Wolman Elementary Newsletter
September 3, 2026
News from Ms. Ricks, Principal
Dear Wolman Families,
Happy September! It is hard to believe we are already a few weeks into the school year. Things are going smoothly as our Explorers continue settling into their routines and procedures, and it is wonderful to see so much learning, excitement, and energy throughout our campus!
We had a fantastic time at our House Pep Rally last Friday! The Katy High School cheerleaders were a wonderful addition and really helped pump up our students as we celebrated the start of a new school year. We loved seeing the excitement, school spirit, and House pride from our Explorers!
As a friendly reminder, please try to keep your child’s mode of dismissal as consistent as possible. Consistency helps us ensure a safe and efficient dismissal for all students. If you do need to change your child’s transportation, you will need to utilize the online transportation change form, which can be accessed at the link below. We have also received several questions regarding the district’s heat guidelines and when our Explorers may have indoor recess or modified outdoor activities. To help keep families informed, we have included a graphic below outlining the district guidelines for outdoor activities during periods of high temperatures.
Our annual Read-a-Thon is wrapping up, and we greatly appreciate all of our families who have participated! Encouraging a love of reading among our Explorers is such an important part of helping them grow as learners, and we are grateful for your support in making reading a priority both at school and at home.
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 carefully read through the sections below. Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We hope all of our Wolman families have a safe, relaxing, and wonderful extended Labor Day weekend!
RJWE Change of Transportation Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1VqiFr05PheYW23145Gj_9yHcCxto6Nvgm_IbdikuQjayTw/viewform
RJWE Read-A-Thon
Our annual Read-A-Thon is underway! Please read the flyer and link below for more details. Thank you for your support!
Elementary Health TEKS and Parent Consent
Katy ISD Love and Logic Information
RJWE Travel Guide (Arrival and Dismissal Procedures)
Bus Route Information
Not Getting School Emails Sent to Your Gmail Account? Please read below
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
Family Technology Resources and Support
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
Katy ISD Dress Code Information
Personal Communication Device Information 2026-27
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.
Katy ISD Pay N' Go Information
Procedures Regarding Lunch Visitors
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44AFAD2EA5FEC61-50123640-wolman#/
Lunch is a fun, social time of day for our Explorers! Any parents who wish you attend lunch may use the link above to sign up. 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.
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
Reporting Student Absences
Reporting Student Absences at RJWE
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.
Library
Speak UP Reporting App
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!
Wolman Elementary Challenge Class Information
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!
Becoming a Katy ISD Substitute
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
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Substitute Teacher: Minimum of 60 semester/quarter college hours completed
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Foreign Transcripts: Must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
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Paraprofessional (Clerical/Aide): GED or High School Diploma required
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Additional:
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Proof of right to work in the U.S.
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Criminal history check
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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
Wolman PTA Needs You!!
Student Directory
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.
Volunteer Kickoff
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.
Join the Wolman Compass Club!
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.
MAP Testing Volunteers Needed
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.
Spirit Night
Game Night with the Grands
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!
Trunk or Treat
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!
Yearbook
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]
Upcoming Important Dates
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
Monday, September 14
- Specialty Day: 3
Tuesday, September 15
- Specialty Day: 4
- Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 a.m.
- Curriculum Night - 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. / 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.; Classrooms, LGI, GYM
- PTA Volunteer Kick Off - 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. / 6:00 - 6:30 p.m ; Library
Wednesday, September 16
- Specialty Day: 1
- Dine Out to Donate - Link
Thursday, September 17
- Specialty Day: 2
- Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 a.m.
- PTA Spirit Night - 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Katy Fusion Wok
Friday, September 18
- Campus Professional Learning Day - No Students
Helpful Information, Numbers & Websites
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
Follow Us on Social Media
Ray and Jamie Wolman Elementary
School Phone Number (281) 234 1700
School Fax Number (281) 644 1875
Website: http://www.katyisd.org/campus/RJWE/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 28727 North Firethorne Road, Katy, TX, United States
Phone: 281-234-1700
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