***HISD Calendar Reminders***

We had a few changes from this past August involving the district’s Academic Calendar, and two of those changes are coming up soon: 

1. The last day of the Fall Semester is Thursday, December 21st. All schools will be closed on Friday, December 22nd.
2. The first day of school for the Spring Semester will be Monday, January 8th. The original Academic Calendar had students returning on Tuesday, January 9th. 

The deadline to apply for HISD Gifted & Talented (GT) Testing is December 8th! If you wish to have your student tested, please click to start the GT testing application. Questions? Please email Assistant Principal Ms. Vargas at Lydia.Vargas@houstonisd.org.

Visit HISD Gifted & Talented for more information. 

Support Staff Holiday Gift Donations

Poe's amazing Support Staff includes our front office staff, maintenance/janitorial crew, lunch/kitchen staff, and crossing guards! Donate by December 18th for a holiday gift to help us show our gratitude and appreciation for this fabulous group of people! Every little bit helps!

NOTE: The Support Staff Holiday Gift Donations are for the Support Staff only. For teacher holiday gift giving, ask your Room Parent or give directly to your teacher. The Teacher Appreciation Donations are for year-round activities.

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Poe Families! See the Flyer below for details on Poe House Council's Toiletry Drive (December 4-15th) for Star of Hope. Please bring your respected items and drop in the designated bins in the lobby. Thank you.

We are asking Houses to donate the following to be packaged as toiletry kits for the individuals at Star of Hope:

Courage (red) - Travel toothpaste

Knowledge (blue) - Toothbrushes

Resilience (orange) - Personal packs of Tissues

Integrity (yellow) - Travel shampoo/soap

Creativity (purple) - Deodorant

Curiosity (green) - hand towels/wash cloths

All Houses - Small water bottles and personal hand sanitizers

Join us in the Poe Cafeteria, Friday Dec 15th at 7:45 am for our December PTO Meeting. Enjoy Hot Coffee, donuts and treats while staying informed on important school news and events.

We hope to see you there!

Countdown to the Holidays begins next week! Starting Wednesday 12/6 through 12/21, show your holiday spirit by dressing up or accessorizing in themed holiday gear. Some December celebrations around the world include St. Nicholas Day (Dec 6), Hanukkah (Dec 7-15), Bodhi Day (Dec 8), Feast Day of Our Lady Guadalupe (Dec. 12), Winter Solstice (Dec 21), Christmas (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26), and Kwanzaa (Dec 26-Jan 1).

Wed 12/6: Drop it like a Top! Wear blue and silver.
Thu 12/7: Kick off the season with your best holiday Western Wear!
Fri 12/8: Jingle for Joy: Write a joyful note to a teacher or staff member.
Mon 12/11: Cookie share! Staff bring cookies to share with fellow staff members.
Tue 12/12: Winter Vacation! Hawaiian shirts, hula skirts, sunglasses, etc.
Wed 12/13: Shiny & bright Feliz Navidad! Wear your holiday accessories.
Thu 12/14: Holiday socks and scarves day!
Fri 12/15: Candy Cane Lane! Dress like a candy cane.
Mon 12/18: Tree topper: wear your favorie holiday hat, headband, or tree topper.
Tue 12/19: Wear your Ugly Christmas Sweater!
Wed 12/20: Wear your Grinch shirt or something Green!
Thu 12/21: T'was the Night Before Christmas (break)! Wear your pajamas.

School Resumes on Monday, January 8, 2024!

Become a Poe Partner

We had a blast on December 1st for our 2nd House Spirit Day this year. Ms. Navarrete and members of the House Council officiated over Marshmallow Toss competitions during each lunch. Congratulations to House Integrity (Yellow) on their big win, and they are our current leader for the yearlong standings with 9 total points. Houses Creativity (Purple) and Resilience (Orange) are right on their heels tied with 5 points each.

The Poe House Shirts and 95th Anniversary Shirts are available to purchase online. Please read the policy carefully. All sales are final. Students may wear their house shirts on selected days as assigned by the Poe House Committee and teachers. Please click the button below to make your purchase.

UNIFORM AND MERCH STORE

Questions: Contact uniforms@poepto.org  

Learn more about the Poe PTO

All PTO events that happen each year at Poe are 100% volunteer led. If you're interested in chairing or being a part of a committee, email president@poepto.org for more information!

 The Poe Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) helps support our school through volunteering and also helps provide additional funds to continue programs, sponsor events, and purchase items by supplementing the funding from TEA and HISD. As part of the Poe community, EVERYONE - including parents, teachers and administrators - is automatically a member of the Poe PTO, and we welcome you to be part of the effort to provide Poe students with a strong foundation for learning and success.