February 3, 2017IDEA Weslaco College Prep2931 E. Sugar Cane Rd.Weslaco, TX 78596(956) 351-4100www.ideapublicschools.orgOffice Hours: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM Leanna Sarinana Principal Sabrina Franco Principal In ResidenteKathryn Rodriguez Assistant Principal of InstructionGriselda LopezAssistant Principal of Instruction Carlos BenavidezAssistant Principal of OperationsOscar Martinez IIIDirector of College CounselingAimee Nunez College CounselorBrenda Gonzalez

Academic CounselorJuan Penueles CNP ManagerEmmanuel Hernandez

Transportation Manager Amanda GarzaAdministrative Assistant

PRINCIPAL MESSAGE Dear Parents,

Please join me in wishing our 8th and Varsity basketball teams the best of luck as they travel to our state competition today.  We are very proud of our COLTS and look forward to hearing and seeing them represent our school.  Our athletes are students first, and they are focused both in and outside of the classrooms.  Thank you to our coaches, teachers and parents for supporting our student athletes.

If you have not joined us on Facebook, please look up IDEA Weslaco so that you can be updated on what is happening on our campus through the week.  We would love for you to be informed.  Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Sarinana

Saturday, February 4 Saturday School

Monday, February 6 A-Day

Tuesday, February 7 B-Day

Wednesday, February 8 A-Day

Thursday, February 9 B-Day

Friday, February 10 No School-Teacher PD

Students of The Week:

IMPORTANT NOTICE:Valentine’s Day Items will not be accepted in the Front office

for Students. However, Valentine’s Grams will be sold and can be purchased with order form attached or in the front office.

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If you have any questions, please contact:Coach Montes @6477616.

COLT SPORTS NEWSGrade Team Leaders 6th Christine Elliott7th Yaneth Castillo8th Jose Gonzalez

9th Hector Hernandez10th Hilda Veronica Duenas

11th Juan AguinagaField Lesson Dates

8th GradeTo Be DeterminedIMPORTANT DATES:

February 7th-IA3 Reading/English STAAR Mock 7th-11th gradeFebruary 15th-Student Teacher Career Pathway SurveyFebruary 24th-Parent Teacher Career Pathway Surveys DUEFebruary 29th-Spanish IA3 AP Exam

REMINDER:On Monday, we invite students to accessorize

with their favorite football team gear.  Students should come in their uniform, and

add on to celebrate their preferred professional football team.  Bring your spirit!

Calling All ParentsDive in deeper into our family and culture, be a part of our Colt Family Association. Affiliation with this

organization grants you the ability to help your school, head off special events and provide

feedback on different topics at your school. If you are interested please contact Amanda Garza at 956-

373-7198 or Brenda Gonzalez at 956-975-0775.

Best of Luck!!!Our 8th and Varsity Boys Basket Ball Teams going to STATE this weekend!

February 3, 2017 11th Grade Parents - ACT Prep for the Spring semester has officially kicked off! Every junior was given a FREE 1-year subscription to Kaplan Online ACT Prep services. This is an AMAZING resource for your child to use outside of school, on weekends, and during breaks to help prepare for the April ACT Exam. Please ensure that you are actively pushing your child to study hard and prepare for the ACT!

8th Grade Parents – There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Thursday, March 2nd, 2017. We will be holding our “Colts Gallup Into High School” presentation to help you best prepare for your child’s transition into high school. Important information covering high school graduation requirements, AP for All curriculum, College Counseling program, & Pre-Registration for schedules will all be discussed. Please mark your calendars, and we look forward to seeing you soon! If you have any questions regarding this meeting please contact Oscar Martinez III at 956-678-1137.

FUN FACT: February 1st marked exactly 6 months before the 2017-2018 college application season official kicks-off! Our first graduating class will be applying for colleges VERY SOON! Get excited

Financial AidParent Workshops:

11th grade parents: Feb 9, 201710th grade parents: Feb 16, 20179th grade parents: Feb 23, 2017

Time: 5:30pm-7:00pmLocation: RRC, 2nd floor

Questions: Contact our Director of College Counseling, Mr. Martinez

at (956) 678-1137

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS:High School parents, please remember that our students need 125 hours of community service for graduation.  Please have a conversation with your child and create a plan for completing these hours.  It is crucial that your child submits a community service log to the college counselors. 

Congratulations to the following students for meeting their Community Service Requirement!Renee Bermea, 126 hoursHanna Gomez, 348 hoursUziel Gonzalez, 599 hours If you have any questions, please reach out to the College Counseling Team.Jose Hernandez, 130 hours Mrs. Nunez: (956) 261-1825Julian Martinez, 308 hoursNathan Ondeyo, 125 hoursVictoria Rodriguez, 172 hoursAnalisa Sanchez, 284 hoursSofia Valenzuela, 210 hours

COLLEGE COUNSELING CORNER

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