Welcome Back!!! August 18, 2003—First Day of School    
It is very gratifying to end a school year that has brought a great deal of success to West Oso ISD and begin another. We have many accomplishments to celebrate. We have successfully navigated the transition from the TAAS test to TAKS, 98% of our third grade students passed the TAKS reading test, and we sent the class of 2003 into the world as well-educated young adults.

 Many of our daily operations are occurring in a time of rapid change with the demand to cope with new circumstances in our district. Changes such as increasing enrollment, newly mandated education standards demand that we carefully plan while maintaining our focus on educating children.  We have been victorious in meeting the challenge of constant change head-on and we will be well prepared to face the changes ahead.

 The West Oso ISD community  plays an important role in helping us prepare for the new state standards while managing school finance according to their desires.  We compliment and commend the parents and business leaders who are actively involved in our West Oso students’ education.

 It is our true wish to have West Oso ISD reflect your educational choices for your students.
       —Mr. Lupe Casas
       WOISD Board President

 District’s website Continues to Grow
The WOISD website is a good source of information for parents, students, and community members. Our website address is www.westosoisd.esc2.net.  The site features current news, schools, departments, Board of Trustees, policy, calendars.


Bus Information
The West Oso ISD provides bus transportation as a courtesy service for eligible students residing in the district. The State of Texas prescribes the conditions governing school bus operations, and states that eligible students must reside two or more miles from their assigned school.  Buses are scheduled to transport students residing on a particular bus route, and ineligible students (any students not living on that route) will not be transported.

 Bus route information is available at your child’s campus, West Oso ISD’s website, or you may call the Transportation Department at  361/855-3321.

 Bus drivers are needed - we will train!

 2003-2004 Supply List

Prekindergarten

Two 4-ounce bottles of white glue

One box crayons (16-count)

Two boxes Kleenex (200 count)

One bottle of antibacterial hand gel

One pair of blunt scissors (buy left-

handed scissors if child is left-handed)

One box of Ziploc bags (gallon) boys

One box of Ziploc bags (quart) girls

 Kindergarten

One small plastic school box

Two boxes of Kleenex (200 count)

One pair of blunt scissors (buy left-

handed scissors if child is left handed)

One box of crayons (24 count)

One 4-ounce bottle of white glue

One package of glue sticks

One box of ziplock bags (gallon) boys

One box of ziplock bags (quart) girls

Two kindergarten writing tablets

One box of washable markers

One package of #2 pencils

Six folders with pockets and brads

 Grade 1

One package of #2 pencils

One box of crayons (24-count)Six folders with pockets and brads

One pair of blunt scissors

One package of glue sticks

One 4-ounce bottle of white glue

Two boxes of Kleenex (200 count)

One package of pencil erasers

One box of ziplock bags (gallon) boys

One box of ziplock bags (quart) girls

Two 1^st grade manuscript story tablets

One small plastic school box

Two spiral notebooks (70-count)

One package of notebook paper (200-count, wide ruled)

 Dress Code for the 2003–2004 School Year        
The Dress Code for the 2003 – 2004 School Year in its entirety may be found at the WOISD web site, www.westosoisd. esc2.net.  The Dress Code was changed for students in grades Prek-12.  Further, the Board has directed District administrators to strictly enforce the Dress & Grooming Code. All students are expected to be in compliance with the dress code on the first day of school.

 STUDENTS NEW TO WEST OSO ISD
Prek-Grade 6 registration will take place at West Oso High School on August 5, 2003

 Grade 7-12 grade students can register beginning August 6-8^th at West Oso Junior or High School.

 Returning students need not pre-register.

 SCHOOL HOURS
Prekindergarten, full day: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Kindergarten, full day: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
First through sixth grades: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Seventh & eighth grades: 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Ninth - twelfth grades: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

 REGISTRATION
For students new to West Oso ISD, these requirements must be satisfied:
1. Proof of residency (see below).
2. Birth certificate
3. Immunization records.
4. Social security card, if available.
5. Report card/transcript or withdrawal paperwork from last school attended.
6. Parent/guardian must accompany all students to be registered.

 PROOF OF RESIDENCY
Texas law states that only minors whose parents/guardians reside within the boundaries of the school district are entitled to attend school in that district, unless approved for a transfer. Usual accepted proof of residency may be one or more of the following:
1.     Homeowner/Renter:
Must have current utility receipt (gas, water, or electric).  If new, with no current receipt, must have letter from utility company showing transfer of utilities. If living in someone’s house and utilities are paid, have utility from owner stating conditions of use
2.      Apartment in Applicant’s Name:
Utility receipt, as above. Landlord must verify apartment number and residency.  Receipt and certified letter
3.     Living with someone (in a house): Utility receipt from owner.
  Signed verification (proper school form).  Owner must verify.

