Hi Parents, 

We are looking for some help with food/drink for the end of the year party on 6/4. Pizza will be provided by the PTO and we are hoping for some other items to supplement. Below is a link to sign up. All items can be brought in on Weds AM. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4AACAF2CA2FA7-57051883-riggs

Hello 5th Grade Families,

Please find below important information on the 5th Grade promotion activities planned for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th June 2025. 

While the graduation committee is planning and handling the logistics of the activities, we need your support in order to make them a success. Please take a minute to go through the information below so that we can ensure that these activities will be fun and safe.

Monday ,June 2nd 2025.

Field Trip to Meow Wolf Art Museum from 9.30-11.30am. All homerooms will be accompanied by teachers and parent chaperones. 

* Please send a sack lunch and a bottle of water for your child for the trip.

After Meow Wolf, the students will stop at Fleming Park and have their lunch. We expect to be there by 12pm. If you want to join us there please make sure to have your VIPS sticker from the school. 

They will have Kona Ice treats organized by the graduation committee. The students will then walk back to school.

In order to ensure safety on the field trip make sure that your child is wearing a Poe Uniform. Below are the t-shirt colors for the homerooms.

Wiggins- Purple

Knox-White

Ponce- Red

Riggs-Green

Hall- Blue

Lopez- Orange

Chaperones: If you are riding the bus with the students make sure to come by Poe at 8am.

If you are joining students at Meow Wolf plan to come by Poe and get the VIPS sticker and meet them at Meow Wolf by 9am.

Tuesday, June 3rd - Splash Day- at Poe Spark Park.

* Please send a change of clothes and a towel  for your child by Monday, June 2nd 2025. 

Make sure to put them in a bag and label them with your child's name. The clothes will be stored in their respective homerooms. This is to ensure that all children will have dry clothes to wear after the splash day activities.

Please send your child to school on the day with swim clothes, shorts, t-shirts, tennis shoes, sun hats and sunscreen.

Wednesday, June 4th- Kickball Game, Class Parties and Clap Out

The clap out begins at 2.45pm. All parents are invited to come to the front yard of the school to wait for their student to be dismissed via the front entrance of the school. 

Volunteers Needed:

We are in need of volunteers for the "Splash Day" especially to monitor the water slides to ensure safety. Also, we need parents to help organize the class parties for the homerooms. 

If you are able to, please consider volunteering:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44ADA922A7FF2-56933399-poe5th#/

If you have any questions please write to graduation@poepto.org

Thank you so much!

Regards,

Chair and Graduation Committee

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all enjoying the long weekend. 
Tuesday 27th May is a free dress day for all 5th grade students courtesy of auction winner Pia D.

Counting down the days! 

Susie 

Hi Parents,

This Wednesday, May 7th, Poe will be celebrating Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Day along with Dress as Your Favorite Book Character Day.

• Send your child dressed as their favorite book character

• Make sure your child brings a few books to read

• Keep logging those Read-A-Thon minutes—this is the final week!

If you’re interested, you’re also welcome to check in with your child’s teacher about bringing a special snack the class can enjoy during D.E.A.R. time. It’s a simple way to help make the day feel a little more fun for the kids.

Thanks for helping us make the most of the final week of the Read-A-Thon. Let me know if you need anything!

Thank you! 

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Hola Padres Representantes,

Este miércoles 7 de mayo, en Poe celebraremos el Día de “¡Deja Todo y Lee!” junto con el Día de Vestirse como su Personaje Favorito de un Libro. Agradeceríamos mucho su ayuda recordando a las familias a través de Class Dojo que:

• Envíen a sus hijos vestidos como su personaje favorito de un libro

• Asegúrense de que traigan algunos libros para leer

• Continúen registrando los minutos de lectura—¡esta es la última semana del Read-A-Thon!

Si lo desean, también pueden coordinar con el maestro/a de su hijo/a para llevar un snack especial que la clase pueda disfrutar durante el tiempo de lectura de D.E.A.R. Es una forma sencilla de hacer que el día sea un poco más especial para los niños.

Gracias por su apoyo en esta última semana del Read-A-Thon. Si tienen alguna pregunta, no duden en escribirme.

Gracias!

Dear parents,

Next week is teacher appreciation week. Let's get together and show our love for our amazing teachers. We all know that they have done an incredible job this year. The PTO will also be providing different meals or snacks in the teacher lounge each day.

Below is are the themes for each day next week. 

- Susie 

Hi everyone,

We are seeking donations for hand/baby wipes, sharpie markers, and fabric pens for Friday. Please considering sending some with your student this week. We hope to see you all during chalk time from 8:45-9:20!

Best,

Susie 

Hi parents,

The PTO is inviting parents to visit during our class chalk time on all art day this Friday 3/7. The link for signups is below. 5th grade chalk time is 8:45-9:20am. The complete schedule is attached. 

Hi parents,

"I Love Science Day" is this tomorrow, February 13th. As a part of the day, the students will be conducting some fun science activities in their classroom clusters. The 5th grade team is in need of volunteers to support with setting up, support during the activity and with clean up afterwards.

