Helms Newsletter #10
May 23th, 2022
🗓 UPCOMING DATES:
THIS WEEK (MAY 23rd-29th):
- Tuesday, May 24th, 6pm: PTA Auction Meeting
- Tuesday, May 24th: Houston Public Library's Astronomy Dome for 1st and 2nd
- Thursday, May 26th: Crocodile Encounter for PreK-5th
- Friday, May 27th, 7:15-7:45am: PTA Spirit Shirt Sale at Helms Spark Park
- Friday, May 27th: 5th grade field trip to Kemah
NEXT WEEK (MAY 30th- JUNE 5th):
- Monday, May 30th: No School. Enjoy Memorial Day!
- Tuesday, May 31st: Storybook Opera performing “Opera Cat!” for PreK
- Thursday, June 2nd 8:00-9:00am: Pre-K End of Year Ceremony*
- Thursday, June 2nd, 3:15-4:00pm: Spirit Night at Helms Spark Park
- 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 Glow Party at Helms Spark Park
FUTURE:
- 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*
- Tuesday, June 7th: Last Day of School!
- Thursday, June 9th, 3:30-5:30pm: PTA's Popsicles in the Park for New Helms Families!
- Summer Playdates
*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.
📣 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SPECIAL REMINDERS: 📣
Possip Survey
HISD has partnered with Possip and the Dell Foundation to send and collect survey data that will inform the district, schools, and employees about the community’s current experience with HISD. This data will allow schools and the district to collect community concerns and action solutions toward those concerns in a more strategic and effective manner.
Possip sent a brief survey via text message and/or e-mail (possip@possip.com) on behalf of HISD last week. Your participation in this survey will provide invaluable insight into how you and your family feel about your school community, and how the district can improve its engagement with families and the community more broadly. Please note this is a pilot program and you will also receive additional ‘pulse-checks’ bi-weekly through the month of June.
PTA Lunch Duty Volunteers Needed for the Enrichment Visits
Parents, come help with lunch duty while the kids enjoy enrichment activities! Must be VIPS approved. Please note, these events are for students only - do not bring younger children while volunteering. Days needed are Tuesday 05/24 and Thursday 05/26. Sign up for a 1 hour slot between 10am and 1pm.
Feedback for the 2021-2022 PTA is needed!
2021-2022 PTA Expenses Graph
PTA 2021-2022 Stats
Join a PTA Committee!
2022-2023 School Supply Kits by the PTA
ORDER BY JUNE 15, 2022 FOR BEST PRICING AND FREE SHIPPING.
Your student’s order will be delivered to your student’s classroom.
If you would like to gift a kit, please note the Student Name as “Gift Kit”
RSVP for the PTA End of Year Glow Party!
RSVP here! See graphic below for more info!
PTA Spirit Night
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!
Title I Parent and Family Engagement Survey
English Version: https://houstonisd.research.net/r/PFE2022_English
Version en Español: https://houstonisd.research.net/r/PFE2022_Spanish
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.
PTA Spirit Shirt Sale
Buy shirts on clearance in person at the PTA Spirit Sale on Friday, May 27th, 7:15-7:45am at the Helms Spark Park. Shirts may also be ordered at our online PTA spirit store.
Summer Playdates by the PTA
- Saturday, June 18th, 9-11am at Helms Spark Park
- Wednesday June 29th, 4-6pm at Helms Spark Park
- Friday, July 8th, 4-6pm at Jaycee Park Splash Pad
- Saturday, July 23rd, 9-11am at Helms Spark Park
- Wednesday, August 3rd, 5-7pm at Jaycee Park Splash Pad
- Saturday, August 13th, 9-11am at Helms Spark Park
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.
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:
- PTA for bringing the enrichment opportunities for our students.
- All the volunteers that helped for lunch duty so that enrichment events could take place.
- To all chaperones who attended the 1st grade field trip to Downtown Aquarium.
- To all the families that came out to support the Art Bike Parade!
- To all who have helped with the lockers so far!
PTA Enrichment: The Barber of Seville
The Art Bike Parade with Mrs George-Rios
Ongoing Locker Beautification Project
HELPING HELMS:
- Volunteer for lunch duty with the PTA on Tuesday and Thursday during the enrichment visits.
- Help make letters for the school lockers. Questions? Email Mrs. George-Rios at SGeorgeR@houstonisd.org.
- 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