Henry Happenings

I hope you are enjoying the Labor Day weekend with your family! A few reminders as we head into this week.

1. During arrival and dismissal if you are participating in the car rider line. Please do not block the crosswalk on Guinevere or the crosswalk on Henry's parking lot. This is for the safety of all students.
2. Please scroll down and check out the FREE family Bingo night being offered on Friday, September 20. We would love to see your family there! Please RSVP when able.
3. Did you know we have a Facebook and Instagram page? Please follow us to see all of the great things happening at Henry!
4. We are so glad our new Assistant Principal, Dr. Smith is with us at Henry. If you are trying to reach him his email is a bit tricky so please take note! Apparently there are a lot of lsmiths in Parkway! lsmith6@parkwayschools.net

Sincerely,

Dr. Jodi Oliver

September 2 – No School (Labor Day)

September 3 – Dreambox Challenge Begins

September 5 – Cub Scout Join Meeting 7 PM Henry Cafeteria

September 11 – Early Release Day (2:05 PM Dismissal at Henry)

September 11 – PTO Papa John’s Night 4 PM to 8 PM (Valley Park Only)

September 12 – Curriculum Night (Grades 3 to 5) 5:30 PM

September 12 – Curriculum Night (Grades 1 to 2) 6:30 PM

September 18 - PTO General Meeting 7 PM

September 19 - Picture Day

September 20 - Henry Family Bingo Night

**Previously sent to families directly through email.**

Dear Parents and Families,

This school year, Parkway is introducing a new social-emotional survey for students in grades 3-12 to help us better understand and support their social-emotional learning needs.This survey is research-based and will help educators provide the instruction needed for students to strengthen their social-emotional skills.

Students at your school will take the 10-15 minute survey during regular school hours between September 23 and October 11. Parkway is introducing the survey in phases, with your school being in the first phase.

Your child’s feedback will be used to improve learning experiences, improve students’ sense of belonging at school, and improve the school’s overall climate and culture.The data will allow educators to better teach students crucial life skills as appropriate.

All responses will be kept confidential.

While we believe this survey will greatly benefit all students, we respect that some families may prefer to not have their students participate. If you do not want your child to participate, please complete this opt-out form by September 5.

We’ve created an FAQ page to answer additional questions families often have. Below you’ll find the questions that will appear on the survey. If you have additional questions or concerns about the survey, please contact Dr. Erin Schulte, Coordinator of School Counseling and Character Education, at eschulte@parkwayschools.net.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

Sincerely,

Greg Mathison, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

We are excited for the Fall Dreambox Challenge at Henry September 3rd through September 27th!

As a school, we continue to work to increase the number of lessons students complete on Dreambox each week. One way we can do this is to play Dreambox at home or outside of school to help grow students’ math knowledge and problem solving skills.

Flyers were sent home on Friday 8/30 with more information on how to set and record Dreambox goals. Students should return completed forms to classroom teachers by Friday, October 4th. If 50% of the Henry students play Dreambox outside of school at least 10 times during the month of September, we will have a surprise celebration!

*Your child can login to Dreambox at home through Clever by using his or her login information or Clever badge. Once you log into Clever, your child can access Dreambox. Click this link that takes you to Parkway Clever.

Cub scouts will visiting your child's classroom on Thursday, September 5 for a short 5 minute presentation. They will be presenting on the following topics. If you would like to opt out of your child hearing this 5 minute presentation please email Dr. Oliver at joliver2@parkwayschools.net.

• Cub Scouts is a fun program for everyone K-5.
• We do many activities, including
• Outdoors
• Hiking
• Swimming
• Biking
• Boating
• Pinewood Derby Race
• Bottle Rockets
• Your opportunity to join Cub Scouts is Thursday, Sept 5 at 7 PM in the cafeteria.

Picture Day is Thursday, September 19th at Henry. Wagner Portrait Group will be photographing students for portrait packages & school records. Only online orders will be accepted. (Please do not bring checks, cash, or order forms to school as they will no longer be accepted.)

Online Pre-Order Password: 8C3S5V7V

Click here to order!

See the flyer below for more information. Please contact Wagner Portrait Group at 314-567-5900 with any questions or click here for the Wagner Portrait Website.

