike!

- Wolf Care: Dismissal pick up is from 3:45 - 4:15 PM daily.After 4:15 PM, students will be taken to after school care, or asked to call parents.Students who are enrolled in after school care cannot be picked up until 4:30 PM daily. Pick-up begins at 4:30 PM to ensure the safety of the students.

REGISTRATION UPDATE

We Are Now Enrolling for 2015-16 Academic Year!

IDEA’s online application system is now open! Please help spread the word to your friends, family and colleagues that the application system has reopened.

Applications may be submitted:

-Online:

-Phone: 210-239-4332

-In person: at our Front Office

Uniform Reminder

Monday – Thursday:

Shirt: Tucked in IDEA embroidered polo

*Long-sleeved shirts must be all white

Pants: Dickie’s flat front khakis

*Leggings must be all black

Shoes: All black shoes; black laces; white socks

Belt: Plain black belt

Friday:

Shirt: Tucked in IDEA spirit shirt or college shirt

Pants: Jeans (no holes, studs/designs, jeggings/skinny jeans)

Shoes: All black shoes; black laces; white socks

Belt: Plain black belt

*Students who are not in proper uniform will receive a call home.

As the cold weather approaches, we understand the need of students to wear jackets. We make every effort to maintain the temperature of our buildings at a comfortable setting; however, some students may choose to wear a jacket. We remind you that if this is the case, the student must wear an IDEA jacket in order to comply with our uniform policy. Remember, our focus is on instruction and it is important to eliminate any distractions. Students may wear non-IDEA jackets to and from school and during recess, but they must remain in their backpacks throughout the school day.

**Please remember to label your student’s IDEA jacket!**

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Grade Team Updates

KINDER CORNER

Dear Kinder Parents,

We are excited to announce that we send out a Kinder newsletter every Monday! It has all the information you’ll need for the week! Please check your scholar’s folder on Mondays for the Parent Weekly and the Kinder Team Newsletter, as well as your child’s daily behavior tracker.

Thanks!

The Kinder Team ______

FIRST GRADE CORNER

Dear First Grade Parents,

Welcome back! The year is flying by and we would like to say thank you for being an AWESOME team and family! Our team would like to request that each scholar bring 2 or more boxes of crayons to replenish our first grade supply, it would be greatly appreciated. Also a helpful tip is to always keep your own stash of supplies at home in case you have to cut, glue, or color at home. Those supplies would stay at home and would not come to school, we always want you to be prepared at home to complete your life work.

Please remind your scholars of the IDEA core values and why it is important to always follow the rules! Check your scholars Tracker every day, as that is how we communicate behavior to parents.

First grade is the best, and this is why we are going to have PERFECT ATTENDANCE until Winter Break so we can win a BIG Lou's pizza the Friday before break! Please help us win by having your scholar at school on time every day!

Thanks,

1st Grade Team

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SECOND GRADE CORNER

Dear Second Grade Parents,

In 2ndGrade, the STAR student of the week was Kayla Woods and the CORE Value Winner was Maria Bernhardt- congratulations! In Science, we learned about Rocks and Minerals. We are asking for Kleenex and paper towels donations from each student. Thank you!

Thank you!

2nd Grade Team

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SIXTH GRADE CORNER

Dear 6th Grade Parents,

Thank you for your dedication in getting our students here for Saturday School! There will be Saturday School on December 6th for students who received a letter from Dr. Graham. Our District Assessment will be on Tuesday, December 9th ! Please review the importance of these exams with your student. Please be on the lookout for our next progress reports, which will be sent home next week! The 6thGrade also has an Ugly Sweater Party coming up before Winter Break, so your Wolf is working hard to have enough Merits to attend.

Thank you,

6th Grade Team

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ELECTIVES CORNER

Dear Parents,

All 1st, 2nd, and 6th grade students have been reading books in the AR Zone and working towards becoming Word Masters and Millionaire Readers! Students who earn Word Master status will receive a t-shirt to recognize their accomplishment and students who earn Millionaire Reader status will be recognized with an invitation to a Millionaire's Brunch!

Thank you,Ms. De Luna, AR Zone Facilitator

Child Nutrition Update

Academy Parent Lunch: IDEA Walzem Academy parents may visit campus to eat with their students during their designated Parent Lunch Day. Parent Lunch Days will be on Fridays on a rotating schedule based on grade level (kinder, 1st, 2nd ….). Parents should arrive at the times noted below. Please park in the front lot and check in with the receptionist.

Upcoming Parent Lunch Days:

First 12/5 11:15 AMSecond 12/19 11:45 AMKinder 1/9 12:15 AM

Parents may not bring commercial food (i.e. McDonalds, Subway) to campus for Parent Lunch. Feel free to bring lunch from home or eat the food provided by our Child Nutrition Program.

Birthdays: Students may bring store-bought cupcakes to school on the Friday of their birthday. Parent must first e-mail to confirm. All cupcakes must be brought to the main office by the parent by 2:00 PM.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Parent Volunteers: If you would like to become a parent volunteer, please stop by our receptionist’s desk to fill out the necessary paperwork. Parent volunteers must be on campus before 11:00 AM, as IDEA Walzem’s campus will be closed between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Academy Parent Walkthroughs: We are excited to announce Academy Parent Walkthroughs! Please call the front office to sign up; there will be a limit of 12 parents per session. Sessions will occur every other Thursday from 9 AM to 10 AM.

Upcoming Parent Walkthroughs: 12/4 9:00 AM1/15 9:00 AM1/29 9:00 AM

Parent Ambassador Opportunity: We are looking for current parents to help us recruit students for the 2015-2016 school year! You will be assisting Mrs. Purvi Gordon in recruiting our new students. A minimum of 4 hours a week will be needed, and days and times are flexible. If you are interested, please send an email to Mrs. Purvi Gordon at .

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College Prep Athletics Corner

Basketball season is underway! Practices will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4:15 – 5:45 pm. Please be on the lookout for the Saturday morning practice schedule. Season passes will be available for all home games for $10, please see Jessica Ovalle for more information.

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Do you know a great TEACHER?

IDEA Public Schools is now accepting teacher applications for the 2015 – 2016 school year!

For more information, please contact:

Pamela Awbrey

Talent Recruiter, San Antonio

Walzem Wolf Picture Page!

IDEA Walzem College Prep participated in a service-learning University Day where we helped sort food at the San Antonio Food Bank Warehouse!

Thank you to all of our current and former military parents who came to IDEA Walzem to speak to our students on Veterans Day. We are grateful for your service.

Congratulations to Julien Primm (Kinder), Ricardo Lopez (First Grade) and Zion Holmes (Second Grade), winners of our Perfect Attendance Raffle! Each student went home with a Thanksgiving basket!