West Memorial Elementary PAWSitive News. Paul Moussavi, Principal Edition 3 OCTOBER

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for Core Essentials: Creativity 5:30-6:30 pm Destination Imagination mtg.

4 7:55 8:15 am PTA School Store open/lgi 9 Rotation Day 1 Full Day of School NO

/t-16 4-5 pm Read, Deed, Run mtg./lgi & Gym 11 Rotation Day 3 9-11 am 2nd Gr.

Rotation Day 1 School Pictures 7:55 8:15 am PTA School Store open/lgi 16 Rotation

Day of School - NO early dismissal 7:55 8:15 am PTA School Store open/lgi 8:45 am

registration has not been completed for the 2017/2018 school year.

information and complete the registration process.

1 West Memorial Elementary PAWSitive News Paul Moussavi, Principal Edition 3 OCTOBER 2 Rotation Day 4 Child Health Day 3 Rotation Day 1 4 Rotation Day 2 Wear Tie-dye for Core Essentials: Creativity 5:30-6:30 pm Destination Imagination mtg./t-11 5 Rotation Day 3 Vision & Hearing Screening-K, 1st, 3rd & 5th 6 Rotation Day 4 7:55 8:15 am PTA School Store open/lgi 9 Rotation Day 1 Full Day of School NO early dismissal 10 Rotation Day 2 7:55-8:20 am Student Council mtg./t pm Read, Deed, Run mtg./lgi & Gym 11 Rotation Day am 2nd Gr. Fire Truck Safety 12 Rotation Day pm Smashburger Spirit Night/Pin Oak 13 Rotation Day 1 School Pictures 7:55 8:15 am PTA School Store open/lgi 16 Rotation Day 2 17 Rotation Day 3 18 Rotation Day 4 19 Rotation Day 1 20 Rotation Day 2 Full Day of School - NO early dismissal 7:55 8:15 am PTA School Store open/lgi 8:45 am Book Parade (see flyer) If you have received an from InfoSnap, your child s registration has not been completed for the 2017/2018 school year. This online process is required annually for all students and should be completed by the first day of each school year. Please follow the directions in the to update your child s emergency information and complete the registration process. Contact West Memorial Elementary with any questions or concerns: (Kathy Stevenson, Registrar). Parents, please note: Monday, October 9, and Friday, October 20, will be FULL SCHOOL DAYS, and NOT early dismissal days.

Attention: WME PARENTS We are very excited about continuing to use a program called Remind101 that will assist us with communicating quick alerts such as when severe weather is determined.

The program does not allow for a reply and WME s administration cannot see the phone numbers attached to the subscriber.

If you are not currently a subscriber, and you have texting capability, please consider doing these quick and easy steps: Open your message system and type in the following number: 510-817-0546.

2 Attention: WME PARENTS We are very excited about continuing to use a program called Remind101 that will assist us with communicating quick alerts such as when severe weather is determined. This is a program that allows for you to receive a text message from West Memorial s administrative team. These messages will be very short and to the point. The program does not allow for a reply and WME s administration cannot see the phone numbers attached to the subscriber. Please understand that although the hope for this tool is to assist with communicating quick alerts, it s not guaranteed that it will always work. The front office will always be able to assist you. If you are not currently a subscriber, and you have texting capability, please consider doing these quick and easy steps: Open your message system and type in the following number: In the message, type (no It will then send you a message asking you to type in your name. After this step, you are finished. From that point, you will begin receiving messages as they are sent. We have found this this program to be valuable in communicating with our parents and hope that you will participate! Katy ISD Education Foundation Harvey Relief Fundraiser The Katy ISD Education Foundation has launched a unique fundraiser that will provide support for Katy ISD staff, students and their families adversely impacted by flooding in their homes as a result of Hurricane Harvey. The funds will be administered by the Katy ISD Education Foundation. Every Katy ISD campus will be given the opportunity to designate staff and students in need of support. Any donation you can make regardless of size will help us help our Katy ISD family. Please share this opportunity on social media and to help spread the word. The Education Foundation s mission is to provide extraordinary classroom experiences for Katy ISD teachers and students. In this case, the extraordinary will, in fact, be the ordinary - needed funds that directly help Katy ISD students, staff, and their families rebuild their homes and lives. Donate and share today! Katy ISD Education Foundation foundation@katyisd.org OCTOBER RECIPE: Apples n Yogurt: Remember, never cook alone and only use knives and other cooking tools with the help of an adult. Ingredients: ½ fresh apple (washed, cut into slices, but not peeled) 1 cup low-fat flavored yogurt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Directions: 1. Measure the yogurt into a cup. 2. Sprinkle cinnamon on the yogurt, (optional) 3. Dip the apple slices in the yogurt. Makes 1 serving

Teams forming soon! https://www.destinationimagination.