We apologize for the late notice. Please consider signing up to help if you are available.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAFAB29A5FDC25-55097410-ilove

Thank you!

Susie 

Dear parents,

Sorry for the multiple emails. Permission slips for the field trip should have gone home with students today. Please sign and return them tomorrow. The students are also asked to wear specific colors based on their homeroom. Our assigned color for Ms. Riggs is YELLOW. 

Have a great night!

Susie 

Hi families!

Our field trip to the zoo is coming up on Friday 2/7!! Please remember to send your student with a packed lunch and water. The trip will be from 8:30-1:30. 

Have a great day! 
Susie

Hi parents,

We are seeking speakers for the upcoming "I Love Science Day" on 2/13. If you are in a science field and are able to speak on your topic or know of a potential speaker, please reach out! Talks were 30min-1hr last year and were very well received by the students.

Thanks!

Ms. Riggs Room Parents 

Hello Families,

The 5th grade room parents and teachers are organizing a field trip to the Houston Zoo on the 7th of February 2025 from 8.30am-1.30pm. On the day of the trip students are required to bring a sack lunch.

Please take a minute to complete the Google form to indicate if your child will be needing lunch from the school cafeteria. This is very important to ensure that our cafeteria staff can prepare lunches for those who are not bringing a bagged lunch from home. 

Here’s the link to the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOrzpaKepvvJj87yn2KthLIkppubaUcne-BZCus1GnJyIAag/viewform?usp=sharing

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Regards,

Room Parents

Hola familias,

Los padres del salón y maestros de los alumnos de 5.º grado están organizando una excursión al zoológico de Houston el día  7 de febrero de 2025 de 8:30 a 13:30 h. El día de la excursión, los alumnos deben llevar su propio almuerzo.

Por favor completar el formulario de Google para indicar si su hijo necesitará el almuerzo de la cafetería de la escuela o si lo traerá de casa. Esto es muy importante para garantizar que nuestros alumnos se diviertan en la excursión.

A continuación, se incluye el enlace al formulario: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOrzpaKepvvJj87yn2KthLIkppubaUcne-BZCus1GnJyIAag/viewform?usp=sharing

Háganos saber si tienes alguna pregunta.

Muchas gracias!

Saludos,

Los Padres del Salon

Hello Parents,

We’re excited to announce that our 5th Grade Winter Holiday Party will take place on Friday, December 20th, after lunch. To make it a success, we kindly ask for your help with supplies.

Here is the link to the SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FAAA628A6F9C07-54086386-winter

Please send items with your kids no later than Thursday, December 19th. If you’re responsible for bringing milk, it can be delivered Friday morning—I’ll be happy to collect it at the front door.

Thank you so much for your support! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season.

Best,

Room Parents

Hi Parents,

Tomorrow and Thursday will be show days for Moana Jr. Below are details and some reminders for the show. 

Each night all 5th grade students except for main cast members should arrive at Poe at 6pm dressed in costumes and report to their assigned rooms. 

The room assignments are as follows:  

 Group A – Ms. Riggs’ fine Arts group  -  Mr. Quevedo’s classroom  

Group B – Ms. Lopez’s class – Ms. Reardon’s classroom   

Group C – Mr. Hall’s class- Mrs. Reyes’ classroom     

Group D – Ms. Knox’s Fine arts group- Mrs. Noone’s Classroom  

Group E – Mrs. Wiggins’ Class -  Mr. Tellis’ classroom  

Main cast members will meet in the Theater room.  

There will also be dress rehearsals on December 4th and 5th at 8am.  Please send students to school dressed in the items listed in the costume description below and with a change of clothes (school uniform) so that they can change after the rehearsal.

Costume Descriptions 

Girls and Boys  

*All classes (except Mrs. Wiggins Fine Arts group) *

Black short sleeve shirt  (No writing)

Black athletic pants or leggings   

Black tennis shoes or flats   

Clothing should be close fitting but still allow for free movement for dancing.  

Mrs. Wiggins’ Fine arts group –  

And these students from Mr. Ponce’s class - Ashley, Richmond, Genesis, Aaleyah and Isabel 

Maui Ensemble  

Parent provides 

Light brown t-shirt, Light brown leggings   

Poe Provides  

Hawaiian skirt  

**The following students also need to have black t-shirt and black leggings

Ian, Joshua G, Landyn, Kate, Jackson, Ashley, Genesis, and Josue

Hello Families,

The 5th grade room parents and teachers are organizing a field trip to the Houston Zoo on February 7th, 2025 from 8:30am-1:30pm. On the day of the trip students are required to bring a sack lunch.

Please complete the Google form to indicate if your child will be needing lunch from the school cafeteria. This is very important so as to ensure that our students have a great time on the field trip!

Here’s the link to the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOrzpaKepvvJj87yn2KthLIkppubaUcne-BZCus1GnJyIAag/viewform?usp=sharing

Please respond by December 18th!

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Regards,

Room Parents

_____________________________

Hola familias,

Los padres del salón y maestros de los alumnos de 5.º grado están organizando una excursión al zoológico de Houston el día 7 de febrero de 2025 de 8:30 a 13:30 h. El día de la excursión, los alumnos deben llevar su propio almuerzo.