We have received some great action shots to start the year! There is still more space available, so make sure to send in or email a picture of your student doing healthy activities. Email photos to ahowren@parkwayschools.net or kpettus@parkwayschools.net.

Henry Elementary is welcoming author Jasmine Warga on Friday, September 13th. Jasmine will be visiting grades 4-5 and will talk about writing, her books, and her Mark Twain Nominated book A Rover's Story. Jasmine has written many middle grade novels and has won multiple awards for her work. She also has a new book coming out on September 10th called A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hill. We would like to thank The Novel Neighbor, a bookstore in Webster Groves, for helping bring Jasmine to Henry!

If your family would like to purchase an autographed copy of her books please click here. Paper order forms were sent home on Friday 8/30 as well. If you are sending a paper order from back please have your child bring it to the library. Cash only please!

If you have any questions, or do not want your 4th/5th grader to attend the visit, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Goyal at agoyal@parkwayschools.net.

Please remember, if a student requires medication, all medications must be in the original packaging with the prescription label if appropriate and accompanied by a permission form signed by parents and the student's physician. The necessary forms can be found here: Health Forms

If your child had any changes to their health over the summer, or if you would like to discuss any particular concerns please email lmunch@parkwayschools.net.

What: Family Bingo Night at Henry!

When: Friday, September 20, 2024

6:30-8:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 and bingo starts at 6:30)

Where: Location: Henry Gymnasium

RSVP HERE!

In mid-September we will collect the signs again and/or you can return them through the car drop off or pick up line. This allows for our incoming Kindergarten class the following year to enjoy as well! We will communicate more soon!

It is important that we have the most updated contact information for each family. Parents can update their Family Profile online using Infinite Campus or in the Infinite Campus Parent app. Please complete the update before the first day of school.

Update your family profile here.

The Henry School Calendar has been updated for the 2024-2025 school year with school-wide events and information (as much as can be planned at this time).

• Please click here to access a printable district calendar that includes days off school and early release days.

• You can access the school calendar by visiting our website (click here).

• You may wish to load the calendar into your personal electronic calendar. Please use this web address to access the calendar from other applications: https://www.parkwayschools.net/site/handlers/icalfeed.ashx?MIID=15. You can copy and paste this into any calendar product that supports the iCal format (i.e. Google Calendar, iOS devices, Android devices, and Microsoft Outlook). Detailed instructions are available by clicking here.

If you would like to apply for the free and reduced lunch program it is available for online submission at this link. Please contact the Henry office if you would like to request a paper copy. If you think you may qualify, please fill the forms out completely and return/submit them promptly. Students are charged the full price of their meals until the application is submitted and then, if approved.

ATTENTION 5th GRADE PARENTS: Please help us start off the year with stock the lounge for the teachers/staff/administration. 5th grade is responsible for the month of September. Please see the Sign Up Genius to sign up to bring items. You can drop off at the school office by the morning of Friday, September 13th. Thank you for being so thoughtful and generous for those taking care of our students!

Our classroom parties at Henry would not be possible without volunteer help! We are looking for TWO room parents per class to help plan and lead the Fall & Spring parties. We also need additional party volunteers to help on the day of the party. Take a look at the sign up links below for more information and to sign up!

Fall Party - Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Spring Party – Thursday, March 13, 2025

• Kindergarten 12:10-1:10
• 1st Grade 11:15-12:15
• 2nd Grade 10:00-11:00
• 3rd Grade 1:45-2:45
• 4th Grade 1:10-2:10
• 5th Grade 10:50-11:50

Co-Room Parent sign up here.

FALL party volunteer sign up here.

SPRING party volunteer sign up here.

Volunteering for classroom parties is such a fun way to get involved at Henry and we appreciate your help!

Questions? Email Kim Torrence at kimachappell@yahoo.com.

Henry is an amazing school, but we need your support to offer additional great opportunities for our children. Please look at this list of activities to see if there is one or many items you can support. Some can be done from home and many are done on the weekend or the evening. If you have questions about volunteering please reach out to kariroehr@gmail.com (Volunteer Coordinator).

Email: joliver2@parkwayschools.net
Website: https://www.parkwayschools.net/Domain/15
Location: 700 Henry Avenue, Ballwin, MO, USA
Phone: 314-415-6350
Facebook: facebook.com/henryelementaryschool
Instagram: @pkwyhenrybulldogs