Wolman Elementary Newsletter

Dear Wolman Families,

What a wonderful week of learning at Wolman! We are finishing out the month of August strong and are excited and ready to take on September! It has been wonderful to see our Explorers engaged in learning, building relationships, and continuing to grow each day.

Tomorrow is our first House Pep Rally of the school year, and we are super excited! Please have your child wear their House shirt that was sent home today as we come together to celebrate our House System and build school spirit. A huge thank you goes out to Wellspring Pediatric Dentistry and Brock Orthodontics for generously sponsoring House shirts for our students this school year. We are incredibly grateful for their support of our Explorers and our Wolman community!

There is lots of wonderful and important information included in this week’s newsletter regarding campus and district news, as well as PTA updates, so please take some time to read through the sections below carefully. Our annual RJWE Read-A-Thon is also underway! Please be sure to review the flyer and information below for details. We appreciate your support as we continue to encourage a love of reading among our Explorers! As we continue our journey together, thank you for your continued support and for partnering with us toward our common goal—student learning and success. Have a great rest of your week!

Our annual Read-A-Thon is underway! Please read the flyer and link below for more details. Thank you for your support!

RJWE Read-A-Thon Link

If you have a Gmail address on file and have been having difficulty getting emails from the school and/or Katy ISD, please read the information below so that you can access important information from your child's teacher, our school, and/or the district.

If your Gmail is blocking emails from Katy ISD, please do use the following steps (see information below the screenshot as well):

To bypass this block, please follow the instructions below in your Gmail account settings.

• Open Gmail in a web browser.
• Click the Gear Icon (Settings) in the top right, then select See all settings.
• Navigate to the Filters and Blocked Addresses tab.
• Click Create a new filter.
• In the From field, type the domain of your school district (e.g., @katyisd.org) to cover all staff emails.

• Click Create filter.
• Check the box Never send it to Spam.
• Click Create filter to save

Parents who need support with technology and/or technology resources, please call 281 -396-7400 or click on the following link: https://www.katyisd.org/technology/family-technology-resources

Per Texas Education Code Sec 37.082, students are prohibited from using a personal communication device while on school property during the school day. Personal communication devices must be stored in the student's backpack as the designated storage method.

"Personal communication device" means a telephone, cell phone such as a smartphone or flip phone, tablet, smartwatch, radio device, paging device or any other electronic device capable of telecommunication or digital communication. Please refer to the Katy ISD visual below for more information regarding personal communication devices.

SIGN UP COMING SOON!!!

Lunch is a fun, social time of day for our Explorers! After the first couple of weeks of school, once students have had a chance to practice routines/procedures and get to know one another, we will begin welcoming lunch visitors. As a reminder only parents/guardians, non-school aged children and immediate family listed on the lunch visitor permission form are able to visit for lunch. Due to limited space, visitors are limited to 2 visitors per student (non school age children are counted as visitors). Each parent must sign up for their own seat and a separate seat for any non school age siblings.

Lunch Visits will begin on Tuesday, September 2. Here are some reminders for when lunch visits begin...PLEASE REMEMBER when signing up to include your child's name and teacher in the comments. All visitors must show a physical, hard copy government issued ID (driver's license or passport) when you arrive for lunch. We ask that each student be limited to having a lunch visit one day per week to allow all Explorers the opportunity to have a lunch visit. If you are not able to come to lunch after you signed up, please remove your name from the list. Also, please be aware that a few minutes prior to your child's lunch time ending, the monitors will direct your child to join his/her class; this helps with making our cafeteria exit procedures run more smoothly. The following steps will guide you in signing up for lunch times to visit your child and with providing lunch visitor permission. Please call 281 234 1700 with any questions. Thank you!

Step 1:

Please sign up for date/time of lunch visit here: Link

If needed...

Step 2:

For immediate family visitors (limited to grandparents, non-school aged siblings, and stepparents) who are NOT the parents/guardians the online Lunch Visitor form must be filled out by the parent/guardian BEFORE the lunch visit. Link

We want to see our Explorers each and every day at school in order to provide them an opportunity to learn and grow as much as possible! However, if your Explorer is unable to attend school to being ill or another unforeseen circumstance, please use the link below to report his/her absence.

