Henry Happenings
September 17, 2023
Principal Message
I hope you enjoyed your weekend with amazing weather! We hope to see you at Movie Night on Friday. Students had the chance to vote on which movie will be shown and the winner is...Super Mario Brothers!
Look for details below on picture day which is coming up on Thursday!
Also, we still need room parents for a few classrooms for class parties! Please see further information below under the PTO updates!
Here's to a great week!
Sincerely,
Dr. Jodi Oliver
Upcoming Dates
September 21 - Picture Day
September 22 - Family Outdoor Movie Night (Event Opens at 6:45 PM, Movie Starts @ 7:45 PM)
September 23 - VICC Family Meeting @ 10 AM City Museum
September 28 - Project Parkway @ 5:30 PM at Parkway Central High School
September 29 - 2nd Grade In-Class Music Performance @ 2:55 PM
Picture Day Information
HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Picture Day Is: Thursday, September 21, 2023
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: 6B7U5Q6V
Can’t order online or have other questions? We are happy to help! 314-567-5900
Thank you for your help to prepare for a great picture day! We appreciate you!
A Note from Nurse Munch
1) Vision Screenings will be going on over the next several weeks for grades K, 3 and 5, new students and students receiving special education services. If the vision screening indicates further evaluation by an eye doctor is needed, parents will be notified via a parent letter and/or phone call.
2) Save the Date! The Visiting Nurses Association will be at Henry Elementary on October 18th to administer flu immunizations. Parental permission and insurance information is required for students to receive this immunization. Further information will be available closer to the date. We will not be able to do parent immunizations this year.
3) If your child has health insurance through MO HealthNet, the annual renewal process restarted in June 2023. The Family Support Division (FSD) will notify families when their annual renewal is due. However, if you have had a change of address, it is very important that you notify the FSD of this change. You can update your address or other important health information online at mydss.mo.gov/renew or by calling 1-800-466-2313.
Parent Advisory Council for Children with Disabilities (PACCD) Meeting September 19th
Join the Parent Advisory Council for Children with Disabilities (PACCD) Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19th at 6:30pm to discuss IEPs and Dyslexia.
This is a great opportunity for families new to Parkway or anyone who would like to learn more about the topics. We will have break out sessions for IEP 101 and Dyslexia so you may choose which topic you would like to attend.
Click here to register.
If you have questions/comments, please fill out this form.
Please feel free to share with anyone you think might be interested!
A Message From Project Parkway
Early Pick-Ups and Dismissal Changes
- If your child needs to leave early, please arrive before 3:40 pm to pick them up. We ask you to help us with this as we have to ensure the safety of all students during dismissal time.
- If at any time during the school year your child will be going home a different way than normal (e.g., parent picking up instead of the bus, walking instead of car pick-up, going home with a friend, etc.), please send a note or email to your child’s teacher and the main office (cschenck@parkwayschools.net).
- If there is a last-minute change of your child's dismissal plan, call the main office (314-415-6350) by 2:30 p.m. Notifying the school of a dismissal change after 2:30 creates confusion among the many staff members who assist with dismissing your child safely. You may also email your child’s teacher, but the only way to guarantee receipt of the message is to call the main office, as your child’s teacher is focused on student instruction.
NWEA Assessment Information
Dear Parkway Families,
This school year, Parkway is using new tools to measure your child’s academic growth and progress. We are excited because this will offer more immediate information to you and your child’s teacher about their learning, and it will help us to identify and respond to each child’s unique needs in a more timely manner.
Throughout the school year, students in kindergarten through third grade will be screened in the area of reading using a state-approved assessment tool, NWEA Reading Fluency. NWEA Reading Fluency assesses students’ foundational reading skills, including phonological awareness, phonics, and word recognition, as well as literal comprehension, oral reading fluency, and other dyslexia-related skills.This screening assessment will help identify students who may have significant needs related to learning to read, and will help us to ensure that the appropriate support can be put in place for each student.
Additionally, elementary students will take a Growth assessment on their Chromebook in reading and math. The assessment is designed by NWEA which is used in schools across the country. Teachers can use the results immediately to better understand your child’s achievement and growth on state and Parkway learning standards. These results will provide a more complete picture of what your child knows, is ready to learn, and whether they are on, above or below their grade level at that time.
