Wolman Elementary Newsletter

Dear Explorer Families,

We hope all of our families enjoyed a wonderful and restful fall break! It has been another fantastic week of learning, and with our first nine-week period under our belts, learning is in full swing! It is truly wonderful to see the growth taking place throughout our building each day. Our Explorers continue to learn, grow, and shine, and we are so proud of all they are accomplishing!

As a friendly reminder, our school day ends at 3:40 p.m. All students must be picked up by car or dismissed by bus, daycare van/YMCA, or as walkers/bikers by this time. We do not have staff available to supervise students after dismissal, so it is important that all students have a plan for getting home promptly at the end of the school day. We also encourage families to establish a backup plan in the event of an emergency or an unexpected situation that prevents you from picking up your child on time. Thank you for helping us ensure the safety of all our Explorers!

We are also excited to invite all families to our annual PTA-sponsored Trunk or Treat event tomorrow! This is always such a fun event for our school community, and we look forward to celebrating with our Explorers and their families. There will be music, food trucks, a cake walk, face painting, and, of course, lots of candy! We hope you will join us for an evening filled with fun, laughter, and wonderful memories.

Please be sure to read the remaining sections of our newsletter for additional information about upcoming events, important reminders, and the latest PTA news. There is always something exciting happening in our school community, and we want to make sure our families stay informed and involved!

Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and commitment to our school.

tinyurl.com/food4families2025

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.

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

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​

Let's get ready for Trunk or Treat TOMORROW!!

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.

There's still time to donate baked goods and candy, or bring a trunk!!

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

Text alerts: Text @f96efg to 81010
PTA website: Visit www.wolmanpta.org → Volunteers → Opportunities
Weekly newsletter: Watch for volunteer signups each week

Wolman PTA is participating in the National PTA School of Excellence program, and we want to hear from you! Help shape our goals by completing our initial community feedback survey—your input will help us gauge engagement, identify opportunities, and guide our action plan.

Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit tinyurl.com/RJWESurvey to complete the 5–10 minute survey by October 30!

WOLMAN FAMILIES — WE’RE LIVE!

The Student Directory + Classroom Communities are officially live! Create your FREE account at www.wolmanpta.org and opt in to connect with classmates, find Wolman families, and stay in the loop.

The more Wolman families who join, the more useful these tools become—so register, opt in, and help us build a more connected Wolman community!

Once signed in, find the Directory under Communications → Directory. Your Classroom Community link will appear in the top navigation bar.

Already registered but don’t see your family? Go to My Account → Directory & Publish Preferences → “Yes.”

Pro tip: Download the Membership Toolkit app for easy access on the go!

Our First Grade Discover Learning is coming up on October16th and It's All About Our Senses! We would love to have some parent volunteers join us!

Sign up to volunteer here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/801467776013#/invitation

Want to get your car detailed while you're teaching, working, or just home watching Netflix? We are partnering with Von's Auto Detailing to offer a discount on their services, while receiving a portion of proceeds for our school!

Fun Run is getting a makeover! Introducing the Turkey Trot—and this year, we’re keeping 100% of your donations! No third party, no platform fees, just your PTA. Every dollar supports our amazing student programs and events, staff hospitality, and recess upgrades.

It all kicks off October 29th with 10 EXCITING raffle prizes, and every registered student earns a chance to win! Get ready to gobble, trot, and help us reach our $40,000 goal!

Volunteers Needed!

Signup here: https://signup.com/go/gyeKdLn

Lunch Raffle Helpers (11/3-11/5) Setup/Takedown Helpers (11/6)

Holiday cards that give back to Wolman? Yes, please!

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You save 20%, and Wolman PTA receives 10% back! It’s a win-win for everyone! Every purchase helps us continue funding the amazing programs and experiences our students enjoy throughout the year!

Shop: minted.com/holiday⁠
Use code: FUNDRAISEWOLMAN

DON'T LET YOUR MEMORIES VANISH

—Reserve your yearbook— and relive the memories for years to come!

Order Your Yearbook Here

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01121137

CELEBRATE YOUR EXPLORER

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

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

Monday, October 19

• Specialty Day: 3
• Red Ribbon Week - Wear Red
• Digital Citizenship week
• Work Study Meeting - 5:00 p.m.; Board Room - LINK

Tuesday, October 20

• Specialty Day: 4
• Red Ribbon Week - Wear Crazy Socks

Wednesday, October 21

• Specialty Day: 1
• Red Ribbon Week - Wear Orange for Unity Day

Thursday, October 22

• Specialty Day: 2
• Red Ribbon Week - Wear Tie Dye or Bright Colors
• Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 a.m.

Friday, October 23

• Campus Professional Learning Day - No Students

Monday, October 26

• Specialty Day: 3

• Book Character Pumpkin Extravaganza Week

• 4th Grade Field Trip - 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., OLC (Peoples, Gonzales, Jefferson)

• Board Meeting - 5:00 p.m., Board Room - Link

• Tuesday, October 27

• Specialty Day: 4

• Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 a.m.

• 4th Grade Field Trip - 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; OLC (Miser, Campbell, Contreras)

Wednesday, October 28

• Specialty Day: 1

• 50th Day of School

• 4th Grade Field Trip - 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; OLC (Hall, Pitts, Stanberry)

Thursday, October 29

• Specialty Day: 2

• Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 a.m.

Friday, October 30

• Specialty Day: 3
• No Lunch Visitors

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

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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