Helms Newsletter #14
November 28th, 2022
đź—“ UPCOMING DATES:
- Thursday-Friday, December 1st-2nd: Gifted and Talented (GT) Testing for Kinder only.
- Friday, December 2nd: PTA T-shirt Sale, 7:15-8:00am (Playground)
- Friday, December 2nd: Fall Picture Retakes
- Saturday, December 3rd: 4pm Deadline for online registration of free food during holidays (www.houstonfoodbank.org)
NEXT WEEK (December 5th - December 11th):
- Monday-Tuesday, December 5th-6th: Gifted and Talented (GT) Testing for Kinder only.
- Thursday, December 8th: PTA Loteria Night! 6-8pm (Cafeteria)
- Thursday, December 8th: Multilingual Monthly Dual Language Parent Meeting (6:00pm-7:00pm at Gregg Elementary 6701 Roxbury Rd., Houston, TX 77087)
- Friday, December 9th: The NED Show Character Ed presentation for 3rd-5th grades.
INTERIM ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE (December 6th - December 9th) 3rd-5th Only
(3rd Grade)
- Tuesday, December 6th: English Math Interim Assessment
- Wednesday, December 7th: Spanish Reading Interim Assessment
- Thursday, December 8th: English Reading Interim Assessment
(4th Grade) In order to minimize disruptions on testing days, fourth grade ancillary will be switched to 12:10 pm - 12:55 pm
- Tuesday, December 6th: Spanish Math Interim Assessment
- Thursday, December 8th: Spanish Reading Interim Assessment
- Friday, December 9th: English Reading Interim Assessment
(5th Grade)
- Tuesday, December 6th: Spanish Math Interim Assessment
- Wednesday, December 7th: English Reading Interim Assessment
FUTURE:
- Monday, December 12th - Wednesday, December 21st: Dress Up Days (see calendar below)
- 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!
- Everyday: Playground is open 3:10pm-3:45pm
- Wetlands Wednesdays 9:00-10:30am
- After school tutorials for 3rd and 4th grade
- 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
Community Survey to inform the PTA
The PTA wants to hear from parents and teachers as we continue to plan for this school year. Please take a moment to complete this feedback form and tell us what is important to you. This form is anonymous.
Educational Resources with Clever
Log in to Clever for HISD with your QR code to access Spanish learning programs like ImagineEspanol, ImagineMath, and Learning A-Z (aka Raz-Kids). Clever also has popular resources like BrainPop, KhanAcademy, and more.
What is Clever?
Clever is an online portal that let's families access ImagineEspanol, ImagineMath, LearningA-Z, and MyOn, in just one place with one log in. Within Clever you'll also find other online learning programs and resources such as BrainPop, KhanAcademy, and Houston Public Library Services. Clever eliminates the need to remember multiple usernames, passwords, and websites. The learning programs available vary based on your student's classes.
How to run the learning programs on Clever
A computer with the Google Chrome browser may be the easiest way to run most programs on Clever. Since the programs within Clever have different operating system requirements, not all programs will work on tablets or phones or on different web browsers such as Safari. In the future, we may provide more guidance on running the programs on tablets or phones.
On a computer, open your web browser (Chrome needed for ImagineEspanol) and type Clever.com and follow the steps to log in as a student at HISD or just use this direct link: Clever for HISD.
Two options to log in to CLEVER:
1) CLEVER BADGE (scan QR Code provided by teacher)
2) ACTIVE DIRECTORY (type in username and password. Passwords may change over time.)
Calendar Details:
12/2: PTA Spirit Wear Sale with New Designs!
The PTA Spirit Wear sale is Friday, December 2nd, 7:15-8am (Helms playground). Come check out the new spirit shirts and our limited inventory of cozy outerwear.
Items ordered in the special preorder sale will be delivered this week. The new designs and outerwear will be added to the online PTA Spirit Store at a later date. Every Friday, Helms Eagles can wear their spirit shirts to school.
12/2: Student Picture Retakes
12/8: Annual PTA LoterĂa Night
Space is limited so please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loteria-night-tickets-476515710317
Ongoing: Wetlands Wednesdays
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