For information about specific assessments and dates for each grade, please refer to the chart below. Following each assessment window, you will be notified via email of your child’s results and if your child will need additional support to reach their goals.
We are truly excited to focus on your child’s individual growth and achievement and to offer immediate results on how they are doing this year.
For more information about NWEA tests, visit NWEA.org/familytoolkit.
PTO Updates
Reminder From PTO: Room Parents still needed for Fall and Spring Classroom Parties
We have a few spots that still need to be filled for room parents! Can we get volunteers to sign up to be a room parent for Bogert (1st), Kirchhoff (1st), Shoop (1st), Fischer (2nd), and Simon (4th)?
If you can help, please sign up here.
We also need party volunteers to help on the day of the fall party in Simon (4th) and Lois (5th)!
If you can help, please sign up here.
Thanks for your help filling the remaining spots and thanks to all who have signed up to help with our Fall and Spring parties! These classroom parties would not be possible without your help!
Questions? Email Kim Torrence at kimachappell@yahoo.com.
Reader in Me, Henry’s Reading Recognition Program
Welcome to the 27th year of Henry’s Reading Recognition Program, The Reader in Me!
Please join us in this effort to help foster a lifelong love of reading in all Henry students. This
year’s program begins with the first log due date of Thursday, October 03, 2023 and
runs through the last prize distribution date of Friday, May 10, 2024. Our goal is to have
all of our students read outside of school every day and develop a lifelong love of reading.
The Reader in Me is a reading recognition program where students earn books and
prizes through reading. Only reading done away from school is recognized. Learn more here.
As your child reads or is read to, record the book title and the minutes read on the attached
paper reading log. Copies can also be found below.
Reading logs are due no later than 9am on the log due date to be eligible for prize
distribution the following Friday. Please make sure your student’s name is on the
log. Logs without names cannot be counted. Completed logs can be turned in to the
designated baskets in the grade level project areas at school. The complete schedule
was sent home Friday with your student. Please contact katekaragiannis@sbcglobal.net
with any questions.
Adopt A Staff Program at Henry, Learn More Below
Henry Dad Club Email Sign Up
Henry Dad Club is an extension of the Henry PTO. Follow this link to learn more and sign up to get emails about volunteer opportunities and social events!
Hassle Free Fundraiser!
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
We would love for everyone to look at the volunteer opportunities at Henry!
There are opportunities to support just 1 event or ongoing projects!
Can you help from home or during the school day?
Are you interested in supporting the school on the weekend or during the school day?
The activities include - 5th grade activities, Book Fair, Community Service, Dad's club, Field Day, Fine Dining Day, Hospitality, Multicultural Night, Reader In Me, Restaurant Nights, School Beautification, STEAM Night, Teacher Appreciation, Trunk or Treat, Trivia Night, Acquiring Auction Items, Yearbook, Library support, Nurse support, and AS NEEDED ITEMS!
Please look at this link to sign up = https://forms.gle/kYiXZ9gbB29GLk659
We also have separate links if you are interested in supporting class parties.
Co-room parent party sign-up (These people plan both parties in grade level groups):
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094BA4AB29A6FC1-coroom1
FALL Party volunteer sign-up (These people show up the day of the party and help):
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094BA4AB29A6FC1-fall3
SPRING Party volunteer sign-up (These people show up the day of the party and help):
Visitor and Volunteer Information
A Parkway volunteer is an individual who has an opportunity to be alone with a student.
A Parkway visitor is an individual in a school for a limited period of time who does not have the opportunity to be alone with a student.
Parkway Volunteers must go through the background check process outlined below.
Parkway Visitors do not need to go through the background check process.
Per Missouri Statute 168.133, those who wish to volunteer must complete a fingerprint
background check through the Missouri State Highway Patrol and FBI. The cost for the
background check is $41.75 and is the responsibility of the volunteer. Please reach out if you
need assistance. The background check will remain current as long as a volunteer stays active.
If a year passes, the volunteer will need to complete and pay for another background check.
Volunteers may complete the App Garden/TransAct (Parkway volunteer tracking software) now. Use this link to start App Garden/TransAct Application. It can take volunteers anywhere from 4-6 weeks to be approved so please do not delay if you plan to assist in the coming months.
Free/Reduced Lunch
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.
Henry Elementary School
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
Twitter: @BulldogsHenry