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Originally delivered on 10/6/2024 1:51 pm

SUBJECT: Herod PTO Newsletter 10.6 (English & Spanish)

October is HERE

I hope everyone was able to enjoy some delicious Fajita Pete’s during our Spirit Night last Thursday.

Boo Grams are on SALE. Be sure to make your purchases HERE!

Remember that Tuesday is school picture day. All students will be photographed, and it is a free dress day.

Trunk or Treat is right around the corner. If you haven't signed up for a trunk spot or booth, don't forget to SIGN UP HERE! You can also support the event by donating candy through the PTO's Amazon wishlist, HERE!

Mark your calendars for November 16^th! Herod PTO’s Fall Fest is back, and this year, we’ve got exciting new activities. Some of your favorite Herod staff will be participating in the Dunk Tank this year, so make sure to save the date! Look for the Sign-Up Genius next week for Fall Fest sponsorships and volunteer opportunities.

Have a great week!

Stephanie Kaspar

CALL TO ACTION: The yearbook team needs photos from recent events (First Day of School, Jet Fest, Literacy Night, Grandparents Lunch, Open House, Book Fair, and Movie Night). Please send them to herodjetsyearbook@gmail.com, and include the event name in the subject line.

Get to Know...

Ms. Harrell

What grade do you teach?

K-5

How long have your been a teacher?

22 years

Are you a morning or night person? Why?

I am a morning person because that's when I'm most active and creative.

What type of food would you NEVER eat?

Anything rich with lactose (creamy foods)

What is your favorite sport to watch and/or play?

Watch football

What is your favorite day of the week? Why?

Friday because the weekend is here!

What do you do in your free time?

Spending time with family, crafting, reading, baking, gardening

Which subject in school is your favorite? Why?

Reading because it allowed me to explore interesting characters and new places.

What is one goal you have for yourself at Herod?

To support reading teachers in achieving growth as measured by the MAP test.

What do you think makes a good teacher?

Patience and wisdom

What is your favorite family holiday tradition?

Christmas with family

Where do you like to vacation?

In sunny places with no humidity

What would the students be surprised to find out about you?

I'm really tall (on the inside)

What is one of your hidden talents?

I love creative writing

What has been your favorite teaching moment?

Anytime I see my students reading for the first time and they realize a door has opened to the world.

Upcoming PTO Events

National Principal Month

October is National Principal Month, THANK YOU Principal Hewett for your leadership, dedication, and hard work! We are grateful you are our leader!

Boo Grams for Sale

Now through October 24th

Place your order to BOO your favorite students, teachers and staff on Halloween! Click HERE to purchase!Items delivered to classrooms on October 31st!

We need help packaging & delivering goodies, click HERE to volunteer!

**Limited Supplies Available

Raising Cane's Spirit Night

October 15th | 4-9 pm

Come enjoy dinner at Raising Cane's while supporting Herod PTO!

@ 5326 S Rice Ave, Houston, TX 77081

Trunk or Treat

October 25th | 6:00-7:30 pm

Candy, costumes, music, & fun! Join us for a Spooktacular time!

Want to decorate your trunk or booth and pass out candy? SIGN UP HERE!

Donate candy via our Amazon Wishlist, click HERE!

Tacos el Jaibo will be selling food! And 5th grade will be selling goodies, cash only!

Yearbook Cover Art Contest

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 - Imagine, Believe, Achieve
Submit by Nov 1st - cover art box on the front desk or scan and email to herodjetsyearbook@gmail.com

Important Information

Join the PTO!!!

It's FREE and you'll receive information about PTO events, ways to volunteer, access the PTO store, and so much more!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Family Sponsorship

Support the PTO by becoming a Family Sponsor! PTO funding is used to fill academic and classroom gaps where HISD budget doesn't meet all the needs for our school and teachers. 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 $100Birthday Marquee Listing (1) + items below

*Blue Jet $50 Herod Yard Sign + items below

*Orange Jet $25 Herod Car Magnet + items below

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

5th Grade Families

As part of our efforts to create memorable experiences for our 5th graders, we are asking for your support. To ensure the success of these activities, we are kindly requesting a contribution of $50 per student. This contribution will go towards 5th grade graduation and celebration!

While the suggested amount is $50, we understand that circumstances vary, and any contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated.

***A FREE GIFT will be given to each student who makes a contribution.

***Make a contribution by 10.31 for a chance to win a ticket to the Snow Ball Dance or get a Birthday Marquee shout out!

Click HERE to make your contribution.

Volunteer Opportunites

Jetway

Come volunteer for "The Jetway" our On-Site School Store!!

SIGN UP HERE!

Boo Grams

Come help package and deliver Boo Grams!

SIGN UP HERE!

PTO $$ at Work

We hope you got to enjoy the first Herod Movie Night of the year on 9.28! Movie Night is underwritten by the PTO as a community event, in which we invite our entire community, free of charge, to enjoy a movie on the lawn. We hope you can join us for the next one!

Thank you to our generous PTO parents, donors and sponsors, your donations help us put on events like Movie Night!

School Calendar

Monday, October 7