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Jerri Nixon, Principal                                                                                                                                       May 8, 2008

Calendar Reminders

Fri. (5/2) -        12:30 p.m. Dismissal for Feeder Pattern
                         Free Dress Day! Great Job!
Tues. (5/13) -    TAKS Math (5th Retest Only)
Thurs. (5/15) -   International Night -  see below
Wed. (5/28) -    Full School Day/No Early Dismissal
Thurs. (5/29) -  12:30 p.m. Dismissal for Last Day


Thanks to Our
Beautification Volunteers!
We appreciate your hard work and time!


PTO Corner

Popsicle Friday - Get a refreshing popsicle for just 25¢ after school. Help support our OM team’s trip to World Finals!

Birthday Club Celebration - Birthday Club members are invited to celebrate on Friday, May 16 from 2:30—3:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Thanks again for your generous donation to the Herod Library.

Teacher Appreciation Week - This week the PTO and our Herod Staff are taking extra time to show our appreciation for our wonderful teachers. Want to help? Consider writing a note with your child, donating classroom supplies or a small gift certificate, or making your teacher something special.

Attention all 5th graders! Check flyer sent last week for upcoming events. Don’t forget your t-shirt for Hippie Day! Questions? Contact Terry Cominsky at  at txcominsky@aol.com.

Herod Elementary Name That Book - Our 3-5 Team finished 4th in the finals competition after winning 1st place in the Preliminary Round where they correctly answered 23 of 25 questions.  The team consisted of 3rd grader Joel V., 4th graders - Mackenzie A., Dinah B., and Minh Thu T., and 5th graders - Steffannie A., Nivana S., and Rishi W. The team’s coach was fourth grade teacher, Dianne Bissell.  Way to go team!

VIPS Breakfast

All Parent Volunteers
Are Invited to Join Us
On Wednesday, May 14, at 8:30 a.m. in the Cafeteria

Let us show our appreciation for all of your hard work and time this year.

Encourage other parents to come with you and find out more about PTO.


Registration Round-Up
Tonight
Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 P.M.

Remind your neighbors to tour Herod, meet our staff, and ask questions about our terrific school!

Planning to Register? Please bring Photo ID, Child’s Birth Certificate, Shot Record, and Proof of Address (Utility Bill or Lease).


International Night
Thursday, May 15
 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

We encourage you to bring a special dish (20-30 servings) of food from your favorite country. Food items preferred between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. We will also have several performances by Herod students and other groups that evening. Please join us for an evening of food, fun, and international flavor!

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