Viridian PTA

10/12/2026

📌Viridian PTA NEWS

🐍Toy Story Membership Drive
Our 2026 PTA membership drive closes this Wednesday, 10/14 and we will reveal the winning grades/class on Friday, 10/16. We are only 50 members away from hitting our previous year's numbers! Remember, everyone can join PTA so remind any family members, friends/neighbors and community members that there is still time to make an impact in this year's contest. www.JoinPTA.org

🐍VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the STAAR Dance: Friday, 10/16/26 - 4:30 p.m. - Viridian cafeteria
Use the STAAR Volunteer Link to sign up to help make this night magical for grades 4-6! Permission slips/snack assignments were sent home in the Thursday folder so don't forget to return by Wednesday, 10/14 next week.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1c3jdUtOD-Lo3VHGPh2aRrXwN76YFauTo/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104644403077507630968&rtpof=true&sd=true

🐍House Shirts
If you have a new student at Viridian, their House shirts are in production and should be ready for delivery in the next few weeks. More details to come!
If you have a returning student and need a new size, you can use this link to purchase: https://store.dfwimpression.com/viridian

🐍Reflections - What My Culture Means to Me
Calling all Viper Creatives! Reflections is a National PTA program where students can express themselves creatively through the arts. This year's theme is "What My Culture Means to Me" and students of all grades can submit art in one of the 6 categories: Dance Choreography, Music Composition, Visual Arts, Film Production, Photography & Literature. For more details, complete the What My Culture Means to Me - Reflections Interest Form 2026 - 2027
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1he1HaM_mbCP2lZlnWA91pY6VRr2EOuMET0038GhJXlo/viewform?edit_requested=true

🐍 Our next General Meeting will be on Thursday, November 12, at 6:00 p.m.

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

💚10/14- STAAR Dance Permission Slip Due

💚10/16 STAAR Dance- VRE Gym and Cafeteria
4th, 5th, and 6th grade 4:30 pm-6:30 pm

💚10/19- Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness

💚10/23- 50th day of school 50's Day

💚10/26-10/30- Red Ribbon Week

💚10/27-PTA Reflections Due

💚10/29- PreK Field Trip- Pumpkin Patch

💚10/30- Book Character Day & Early Release

WEEKLY PARENT NEWSLETTER

10/08/2026

🌟STAAR Dance Volunteer sign-ups are here! Help us make this a magical night for our 4th - 6th Grade Vipers. No amount of time is too small! We have spots for decorating during school hours, all the way through clean up at the end of the event.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1c3jdUtOD-Lo3VHGPh2aRrXwN76YFauTo/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=104644403077507630968&rtpof=true&sd=true

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10/06/2026

🌟Our 4th - 6th Grade STAAR Dance is near!
As we’re partnering with the school for an incredible event, we wanted to share the annual wishlist in hopes for your support.

https://a.co/0d5bVueg

‼️ STAAR Dance Volunteer sign-ups are coming soon!

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10/04/2026

Calling all Viridian Elementary Viper creators!

Not familiar with Reflections? It’s a National PTA arts program where students can express themselves creatively through the arts and share what’s meaningful to them.

Students of all ages and grades can submit in one or more of the following categories:
💃 Dance Choreography | 🎬 Film Production | 📚 Literature
🎵 Music Composition | 📸 Photography | 🎨 Visual Arts

Need inspiration? Think about:
• Family traditions & values
• People, places, or experiences that shaped you
• What makes your culture special
• How you can express it through art

👉 Interested in learning more?
Complete the Reflections Interest Form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/u/4/d/1he1HaM_mbCP2lZlnWA91pY6VRr2EOuMET0038GhJXlo/viewform?edit_requested=true

10/04/2026

📌SAVE THE DATES

🐍October is National Principal Month

🐍10/5- School Wide Pajama Day

🐍10/8- STAAR Dance Permission Slip in Thursday Folder

🐍10/8 World Dyslexia Day- WEAR ALL RED

🐍10/9- No School for students

🐍10/12- NO SCHOOL

🐍10/14- STAAR Dance Permission Slip Due

🐍10/16 STAAR Dance- VRE Cafeteria
4th, 5th, and 6th grade
4:30 pm-6:30 pm

🐍10/19- Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness

🐍10/23- 50th day of school 50's Day

🐍10/26-10/30- Red Ribbon Week

🐍10/27-PTA Reflections Due

🐍10/29- PreK Field Trip- Pumpkin Patch

🐍10/30- Book Character Day & Early Release

WEEKLY PARENT NEWSLETTER

10/03/2026

🌟WEEK THREE Results of the Viridian PTA Membership Drive🐍💚

Jessie (1st grade) has galloped ahead and is now tied with Slinky Dog (Kindergarten) for the popsicle party. Rex (3rd grade) has roared ahead and is hot on their trail!

Ms. Louis Charles, with Bullseye's help, is in the lead this week for the pizza party and Ms. Serna's class is in the lead for the donut party.

Let's finish strong! Our goal is 1 PTA member per student.

Pre-K: 45%
K: 55%
1st: 55%
2nd: 40%
3rd: 53%
4th: 46%
5th: 48%
6th: 38%

09/30/2026

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09/28/2026

Viridian PTA President. Jenna Longoria Groves and Viridian Elementary Principal, Ms. Allen represented ViperLand perfectly at last week’s Presidents & Principals Luncheon.

We are so grateful for the support of Dr. Joe Harrington, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District and HEB ISD Council of PTAs. 🐍💚