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Helms Community Learning Center is a Dual-Language Houston ISD Magnet School offering Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade education.  Our campus is conveniently located in the Historic Houston Heights area.  We are designated by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a “Recognized” school. 

Important Events

November

 

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National Parent Involvement Celebration Week

Grade 5 Camp Olympia in Trinity, Texas

November Night with Numbers by Dr. K. & UST staff/students and Helms’ teachers, 6 – 7:30 PM

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION LUNCH FOR PRE-K

HISD’S LEARNING LABS Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center, 5–7 PM. An Educational Dialogue  


Second Cup of Coffee, 8–9 AM

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION LUNCH FOR KINDER & GRADE 3

Parent Involvement Day Celebration, 10 AM at Northwest Mall.  An opportunity for parents, guardians, and other community members to celebrate the value of parent participation in ensuring the academic success of all students. 

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION LUNCH FOR GRADE 2 & GRADE 4

SATURDAY Field Trip for Grade 4 to the Montgomery County Land Legacy, 9 AM–3 PM

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION LUNCH FOR GRADE 1 & GRADE 5

Pre-K Report Cards sent home

 

Upcoming Events

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Dec.8-12

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION LUNCH FOR GRADE 1 & GRADE 5

Pre-K Report Cards sent home

Magnet Awareness Week

Saturday Tutorials: Nov. 15, December 6, & December 13; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

A Note From the Principal

November 17

I can’t believe I’m writing a sentence with the word “Thanksgiving” in it already!  It feels like it was just yesterday that we were preparing for something named “Ike”.  This week begins our luncheon celebrations for Thanksgiving.  It is a wonderful time at Helms.  We love to see our extended families that keep coming back for the turkey, dressing, & the chance to join our students for lunch. 
I was reminded of all the opportunities to incorporate math & science into Thanksgiving preparations as I reviewed three Problems of the Day Math booklets from each teacher last week.  Here are some ideas:

·           How much would three pounds of sweet potatoes cost?

·           Which of these pumpkins has a greater volume?

·           What is the difference in price between these two brands of stuffing mix?

·           With a 35 cent coupon, how much will this can of cranberries cost?

It’s easy & fun to mix these skills into Thanksgiving.  Give it a try.  It will help our students see math & science in everyday life. 

November 10

Sometimes students and parents are surprised when I comment on a student’s progress in a subject, a challenge in another, or their conduct grade.  I really do read every progress report and report card before they go home to you every time.  It enables me to look at every student, every classroom, and every grade level and lead the conversations that help us improve.  It also provides for those wonderful opportunities when I can “high five” someone in the hall for raising their math grade, or celebrate with a hug for someone who made an “E” in conduct for the first time.  I can also talk about setting goals.  Now that you’ve received the first report card, you too, can help in setting goals for improvement.  Celebrate the successes, and have a conversation with your child about what can be improved.  Together, we can all work the plan for every student to be successful.

November 3

     Tips on how to avoid the “one syllable response” from your child about their day at school.  It goes like this:  You are trying to find out how things went, and……

Parent: “How was your day, dear?   Student: “Fine”/”Good” “OK-(oops! 2 syllables)
Parent: “Do you have homework?   Student: “No”    Parent: “Are you sure?   Student: “Yes”

If this sounds familiar, keep reading.  Open ended questions are the trick.  Try these…

 “What was the main character like in the story you read today? (in reading class/during free reading/ or from Ms. Hardin in the library).
   “Would you rather do your homework/daily reading practice today before or after dinner/your bath/ math practice, etc….?  The key here is that you already know they have 30 minutes of reading practice for homework everyday!
“Would you rather practice your spelling words/vocabulary terms with me, your brother, grandma, or on the computer, in marker or in pencil, etc….?  You get the idea.  Having choices makes it seem so much more attractive.  Students like the idea of having a choice about homework and it makes the task seem not too bad after all!

What is Dual Language?

In Helms’ Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Dual Language Program, native English and native Spanish speaking students are integrated in the same classroom.  Through content area instruction students become bilingual and biliterate, developing positive cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors.  Helms’ goal is that all students will perform at or above grade level in both languages by the fifth grade. 

 

       

Helms Community Learning Center   503 West 21st  Houston, TX 77008-1943
Phone: 713-867-5130  Fax: 713-867-