Winnetka Weekly -Parents 11/01/2026
Weekly updates for Winnetka Elementary
Dear Winnetka Families,
Week 12 was full of fun, celebrations, and Wildcat Pride! This past week, we hosted our monthly Coffee with the Principal! If you were unable to attend, you can review the presentation and important information shared HERE. Please take special note of the slide inviting parents to indicate if they are interested in serving on our Campus Audit Committee.
We also had the opportunity to celebrate our Staff Members of the Year! A HUGE congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Mr. Gomez! Another special congratulations to our Support Staff Member of the Year, Ms. Trevino! Both recognitions are incredibly well deserved, and we are so fortunate to have these two outstanding individuals serving our Winnetka community! (Read more about them in the section below.)
Last week, our Wildcats also participated in Red Ribbon Week and Fall Picture Day! Be sure to scroll through the newsletter for pictures highlighting our students' school spirit throughout the week! Also, If you haven't purchased your child's fall pictures, you can find the ordering link below. As a reminder, purchasing fall pictures also helps raise funds for our school!
🚨 An important campus safety reminder: If you are dropping off your child at 8:10 AM or later, a parent or guardian signature is REQUIRED. Please do not drop off your child and drive away. You must come inside the building to sign your child in. We are noticing unattended students are ringing the doorbell. Sometimes our staff can take a minute to answer the door and we want to ensure students are supervised at all times. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure campus!
Looking ahead, Week 13 will be a four-day week! As a reminder, there will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 3, due to Election Day. Winnetka Elementary will serve as an official polling location, so you may notice vehicles and community members on campus. However, our school will be closed for students and staff.
We are excited to welcome November and all the opportunities it brings! This month, we look forward to fully launching our tutoring program to provide additional academic support for our scholars, as well as recognizing and celebrating Native American Heritage Month! We have so much to look forward to as we continue building excellence together! Let's give it up for Week 13!
With Wildcat Pride,
Principal Jove
Important Updates 🚨
Attendance Important things to know:
- We "strive for no more than 5" absences in a year!
- Tardies after 8:20 are considered a partial-day absence. A PARENT SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED AT DROP-OFF STARTING AT 8:10.
- 3 partial absences equates to a full day absence.
- Dropping off a student at 10 AM or later is a full day absence.
- Picking up early is a partial absence.
- Try to schedule appointments around important instructional days.
- If a student is sick, please do not bring them to school to prevent the spread of illnesses.
If you have questions about absences, doctor's notes, and more, please visit the bottom of our newsletter for more info. (Section: Attendance Matters!)
Badges:
- All students must adhere to the district-wide badge policy. You can read about it below:
🎓 College Corner: (Mondays)
Featured University of the Month: University of Texas at Arlington 🧡💙
Scholars will learn about UTA, where it is located, and fun facts about the university.
Scholars will explore the importance of college, what they can study, and different career opportunities, as they begin dreaming about their future!
Learn about our own Winnetka staff who graduated from UTA, what they studied, and how their college experience helped them reach their goals.
November 23 – Family College Project (Thanksgiving Break)
Families, get creative together! Create a UTA -themed flyer or poster highlighting what makes UTA special. Have fun and submit your projects! 🏆 Three winners will be selected and featured!
