Herty Primary News
![A Day in the Dirt Rodeo](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/10/DSC_0207-1080x675.jpg)
A Day in the Dirt Rodeo
Herty kiddos spent the day in Jasper, Texas at the Day in the Dirt Rodeo. Click on read more for pictures of this day.
![Love Lufkin Service Sunday by FBC](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/10/A6114741-E9BA-42DE-A862-D6BE643F7A32.jpeg)
Love Lufkin Service Sunday by FBC
HUGE shoutout to Lufkin’s First Baptist Church for their annual Love Lufkin Service Sunday. Many improvements were made to our campus by this dedicated, generous group of church members. Click on “read more” to see many pictures of their hard work at the school.
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Oh What-a-Night!
The Whataburger fundraiser was a huge success! Thank you, Chris Johnson, for your generosity to Herty Primary! Click on “read more” for more pictures of the night.
![Way to Go! Herty Kids Made It Snow!](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/10/DSC_0098-1080x675.jpg)
Way to Go! Herty Kids Made It Snow!
Herty students accepted a challenge recently. A $2,000 goal was set for the scholastic book fair and our kids met that goal with gusto! In reward for meeting that goal, the students were treated to a snowball fight. Mrs. Riggs and Miss Gilbert were bombarded with shaving-cream snow and fluffy, fleecy snowballs. Click on “read more” for pictures of the fun Friday flocking!
![Happy Boss’s Day to Mrs. Riggs and Mrs. Turnage](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/09/DSC_0353-Copy-1080x675.jpg)
Happy Boss’s Day to Mrs. Riggs and Mrs. Turnage
Herty Primary celebrated National Boss’s day recently. These two ladies go above and beyond to serve our Herty kiddos and staff. Thank you both for your dedication and leadership!
![First Nine Weeks Awards](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/10/DSC_0023-1080x675.jpg)
First Nine Weeks Awards
![A Day in the Dirt – Handicapable Rodeo](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/09/2019-A-day-in-the-Dirt-flyer-1080x675.jpg)
A Day in the Dirt – Handicapable Rodeo
Students from Herty’s PPCD department will be attending “A Day in the Dirt” rodeo in Jasper, Texas in October. Check back later for pictures of the event!
![Hello Fall](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/10/CC2E027C-6237-4E83-A30F-51D3734B8BA0-1080x675.jpeg)
Hello Fall
Cool temperatures make recess so much more fun! Mrs. Nickle’s class had a blast on the playground today.
![Herty is in Good Hands](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/10/DSC_0003-1080x675.jpg)
Herty is in Good Hands
Lufkin ISD Police Officers, Chief Jay Jost, Tamesha Forrest and Gilbert Tinajero, are staffing Herty’s front office! Thank you, officers, for all you do …… all day, everyday!
![School Custodian’s Day](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/10/DSC_0323-1080x675.jpg)
School Custodian’s Day
Herty Primary has the best custodians! Thank you, Ms. Cathy and Mr. George, for all you do to make our school sparkle!
![Student Holiday/Staff Development — October 14](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/10/72137483_2686257224752253_2364657969242570752_o-1-1080x675.jpg)
Student Holiday/Staff Development — October 14
![Mrs. Jamie Makes Learning Fun!](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/09/E1861C73-B617-45D1-9ABA-A26FC14E9A2B-1080x675.jpeg)
Mrs. Jamie Makes Learning Fun!
Speech Therapist Jamie Moore works with a small group on an activity from a favorite book “Brown Bear, Brown Bear”! Click on “read more” for more pictures of Mrs. Jamie with some of her small groups.
![Literacy Night 2019](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/09/DSC_0339-Copy-3-1080x675.jpg)
Literacy Night 2019
We had a great turn-out for Literacy Night at Herty Primary! Students and parents visited booths of ADAC, HEB, Herty PTKK; they enjoyed popcorn popped by the Angelina College Men’s basketball team. They also played numerous literacy-based games and visited the Scholastic Book Fair. Kona Ice was also on location selling snow-cones for this Artic Adventure themed occasion.
