The Wildcat Connection

Dear Wunderlich Families,

At Wunderlich Intermediate, we believe student success is strongest when families, students, and educators work together as one team. As we continue working toward moving our campus from a B to an A, every member of our Wildcat community plays an important role.

One of the most powerful ways families can support this goal is by helping students maintain strong attendance. Every day and every class period matters. When students are present, on time, and ready to learn, they have greater opportunities to stay connected to instruction, participate in meaningful learning, and make continuous academic progress.

We also ask families to partner with us in keeping students accountable for their learning. Talk with your child about assignments, grades, assessments, and academic goals. Encourage them to complete their work, ask questions when they need help, attend tutorials when necessary, and take ownership of their progress.

Most importantly, stay connected with your child’s teachers. Regular communication between families and teachers allows us to celebrate successes, identify concerns early, and work together to determine the best ways to strengthen each student’s academic performance and achievement.

Moving from a B to an A is not simply a campus goal—it is a shared commitment. When our families are connected, our students become stronger, and our entire school community grows.

Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and belief in our Wildcats.

Connected Families. Stronger Students. One Wildcat Community.

Mr. Eric Lathan
Principal
Wunderlich Intermediate School

Important Dates: September 1 –September 30

• September 3: Orchestra Parent Meeting, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
• September 4: Choir Social, 8:00–8:45 a.m., Choir Room
• September 7: No School
• September 8: 7th Grade Football, 5:00–9:00 PM
• September 9: Science MAP Makeups
• September 9: Open House, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
• September 11: Volleyball Tournament, 5:30–9:30 PM
• September 15: 8th Grade Football, 5:00–9:00 PM
• September 16: Volleyball, 5:00–9:00 PM
• September 17: Wildcat Theatre Movie Night, 5:00–7:00 PM
• September 22: 8th Grade Football, 5:00–9:00 PM
• September 22: Band Football Game Performance, 5:30–8:30 PM
• September 28: Picture Day
• September 29: Orchestra Vertical Raise Fundraiser Begins
• September 29: Band Vertical Raise Fundraiser Ends
• September 30: Wildcat Theatre Fall Community Service Knitting Drive, 5:00–7:00 PM

📸 Picture Day — Smile, Wildcats!

Picture Day is coming to Wunderlich! Students will take their school pictures on September 28 during their Science class.

Please encourage your Wildcat to come to school ready to smile and picture-perfect for this special day. These photos are a wonderful way to capture memories from the 2026–2027 school year.

📅 Date: September 28
📍 When: During Science class
😁 Reminder: Come ready to smile!

Say cheese, Wildcats! 📷🐾

School Hours: 8:55 AM – 4:15 PM

Every minute of instruction matters. Regular attendance helps students stay connected to their teachers, classmates, and learning.

Students are expected to be in attendance every minute of every day.

Texas compulsory attendance requirements may result in additional interventions or legal action for excessive absences.

If a student exceeds 18 absences during the school year — or 9 days per semester for high school credit courses — additional requirements may be necessary for the student to receive academic credit unless waived by the attendance committee.

🤝 We're Here to Work WITH You!

If attendance becomes a concern, please communicate with us so we can identify barriers and determine how we can support your student.

Strong attendance = Stronger Wildcats! 🐾

We want our Wildcats present, connected, and focused on learning.

Students are not permitted to use:

📱 Cell phones
⌚ Smartwatches
🎧 Earbuds, AirPods, or headphones
📲 Other connected electronic devices

This expectation applies throughout the school day, including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and the cafeteria.

All devices must be powered off and kept out of sight at all times.

❤️💙 Families, thank you for partnering with us to help students stay engaged in their learning and connected to the people around them.

TARDY EXPECTATIONS

Students have 4 minutes to transition between classes.

Students are considered tardy if they are not inside their classroom and seated when the tardy bell rings.

A student arriving 15 or more minutes late to class will be recorded absent for that class period.

📋 Tardies Reset Each 9-Week Grading Period

1st–2nd Tardy
⚠️ Warning + Teacher Parent Contact

3rd Tardy
📞 Required Parent Contact + Referral to Grade-Level Assistant Principal for ASD

4th Tardy
📞 Required Parent Contact + ASD (After-School Detention)

5th–7th Tardy
🏫 ISS (In-School Suspension)

8+ Tardies
🤝 Parent Conference + ISS + Additional Student Supports/Interventions

Administrators may also conduct tardy sweeps. A student caught in a tardy sweep will receive one day of After-School Detention for each occurrence.

The tardy policy applies to every class period.

🐾 Let's work together to help our Wildcats build the habits of being present, being prepared, and being on time!

Meal Benefits Update for the 2026–2027 School Year

Dear Wunderlich Families,

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, which previously allowed all students at Wunderlich Intermediate to receive free meals, has ended for the 2026–2027 school year. Families who wish to continue receiving free or reduced-price meals must complete a Meal Benefits Application.
For more information about the CEP update, please visit: www.kisd.us/cep
Families can apply for meal benefits online at:
www.kisd.us/schoolcafe or through the SchoolCafe App.

Thank you for your attention to this important information.

At Wunderlich, we want our students to come to school feeling confident and ready to learn.

Students and staff are expected to dress in a way that reflects the high level of excellence we strive for as a learning community.

If a student arrives in clothing that does not meet dress code expectations, a parent/guardian may be contacted and asked to bring appropriate clothing for the student to change into.

Our goal is to prevent students from losing valuable instructional time.

⭐ WHEN IN DOUBT, DON'T WEAR IT!

We want every Wildcat to look good, feel good, and be ready to accomplish great things.

WILDCATS, Wildcats, Beginning-of-Year (BOY) testing is coming up on August 27 and August 31. Please make sure you are ready to do your best!

Before testing:

• Get a good night’s sleep.
• Eat a healthy breakfast and come to school ready to focus.
• Arrive on time and prepared for the school day.
• Check your Grade-Level Schoology Course for important testing information, schedules, locations, and any additional reminders.

🐾 Take your time, stay focused, and show what you know. You’ve got this, Wildcats!

September is a busy month for Wildcat Athletics, and we are excited to cheer on our student-athletes as they represent Wunderlich with pride, teamwork, and determination!

Families, mark your calendars and come out to support our Wildcats at the following events:

• September 8 — 7th Grade Football, 5:00–9:00 PM
• September 11 — Volleyball Tournament, 5:30–9:30 PM
• September 15 — 8th Grade Football, 5:00–9:00 PM
• September 16 — Volleyball, 5:00–9:00 PM
• September 22 — 8th Grade Football, 5:00–9:00 PM
• September 22 — Band Football Game Performance, 5:30–8:30 PM

We encourage our Wildcat families to come out, show their school spirit, and support our students as they compete and perform throughout the month.

🐾 Let’s fill the stands and cheer on our Wildcats!

Your Wildcat Team Is Here for You!

Have a question, concern, or need support for your student? Please reach out! Strong family-school partnerships help our Wildcats thrive.

Whether you need help with:

📚 Academics or classroom concerns
📅 Attendance or tardies
❤️ Student support or well-being
🌎 Language or translation assistance
🤝 Family resources and support
🏫 Getting connected to the right staff member

📲 DON’T KNOW WHO TO CONTACT?

That’s okay — start with us!

Reach out to Wunderlich, and we will help connect you with the right person or resource.

Questions are welcome. Communication matters. We’re better when we stay connected. ❤️💙

🐾 One School • One Community • One Wildcat Family