October 15, 2024
Halloween is coming, and we are excited to host celebrations in classrooms, as well as a parade. Please read the following procedures!
👻 COSTUMES:
-Please send your student to school in their costumes!
-Masks that cover the entire face are not allowed, and no costumes depicting violence of any kind, weapons, or other inappropriate costumes will be permitted. Students may bring an appropriate prop to enhance their costumes.
-Remember the importance of choosing culturally respectful costumes for this fun and festive occasion so that we can ensure that everyone has an enjoyable and inclusive experience during this holiday.
🍂 PARADE:
-The parade will BEGIN at 2:00pm on October 31st. Give yourself ample time to park and find a spot to stand as a spectator. Crowley Park parking, street parking and our Henking parking lots may be used. Please be kind to our neighbors and community members and abide by any No Parking signs.
-There is no need to enter the building. Parents may stand on the areas designated in the map below.There will be staff outside helping to advise you where to go.
-The parade line will continue moving, and students will not be able to step out of the parade line for photos, etc. Please do your best to get your photos as students walk by!
-In the event of inclement weather, we will hold a student only parade inside the building with no guardian spectators.
🍁 CLASSROOM PARTIES:
-We are proud of our diversity at Henking! Classroom parties this year will be fall themed to be more inclusive.
-Only parents who have been assigned to help with parties will be able to enter the building. Please check in at the main office, you will be given a visitors sticker.
-Room parents who are running the classroom parties need to come alone to help facilitate the party and supervise the students. ** Do not bring siblings, the party is for Henking students only **
TAKING STUDENTS HOME EARLY -- AFTER THE PARADE:
We strongly encourage students to remain at school until the end of the day. If you are planning on picking up your child early after the parade, please:
2) After the parade, please come to the main office to SIGN OUT your student.
* * A BIG THANK YOU to our HeHo PTA and volunteers for coordinating the room parties. * *
Please email or call the office with any questions you may have.
ReadyBodies ~ LearningMinds!
We are excited to announce that the Ready Bodies Learning Minds (RBLM) motor labs are about to begin! Students have been doing the key exercises (Superhero, Popcorn, Giraffe, Rocking Horse) to prepare to do the motor lab exercises. The Ready Bodies Learning Minds program was created to support the developmental, motor, sensory, and academic growth of ALL students. The RBLM motor lab addresses the needs of all students in task-oriented circuit training, supported by consistent, foundational exercises, offering developmental support for the sensory and motor systems. Students will be attending the lab at least once a week and learning new activities each time. They will then practice those activities throughout the week. Overall, it focuses on helping students move their bodies through space in a very specific manner to help integrate reflexes, build body awareness, and coordination that support students throughout their school day. We are grateful to the Glenview Education Foundation for their support of this program in our preschool program and Kindergarten classrooms at Henking, Lyon and Westbrook.
Our children are facing emotional struggles like never before, and as parents/guardians, we often don’t know how to respond effectively. Recent brain science offers new insights into emotional regulation and provides tools to support our children in their toughest times. This workshop will equip parents with strategies to better understand and help their children during challenging moments.
The Debra Gelfand Children’s Foundation has invited Psychologist Doug Bolton to speak to all D34 families and the Glenview community on Wednesday, October 23, at 7pm at Attea Middle School (2500 Chestnut Ave). Interpretation and childcare services are available to in-person attendees.
Doug Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of School Consultation for Formative Psychological Services. He spent over 20 years as a psychologist and principal at North Shore Academy, a K-12 therapeutic school in Highland Park. Dr. Bolton provides consultation, supervision and professional development to caregivers, educators, and clinicians throughout northern Illinois to create communities that help foster child and adult resilience.
We're excited to share some positive changes to our classroom party program for this school year! Your generous support has always been the heart of these joyful events, and we're grateful for your continued involvement.
To streamline the process and ensure every class benefits equally, we've made a few simple adjustments:
- You can now contribute directly to the PTA's party fund.
- Your donations will be evenly distributed across your child's grade level.
- We suggest a contribution of $20 per child, which you can easily make by clicking the button below.
This new approach replaces the previous room parent collection method. If you prefer, you're welcome to donate via cash or check (payable to HE/HO PTA). Simply send it in an envelope marked with your child's teacher's name to the school's front office.
Your support by October 18, 2024, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us create memorable celebrations for our children!
Our amazing teachers are gearing up for Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 18th, and it's our turn to energize them! Let's shower our educational superheroes with delicious snacks and goodies to keep them going strong throughout the day.
How you can help:
- Check out the available slots below
- Click the sign-up button to choose your contribution
- Drop off your items at the school's front office on Thursday, October 17th during designated times
Your support means the world to our teachers and helps create a positive conference experience for everyone. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community!
Help us stock the Staff Lounge! Please consider donating an item or two for our teachers!
The 2024-25 Henking and Hoffman yearbooks are now on sale. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to purchase these amazing books full of memories. Purchase before October 25 to save 10%. Don’t forget to add your own photos (2 free personalized pages included). New this year: Families can purchase additional yearbooks to donate to either school for distribution.
Henking School
Email: henking_school@glenview34.org
Website: he.glenview34.org
Location: 2941 Linneman Street, Glenview IL 60025
Phone: (847)998-5035
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glenview34/
Twitter: @HenkingSchool