HAPPY SUNDAY!!!
Thank you for a fantastic week last week! Just a quick reminder—there is no school tomorrow to observe Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A big thank you to all the parents who joined us for our first Coffee and Conversation meeting last week. Our next in-person meeting is scheduled for February 6th, and more details will be shared soon. Thank you to Mrs. Howard and her talented Art Club for the Art Gallery Night on Friday!
Another important reminder: student attendance is absolutely critical. It's essential that your child is present and on time every school day, unless they are genuinely ill. We ask that students miss no more than 18 days of school throughout the year. Last year, our overall attendance rate was 80%, but our goal for this year is 95%. We need your support to help us reach this target and ensure every student receives the education they deserve.
I also want to continue to emphasize the importance of following safety protocols. With your support, we have been doing well. Please continue to prioritize our shared responsibility for student safety during carpool hours. It is vital that all families adhere to the guidance of our staff during AM and PM carpool to ensure the safety of everyone on campus.
We’re excited to announce that clubs are now available for the second semester, thanks to the incredible support of our PTO! Priority enrollment will be given to students who have demonstrated good behavior, have participated in fewer clubs, were waitlisted in the fall, or have shown specific interest in certain clubs. Please see the enrollment link below, and expect to hear from the club sponsors directly.
February is Black History Month, and as you know, Henderson Mill Elementary takes great pride in how we acknowledge and celebrate our beautifully diverse population. In addition to the curriculum taught in your child’s class regarding Black History, we are planning a school-wide culminating event and EVERY student is invited to participate. Our Staff has volunteered to work with students to prepare students for the program, see link below. Misconduct, parent late pick up, or frequent absences may be subject to removal from continued participation in the Program. Please complete a form for each child by January 26th. The program is February 28th, 6pm. Students will still be able to participate in their clubs. Please note that rehearsal dates and times will vary.
Please take a moment to review the additional information below. We look forward to seeing you at Spirit Night and Math Night this week! We’re excited to see both families and students engaged as we continue working together toward success.
As always, thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of educating and nurturing your children.
Let’s make this week count—on purpose!
-Dr. Blanton
