3rd Week of School - Sept. 3rd-6th

Greetings Henderson Team!!

I hope you all are enjoying your holiday weekend. Remember to rest, re-energize, and prepare to welcome our students on September 3rd. The first two weeks have been productive and our students are adjusting well to the daily routines. We continue to be off to a great start. We will continue to collaborate and maintain an effective, engaging, and conducive educational environment. Our 8th graders did a wonderful job conducting the morning announcements. This week, we look forward to hearing from our 7th graders.

Reminder: Back to School Night will take place on Thursday, September 5th from 6:00pm until 7:30pm.

#Henderson Warriors are "Committed to the Work!".

~Mr. A. Vernon, Principal

• September 2nd - Holiday - School Closed
  
• September 4th - Sports Physicals (3:00pm - 6:00pm)
• September 4th-6th - Chromebook Distribution
• September 5th - Back to School Night (6:00pm - 7:30pm). Staff meal will be served in the media center at 5:00pm
• September 9th - Cigna visits Henderson Middle School (10:00am-2:00pm)
  
• September 10th - 23rd - VGA Fall Testing - Reading & Math (Grades 6-8)
• September 11th - Raptor Training
• September 25th - Vaccination Clinic (9:30am - 3:00pm) *This is a date change
• September 30th - Vector Solutions Safe Schools - Required Compliance Training Due (see link below)

The Reading & Math Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) testing window will be from September 10th until September 23rd.

*MAKE-UP Testing Training for Teachers & Staff:

• For Teachers and Staff that did not attend training on August 28th, you are required to attend testing training on Wednesday, September 4th at 3:45pm in the library. All H.M.S. faculty "must" participate in testing training.

*Daily Testing Plans are forthcoming.

*If you are not included within your Grade Level Chat, see Grade Level Chair

*Teachers are reminded to:

• Read Cell Phone Policy with Students
• After the Chromebook Distribution, teachers should practice Testnav tools with students
• Review Middle School Examiner's Tool Kit
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ohgjFK3pAmKVIM4NJi2GIxjbTIemd-HTSsCNy7CsE9E/edit?usp=sharing
  
• Read the Examiner's Manual
• https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/56221
  
• Review VGA Testing Slides (see below attachment)
• Read. Sign and Return Testing Security Agreement by September 5th
• On testing days, Henderson will be in full Testing Mode
• Take entire class to the restroom prior to the start of testing
• No Hallway Movement
• Noise Level: Low
• Visit to the Nurse: Students in Grades 6th & 7th must be re-routed through the main office
• Adhere to ALL Testing Signage & Procedures

The Chromebook Distribution window is September 4th-6th. The distribution will begin with 6th Grade. The Chromebook Agreement must be completed and signed by the Student and Parent. This school year, fees and fines will be enforced. No exceptions. Students in Grade 7th & 8th that did not return their Chromebook at the end of last school year will not receive another Chromebook until it is returned or paid for. The replacement cost is $279. If the Chromebook was damaged, it must still be returned.

• Be sure....
• Classrooms are warm and inviting
• Greet every student with a smile
• Set a positive tone within your classroom and the building
• Complete Warrior Way Lesson Plans
• Remember to take attendance daily and during each class period

A positive school culture & climate set the tone for our school while instilling our traditions, norms and routines. For this coming week, our theme of "Classroom Management" will continue. It is important to:

• Maintain Consistent Classroom Structure and Routines
• Establish Classroom Rules - They Should be Displayed & Reinforced.
• Use Positive Reinforcements, Build Relationships, Keep Students Actively Engaged, Communicate Clear Expectations, Celebrate Accomplishments, and Communicate with Parents
• Report to Work on Time
• Be Properly Prepared
• Sign-in to Raptor Daily (located in the main office)
• Dress Appropriately
• Professional Dress (Mon., Tues., & Thurs.)
• Wellness Wednesday - Comfortable Attire (Weds.)
• Casual Fridays - Henderson Gear (Fri.)
• Going to be Absence? - Create Absences using Smartfind (See link below)
• Complete Attendance "Daily"
• Keep an eye on the Attendance Bulletin
• Adhere to Duty & Door Assignments - Be at Your Classroom Door Daily
• Carry-Out Smooth Transitions

A Few Things to Keep in Mind

Warrior Way Lesson Plans

• Lesson Plans are due each week on Wednesday.

STEM Moments

• Teachers, this is a reminder to incorporate a STEM moment within your Warrior Way Lesson Plans weekly. Questions: See your Grade Level Chair or Administrator.

Robotics Club

• We are seeking volunteers for the Robotics Club. If interested, please notify Ms. Rozier in the main office.

New Office Procedures.

• For security purposes, please do not unlock the office doors or open any outside doors for visitors.
• All questions or requests of Ms. Rozier & Ms. Robertson, should be made from behind the counter. Please ring the bell on the counter if you need assistance.
• Do not go behind the counter without an invitation. This allows the office staff to maintain confidential conversations and documents. We know this will be a change; however, it is very important for confidentiality purposes.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

If you are having issues signing into Raptor, such as your name does not appear in the system, see Ms. Rozier in the main office.

Co-Ed Soccer tryouts will take place on September 5th and 6th. Students must have a new sports physical to try out. They may see Coach Grimes or Coach Rodesney for participation forms. Remembers physicals will be offer at the school on Sept. 4th from 3:00pm until 6:00pm.

This is a final reminder: Extra keys to your new classroom doors should be turned in to the main office. Key envelopes are available. Several extra keys are unaccounted.

No Passes should not be given to after 3:00pm daily. Students should not be in the hallways for any reason.

To maintain smooth transitions and overall safety, bathrooms will be locked 15 minutes at the start of and 15 minutes prior to the end of each class period. Teachers and staff are asked to adhere to this rule daily. Bathrooms should be opened by teachers.

Ms. Trent will oversee TikTok Thursdays.

Check out the H.M.S. Tik Tok and Instagram pages using:

@Henderson.warriors

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