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Henry Elementary School
December Newsletter
Contact Information
Principals Corner
Dear Henry Families,
Anna Henry Elementary is now a preschool through sixth grade campus. We are currently enrolling all pre-K-6 students for the 2024-2025 academic school year.
In December, our Gila Monsters are learning about “Empathy” with our Character Strong Curriculum that is presented in our classrooms. One way to think about Empathy is when we strive to understand other people’s needs and feelings. Have you ever seen a friend or family member that is sad, and you feel sad with them? That’s empathy?
As we approach the end of the semester, our Gila Monsters are finishing up grade level lessons in their classrooms and completing middle of the year assessments which include DIBELS for K-3 students and TUSD quarterly Benchmark assessments for students in grades 2-5.
To help us maintain OMA Gold classroom instruction and field trips, we are asking that you will consider supporting the State of Arizona Extra-Curricular Activity (ECA) tax credit fund. This program directly benefits your children at NO COST TO YOU! Your donation will enable you to receive a TAX CREDIT of up to $400 for a married couple ($200 for single parents or married filing separately) on your Arizona State Income Tax Return. This is a credit, not a deduction, which means the entire donation comes back to you in the form of a higher refund check, or a lower tax due amount. Meanwhile, our children receive enhanced extracurricular opportunities that support our educational program (e.g., field trips, technology, and Opening Minds through the Arts classes. Donation information can be shared in the school office or online at our TUSD website.
We have some exciting December school events happening this month with OMA concerts and our Winter Festival. Please see the dates below.
Grade 6 Information Night Tuesday, December 5, 5:15 p.m. Library
Grade 4 & 5 OMA Orchestra Concert Tuesday, December 5, 6:00 p.m.
Grade 3 Ukulele and Singing Concert 9:00-9:30 a.m.
Winter Festival Saturday, December 9, 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Choir Concert Tuesday, December 12, 6:00 p.m.
Grade 5 Band Concert Tuesday, December 15, 1:20 p.m.
Winder Break for students begins Friday, December 22,
School resumes Monday, January 8, 2024, at 7:42 a.m. (Breakfast 7:15 a.m.)
Respectfully,
Thomas Heminger, principal
Up Coming Events
Grade 6 Information Night Tuesday, December 5, 5:15 p.m. Library
- Grade 4 & 5 OMA Orchestra Concert Tuesday, December 5, 6:00 p.m.
- Grade 3 Ukulele and Singing Concert 9:00-9:30 a.m.
- Winter Festival Saturday, December 9, 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
- Choir Concert Tuesday, December 12, 6:00 p.m.
- Grade 5 Band Concert Tuesday, December 15, 1:20 p.m.
- Winder Break for students begins Friday, December 22,
- School resumes Monday, January 8, 2024, at 7:42 a.m. (Breakfast 7:15 a.m.)
Astronomy Night at Henry Elementary
January 23, 2024, 6:30-8:00 PM on field & in library
Please join us for our Science Curriculum Night featuring Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA)! TAAA will have telescopes available for students to view specific stars, constellations, planets, etc. on the back field. Students and families may find a space on the field to star gaze independently as well.
Families will be provided informational handouts and activity materials to support astronomy learning and STEM skills. Refreshments provided.
Please bring a flashlight, if possible.
RSVP the number of people who will be attending.