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Originally delivered on 3/28/2026 8:45 am

SUBJECT: Herod PTO Newsletter 3.28

Short Week Ahead!

Please remember that the kids do not have School on Monday, March 30th and Friday, April 3rd


ATTENTION ALL 5th Grade Families, please check out the section below for important information about how to win a gift!


McTeacher Night was a success! Thank you to all the teachers and staff who showed up, worked the drive-thru window and drive-thru lanes, and handed out cookies! We had McDonald's PACKED with Jet families. Please submit all photos from that event to the yearbook!


  • Deadline for Yearbook Ads is April 9th! 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.
  • Tickets are on sale NOW for the much-anticipated VIP dance on April 17th. Check out the Upcoming PTO Events section below.


Thank you for being a part of this family,

Stephanie Kaspar


P.S. We’re also starting to build our 2026–2027 PTO Dream Team, and we want YOU in the mix! Our PTO events only happen because amazing volunteers step up to lead them. 💙 If we don’t have event chairs, we can’t host those events. So if there’s an event or tradition that your family loves, consider raising your hand to help make it happen! FILL ME OUT!!!

5th Grade Graduation Celebration Fund

🧡💙 Calling all Herod 5th Grade Families! 💙🧡

 

Our 5th graders are preparing for their big graduation celebration, and we need your support to help make it a memorable event for all students!

 

🎓 Suggested Donation: $50 per student

 Your contribution will help cover:

• Graduation decorations

• Student celebration activities

• End-of-year festivities

 

💡 Thank You Gift!

Students who turn in their $50 donation by April 15th will receive a small thank-you gift.

  

Donation Details

  Donations of any amount are appreciated

 Families may donate more if they wish

 Installments are welcome

 

📭 Ways To Donate

Cash in envelope dropped in PTO mailbox 

Online at https://herodpto.membershiptoolkit.com/store/11522


Every contribution helps us celebrate our amazing Herod Jets 5th graders✈️

 

🧡 Thank you for supporting our students and helping us make their graduation special! 💙

 

Upcoming PTO Events
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. 


Tickets are $30 per couple and everyone must have a ticket (adults and kids)! Have an extra kiddo or an extra adult, don't worry! Single tickets are available. As this is an after-school event, every child must be accompanied by their adult, 18+. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 


Purchase Tickets HERE (Must be logged in to Purchase)


This dance is not possible without your HELP. A volunteer sign-up sheet will be posted next week once it is ready. 

Spring Garage Sale

April 25th | Herod Parking Lot & Field


Save the Date for the Herod Jets Spring Garage Sale!


As you’re doing your spring cleaning, set aside those gently used toys, clothes, books, and household items. Your “outgrown” items can become someone else’s treasure!


More details on donation drop-offs, shopping hours, and the official date is April 25th.


Clean out, give back, and let your treasures take flight!

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

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
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, March 30
No School (Holiday)
Chavez-Huerta Day
Tuesday, March 31
9:00a School Tour
Wednesday, April 1
Spring Student Survey: 3-5
Thursday, April 2
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Friday, April 3
No School (Recess)
Spring Holiday
Saturday, April 4
Librarian Appreciation Day
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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