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Wildcat Weekly

August 23, 2026

WildcatWeeklyAugust 23, 2026

A Message from the Principal A Message from the Principal

Our first FULL week of school was definitely a success! Students are settling into the routines very well, allowing our teachers to dive into instruction. Our Wildcats are going to learn and grow so much this year and it is all well underway! Let's finish up the month of August strong and aim to be here everyday.

Keep it up Wildcats. We are Courteous, Accountable, Timely & Safe!


-Mrs. Rhoades 🐾

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Where are the dog lovers at? Well, Wednesday is National Dog Day! Students, let's see shirts with pups represented. Families, if you have a friendly pooch, bring them through the car lanes Wednesday morning! ⚠️Dogs must stay in your vehicle.

✨We're looking to feature a few WOW family dogs on our Facebook and we'll have some dog treats to share with them. 🐾

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Congratulations to 1st grade teacher, Ms. Rodriguez for being the recipient of our very first Parent Recognition certificate of the year! Parents, we'd love to hear from you when our staff are doing amazing things. You'll always find a Google form here in the Wildcat Weekly if you ever want to recognize a WOW staff member.

Announcements & Reminders Announcements & Reminders

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We welcome you to attend our Open House on September 3rd! Teachers will run 2 repeated sessions to accomodate for those of you with multiple children. You only need to attend one session. See you there! We will also have a virtual opportunity for our Welcome Back Session on September 4th at 9:00am.

Judson ISD App

The Judson ISD App is a primary source of communication for classroom, campus and district updates!

  • For Parents: https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians

  • Download here:

    iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/judson-isd/id6748925972
    Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...

Morning Arrival Reminders

✨Student safety is our top priority. Please do not drop students off in the parking lot and utilize our designated car drop-off lanes instead.

✨Help us keep our car lanes moving efficiently by having your child ready to get out of the car quickly.

✨Please do not slow down or stop your vehicle in our crosswalk to watch your child walk in the building. You are always welcome to park in the front lot and walk your child up to our front doors to have a little extra time for those morning hugs.

✨Don't forget, student entry at our cafeteria door ends at 7:20. At that time, students will need to go to the front of the building.

After School Dismissal Reminders

✨Parents, thank you so much for bearing with us as we worked out dismissal kinks. It's going great!

✨Don't forget to keep your car tag displayed until your child is put in the car.

Visiting During Lunch

If you are visiting for lunch, please understand that your visitor's badge only gives you access to our central back courtyard. Parents should not be following students out to recess, the cafeteria or back to classrooms without authorization through the front office.

Safety & Security

The Judson ISD Director of Safety & Security, Frank Garcia, is looking for parents interested in serving on the district safety committee. If interested, please send him an email at frgarcia@judsonisd.org. Attached you will also see an informational flyer he has shared about the reunification process in the event of an emergency.

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Weekly Spirit Days

We invite our Wildcats to join our staff in participating in our weekly spirit days. Every Monday is College/Career/Military Spirit Day and on Fridays, we want to see your Wortham Oaks spirit shirts! We will also have plenty of other fun spirit days throughout the year. 👕

Counselor's Corner Counselor's Corner

A reminder from Mrs. Zapata! We still have several returning families that need to complete their updated registration in Skyward for the 26-27 school year. There are forms that must be completed for her and Nurse Gill to be able to support your child throughout the year. Thank you!

WOW Staff Recognition WOW Staff Recognition

Is there a staff member you think deserves some special recognition for something they did this week? Take a couple minutes to fill out the form below and we'll be sure to celebrate with them! 💜

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Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

  • August 26th- National Dog Day
  • September 3rd- Open House/Annual Title 1 Meeting 4:30-6:00pm
  • September 4th- Virtual Title 1 Meeting 9:00am (link will be shared next week)
  • September 6th- Labor Day Holiday, No School!
  • September 8th- Apex Fundraiser Kick-Off
  • September 14th- Grandparent's Day Breakfast (More info to come!)
  • September 16th- Spanish Immersion Mexican Independence Day Celebration
  • September 17th- Apex Fun Run
  • September 28th- No School for Students, Staff Professional Development

Family Survey Family Survey

Parents, what was YOUR favorite subject as a child?

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