Helms Newsletter #9
May 16th, 2022
đź—“ UPCOMING DATES:
THIS WEEK (MAY 16th-22nd):
- Tuesday, May 17th: Reading STAAR 3rd - 5th Grade. No visitors on campus.
- Tuesday, May 17th, 6:30pm: May PTA meeting in Helms Cafeteria. **changed from 6:00 to 6:30**
- Wednesday, May 18th: Science STAAR 5th. No visitors on campus.
- Friday, May 20th: 1st grade field trip to Downtown Aquarium
- Friday, May 20th: Progress reports for grading cycle 6
- Monday-Friday May 16th-20th: STAAR Make Up Days
- Saturday, May 21st: Art Bike Parade
NEXT WEEK (MAY 23rd-29th):
- Tuesday, May 24th, 6pm: PTA Auction Meeting
- Friday, May 27th, 7:15-7:45: PTA Spirit Shirt Sale at Helms Spark Park
- Friday, May 27th: 5th grade field trip to Kemah
FUTURE:
- Monday, May 30th: No School. Enjoy Memorial Day!
- Thursday, June 2nd, 5pm: Student Performance: Around the World at Hamilton MS
- Friday, June 3rd 8:30-9:30am: Kinder End of Year Ceremony*
- Friday, June 3rd: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Menil Collection
- Friday, June 3rd 7:30-9:30pm: PTA End of Year Celebration at Spark Park
- Monday, June 6th: 8:30-9:30am: 1st Grade End of Year Ceremony*
- Tuesday, June 7th: 8:30-9:30am: 5th Grade End of Year Ceremony*
*Details of event will be provided by each grade level.
- Everyday: Playground is open 3:10pm-3:45pm.
- OPTIONAL COVID testing on campus every 2 weeks by Fulgent Genetics.
- Free Dress Days extended through last day of school June 7th.
đź“Ł ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SPECIAL REMINDERS: đź“Ł
May PTA Meeting/Member Appreciation
**changed from 6:00 to 6:30**
Member appreciation PTA meeting will be this Tuesday featuring Nothing Bundt Cakes! Come join us to hear about end of year events, enrichment, and summer plans! Please bring your feedback and suggestions for next year! Free childcare provided.
Join Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87127885574?pwd=cEx0Y2lHT3g3YmdJSXhxYzFuTTFRZz09
Meeting ID: 871 2788 5574
Passcode: Helms
STAAR
Performance by Helms Students
On Thursday, June 2nd at 5:00 PM, Helms will have their spring program at Hamilton Middle School. Permission slips must be turned in by Monday, May 16th.
All classes are scheduled to participate. Call times, costume necessities, and other detailed information will be distributed at a later date. Click here for the practice dance videos.
Hope to see you there!
Enrichment Visits to Helms
Please note, these events are for students only. No visitors allowed for the special enrichment visits.
Friday, May 20th: Traveling Naturalist for Kindergarten
Friday, May 20th: Houston Grand Opera's bilingual adaptation of "The Barber of Seville in Texas" for 3rd-5th
Tuesday, May 24th: Houston Public Library's Astronomy Dome for 1st and 2nd
Thursday, May 26th: Crocodile Encounter for PreK-5th
Tuesday, May 31st: Storybook Opera performing “Opera Cat!” for PreK
Volunteer for Lunch Duty with PTA
Please help out with lunch duty while the kids enjoy enrichment activities! With a number of events happening we need your assistance with making sure the students can get their lunch and to their designated eating area. Must be VIPS approved.
Days needed are this Friday 05/20 and next Tuesday 05/24 and Thursday 05/26. Sign up for a 1 hour slot between 10am and 1pm.
Title I Parent and Family Engagement Survey
English Version:
https://houstonisd.research.net/r/PFE2022_English
Version en Español:
PTA Auction Meeting
Planning is underway for the biggest fundraiser of the year! Come learn how you can support the auction! Meeting will be held at a home. Please e-mail helmsPTAauction@gmail.com to RSVP and receive the private meeting address. Meetings during the summer will be once a month.
Enroll for New Students Next School Year
Enrollment starts Monday, May 2nd. Click here and start your Student Verification Form: https://www.houstonisd.org/enroll.
For further information and assistance with enrollment, please contact the Student Enrollment team at 713-556-4826 and Enroll@HoustonISD.org or contact Helms registrar, Ms Pat Hernandez at 713-867-5130 and phernan6@houstonisd.org.
Art Bike Parade
Helms Summer School Information
- Summer school will be held at Love Elementary (1120 W. 13th St., Houston TX 77008)
- June 13th - July 7th, Mondays-Thursdays
- July 4th-5th, Student and Staff Holiday
- 7:30am-2:30pm
- Keep an eye out for additional details and invitations to attend summer school coming soon.
HISD STEM Summer Camp (FREE)
The three-week program for elementary (3rd-5th), middle school, and high school students introduces them to the collaborative world of coding, LEGO Spike Prime robotics, and a unique field experience.
- Apply as soon as possible to ensure a seat. Available seats are awarded on a first come, first served basis.
- 3rd-5th grade, middle school, and high school
- June 15-29th
- https://www.houstonisd.org/stemcamp
🎨 HISD Fine Arts Summer Camp (FREE) 🎨
If you're looking for a high level of ART Instruction, ALL supplies provided, and weekly field trips for your child/children, this HISD program is for you.
- Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts
- Apply as soon as possible to ensure a seat. Available seats are awarded on a first come, first served basis.
- For current 2nd-11th graders
- June 13th - July 7th
- https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/188825
THANK YOU:
- To our amazing VIPS volunteers, Ms. Jerrols for leading, and HEB Buddy from the Heights store for an energy filled STAAR Pep Rally.
- Front office staff for their extra hours to help with preparations for the testing day.
- For the surprise pop up lunch for staff from a Helms family. Very much appreciated!
- To all the moms and guests that were able to attend Muffins for Mom event.
STAAR Pep Rally
Muffins with Mom
Keeping Helms Clean
HELPING HELMS:
- To chaperone a field trip, please contact teacher and verify VIPS status with Ms. O Chavez. Must be VIPS approved.
- Help with the end of year celebrations. Info to be provided for each grade by teachers.
- Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS): VIPS English registration. VIPS Spanish registration.
WRAPAROUND SERVICES:
CONNECT WITH HELMS FAMILIES ONLINE:
HELMS PTA
Email: Hello@HelmsPTA.org
Website: www.HelmsPTA.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelmsDLPTA/
HELMS ELEMENTARY
“Two Languages, Endless Possibilities”
Principal: Alexander Gonzalez agonza30@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