October 6th-10th | Library

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

It's time for Herod's Annual Book Fair. Sign Up HERE to help at the Book Fair!

A link to create an eWallet for easy cash-free, worry-free shopping will be posted next week! 

Book Fair Hours:

     October 6th | 7:00 - 8:00am & 2:30 - 4:30pm 

     October 7th | 7:00 - 8:00am & 2:30 - 4:30pm 

     October 8th | 7:00 - 8:00am & 2:30 - 4:30pm 

     October 9th | 7:00 - 8:00am & 2:30 - 7:00pm 

           *Opened late for Literacy Night

     October 10th | 7:00 - 1:00pm

           *Opened for Grandparent's Lunch 

October 10th

Grandparents & Special Friends are invited to have lunch with their student and visit our Book Fair! All guest need to register to be an HISD Volunteer in Public Schools (VIPS)

Arrive at least 10 minutes before their grade-assigned lunchtime:

• PK | 10:00am-10:30am
• K | 10:30am-11:05am
• 1st | 10:40am-11:10am
• 2nd | 11:15am-11:45am
• 3rd | 11:20am-11:50am
• 4th | 11:45am-12:15pm
• 5th | 12:00pm-12:30pm
• SLC-Standard | 11:45am-12:15pm
• SLC-ALT | 11:10am-11:40pm

October 25th | 11am - 3pm

We will have a Halloween Costume Contest this year and Halloween treats! 

Join us for fun, food, music, inflatables, face painting, and so much more! 

Want to show your support for Fall Fest? You can help by sponsoring some of the exciting events and contribute to raising funds for the school. Check out the Sign Up Genius HERE.

Due November 1st!!

Calling all artist...use your imagination to create a wonderful, original artwork for our Yearbook Cover Art Contest.

• Art should be on 8.5 x 11 paper
• Include school theme - Jetting Toward Excellence: Every Learner, Every Day, Full Throttle
• Submit by Nov 1st - cover art box on the front desk or scan and email to herodjetsyearbook@gmail.com 

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! 🎉

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:

• Join the Party Planning Committee https://chat.whatsapp.com/KjtU82Wfehr7wuS0obsXBS
• Donate $50 per family (or whatever you can!) https://herodpto.membershiptoolkit.com/store/11522
• Volunteer your time — even just helping at concessions makes a BIG impact

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! 

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!

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.

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!

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!

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

Parents, we heard you! We’ve added both morning and afternoon volunteer spots so more of you can jump in. If we can get just 2–3 people each week, it will make a huge difference for our library!

What you’ll do: help scan and organize books (super simple—and no full shift commitment required).

How to sign up: Pick a day and time that works for you.   Just note in the comments when you’ll be there so Ms. Sims knows when to expect you!

Available Times:

• Mon: 9–12
• Tues: 9–12
• Wed: 12:45–2:45 *Did someone say “Help in the library while I wait for dismissal?”
• Thurs: 9–12
• Fri: 9–12

Sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0A4FADA92BA6FBC43...

Let’s keep our library running smoothly for all our Jets! 

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!

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. 

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!  

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!