04.07.24
Hello Parents and Guardians of Herndon Magnet School Students, this is Tom Thomas, Principal of Herndon Magnet School with Herndon Highlights for the week of April 8, 2024.
• Congratulations to 3rd grader Colbie Pennington. She won first place in the 100 meter race, the javelin, and the shot put at the Gumbo Games at Lee Hedges on Friday, April 5.
• This week the Herndon PTSA is hosting Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week. If you would like to help, please visit locallevelevents.com.
• Tomorrow is the Solar Eclipse Day at Herndon pending the weather. If it is raining, we will not be able to have parents, guardians, or other visitors on campus. Weather permitting, all outside activities will begin at 1:15 PM. We only have solar glasses for students and staff; please make sure you have glasses if you will be viewing the eclipse at Herndon. Students may bring hats to wear outside tomorrow.
• The 2nd and 3rd grade classes will travel to ArtBreak on Wednesday, April 10. 2nd grade will participate in reading adventures, and 3rd grade will participate in STEAM adventures.
• The deadline for Field Day t-shirts is April 15.
• The boys and girls track team will be in action at Lee Hedges Wednesday, April 10, for the League II championship. The field events start at 5:00 PM and the track events at 5:30 PM. All tickets must be purchased on Local Level.
• Dance try-out practice will be April 8 – April 11and the try-out will be held on Friday, April 12 for girls who paid the $20.00 by April 5.
• The DIBELS test will be administered to all K-4 students on Thursday, April 11.
• On Friday, April12, kindergarten students will be taking their Cap & Gown Pictures.
• On Saturday, April 13, Herndon’s Caddo Parish Honor band members will perform at ArtBreak.
• Save the dates: LEAP testing April 17-19, and April 22-23; and 4-H Livestock Clinic on Saturday, April 27.
• Thank you for your continued support of activities, events, and fundraisers at Herndon.
• Please visit Herndon’s website at herndonmagnet.caddoschools.org or the Herndon Facebook page for additional information about upcoming activities and events.
A transcript of this message can be found at herndonmagnet.caddoschools.org. Thank you and have a wonderful evening! ID #: 120330