Herrera Elementary

🌟 HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! 🌟 We’re so thankful for our amazing educators and all the hard work they do every day.👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Check out this special video made by our El Paso ISD students who shared their gratitude and appreciation! ❤️ #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #TeacherAppreciationWeek

On Friday, we celebrated our lunch heroes for working hard to make sure our Polar Bears have the nutrition they need 🍽️ #ItStartsWithUs

HAPPENING NEXT WEEK! 🌟 El Paso ISD students will have early release Wednesday, May 7. Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly. Find the early release schedule here ➡️ episd.org/calendars #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for coming together to build stronger communities as we continue the important work of strengthening our district: ✅95% of students from closing schools have chosen to stay with EPISD ✅Expanded bus routes give families more access, flexibility, and opportunity ✅100% of staff from impacted schools have been placed to keep doing what they love—supporting student success Find the best school and program for your child ➡️ episd.org/schoolfinder #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

Thank you to all the families who have already completed registration for the 2025–2026 school year! If you have not yet registered, please do so. It is imperative that we have accurate student counts to plan for next year’s classes, staffing, and resources—even if your child will not be returning to Herrera.

Unleash your child’s creativity at El Paso ISD!🌟 Our El Paso ISD Fine Arts programs inspire expression, build confidence, and nurture talent through music, dance, theater, and visual arts. 🎶🎭💃🎨 Join the El Paso ISD Community ➡️ episd.org/register #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDFineArts #Registration

Teacher Appreciation Week i — May 5–9! ✨🍎 Let’s show our amazing teachers just how much we value them! 🎉 Here are some thoughtful and optional ideas you can do. Remember, heartfelt gifts always a wins! Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros i — ¡Del 5 al 9 de mayo! ✨🍎 ¡Demostremos a nuestros increíbles maestros cuánto los valoramos! 🎉 Aquí tiene algunas ideas. Recuerda: ¡Los regalos conmovedores siempre son un éxito!

🌟Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🌟 Thank you to our amazing EPISD Food & Nutrition Services staff for fueling our students with care, kindness, and delicious meals every day. We appreciate all you do! 💙💛 #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SchoolLunchHeroDay

🌟EL PASO IS UNIDOS!🌟 An unforgettable kickoff to the Unidos Games! 🎉 Our elementary athletes shine bright on the field, showcasing their strength, joy, and unstoppable spirit! 💪🌟 Catch all the highlights in our photo gallery 📸 ➡️ bit.ly/UnidosGames25 #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDUnidosGames #UnidosGames

Herrera will go hiking! This Saturday May 3rd, 2025 at the Don Haskins Recreation Center Park, we will be meeting at 8:30 am. Parents, students and teachers are welcome to join. Please see the flyer attached for more information. Herrera irá de excursión! Este sábado 3 de Mayo del 2025 en el parque Don Haskins Recreation Center, nos estaremos reuniendo a las 8:30 am. Padres, estudiantes y maestros son bienvenidos. Consulte el folleto adjunto para más información

Join us for our monthly Chat with the Principal on Friday May 2nd at 8:30 am and via zoom at 4:30 pm. Acompáñenos a nuestra junta mensual con al directora el viernes 2 de mayo a las 8:30 am y vía zoom a las 4:30 pm. ID: 617 488 5997 Passcode: PolarBears

Polar Bear Families, see you tomorrow for kite day!

Herrera Families! Let's go fly kite! Come join your student for a Kite Day this Wednesday April 30th. Bring your kite and have fun during their PE class. ¡Familias Herrera! ¡Vamos a volar un cometa! Vengan con su estudiante a un día de cometas este miercoles 30 de abril! Traigan su cometa y diviértanse en su clase de Educación Física.

🌟 LET'S GET REGISTERED, EL PASO ISD! 🌟 Today’s the day! 🎊 Stop by any El Paso ISD campus from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to register for the 2025–26 school year! ✅ Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Rally_0426 #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Registration

We can’t wait to see all of our Polar Bear Friends tomorrow from 9-1 at our Spring Festival!! Please remember to wear comfy clothes. If you’re participating in the color run events, please make sure you wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Also, all children MUST be accompanied by an adult. ¡Estamos muy emocionados de ver a todos nuestros amigos Osos Polares mañana de 9 a 1 en nuestro Festival de Primavera! Por favor, recuerden usar ropa cómoda. Si van a participar en los eventos de la carrera de colores, asegúrense de usar ropa que no les importe ensuciar. Además, TODOS los niños DEBEN estar acompañados por un adulto. 💙

Dear Herrera Families, This is a reminder to please register your child for the 25–26 school year as soon as possible if you have not done so! Early registration is critical—it helps us plan class sizes, teacher assignments, and resources for next year. The sooner we have accurate numbers, the better we can prepare to serve your child. Register now at: https://www.episd.org/page/register If you need help or have questions about what documents to upload, our office is open and ready to assist you. Monday–Thursday at 7:00 AM | Fridays at 7:30 AM. Please don’t wait—register today! Your support helps us give every Polar Bear the best possible start next year.

🌟 Happy National Volunteer Week! 🌟 We’re celebrating our AMAZING volunteers who go above and beyond to support our students and schools! 💙📚 Want to make a difference? Join our Volunteers in Public Schools program and empower our learners to thrive! 🌟 Learn more and apply today! ➡️ episd.org/volunteer #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #NationalVolunteerWeek

StuCo took the lead with a “Clean Up Our Earth” project. They are showing us how to rise up to new heights by caring for our planet. El consejo estudiantil asumió el liderazgo con el proyecto "Limpia la Tierra." Nos muestran cómo elevarnos a nuevas alturas cuidando al planeta.

On Monday, we celebrated our dedicated Volunteers in Public Schools. They are part of the fiber of our school community and we are grateful to them. El lunes celebramos a nuestros voluntarios. Ellos son parte de la fibra de nuestra comunidad y les estamos muy agradecidos. 💙

Parents, Spring Field Day is almost here! You can purchase the bracelet for the jumping balloon in advance, it includes unlimited jumping balloon time, popcorn and a juice. To purchase scan the QR code on the FIELD DAY JUMPING PALOOZA flyer. Also, we will be assisting with registration, don't forget to bring the most recent proof of address. We are excited to see you all having fun! Padres, ¡Ya casi llega el Día de Campo de Primavera! Pueden comprar la pulsera para el brinca brinca con anticipación; incluye: tiempo ilimitado en el brinca brinca, palomitas y jugo. Para comprar, escaneen el código QR del folleto de FIELD DAY JUMPING PALOOZA. Tambien estaremos ayudando con la inscripción para el proximo año escolar; no olviden traer su comprobante de domicilio más reciente. ¡Los esperamos!