11.13.22

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 November 14, 2022.

· I want to thank all the Grandparents that came out last week for Herndon’s Grandparent’s Days. I truly believe that we have the greatest grandparents!

· The last day of the Book Fair is tomorrow, November 14.

· Second graders will visit Safety Town on November 14 and November 15.

· Both elementary and middle school 4H will have their meeting on Tuesday, November 15. They will be having a popcorn party to celebrate having the highest enrollment in Caddo Parish!

· Second grade Discoveries will visit the Artifact Art Studio in Shreveport on Thursday, November 17.

· Yearbook Advertisements are on sale now on Local Level. Purchasing a business or 8th grade ad helps us keep the cost of our yearbook as low as possible. Yearbook ads are sold from November 1 - 30 only. K-7th students are not eligible to purchase a personal ad but may be included on Herndon business ads.

· NJHS is selling poinsettias that will be delivered the first week of December. Red, multi bloom, florist quality poinsettias may be ordered through Local Level or with an Honor Society member.

· We are so excited to participate in Pack the Pantry again this year. Student Council will be collecting canned goods and other non-perishable food items during the month of November for the Northwest Louisiana Food Bank. In addition, we will also offer students the opportunity to make a donation. With each dollar that we donate, the Food Bank can purchase $10 worth of food. Students who donate $5 will get to wear street clothes on November 16 and November 17. There will also be prizes for the homeroom classes that bring the most food donations by November 18. It is for a great cause, and 100% of the donations go to help people from Northwest Louisiana.

· PTSA Dress-Up Day is Tuesday, November 15 for those who paid on Local Level. Students may wear a Thanksgiving or Fall Themed Shirt or favorite football shirt/jersey with jeans.

· Pack the Pantry free dress days are November 16 and 17 for students who donated $5.00 for Pack the Pantry.

· There is not a PTSA Meeting/Christmas Concert on Thursday, November 17. We will have the PTSA meeting and the band Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 8 at 6:00 PM. The Christmas Wizard of Oz will be Thursday, December 15 at 6:00 PM.

· We will have a Street Clothes Day on Friday, November 18. Please follow CPSB Dress Code Policy for all special dress days.

· Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving from November 21 – 25. Students return to school on Monday, November 28. I hope that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

· Elementary and Middle Magnet Applications are now available on the CPSB website until January 6, 2023. You can also find information on Herndon’s website on the “Home” page. Testing will be in January and February. Please help us spread the word about HERNDON MAGNET SCHOOL. If you know someone who missed Open House, and would like to tour the school, please have them call 221-7676. · 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 call can be found at herndonmagnet.caddoschools.org. Thank you and have a wonderful evening! ID #: 190085