Herod PTO

From Principal Turek: Herod will NOT have extended day or enrichment today as a result of a major water main break in East Houston that has impacted multiple areas of the city. We apologize for the short notice, as the district just informed us of this decision. International Night is also canceled and we will send out details regarding rescheduling.

All students will be dismissed at 2:50. We realize that this is short notice and will have personnel in place to watch your child until you can be here. 

Tomorrow, get on your boots and put on your cowboy hat—IT’s GO TEXAN!!! (or Geaux Texan for our Louisiana Friends)

Have you visited the new HEB and seen the plaque in honor of Gary L Herod?

Would you like to be part of a collage page for this year’s yearbook?

Send a picture of your Herod student in front of the plaque to Herodyearbook@gmail.com. Teachers and staff join in the fun, send in a photo of yourself in front of the plaque!

Deadline: 3-8-2020.

Miss the Auction–or didn’t buy that one thing that you really wanted.  There’s still time!  Click here and you can buy that item now, and SUPPORT HEROD!  

We’re looking for some amazing Herod Parents to sign up for volunteer slots for FIELD DAY (Friday, March 13th). Sign up here, and feel good knowing you were a part of this EPIC HEROD TRADITION!!!

Good morning Herod families,

I have a couple of urgent announcements that I want to share with you this morning, as they relate directly to safety and health.

First, please take some time to review the attachment labeled Safety Letter New Map. The map includes AM and PM drop-off and pick-up procedures, and I am reminding you to please follow these guidelines as you drop off your child in the AM and pick up your child in the PM. We love our neighbors, and I have been getting some complaints about families not following the rules. As a friendly reminder, parking in front of someone’s driveway, turning around in driveways, and parking in no-parking zones are not permitted and these actions are being reported to 311 and our constables by neighbors. Click here: safety letter new map.pdf 

Second, our Interim Superintendent Dr. Lathan has sent out important information regarding the coronavirus and tips on how we can keep our students from being exposed to a virus, including the flu and stomach virus. It is very important that you remind your children about the importance of frequent hand washing, not touching their eyes, noses, and mouths with unwashed hands, and covering our coughs and sneezes. If your child is sick, please keep them home until they are feeling better. This gives your child time to feel better and prevents other students, faculty, and staff from being exposed to illness.

Here are some guidelines we recommend to prevent infection and avoid being exposed to a virus. The CDC (Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention) recommends everyday preventative actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses including:

• Stay home when you are sick and remain home until fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash yoru hands.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

As part of HISD’s effort to ensure campuses and facilities are safe and healthy, the district has trained staff who routinely monitor individuals who exhibit fever, cough, and shortness of breath will follow appropriate assessment and monitoring protocols for students and staff who report feeling ill. Staff are also inquiring about recent personal travel, and new students wishing to enroll at any HISD school are being asked to complete a routine travel history questionnaire as a precaution.

The Centers for Disease Control issued a warning to expect a wider spread of the coronavirus in the U.S., saying it remains unclear how severe the health threat could be – but that a sustained transmission of the virus is possible and has advised schools, businesses, and communities to plan for potential outbreaks.

The Houston Independent School District is in contact with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Texas Department of Health and Human Services and Houston Health Department, and will continue to monitor the situation to ensure plans are in place and protocols are followed to keep all students and staff members safe and updated with the latest information.

Thank you for your close attention to these updates and reminders. 

Kind regards,

Principal Michelle Turek

Join us February 27th: From 6-7:30, join us at Herod for INTERNATIONAL NIGHT!  Can’t wait to see you there!

Check out all the cool camps that are being offered this summer at Herod!  From SPACE CAMP with Ms. Lyle to Board Games with Coach–this summer is sure to be AWESOME!!!!  Check out the enrollment form here and get a listing of all the cool offerings here!!  Camps are first come first served so DON’T MISS OUT!!!