  2003-2004 Supply List (Cont)
 

Grade 2

One package of #2 pencils

Two red pens

One 8-ounce bottle of white glue

Eight Spiral notebooks (wide rule):

(2 red; 2 blue; 2 green; 2 yellow)

One box of crayons (24 count)

Eight pocket folders with brackets:

(2 red; 2 yellow; 2 blue; 2 green)

Two pkgs. 200 ct wide ruled paper

One box of Kleenex (200 count)

One package of index card (3x5)

Map colors- 12 count

One pocket dictionary

One pair of blunt scissors

One box of ziplock quart bags (girls)

One box of ziplock gallon bags (boys)

Grade 3

One box of Ziploc bags (gallon)

One box of Ziploc bags (quart)

Two packages of notebook paper

One box of crayons (16 count)

One pkg. of lined note cards (3x5)

.One package of #2 pencil

Two red pencils (for grading)

One box of map pencils

One box of markers (classic)

One pair of scissors                          

Two boxes of Kleenex

One pkg. of dry erase markers (black)

Two 3-subject spiral notebooks

Three single subject spiral notebooks

Four folders with brackets (yellow, red, blue, green)

Two glue sticks

 Grade 4

One package of #2 pencils

One box of crayons (24 count)

One box of map pencils (24 count)

One yellow highlighter

One pair of pointed scissors

One bottle of white glue or gluestick

One box of ziplock storage bags (gallon and quart sizes)

One box of facial tissue (200-count)

Two packages of notebook paper (200-count, wide-ruled)

Two red pencils (no pens)

One package of index cards (3x5)

 IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Texas law requires that each child be fully immunized against diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, mumps, tetanus, and poliomyelitis before enrolling in school. (Texas Education Code 38.001) Children born after 8/92 must have two measles, mumps, rubella, and three Hepatitis B immunizations.    Children born on or after September 2, 1988 and before September 2, 1994 will be required to have received 1 dose of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine or proof of having had the disease (parental statement of year acceptable).

Children who were born on or after September 2, 1988 must show proof of having received 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine (6 months to complete) by 30 days after their 12th birthday.

Children born after September 2, 1991 must show proof of having received 2mm.  Children born after September 2, 1992 must show proof of having received one dose of hepatitis A vaccine.

 It is very important to update your child’s immunizations if they are needing any of these required immunizations. Please take proof of updated immunizations to your school as soon as possible.  You may contact your school nurse if you have any questions about these new immunization requirements.  Forms and information are available through your personal physician and public health clinics.

  2003-2004 Supply List (Cont)

Grade 4 (Continued)

One ruler (inches & centimeters)

One pouch for school supplies (no school boxes)

One five-subject spiral notebook

One single subject spiral

One sturdy red or blue 1” binder

One pocket thesaurus

Grade 5

Seven folders with pockets & brads

Four spiral notebooks (60-count)

One package of #2 pencils

One package of blue or black pens

Two red pencils or pens

One package of washable markers

One package of map pencils (24ct)

One pocket thesaurus

One pocket dictionary

One zipper pouch (no school box)

One 16 oz bottle of glue

One box of Kleenex (200 count)

Two pkgs. of paper 200ct wide rule

One package of highlighters

One box of Ziploc quart bags (girls)

One box of Ziploc gallon bags (boys)

One box of crayons (24 count)

One pair of scissors

One ruler

One box of crayons (24 count)

One pair of scissors

One ruler (inches and centimeters)

One box of Ziploc bags (gallon)

Grade 6

Two 1” binders (language arts/math)

Two packages of dividers

Three folders with pockets & brackets

Two spiral notebooks (60-count)

One package of #2 pencils

One package of blue or black pens

Two red pens

One package of washable markers

One package of map pencils

One pocket thesaurus

One pocket dictionary

One school box/pouch

One 16-ounce bottle of glue

One box of facial tissue (200-count)

Two packages of notebook paper (200-count, wide ruled)

One package of highlighters (4

 Grades 7 & 8

Two 1” 3 ring binders

Seven folders with brads & pockets

One package #2 pencils

One package of black or blue pens

Two red pens

One package of map pencils (24-count)

Two packages of notebook paper (200-count, wide ruled)

One zipper pocket pouch

One small pencil sharpener

One package of subject dividers

 Grades 9-12

All supply lists will be provided the 1st week of school by each class per subject.

 Grades 9-11

Four 1 ½ inch binders for TAKS class