The Katy Independent School District is encouraging students, parents, and community members to anonymously report tips or information about potential safety threats through Katy ISD's Speak Up app. SpeakUP is an anonymous reporting system that enables Katy ISD students, parents, and community members to anonymously submit safety and well-being tips to help prevent school-related incidents that could cause harm to others. For more information regarding Speak UP, please click on the link below. Thank you for supporting student safety!

https://www.katyisd.org/speak-up

Please read below regarding the Gifted and Talented program and for information regarding Destination Imagination.

Information regarding GT LINK:

https://sites.google.com/katyisd.org/rjwegtscreening/home

Information link for more DI Information: https://sites.google.com/katyisd.org/rjwe-di-information?usp=sharing

Please click on the link below for information regarding our RJWE Challenge Classes. Thank you!

https://sites.google.com/katyisd.org/rjwegtscreening/home

Sub Blitz Sessions will be held throughout the school year to hire and welcome new substitutes. Invitations will be emailed to applicants with completed online applications, approximately one month in advance of the event. Please make sure the email address on your application is accurate.

Requirements to Substitute

• Substitute Teacher: Minimum of 60 semester/quarter college hours completed

• Foreign Transcripts: Must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency

• Paraprofessional (Clerical/Aide): GED or High School Diploma required

• Additional:

• Proof of right to work in the U.S.

• Criminal history check

• Interview and skills test

Online Application

• Online applicants with complete applications (including uploaded transcripts, TX teaching certificates and/or transcript evaluations), if selected, will be emailed an invitation to the Sub Blitz. This email will be sent approximately one month in advance of the Sub Blitz date. If you are approved to substitute through the Sub Blitz, then you will be invited to attend a Substitute New Hire Training. ​Apply Online​

Register your family and opt-in to the student directory at www.wolmanpta.org to be cleared for takeoff on September 1st, when the directory goes live! Only registered families who have created an account will be able to access the directory.

The student directory is moving exclusively to online! Please note: The student directory is independently owned, managed, and operated by the Wolman PTA and is not an official program or directory of Wolman Elementary School or Katy ISD.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Join us in the LGI room for our first PTA Workday + General Meeting of the year!

WORKDAY | 9 AM–2 PM — Come & Go!
Drop in whenever you can to help with projects for our teachers, meet other Wolman parents, and lend a hand. Stay 30 minutes or a few hours—we’ll take all the help we can get!

PTA GENERAL MEETING | 11 AM
Come early to volunteer, stay afterward, or just pop in for the meeting.

Little ones are welcome!

Planning to volunteer? All volunteers must be registered in the Katy ISD Raptor system. If you haven’t registered yet, complete your application here:
https://apps.raptortech.com/vol/onlineapplication/apply/NmUxN2RhZTktMTU5OS00ZTIyLWJjOGMtZmIwZTM0NzQ1ZGMyOmVuLVVT?fbclid=IwY2xjawT8D39wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTBGcHVYMjlLWEl3M05RRURzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEer3kbz9vFibokKCH0u9ICEcibj43ipgXQW0xiHO9yIF-CpgvJ4dUvqfvptXo_aem_z7VJQTTQSGWhw_9Z6RH0HQ

No experience needed—just show up, pitch in, and connect. We can’t wait to see you!

Adventure awaits with PTA! Join us for our Volunteer Kick-Off on September 15 in the Wolman Elementary LGI. Meet fellow volunteers, learn about upcoming events and opportunities to serve, ask questions, and enjoy giveaways!

Choose the session that works best for you:

Session 1: 5:15–5:45 PM
Session 2: 6:00–6:30 PM

We can’t wait to begin this year’s PTA adventure with you! RSVP details are coming soon.

Help us continue creating the programs, experiences, and resources that make Wolman such a special place for our Explorers! Compass Club Family Sponsors will be recognized throughout our school community in a variety of ways—all while directly supporting Wolman students and staff.

Become a sponsor by September 18, 2026 to ensure benefits are activated ASAP: www.wolmanpta.org/compass_club

Questions? Contact our Compass Club Coordinator, Erin, at president@wolmanpta.org.

On behalf of Wolman Elementary PTA, staff, and students, thank you for considering an investment in our school community!

Wolman PTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible as allowable by law; please consult your tax advisor for details. Tax ID: 45-5018998.

We are in need of volunteers to help getting chrome books logged into for our kiddos to complete their middle of year MAP testing.

This will be a quick 30 minutes or less of your time and will be so helpful for our teachers & staff.

https://signup.com/go/hPWGOAx

Game Night with the Grands is back again! Come hang out with your favorite grands, play games, eat pizza and visit the bookfair. RSVP will be out soon with the opportunity to pre-order pizza and cookies!

