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Originally delivered on 4/18/2026 10:59 am

SUBJECT: Herod PTO Newsletter 4.18

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK!!!

It was so great seeing every grade level show up and show out at the VIP Dance yesterday! Huge shout-out to Chris Englander, our VIP Dance Chair, and all the PTO volunteers who showed up to help decorate and take tickets.


🚨 YEARBOOK ALERT 🚨

ORDER. YOUR. YEARBOOK. 


Why the all caps? Because PTO is only ordering 25 extra copies… and when they’re gone, they’re gone. Don’t risk it—secure yours before May 1st.  ORDER HERE


💙 Teacher Appreciation 💙 

Do you want to show our teachers how much you support them and appreciate their efforts? Check out the link below to donate!!


🛍️ Community Garage Sale 🛍️ 

Don't forget the community garage sale on Saturday, April 25. Get your spot now or sign up to help here.


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!!!

🦸‍♀️ Calling All Super Families! 🦸‍♂️

Our teachers are truly incredible—now it’s our turn to show them just how super they are! 


DONATE HERE. All you need to do is: Log into the School Store, Scroll Down to 'Teacher Appreciation" and enter the amount you would like to donate! It is that easy!!



Help us power up Teacher Appreciation Week by donating at least $5 toward gift cards for our amazing staff. Every dollar helps us celebrate the heroes who inspire, support, and care for our kids every day!

No cape required—just a little generosity! 

Together, we can make this week INCREDIBLE! 

Upcoming PTO Events
Spring Garage Sale

April 25th | Herod Parking Lot & Field


Purchase your spot TODAY? Purchase HERE


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!


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

Spring Movie Night

April 25 | 7:00pm


Join us for Movie Night on the lawn! In the case of rain, the event will be held inside in the MPR.


We will have concessions and a food truck! 

Spirit Night CFA

April 30th | 5:30 - 7:30 pm


Join us for Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A and support Herod! More information to come!

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4th - 8th 


We can't wait to say THANK YOU to our amazing teachers and staff. The PTO is putting together a week of caring to shower our teachers with love. 


Our teachers are truly incredible—now it’s our turn to show them just how super they are! 


DONATE HERE. All you need to do is: Log into the School Store, Scroll Down to 'Teacher Appreciation" and enter the amount you would like to donate! It is that easy!!



Help us power up Teacher Appreciation Week by donating at least $5 toward gift cards for our amazing staff. Every dollar helps us celebrate the heroes who inspire, support, and care for our kids every day!

No cape required—just a little generosity! 

Together, we can make this week INCREDIBLE! 

=) Hour with Hewett | General PTO Meeting

May 8th | 8:00 am | Teacher's Lounge


Join us for =) with Hewett and our General PTO meeting. We will be voting on the Executive Board for the 26-27 School Year. 

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
  • Âź 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 

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! 💙

 

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, April 20
C6 Grading Cycle Begins
EOY Dibels/Lectura Opens: K-1
Tuesday, April 21
STAAR SCIENCE - 5th
Wednesday, April 22
EOY Circle Window Opens - PK
Thursday, April 23
National Administrative Professionals Day
STAAR MATH: 3-5
Friday, April 24
C5 Report Cards Go Home
Saturday, April 25
6:00p Movie Night & New Student Play Date
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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