We our Students!

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December 9, 2016 IDEA Weslaco 2931 E. Sugar Cane Rd. Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 351-4100 www.ideapublicschools.org Office Hours: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Leanna Sarinana Principal Sabrina Franco Principal In Residente Kathryn Rodriguez Assistant Principal of Instruction Griselda Lopez Assistant Principal of Instruction Carlos Benavidez Assistant Principal of Operations Oscar Martinez III Director of College Counseling Aimee Nunez College Counselor Brenda Gonzalez Academic Counselor Juan Penueles CNP Manager Emmanuel Hernandez Transportation Manager Amanda Garza Administrative Assistant

PRINCIPAL MESSAGE

Dear Parents, This week has been Student Appreciation Week, and I would just like to say thank you again for choosing our school. Your child is very special to us at WCP, and we are committed to service of our mission in the name of kids. Next week is our IA testing week which requires that students study diligently to stay on track with content that is essential for each course. Please speak with your son/daughter about how they are preparing for our exams. As a reminder, we have school through December 21st which is a Wednesday. Please make any travel plans around our instructional days. Thank you, Mrs. Sarinana

We are excited to invite all College Prep parents to attend the very first Principal’s Forum. Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This is an opportunity for College Prep parents to sit down with Principal Leanna Sarinana and learn about the great things going on academically at Weslaco CP. These meetings are focused purely on academics. If you are interested in attending, Please RSVP with Amanda Garza 956-373-7198. Due to limited space we will reserve space for the first 20 parents who RSVP. If you are unable to attend do not worry this is one of many to come. Future dates will be forthcoming. Hope to see you there.

Colt Spotlight – Student of the Week:

Monday, December 12 

B-Day

Tuesday, December 13 

A-Day

Wednesday, December 14 

B-Day

Thursday, December 15 

Nate Contreras This week we celebrate one of our 10th grade students, Nate Contreras! Nate has excellent work ethic and is always willing to lend a helping hand to his teachers and fellow students. Recently, he submitted an excellent Science Fair Project. Let’s wish Nate the best of luck in advancing to the District Science Fair!

A-Day

Friday, December 16 

B-Day

We our Students!

December 9, 2016

COLT SPORTS NEWS ***Friday December 16th BB Varsity boys & girls vs San Benito 6 and 730pm ***Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball will be moved from Monday Dec. 5th to Wednesday, Dec. 21st If you have any questions, please contact: Coach Montes @6477616.

10th Grade Parents Team Leader -Hilda Duenas

10th Grade Camp Rio Field Lesson will be taking place Tuesday, December 13th. Students are allowed to wear gym shorts or pants with a college or IDEA t-shirt. Students are encouraged to wear tennis shoes. Since we will be out doors we recommend putting on sun block and mosquito repellent on in the morning before coming to school. ______________________________________________________________________

The next payment for 10th grade college field lesson is due Friday, December 16th. Please make sure that payments are submitted on time. Next parent meeting will be taking place in the RRC Monday, December 26th at 5:30 pm in the RRC. Please make plans to attend. Campus rummage sale will be taking place Saturday, December 17th. We need donations of items to sell to raise funds for our field lesson. Please send your donations with your students and deliver them to Ms. Duenas.

Miriam Rios, 6th/7th Science Teacher December teacher of the month! Thank you for your dedication to our Colts!

December 9, 2016

COLLEGE COUNSELING CORNER 

Please support your child in earning community service hours this school year. -125 hours of community service is a graduation requirement. -300 hours earns a distinction at graduation! -11th grade students should turn hours in to Mrs. Nunez. -9th & 10th grade students should turn hours in to Ms. Duenas.

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Junior Parents: 1. Reminder that the ACT is this Saturday, Dec 10! Please drop your child off at his/her testing site, stated on the admission ticket, by 7:30am. If you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Martinez at 956-678-1137. We must have 100% attendance for this exam! 2. Final Drafts of Personal Statements are due by Friday, Dec 16th. Students are currently working on 2nd drafts in class. Please encourage your child to turn his/her best work in as this essay will serve as a starting point for their college admissions essay next school year.

December 9, 2016

Holiday Events and Dress Up Days Dec. 17th- Rummage Sale Dec. 19th- Holiday Hats Dec. 20th- Holiday Socks-ADA Movie Day!! Dec. 21st- Jeans and Ugly Holiday Sweater