Who's ready for a Fun Family Night and Trunk or Treat?! Wolman Elementary PTA is hosting Trunk or Treat and we would love to see you out there!

There will be Trunk-or Treating - Music - Food Trucks - Cake Walk - Face painting - and More!!!!

This event will be held on Friday, October 16th, 2025 at Wolman Elementary Teacher Parking Lot and Gymnasium. The festivities are from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM.

• Trunks Wanted- Sign up to have a trunk and pass out goodies!
• Baked Goods Donations are Needed, too- Sign up to donate a Baked Good for the Cake Walk!
• Volunteer Committee Members Wanted- Sign up to help with prep, set up, and/or help at the event.

Please use the link to sign up to help out!

We cannot wait to see everyone. It's going to be a great time for the whole family!

https://signup.com/go/GTCnXVB

Calling All Parents!

We’d love to include your child’s First Day of School photo in this year’s yearbook! Share your favorite snapshot from their big day with us via the link below by September 10th.

Guidelines:

-One photo per family, please!

-Please include your student(s) last name.

-We can't wait to feature your child, but keep in mind, we won't be able to use every photo shared with us, no matter how cute!

-Group photos are fine, but please make sure all families approve.

-Before submitting, make sure your privacy code is set to "Y" or "O." We cannot accept photos if your privacy code is set to "N." If you're unsure, check with the registrar at Wolman.

Please upload at https://photos.jostens.com/VNDAJU

TAKE YOUR MEMORIES WITH YOU

Don’t let the moments fade—purchase your yearbook and relive the memories for years to come!

CELEBRATE YOUR EXPLORER

Make your Explorer’s year unforgettable! Purchase a Yearbook Recognition Ad and give them a special keepsake they’ll treasure forever.

Order Your Yearbook Here
[https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01121137]

Yearbook Recognition Ad
[www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads]

• Specialty Day: 1
• House Pep Rally - Wear house shirt sent home on 8/27

Monday, August 31

• Specialty Day: 2

Tuesday, September 1

• Specialty Day: 3

• PTA Board Meeting - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.; LGI

Wednesday, September 2

• Specialty Day: 4
• Volunteer Workday - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; LGI
• PTA General Membership Meeting - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; LGI
• 5th House Leader Interest Meeting during recess- 1:45 - 2:15 p.m.
• 5th House Leader Meeting - 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 3

• Specialty Day: 1

• Homeroom parent orientation - 9:30 a.m.; LGI

• Volunteer Chair Orientation - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; LGI

Friday, September 4

• Specialty Day: 2
• Summer Reading Forms Due
• ReadAThon Ends

Monday, September 7

• Holiday Student Staff

Tuesday, September 8

• Specialty Day: 3
• 5th Grade Choir- 7:30 a.m.

Wednesday, September 9

• Specialty Day: 4

Thursday, September 10

• Specialty Day: 1
• Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 a.m.

Friday, September 11

• Specialty Day: 2
• 5th House Leader applications and posters due

School Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. (Doors open at 8:10 a.m. ; "All Explorers in by 8:20 a.m.")

Wolman Elementary website: CLICK HERE

Wolman Elementary School Phone Number: 281-234-1700

Wolman Elementary School Fax Number: 281-644-1875

Wolman Elementary Facebook page: “Ray and Jamie Wolman Elementary School”

Home Access Center: CLICK HERE

Family Technology Resources & Support: CLICK HERE

Wolman Elementary PTA website: CLICK HERE

Katy ISD website: CLICK HERE

Katy ISD On the Go Mobile App – you can find in the App store

PayNGo (Meal Account): CLICK HERE

School Cafe (Menus): CLICK HERE

Bus Route Finder: CLICK HERE

RJWE Birthday Book Club form coming soon

Instructional Calendar 2025-26 : CLICK HERE

Lunch Menus Click Here

Bus Transportation CLICK HERE

Bus FAQ CLICK HERE

Student Code of Conduct CLICK HERE

Registration Information CLICK HERE

RJWE Change of Transportation Form 2025-26

Student Absence Reporting Link: https://www.katyisd.org/domain/5263

#RJWEKidsFirst (Twitter)

Wolman PTA Facebook

kellydricks@katyisd.org

School Phone Number (281) 234 1700

School Fax Number (281) 644 1875

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