This dynamic event will truly ignite creativity and collaboration within your child!

3 Teams forming soon! Right now is the opportunity to sign your child up for a program designed to inspire their mind and enhance their lives like no other! This dynamic event will truly ignite creativity and collaboration within your child! Your child does not have to be present and once your child s team has been formed and is complete, you are free to leave. Please remember each team must have a team manager in order to register. Teams may be 5-7 members. Competitive teams are 3 rd grade- 5 th grade and non-competitive teams are kindergarten-2 nd grade (Rising Stars). This is not an interest meeting so please come with your planners, so you are prepared to pick a meeting day and exchange contact information with other parents from your child s team. D.I. teams typically meet once a week for about an hour but the time is completely flexible towards your individual team s needs. If you have any questions please michaeljgorman@katyisd.org or visit the D.I. website to learn more: Date: 10/4/17 (Wednesday) Time: 5:30-6:30 Location: Mr. Gorman s portable building T-11

4 West Memorial Elementary School Store October 6 7:55AM - 8:15AM in the LGI and every following Friday Pencil Case: 1.50 Sunglasses: 1.50 Lanyard: 1.00 Bracelet: 1.00 Stamp: 0.50 Pencil Grip: 0.50 Pencil: 0.50 Beveled Eraser: 0.50 Stress Paw: 0.50 Medal: 0.50 Pencil Eraser: 0.50 and much more!

WEST MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SPIRIT NIGHT BURGERS

00 PM I-10 & PIN OAK ROAD 25705 KATY Freeway, KATY, TX

of applicable sales from the event WRITE PARENT NAME,

COLLECTION BOX The class with the highest

BURGER each & the Teacher will WIN FREE BURGERS FOR A

5 WEST MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SPIRIT NIGHT BURGERS THURSDAY,OCTOBER 12 TH 4:00 PM 9.00 PM I-10 & PIN OAK ROAD KATY Freeway, KATY, TX Phone: SANDWICHES will donate 20% of applicable sales from the event WRITE PARENT NAME, ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET PLACE YOUR RECEIPT IN THE COLLECTION BOX The class with the highest participation will get Superstar Cards for a FREE BURGER each & the Teacher will WIN FREE BURGERS FOR A YEAR I-10 SHAKES & smashburger KATY MILLS MALL SALADS * * Promotion is Valid at the PIN OAK RD. Location Only

6 WME PICTURE DAY IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017

Book Character Parade Friday, October 20

favorite characters from a favorite story.

the sidewalks down Provincial Boulevard to

7 It is time to bring your favorite book character to life! Book Character Parade Friday, October 20 8:45 AM WME will participate in a Book Character Parade! Come to school dressed as one of your favorite characters from a favorite story. Be creative with your costumes and think about what your favorite book character would wear. We encourage students to carry the book with them throughout the parade so we know which storybook the character is from! Students may choose any character from a book they enjoy! Parents are welcome to stand outside on the sidewalks down Provincial Boulevard to watch the parade. Since this will be a full day of school, we encourage students to pack a change of clothes so they may change out of their costumes after the parade.

8 Transition Planning From Birth to Adulthood Planning for Your Child s Future Today Speakers: Anne M. McHale LMSW, Social Worker for KISD Dirk Goldsmith, Transition for Katy ISD Annie Bryan, Transition for Katy ISD October 23, :30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. The Robert R. Shaw Center (STEAM) 1730 Katyland Drive Meaningful Transition Planning Planning for Post-Secondary Life Medicaid Waiver Programs State and Federal Agencies Parents as Case Managers

October 2017 Elementary Physical Activity Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Reverse Tag All the other players count to 10 and try to tag the it person!

15 Animal Charades Try moving around like these animals: Chicken, snake, horse, dog. Try without making noises to see if someone can guess! 22 Just play!

