Herrera Elementary

HAPPENING TOMORROW: EARLY RELEASE! 🌟 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

The Borderland Family Biliteracy Project will encourage parents and caregivers to actively participate in their children's biliteracy development. Through interactive workshops, takehome reading kits, and family reading nights, the program will provide tools and strategies that make reading a fun and engaging part of everyday life. Please see the flyer attached for more informantion. El Proyecto de Bilectura Familiar de Borderland animará a padres a participar activamente en el desarrollo de la bilectura de sus hijos. Mediante talleres interactivos, kits de lectura para llevar a casa y noches de lectura familiar, el programa proporcionará herramientas y estrategias que hagan de la lectura una parte divertida y atractiva de la vida cotidiana. Consulte el folleto adjunto para mas informacion.

Mother’s Day Celebration at Herrera! Come and enjoy a presentation from our students dedicated to the Herrera Moms! See the flyer attached with more information. ¡Celebración del Día de la Madre en Herrera! ¡Venga y disfrute de una presentación de nuestros alumnos dedicada a las mamás de Herrera! Consulte el folleto adjunto con más información.

🌟 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

Polar Bear Parents, A friendly reminder that we will have early release this Wednesday at 12:00 pm. Please make arrangements to pick up your children on time. Padres de Osos Polares, Un recordatorio amistoso de que tendremos salida temprano este miercoles a las 12:00 pm. Por favor haga los arreglos necesarios para recoger a sus hijos a tiempo.

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.