Wolman Elementary Newsletter

Dear Wolman Families,

Happy Fall Explorer Families! We officially entered a new season this week, and hopefully some cooler weather will soon follow! It has been another fantastic week of learning at Wolman Elementary. It is wonderful to see our classroom communities continuing to grow stronger and our Explorers making progress each day, both academically and behaviorally. We are so proud of the way our students are settling into routines, building relationships, and growing as learners.

It’s Book Fair time! This is always such a fun event that our students look forward to each year. We hope you will join in the Book Fair fun and perhaps add a few great new titles to your home library. Every opportunity to put books into the hands of our students helps encourage their love of reading!

We are also looking forward to our Game Night with the Grands next week! This is sure to be a fun evening filled with games, laughter, and special memories with our Explorers and their grandparents or special guests.

There are lots of wonderful events and activities coming up! Please take some time to carefully review the sections below for important campus and district information, PTA news, and details about upcoming events. Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We appreciate our Wolman families and all you do to support our Explorers!

Please see the graphic below explaining the district's heat guidelines. We are required to adhere to these guidelines and either limit or discontinue outdoor activities according to the parameters listed below. Thank you for your understanding and hopefully cooler weather is right around the corner!

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​

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 4th Grade Discover Learning is coming up on Friday, September 25th, and we would love to have some parent volunteers join us!

The students will be learning about Native American life on the Texas Plains through several hands-on activities. It should be a really fun experience for the kids and a great way to bring what they’re learning in class to life.

Sign up to volunteer here: https://signup.com/go/AWjaimx

Thank you, as always, for helping us make these experiences possible!

Our amazing teachers and staff pour so much into our students each day, and the PTA would love to show our appreciation! Help us “Stock the Lounge” with snacks, drinks, and treats to brighten their days.

Here is the link to sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EAFA82EABFFC34-65508750-fall

Please drop off donations to the front office by Friday, September 25th labeled PTA – Stock the Lounge. Prefer to shop online? You can ship items directly to the school using this address: WOLMAN ELEMENTARY, ATTN: PTA STL, 28727 N. Firethorne Road, Katy, TX 77494

Thank you for helping us show our staff how valued they truly are!

Don’t forget to RSVP to Game Night with the Grands by September 22nd if you would like to be guaranteed pizza and cookies!! Scan the QR code below or go to www.wolmanpta.org (scroll past the sponsors and you’ll see the flier).

We also need a few volunteers to help the evening run smoothly, so if you or your high schooler looking for NHS hours would like to sign up, follow this link https://signup.com/go/MHZEJdf

The Wolman Elementary Twinkle Greetings fundraiser is officially open!

$20 of every purchase goes to Wolman PTA! These signs are custom-designed and printed specifically for your child - including their name, age, favorite colors, theme and interests - so their display is truly one of a kind! And your child’s birthday doesn’t need to be coming up soon! Purchase your voucher now and redeem it later when you’re ready to celebrate. Orders must be purchased by Friday, October 2.

Order here: https://shor.by/Wolman

Help us make Trunk or Treat extra SWEET!

Our annual Candy Drive is happening now through October 2nd! Send your Explorer to school with a bag (or two!) of candy to help us stock up for a spooktacular Trunk or Treat.

We’ll also have a Candy Drive collection box out during Grandparents Game Night and Book Fair Night, so you can easily drop off a donation while you’re there!

Every bag helps us make Trunk or Treat a fun-filled night for our Wolman families. Thank you for helping us fill those trunks with treats!

Our Wolman Elementary PTA School Store is coming up Tuesday, October 6, during your child’s recess time in the LGI! The School Store is more than just picking out something fun! It gives our Explorers a hands-on opportunity to practice everyday skills like recognizing and using money, comparing prices, making choices, and figuring out what they can buy with the money they have. Please send money in a Ziploc bag labeled with your child’s name and the amount enclosed. Money cannot be dropped off at the front office. Parents are welcome to coordinate with their child’s teacher to meet their child in the LGI or shop for them.

Volunteers make it happen! We need lots of helping hands to make School Store a fun and successful experience for our Explorers. Your time and help are truly appreciated! We can’t wait to see our Explorers shop!

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!

https://signup.com/go/GTCnXVB

Monday, September 28

• Specialty Day: 4
• Fall Book Fair - 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Library

• Book Fair Family Night - 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.; Library

• Grands Game Night - 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.; Gym / Guides Volunteer Kick off - 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.; LGI

Tuesday, September 29

• Specialty Day: 1

• Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 am

• Fall Book Fair 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 30

• Specialty Day: 2
• Fall Book Fair - 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Library

Thursday, October 1

• Specialty Day: 3
• September North Star Winners Announced
• Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 a.m.
• Fall Book Fair - 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Library
• PTA Board Meeting - 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Chair Meeting 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.; LGI
• 1st Grade PE Night - 4:45 - 6:00 p.m.; GYM

Friday, October 2

• Specialty Day: 0
• Custodians Appreciation Day
• Fall Book Fair 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• No Lunch Visitors
• Fall Individual Pictures -Gym/During Specials

Saturday, October 3

• Happy Birthday Brenda Mendiola!

Monday, October 5

• Specialty Day: 4

Tuesday, October 6

• Specialty Day: 1
• Instructional Coaches Day
• Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 a.m.
• 1st School Store - LGI
• Read Deed Run - 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.; LGI

Wednesday, October 7

• Specialty Day: 2
• 5th House Leader Meeting - 4:30 p.m.; Room 509

Thursday, October 8

• Specialty Day: 3

• Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 a.m.

Friday, October 9

• Fall Break Students & Staff

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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