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Originally delivered on 9/13/2025 8:34 am

SUBJECT: Herod PTO Newsletter 9.13

Week 6

I hope to see you at the General PTO Meeting on Friday, September 19th. Principal Hewett will also be there to discuss the upcoming school year and to answer any questions you have as parents! 


 Here are a few quick reminders: 

  • PTO Membership Grade Level Challenge - Check out the Important Information section below for more details on how your child's grade level could win them popsicles! 
  • Book Fair Help Needed - The school needs your help with volunteers at Book Fair. Check out the Sign Up Genius HERE.


Thank you for being a part of this community!


Stephanie Kaspar



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Upcoming PTO Events
🎉 Which Grade Will Take the Treat? 🎉

PTO is challenging every grade! The grade with the highest percentage of families signed up for PTO by Friday, September 19 will enjoy popsicles at recess on Friday, September 26. Signing up is quick, easy, and makes a huge impact for our school community—plus, your kids will love the reward! 


It is FREE to sign up for the PTO!!  In the event of a tie, the grade level with the highest number of paid Family Sponsorships will be the winner.

=) Hour with Hewett | General PTO Meeting

September 19th | 7:45 am | Teacher's Lounge


Join us for =) Hour with Hewett and our first General PTO Meeting of the 25-26 School Year!


Book Fair Preview

September 30th | During School Day | Library


The book fair is coming to Herod! The kids will have a chance to look at the books and make a wish list during the Book Fair Preview days. This will take place during their Specials time. The Book Fair will open for purchases and to the public in October. 

**This is a School Fundraiser and PTO provides volunteer support as needed.


Sign Up HERE to help at the Book Fair!


Mabel's Labels

We've partnered up with the adorable label-making company Mabel's Labels to keep our lost and found empty and help our fundraising efforts. To place your order, go to https://mabelslabels.com/fundraising/support and type in Herod Elementary to give 20% back to Herod PTO.


Keep track of water bottles, jackets, lunch boxes, AND classroom supplies with Mabel’s Labels. They’re durable, dishwasher-safe, and teacher-approved. 👏


✅ Perfect for kids’ gear
✅ Great for labeling classroom materials
✅ A portion of every order supports our school PTO! 🎉

Important Information
🎉✨ Calling all 5th Grade Parents! ✨🎉

Our Jets are flying full throttle toward graduation, and we want to send them off with the most epic party ever! But we can’t do it without YOU.


Here’s how you can help:


Every dollar, every hour, every idea gets us closer to an unforgettable celebration for our 5th graders. Let’s make this milestone one they’ll never forget! 

Family Sponsorship

Support the PTO by becoming a Family Sponsor!  PTO helps fill academic and classroom gaps where HISD's budget falls short. The PTO also directs funds to teachers and staff appreciation, school maintenance, and enhancing the school experience for all of our Jets!


Family Sponsor Levels:

  • Herod Hero $200+ : Breakfast with Admin + Recognition on PTO website + items below
  • Jet Pack $150 : Herod Shirt + items below
  • Jet Fuel $100 : Birthday Marquee Listing (1) + items below
  • Blue Jet $50 : Herod Yard Sign + items below
  • Orange Jet $25 : Herod Car Magnet + items below
  • Free : Online store, PTO Annual Calendar, Member-Only School directory, and weekly newsletter


CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PTO!

PTO 25-26 Calendar

You asked and PTO delivered! You can't say the PTO doesn't listen to parents’ wishes 😉 For the first time, at least in my 3 years, PTO has a complete 25–26 PTO Event Calendar ready for you! 🎉 Find it on social media here!


Note: Spirit Nights aren’t on the calendar—they’ll be shared in the weekly newsletters and on social media as they’re scheduled.

Corporate Sponsorship

Help support out students, teachers, and staff by becoming a Corporate Partner with a tax-deductible donation. More details can be found in the link below.

 

Corporate Sponsor Levels:

  • Sky's The Limit $2,750+ : 2 banners + items below
  • First Class $2,250 : Table at Fall Festival + items below
  • Soaring $1,000 : Full page flyers in take home folders + items below
  • Jet Fuel $500 : Company banner + marquee mention + items below
  • Boarding $250 : Recognition on Herod's website + social media recognition + logo in newsletter and on website


CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PTO!

Get VIPS Approved

In order to volunteer on campus or during field trips, you will need to register with HISD’s VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools). You need to sign up each academic year that you want to volunteer.  


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

School Store

Purchase your spirit wear HERE! You'll need to sign into your PTO account to place an order.

Purchase Here
Volunteer Opportunites
Join the PTO - It's FREE

Stay connected and in the know! As a PTO member, you'll get

  • Updates on events and activities
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Access to the PTO store
  • And so much more! 


Come join the Jet family and be a part of something amazing. 


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Jetway

The Jetway is OPEN for Take Off.  Come work at our on-site school store, The Jetway, and help kids shop safely and learn valuable life skills. The kids can buy pencils, erasers, fidget items, pens, stickers, and more within the budget you set for them!


SIGN UP HERE!!!


This is a great way to spend 30 minutes with your kid and get involved in the wonderful JET family. PTO will ensure someone will help guide you during your first shift and show you the ropes. 



Community & PTO $$ at Work
✨Full Throttle Saturdays✨

Why sleep in when you can stride in with the best crew around?  Whether you’re walking 3 miles, running 8+, or somewhere in between, there’s a pace (and a friend!) for you. What started with a few moms has grown into an amazing parent-powered run club—with dads joining in too! Plus, rumor has it there may be shirts and a sponsorship on the horizon.


It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend—you may not want to roll out of bed, but you’ll feel INCREDIBLE when you cross that finish. 


Want in? Contact Janelle @ 979.575.0893 or connect with any of the awesome parents pictured here.

GARDEN TILES & GARDEN WORK

Some of y’all have been patiently waiting since 2019 for the garden tiles to be installed… well, the wait is OVER! The beautiful hand-painted tiles are officially up in Herod’s Garden!


These unique works of art bring color, creativity, and a sense of community spirit to our outdoor space. Please stop by, take a stroll, and admire the beauty of our garden and the legacy of our Jets!  

Beginning of Year Funds and Lunch

We were able to provide lunch for the teachers and staff during their pre-service days before the students returned to school. During this luncheon, we informed each teacher that they will receive money from the PTO to help prepare their classrooms for the school year! 

PTO & School Calendar
Saturday, September 13
7:00p Movie Night (Fall)
7:00p Movie Night
Friday, September 19
BOY Dibels/Lectura Closes: K-1
C1 Grading Cycle Ends
Dyslexia Screener Closes - 2nd
GT Testing Closes: K-5
7:30a Happy Hour with Hewett & PTO General Meeting
7:30a Coffee with the Principal
Corporate Partners

Thank you to our 2025-2026 Corporate Partners, we appreciate your support of Herod Elementary! Interested in advertising your business to Herod families and supporting the PTO? Click HERE to learn more about Corporate Partnership opportunities.

SKY'S THE LIMIT

Your logo could show up here!!!

FIRST CLASS

Your logo could show up here!!!

SOARING

 

JET FUEL

 

BOARDING

 

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