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Viola Wilson Elementary

Weekly Howl 10/02/26

Posted Date: 10/02/26 (04:00 PM)


The Weekly Howl

October 2, 2026

Many Stars, One Bright Galaxy

 

Principal's Corner

Dear Families,

It was an amazing week here at VWES. The year is going by so fast and we have made it to October!

Our Family Cultural Night was such a special evening! It was wonderful to see so many of our families come together to celebrate the different cultures and traditions that make our school community so unique. A huge thank you to our students and staff for all of the hard work, preparation, and enthusiasm they put into making the evening such a success. We are so proud of the way our Wolf Pack comes together!

We had another great week of attendance! Thank you for making school a priority and helping your children arrive ready to learn each day. Every day in the classroom matters, and your support makes a difference.

I also want to thank everyone for your patience and flexibility with the weather and the changes yesterday. We know unexpected changes can be challenging, and we truly appreciate your understanding as we worked to keep our students and staff safe.

We were able to celebrate some more of our wonderful students in our Howl about a Wolf recognition. Today we also included our staff who go above and beyond and put our core values in action. If you have a staff member who you would like to recognize who show our core values, we welcome you to email Administration to let us know so we can celebrate those staff members. Our core values are: Every child, Every day..Respectful Relationships..Excellence through Integrity..Committment to Service. Recognitions went to :

Ms. Hans-2nd grade
Ms. Palacios-Library
Ms. Campbell-Lifeskills
Ms. Malin-Counselor
Ms. Bradford-Instructional Coach
Ms. Huston-Kinder

As a reminder, Fall Break begins Friday, October 9, and there will be no school for students on Friday 10/9, Monday 10/12, and Tuesday 10/13 (staff development day for staff only). 

Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and trust. We are so grateful to have such an amazing community of families supporting our students and staff. Together, we are making VWES a wonderful place to learn and grow!

Many Stars, One Bright Galaxy!

Warm regards,
Lauren Sanders
Principal, VWES
Principal & Assistant Principal

Our attendance Goal for the year is 96.7%

attn matters

WEEK OF:

9/28 - 10/2
EE - 76.67%
PK - 80.00%
KG - 93.49%
1st - 95.87%
2nd - 96.41%
3rd - 95.85%
4th - 96.96%
5th - 97.14%
TOTAL - 95.67%

attn matters

YEAR TO DATE:

YEAR TO DATE 
EE - 96.40%
PK - 90.00%
KG - 95.99%
1st - 96.48%
2nd - 97.59%
3rd - 97.25%
4th - 96.11%
5th - 97.27%
TOTAL - 95.67%
 


October 9-13 - Fall Break
October 1-14 - Book Character Pumpkin drop-off
October 26-30 - Red Ribbon Week 
October 29 - Family Board Game Night
 
week in pics
 

VWES adds Academic UIL

UIL
 

Weekly Clubs

Choir Club Meets Tuesdays 3:00-3:45

Art Club Meets on Tuesday & Thursday 3:30-4:30

Wolverettes Meet on Thursday 3:00-3:50

Run Club begins October 8th 3:30-4:15 
Clubs
 
pumpkin
 

Front Office:

attn
 
lunch box

Lunch Drop-Off

Please note that when you are dropping off lunch, many students are coming from recess, so plan to drop off earlier than lunch time.
Kinder: 10:30 - 11:00
Pre-K: 11:15 -11:45
First: 10:30 - 11:00
Second: 11:0 - 11:30
Third: 11:25-11:55
Fourth: 12:00 - 12:30
Fifth: 12:35 - 1:05
lunch visitors

Lunch Visitors

When visiting, you must check in at the front desk, show proper ID, and get a visitor pass. Please arrive a few minutes before the start of their lunch to insure time to check in.

Please let your student know when you are visiting and to meet you. This helps them avoid purchasing a lunch if you are bringing something for them.

Seating is limited to the the white tables outside the library or the picnic tables outdoors. These tables are first come and we ask you share with others if needed.  

Also, remember that lunch is with your student only, not with friends. This is for safety and allergies.

You will meet your student at the White Tables in the Library area outside the Café, not at the top of the ramp or in the café.  If you arrive after lunch begins, we will call the student from the cafeteria to come join you.

LUNCH
Kinder: 10:30 - 11:00
Pre-K: 11:15 -11:45
First: 10:30 - 11:00
Second: 11:00 - 11:30
Third: 11:25-11:55
Fourth: 12:00 - 12:30
Fifth: 12:35 - 1:05
 

Veteran's Day Pictures

Hello Viola Wilson community! 

Please upload pictures of family members who are active or retired military. We are beyond thankful for their service and look forward to celebrating them during our Veteran's Day Assembly.  

Click the image to the right to upload.
 

Latest from the Library:

newsletter
games

Nurse News

nurse
 

Please keep LOST & FOUND empty!

Lost & Found
 
national night out
 

NEWS FROM PTO

chickfila
dcarnival
APEX
sweatshirts
shirts
socks
 

Bell Schedule

Doors Open: 7:00AM Head to Dens (unless eating breakfast, go to Cafe first)
Bell to go into Class: 7:25AM
Class Starts : 7:35AM (Tardy Bell means in class ready to learn)
Dismissal: 3:00PM

LUNCH
Kinder: 10:30 - 11:00
Pre-K: 11:15 -11:45
First: 10:30 - 11:00
Second: 11:0 - 11:30
Third: 11:25-11:55
Fourth: 12:00 - 12:30
Fifth: 12:35 - 1:05

CAMP
Third: 7:45-8:40
Fifth: 9:25-10:20
Fourth: 10:35-11:30
Kinder: 12:10- 1:05
First: 1:05 - 2:00
Second: 2:00 - 2:55