![Whataburger Fundraiser](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/09/Poster-1080x675.jpg)
Whataburger Fundraiser
Help our campus raise money. Please plan on eating at Whataburger on Timberland on October 17th!
![Early Release – September 25th](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/09/early-release.jpg)
Early Release – September 25th
Students will be dismissed early at 12:00 Noon on September 25th. All staff will have professional development.
![An Arctic Adventure Book Fair](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/09/Book-fair-Clipart.jpg)
An Arctic Adventure Book Fair
An Arctic Adventure book fair is here!! There’s “snow” much to read! So, gather your money and plan on buying some great books at school next week. Click on read more for pictures of the library all set up for the book fair!
![Big Kahuna Fundraiser](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/09/DSC_0309-e1568381848186-1080x675.jpg)
Big Kahuna Fundraiser
The Big Kahuna fundraiser has kicked off at Herty Primary. Students are selling a variety of items to raise money for their school. The money will go towards things such as playground equipment, PE equipment and/or technology. All fundraising money and order sheets will be due by September 20th.
![Fall Pictures – September 20th](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/09/DSC_0315-e1568382303795-1080x675.jpg)
Fall Pictures – September 20th
Picture day is coming to Herty Primary September 20th. Free dress for picture day!
![Labor Day Holiday](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/08/admin-ajax_37672044_ver1.0.jpg)
Labor Day Holiday
Monday, September 2nd is a school holiday. All students and staff will resume classes on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
![Grandparent’s Day](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/08/DSC_0078-Copy-1-1080x675.jpg)
Grandparent’s Day
Grandparent’s Day was celebrated during lunch at Herty Primary. We are very blessed to have so many loving, caring grandparents within our school family! Click on “read more” for pictures of today’s special event.
![LISD Education Foundation Awards Grants at Herty Primary](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/08/DSC_0087-1-1080x675.jpg)
LISD Education Foundation Awards Grants at Herty Primary
Congratulations to Lena Nickle, Tracy Morris, Kirby Bryce, Allyson Dunn, Nikki Neal and Amy Beaudion for receiving grants to enrich their classroom learning experiences! Mrs. Nickle & Mrs. Morris received the $1,478.29 Comfort with a Constant Hug grant. The money will go toward funding sensory items that will help kids deal with anxiety.
Mrs. Bryce was awarded an $895.94 grant, Listening in 2nd Grade,. This program is designed to help students who haven’t yet gained the ability to read.
Lastly, the Herty 2nd grade team, received a $3,780 grant to fund Osmo Innovators. Osmo is a program that hooks up to ipads and allows students to explore math, reading and science through different manipulations in the program. Click on “read more” for more pictures.
![Open House](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/08/DSC_0015-1080x675.jpg)
Open House
Herty Primary held Open House Tuesday, August 27th. We had a great turn-out; thank you, parents, for coming to visit with your child’s teachers. Click on “read more” to see pictures from our event.
![First Day 2019](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/08/IMG_2514-1080x675.jpg)
First Day 2019
The 2019-2020 school year started with a red carpet welcome! Thank you to First Baptist Church, Lufkin Fire Department and LHS Varsity baseball players for volunteering to make our student’s first day back so much fun!
![Inservice Days at Herty Primary](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/08/DSC_0151-1080x675.jpg)
Inservice Days at Herty Primary
Herty staff is busy planning and preparing for the upcoming school year! Our first day of school is August 14, 2019. “Meet the Teacher” will be on August 12, 2019 from 3:00 ’til 5:00 PM. Shout-out to First Baptist Church for a delicious breakfast on our first day back! Also, a huge thanks to CHI St. Lukes’s Health – Memorial for another wonderful breakfast and gift pack (jumper-cables and tools!!!!) this week. We are looking forward to another great year at Herty Primary!! Click on “read more” to see the happy faces of our Herty Staff.
![Kindergarten Graduation](https://sites.lufkinisd.org/herty/files/2019/05/DSC_0006-1-1-1080x675.jpg)
Kindergarten Graduation
Click on “read more” for pictures of the Herty Primary Class of 2031 Kindergarten graduation!