9 October 2017 Elementary Physical Activity Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Reverse Tag All the other players count to 10 and try to tag the it person! Whoever tags the it person becomes the it for the next round. 8 Upward Crescent Moon Pose This pose targets the lower back and shoulders. Hold for seconds release and repeat. 15 Animal Charades Try moving around like these animals: Chicken, snake, horse, dog. Try without making noises to see if someone can guess! 22 Just play! Hide-and-seek, tag, hopscotch, hula hoop, pogo stick, it s up to you! 29 Crabby Clean Up Tidy up while walking like a crab! Carry items on your belly across the room to put them away. 2 Walking Race Pick a distance and challenge a friend to a speed walking race. Remember these safety tips if participating in Halloween festivities: 1. Don t eat any unwrapped candy 2. Stay with your group 3. Remain on the sidewalks 9 Do this: -Hop on one leg 30 times, switch legs -Take 10 giant steps -Walk on your knees -Do a silly dance -Sprint for 10 seconds 16 Jump Rope See how many times you can jump backwards in a row. 23 Cardio and Stretch Run in place for 30 seconds then stretch your legs for 10 seconds each. Repeat 3 times. Try the Revolved Triangle pose. 30 Side Seated Angle Pose Hold for seconds on each side to target the hamstrings and calves. 3 Crazy 8 s 8 jumping jacks 8 leaps 8 frog jumps 8 vertical jumps (as high as you can) Repeat 3 times 10 Walk and Talk Take a walk with your parents or an adult who takes care of you about what to do if you are bullied or see someone being bullied. 17 Brush Your Teeth Shake While brushing your teeth move your hips in the same motion as your toothbrush. 24 Line Jumps Find a line on the ground and jump from side to side 10 times. Rest 10 second repeat. 31 Attached at the Hip Place a ball between you & partner s hips. Try to walk across the room without letting the ball drop. 4 Do this: -Hop on one leg 30 times, switch legs -Take 10 giant steps -Walk on your knees -Do a silly dance -Sprint for 10 seconds 11 Single Leg Jump Rope Jump 10 times on your right foot then 10 times on your left foot. How many times can you alternate before messing up? 18 Side Seated Angle Pose Hold for seconds on each side to target the hamstrings and calves. 25 Yoga Combo Try all of the poses from this month backto-back. End with Savasana from last month. 5 Read & Move Pick a book to read and select an action word that will be repeated often. When the action word is read stand up and sit down. 12 Read & Move Pick a book to read and select an action word that will be repeated often. When the action word is read stand up and sit down. 19 Parachute With friend or family member use a bed sheet like a parachute in PE. Lift up and down to move air underneath the sheet. 6 Clap and Catch Throw a ball or soft object up into the air. See how many times you can clap before you catch it 13 Between the Knees Gather rounded objects of varying size. Starting with the largest try walking around your house keeping the object between your knees. 20 Locomotor Sidewalk Along the sidewalks alternate between skipping, speed walking, and jogging. 7 Underhand Toss Target Practice Using an empty laundry basket or bucket, practice tossing a small object inside. Each time you make it take a step back. 14 Revolved Triangle Pose Hold for seconds on each side to target hamstrings and shoul ders. 21 Crazy 8 s 8 jumping jacks 8 leaps 8 frog jumps 8 vertical jumps (as high as you can) Repeat 3 times Reproduced with permission from the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) Yoga Images from 26 Create a Dance Make up a dance to your favorite song. Be sure to include a jump, a slide and a spin. National Health Observances: Health Literacy Month National Dental Hygiene Month National Bullying Prevention Month Catch with a Catch Skaters Toss a ball in the air, Hop to your right try each challenge bringing your left foot before catching the behind you with knees ball: bent & body low. 1.Touch your nose Repeat the movement 2. Clap twice to the left. Do for 30 3.High-five someone seconds. 4. Spin around SHAPE America recommends school-age children accumulate at least 60 minutes and up to several hours of physical activity per day. Each bout of physical activity should be followed by cool-down stretches that help reduce soreness and avoid injury.

Capture Your Memories in this Year's West Memorial Elementary Yearbook!

Facebook & Flickr. Add memories & photos from throughout the year.

A great way to share expressions of friendship!

10 Capture Your Memories in this Year's West Memorial Elementary Yearbook! IF PURCHASED BY OCTOBER 31 Add Photos & Memories to Your 2 Free Custom Pages Add photos from your computer, Facebook & Flickr. Add memories & photos from throughout the year. Share them with your classmates to include in their personal pages. Send and receive Bling and signatures. A great way to share expressions of friendship! To Purchase & Customize Your Yearbook*: *Must be a parent or student 13 years or older. 1 2 Go to Enter our school s passcode: Regular Price: $23.00 soft cover $29.95 hard cover Patent Pending 2017 TreeRing Corporation

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West Memorial Elementary Main #: 281-237-6600 Fax #: 281-644-1625 PAWSitive News Paul Moussavi, Principal Edition 3 NOVEMBER 1 2 5 Chick Fil A Spirit Night 4-9pm/Mason Rd. 6 Election Day! 7 Wear Russet-Brown