Por favor completar el formulario de Google para indicar si su hijo necesitará el almuerzo de la cafetería de la escuela. Esto es muy importante para garantizar que nuestros alumnos se diviertan en la excursión.

A continuación, se incluye el enlace al formulario:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOrzpaKepvvJj87yn2KthLIkppubaUcne-BZCus1GnJyIAag/viewform?usp=sharing

Por favor responda al formulario antes del 18 de diciembre!

Háganos saber si tienes alguna pregunta.

Muchas gracias!

Saludos,

Los Padres del Salon

Dear parents,

We want to send a big THANK YOU for helping to make Ms. Riggs’ birthday extra special. The kids did a great job keeping everything an under wraps. Ms. Riggs said that this was best birthday surprise she’s ever had. Thanks to your contributions, we were able to treat Ms. Riggs to lunch from Cafe Ginger, decorate her classroom, give her a card signed by the entire class and two gift cards to her favorite stores ($150 to Amazon and $75 to Target). 

Thanks again!!

Ms. Riggs Room Parents 

Hi Parents,

We want to remind everyone to contribute to Ms. Riggs bday surprise. We've received very few donations so please consider donating if you are able. Ms. Riggs has been working very hard for our students and deserves to be celebrated on her special day. The deadline to donate is tomorrow night which will allow us time to purchase her gifts and decorate the room. 

Please send your contribution via Zelle or Venmo. 

Zelle: 610-306-4859

Venmo: MrsSusieSun; last 4 digits of phone number 4859

Please reach out if you need a different way to contribute or if you have any questions/suggestions.

Thanks!

Ms. Riggs Room Parents

Hello 5th Grade Parents,

Please view the document attached from the Fine Arts Team. The document includes information about the performances and what your student should wear. Thank you!

Dear Parents,

Ms. Riggs' birthday is coming up on 11/17!! We are asking for your support to give her a wonderful birthday surprise. We are collecting donations (suggested $10 per student or whatever amount you feel is appropriate) for a gift card, flowers, and cupcakes for our favorite teacher. Deadline to contribute is 11/13. The kids will give Ms. Riggs' her surprise and sing happy birthday on Friday 11/15. 

Please send your contribution via Zelle or Venmo. 

Zelle: 610-306-4859

Venmo: MrsSusieSun; last 4 digits of phone number 4859

Please reach out if you need a different way to contribute or if you have any questions/suggestions.

Thanks!

Ms. Riggs Room Parents

Dear parents,

The Poe Carnival is coming up on 10/26. We are counting on volunteers to make this event a success! Our class is sponsoring the breakfast taco station and we are still seeking volunteers. Please sign up for a shift if you are able.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0C4DADAE2FA7F49-50965316-poecarnival

The Carnival T-shirt presale was extended and now runs through Monday, 10/21. Monday is also the deadline for the discounted carnival tickets and wristband bundles. The price goes up after that. T-shirt and ticket sales can be found at the link below.

www.poepto.org/carnival

Looking forward to a great carnival!

Susie Sun

Email: xinying.sun@gmail.com

Phone: 610-306-4859

Hi parents,

I wanted to confirm that pizza and Kona Ice will be provided for all students after tomorrow’s field trip to the symphony. There is no need to bring a sack lunch unless your child will not be eating pizza. Please bring a water bottle though! 

Thanks!!

Susie Sun 

Dear parents,

Our students are scheduled for a field trip to the symphony at the Hobby Center on Thursday 10/10/2024. Permission slips were sent home yesterday with students. Please sign and return them ASAP as your student will not be able to attend without a signed permission slip. 

After the trip to the Hobby Center, our students will be treated to a picnic lunch at Discovery Green. Papa John's pizza (cheese and pepperoni) will be provided in addition to Kona Ice. You will not need to provide a sack lunch for your student unless he/she will not be eating pizza. 

Please reach out if your have any questions or concerns. 

Thanks!

Susie Sun 

Email: xinying.sun@gmail.com

Cell: 610-306-4859

Dear Parents,

We hope everyone is having a great year so far! We are excited to introduce ourselves as your room parents for the year: Susie Sun (Charlie’s mom), Jennifer Medina (Paolo’s mom), Belinda Truong (Bodhi’s mom), Adriana Valerio (Victoria’s mom), and Rania Saad (Yassin’s mom). We’re looking forward to partnering with you to make this school year a fantastic one for Ms. Riggs and our kids.

As part of our support, we would love to invite anyone who is interested to contribute towards items on Ms. Riggs’ Amazon wish list, which helps provide extra supplies and resources for the classroom, link provided below.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/DEHK2ECQMCRX?ref_=wl_share

We have also attached a list of Ms. Riggs’ favorite things if you ever want to make her feel extra special. She has a birthday coming up on 11/17.

Finally, we have some important upcoming events for the class (parties, field trips, graduation, etc), so please keep an eye out. Let’s all work together to make our kids’ last year at Poe an amazing one!

We’ll be in touch with more information as the year unfolds. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or ideas to help make this year special!

Warm regards, 
Susie, Jennifer, Belinda, Adriana, and Rania
Room Parents for Ms. Riggs’ Class