Helms Newsletter #16
December 12th, 2022
đź—“ UPCOMING DATES:
THIS WEEK (December 12th - December 18th):
- Monday, December 12th - Friday December 16th: Holiday Dress Up Days
- Wednesday, December 14th: School Choice Applications Open (www.ChooseHISD.org)
- Friday, December 16th: Last Day for Fall after school tutorials
NEXT WEEK (December 19th - December 25th):
- Monday, December 19th - Wednesday 21st: Holiday Dress Up Days
- Monday, December 19th: PTA Sponsored Enrichment: "Amazing Blake Magic Show" for all grades during school
- Thursday, December 22nd - Friday, January 6th: No School - Winter Break!
FUTURE:
- Monday, January 9th: Return to school
- Monday, January 16th: NO SCHOOL - MLK DAY!
- Tuesday, January 17th: After school tutorials resume
- Wednesday January 18th: January PTA Meeting, 6pm (Cafeteria)
- Wednesday, January 25th: Opera to Go 9am (PTA sponsored event)
- Friday, January 27th: Donuts with Dad (8:30am Cafeteria)
- Thursday, February 2nd: Coffee with the Principal
- Everyday: Playground is open 3:10pm-3:45pm
- Wetlands Wednesdays 9:00-10:30am - on hold and will resume in March 2023
- Spirit Shirt / College Shirt Fridays
HISD - Gifted and Talented Information - Updates
Remember we are still accepting parent requests for GT testing of students in grades 1st-5th. Last day to submit your request is February 3rd. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Coffey via e-mail at malvar22@houstonisd.org.
Magnet Tours
Social Skills Program - Campus Wide
Our Social Skill for the week is below.
Additional resources to use at home can be found on the website www.projectclass.org.
December Lunch Menu
Kroger Community Rewards
Click here to link Helms Elementary PTA (code TQ593) to your Kroger Loyalty Card. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.
Favorite Things List
PTA Members - Check Your Email
Calendar Details:
12/14: HISD School Choice Applications Open
Non-zoned children who are not currently at Helms and students interested in attending middle schools outside of their zoned school may fill out a HISD School Choice application at https://choosehisd.my.site.com/Apply/SiteLanding. School Choice applications will become available midday on Wednesday, December 14th. The deadline for Phase 1 applications is February 2nd. Existing students will need their student ID number. The Office of School Choice will have a phone bank to assist families December 13-16, 8am-5pm. 713-556-6734
Families may learn more about available choices by attending a magnet school tour or attending the next school choice fair at Heights High School, January 21st, 9-12am. School representatives will be available and can provide assistance with applications.
Additional Resources:
HISD Office of School Choice website.
A map of magnet middle schools is available here.
List of schools offering a dual language option, such as Frank Black Middle School.
HISD Magnet Parents Forum on Facebook
Note: Pre-K students currently at Helms do not need to re-apply through the school choice application. Helms is 1 of only 7 schools in HISD that rolls over the pre-K students into kindergarten. Also, the School Choice Application for 2022-2023 is no longer at HISDChoice.com. Instead, visit: https://choosehisd.my.site.com/Apply/SiteLanding.
12/19-1/16: After School Tutorials on hold
12/19: The Amazing Blake Show sponsored by the PTA
12/22-1/8: Winter Break
Ongoing: Wetlands Wednesdays-Will Resume in March 2023
Duties include:
· Trimming walking trail for students
· Raking & bagging leaves
· Cleaning as needed
Previous School Newsletters & PTA LinkTree
HISD 2022-2023 Academic Calendar
HELPING HELMS:
- Sign up for Wetlands Wednesdays 9:00-10:30am til December 14th here.
- The Helms PTA After School Program welcomes involvement from our parents. If you have an activity (craft, sport, skill, etc.) that you would like to share with our students, please reach out to Nadia Heffernan, the After School Director at AfterSchool@helmspta.org or at 281-310-1838. Volunteering can be a one-time activity or as often as fits your schedule.
- After school program is looking for creative toys, games and crafts that are no longer feeling the love in your house. Drop off anytime at the school reception marked “After School”.
- Help make letters for the school lockers. Questions? Email Mrs. George-Rios at SGeorgeR@houstonisd.org.
- Click here for teacher wishlists.
Register with VIPS to volunteer on campus
Anyone volunteering for the school during school hours must be VIPS approved for safety reasons. Applicants register, complete an online orientation, and consent to a background check. Volunteers must reapply each year. After completion, look for an email verification from donotreply@raptortech.com confirming your application has been received. Approval process may take 0-5 days.
CONNECT WITH HELMS FAMILIES ONLINE:
HELMS PTA
HELMS ELEMENTARY
“Two Languages, Endless Possibilities”
Principal: Alexander Gonzalez agonza30@houstonisd.org
Assistant Principal: Helen Anguiano helen.anguiano@houstonisd.org
Magnet Coordinator: Julie Hernandez jhernan2@houstonisd.org
Registrar/Attendance Clerk: Patricia Hernandez phernan6@houstonisd.org
Nurse: Debra Engler Debra.Engler@houstonisd.org
Email: agonza30@houstonisd.org
Website: https://www.houstonisd.org/domain/22
Phone: 713.867.5130