A MESSAGE FROM DANIEL DUPREE, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the Stakeholders of Whitehouse ISD:
As I drive to work every morning and see countless cars and school buses delivering our students from home to school, I ask myself, “What thoughts are going through the minds of our students prior to the beginning of the school day? How do they transition between home and school?”
As parents, how would we define our home? Is it a place of refuge, a place where love abounds and where time is spent harvesting the fruit of healthy relationships? Is it a place where we take the time to help each other with whatever needs that we might have? Should the home be a place where you will find love, discipline, order, honesty, hope, laughter, nourishment, kindness, and safety?
As I drive to work every morning and see countless cars and school buses delivering our students from home to school, I ask myself, “What thoughts are going through the minds of our students prior to the beginning of the school day? How do they transition between home and school?”
As parents, how would we define our home? Is it a place of refuge, a place where love abounds and where time is spent harvesting the fruit of healthy relationships? Is it a place where we take the time to help each other with whatever needs that we might have? Should the home be a place where you will find love, discipline, order, honesty, hope, laughter, nourishment, kindness, and safety?
KINDERGARTEN GT NOMINATIONS UNDERWAY
Parent and teacher nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program in Whitehouse ISD are now underway. This is a special program for students who demonstrate a combination of above average academic achievement or ability, commitment to a task, and creative ability. Any parent that would like to nominate their child for this program because he/she displays these characteristics should contact the child’s teacher or counselor. More information will be needed to determine his/her educational needs. We will request permission to administer ability and achievement. Parents will also have a questionnaire to complete. All paperwork will be due by January 27. We are excited to get the kindergarten program underway!
HIGGINS STUDENT COUNCIL IS OFF AND RUNNING!
   Their second project was a “penny bomb” to raise money for CASA. Another huge success, they raised more than $1300.00 to buy toys and supplies for the children. They also made 21 fleece blankets to donate. Higgins is so proud of all they have accomplished in such a short time! CAIN ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES WITH THIRD GRADE MUSICAL
 "DECEMBER NIGHTS, DECEMBER LIGHTS" was the title of our third grade program for 2011. This program was written to help students learn about and appreciate the many celebrations that occur during the month of December. Candles and lights play an important part in each event, as the students discover by the end of this program. BROWN ELEMENTARY’S STUDENT COUNCIL PARTICIPATES IN CITY PARADE
 The Brown Elementary Student Council participated in the annual City of Whitehouse Christmas Parade last weekend. Our kids worked hard to decorate our float which was complete with a Christmas tree, elves, candy canes and even the North Pole! The kids had a great time and we always look forward to this event every year. Merry Christmas! |
