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Originally delivered on 2/22/2026 11:48 am

SUBJECT: Herod PTO Newsletter 2.22

What a Fun Havana Night last Friday!

A HUGE shoutout to our Auction Chair, Amanda Shirley and her team - Amanda Rosenhouse, Amy Alonzo, Betty Hanna, Chris Englander, Coreena Cross, Cornice Allen, Cristina Atwood, Erin Piper, Hannah Villareal, Janelle Long, Judy Nelluvelil, Marcela Perez, Monica Morales, Paul Long, Roxanne Rodriguez, and Sasha Engelhardt.


An unbelievable amount of time, energy, and heart goes into making Auction happen, from building beautiful baskets and securing donations, to setting up the website and running the event from start to finish. Auction is PTO’s largest self-driven fundraiser, and without it, we simply would not have the funds to support our school, community, teachers, and students the way we do. This team truly makes it all possible! 


Thank you to everyone who showed up and showed OUT at Havana Nights this past Friday! It was so wonderful to see new faces and spend the evening celebrating with so many Herod families, teachers, and staff. The energy was incredible! 


Are you sad you missed out on the Auction Fun? OR Were you having so much fun that you forgot to grab that special teacher outing or ticket to the Crawfish event? Don't worry, PTO heard the emails and texts loud and clear! We are working on reopening items and once they are live, we'll send out a separate email with details. 


  • Field day is March 6th! We need lots of parent volunteers so please sign up in the SUG link below.
  • Purchase your yearbook Ads and yearbook!! Check out the Important Information section below. 
  • Submit your event photos using the link below to use in the yearbook! Check out the Important Information section below. 


As I mentioned at the General PTO meeting, we value your feedback and would also love to gauge volunteer interest for the 2026-2027 school year. Be on the lookout for the two surveys! 


Thank you for being a part of this family,

Stephanie Kaspar

Upcoming PTO Events
SPIRIT NIGHT - Fajita Petes

March 4th |  Fajita Pete's 


Celebrate your school spirit (and score tasty fajitas) while supporting our school — Fajita Pete’s will contribute 15% of all sales toward our cause. 

Field Day

March 6th | 8:00 am -1:00 pm 


Field Day is 2 weeks away!! We need parent volunteers to help. Sign Up HERE! 


The schedule is below:

  • 6:30-8 am | Set-Up
  • 8-9 am | Pre-K & SPED
  • 9-12 pm | Grades K-5
  • 12-1 pm | Lunch Help Needed
  • 1-3 pm | Clean Up and Cheer 5th Grade On


Parents are encouraged to stay Friday afternoon to help cheer on the 5th graders for a friendly competition. More news will be posted next week. 

McTeacher Night

March 26th | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | 5911 S. Braeswood @ Hilcroft


Whether you come through the Drive-thru or in the restaurant, join your teachers & special friends while they serve the food and fun! 

SPIRIT NIGHT Betsy's BINGO Night

April 8th | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | 4400 Bellaire Blvd


Join us for BINGO and dinner at Betsy's. 

V.I.P. Spring Dance

April 17th | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Herod MPR | All Grades


The Very Important Person (V.I.P.) dance is back in Spring!  Grab your V.I.P. and get ready to have fun at Herod. More information to follow. 

Important Information
It's YEARBOOK Time!

Don’t miss your chance to capture this school year! Order your yearbook & ads here: https://plicbooks.com/go/25FHH7


Yearbook Pricing

  • Softcover: $25
  • Hardcover: $30


Last day to purchase yearbooks: May 1, 2026


Yearbook Ads — Celebrate Your Student!Perfect for shout-outs, memories, and congratulations 

  • FULL Page (5th Grade ONLY): $75
  • ½ Page (5th Grade ONLY): $50
  • ¼ Page (any grade): $25
  • ⅛ Page (any grade): $15


Ad purchase deadline: April 9, 2026

Ad submission deadline: April 16, 2026

Don’t wait — once deadlines pass, they’re gone!

Let’s make this year one to remember 

Yearbook Photo Submittal

Upload your Photos Today! All it takes is 4 easy steps.


  1. Scan the QR code or visit/click on the link https://plicbooks.com/go/W9VJVE
  2. Click the drop down to choose the correct album where you want to put your photo(s)
  3. Then click "Upload Photos." and choose your photos and upload.
  4. You're done! Upload more if you'd like or close out the tab. 


Simply Yearbook also has a short video that explains how to upload photos here: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/g4bZVP9Nti9gWe6nUT3iRR

🎉✨ 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!

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
Library Helpers Needed!

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! 

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
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
Monday, February 23
C5 Grading Cycle Begins
Thursday, February 26
9:00a School Tour
Friday, February 27
C4 Report Cards Go Home
Monday, March 2
School Social Worker Week
Tuesday, March 3
School Social Worker Week
9:00a School Tour
Wednesday, March 4
School Social Worker Week
Thursday, March 5
School Social Worker Week
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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