Week 6 Cruising Altitude

Can you believe we’ve already reached Week 6 of our flight? Cruising altitude, here we come! The start of the school year has been an incredibly smooth takeoff, and our students and staff are officially settled into first class.

THANK YOU for an amazing Movie Night Crew! Our 5th graders and their parents' committee showed up with an amazing concession for the evening's passengers! And our movie night guru, Paul Long, got the night rolling and kept the movie playing, even through minor turbulence. It was amazing to see everyone work together for a fun event!

Here are a few quick highlights for the week:

The FALL Dance tickets are going fast - read below for more details and use the link to purchase tickets.
Spirit Wear Update - Kid fun shirts will arrive in teachers' rooms at the end of September. Please make sure you get one for your child so they can bring it home. Also, grab this year's adult PTO shirt to show your support for your community!
PTO Membership & Family Sponsorship - Thank you to all the families who have already joined the PTO! If you haven’t yet, it’s never too late. Through our Family Sponsorship program, your contribution helps maintain the level of support the PTO provides to our school and teachers. Every bit counts!

We want to extend a massive thank you to our incredible ground and flight crew—our teachers and volunteers! Whether you showed up for our Spirit Night at Raising Cane's, welcomed passengers at Jet Fest, or joined early as a PTO member and sponsor, you have ensured a first-class experience for our entire school community.

Thank you for helping us soar!

Warmly,

Amanda & Monica

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Upcoming PTO Events

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Sept 18th | General PTO Meeting

Our first general PTO meeting will be held right after (:-) Hour with Principal Hewett at 7:45 am in the Teacher's Lounge.

All parents, teachers, staff, and community members are welcome to join this meeting to hear all the latest updates and plans for the school year!

After the PTO update, please plan to stay for the Room Parent meeting!

Sept 24th | Jet Patrol Appreciation Day

Help us say a massive thank you to the dedicated 5th-grade students who keep our crosswalks and hallways safe every school day, rain or shine!

These responsible leaders wake up early and stay late to protect our school community, and now it is our turn to celebrate their hard work.

Click here to add your support.

Sept 25th | Friday Night Flight: A First Class Fall Dance

Calling All Herod Jets - Your Fall Destination is calling!

Grab your boarding pass and get ready for a night of music, dancing, fun, and first-class memories!

Time: 5-8pm

Place: Herod Multi-Purpose Room

Tickets:Purchase on the School Store

Dress Code: Fall Fresh & Ready to Fly!

Sept 29th | Bingo Night at Cafe Piquet

September 29th from 4-9pm

- 5757 Bissonnet St -

Join us for Spirit Night at our Corporate Sponsor, Cafe Piquet!

You can dine in and enjoy Bingo from 6-8pm or place a to-go order - all of it counts toward the evening's donations to the Herod community!

Important Information

Calling All 5th Grade Parents!

We are hitting the ground running as we plan an amazing year for our 5th Grade Class. Sign up now to join in on the planning or to just be in the know on upcoming events and activities!

5th grade dues are $75 for the year and can be paid in full or in $25 increments - you choose!

*There are a limited amount of scholarships available upon request

School Store

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

If you'd like to order a Herod PTO adult shirt, please pre-order HERE before September 12th to add yours to the order. They will be delivered to your child's classroom in late September.

Purchase Here

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 are available at the link below.

Corporate Sponsor Levels:

Sky's The Limit $2,750+ : 2 banners + items below
First Class $2,250 : Table at Community Event + 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!

REMINDER Drop-Off and Pick -Up

Drop-off

All students enter the school at the front, either through the drop-off line, walk-up, or via buses that park on Jason Street.

Please help us keep ALL students safe with these reminders.

5th Grade Students, School Staff, Crossing guards, and Police officers are present to keep you and the students safe. You are expected to comply with their directions at all times.
There is no parking on the school side of Jason Street, between the circle drive and Mullins - this area is reserved for BUSES ONLY.
Follow all city traffic safety rules and posted signs. (Ex. no double parking, park on the right side of the street only, etc.)

Pick-Up

There are designated areas based on your child's grade level. Click on the image to see the full map.

Communication and Engagement Tools

We know you get a lot of digital notifications, so we want to make communication as easy and painless as possible. We use three specific tools to stay organized.

Here is what they are and how we use them:

ParentSquare: Our official home base. Look here for school-wide announcements, emergency updates, and notes directly from your child's teacher and school staff.
Make sure to download the app so you never miss a critical alert.
Membership Toolkit: Our friendly neighborhood hub for all things school community! Visit here when you need to buy spirit wear, get your child's birthday marquee announcement, pay for your annual PTO membership, or look up a classmate's contact info for playdates.
Social Media: We have Facebook and Instagram for posting about PTO events, news, and upcoming events! Click the links to access, like, and follow our pages.

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!

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 Volunteer family and be a part of something amazing.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Participate in a PTO Committee | Make our events special

Share your interests and amazing talents with us!

Non-Teacher Appreciation Committee - Thank the quiet heroes who support our children outside the classroom. Support our efforts from home or drop in when you are free.
Parent Night Out & Auction Committee - Love planning fun events? Consider joining the Auction Planning Committee! Click the image below to email the event Chair.

Jetway

The Jetway will be open most school days from 7-7:30 am.

PTO Volunteers 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!

VOLUNTEERS RUN THIS STORE! SIGN UP TO HELP!

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

Corporate Partners

Thank you to our 2026-2027 Corporate Partner!. 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

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FIRST CLASS

SOARING

JET FUEL

BOARDING

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SUBJECT: Herod PTO Newsletter 9.13.2026