2nd Week of School with Updates

Greetings Henderson Team!!

We have completed our first week of school with many successes. The students were very attentive, and the instruction was content related. I'm proud to report; we didn't have any major incidents. We are definitely off to a great start. As we prepare for next week, let's continue to collaborate and maintain an effective, engaging, and conducive educational environment. Next week, our 8th graders will be responsible for conducting our morning announcements. This will be an excellent opportunity to enhance their public speaking. Exciting!!

Lastly, we are the Henderson Warriors and we are "Committed to the Work!".

~Mr. A. Vernon, Principal

• August 28th - Staff Meeting - Media Center (3:30pm - 4:30pm)
  
• VGA Testing Training - "ALL" Henderson Staff are required to attend
• Administration Updates
• August 30th & September 2nd - School Closed
• September 4th - Sports Physicals (3:00pm - 6:00pm)
• 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 (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)

• Walk-thrus will continue next week. 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 Lessons
• Extra Backpacks will be collected from classrooms. Newly enrolled students will receive backpacks upon enrollment.
• Emergency Lesson Plans: This is a reminder if you haven't completed this task. Emergency lesson plans are required from all teachers. They should be turned in to the main office asap.

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

• Maintain Consistent Classroom Structure and Routines
• Establish Classroom Rules - Post and Reinforce Them
• Use Positive Reinforcements, Build Relationships, Keep Students Actively Engaged, Communicate Clear Expectations, Celebrate Accomplishments, and Communicate with Parents
• Report to Work on Time
• 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 Assignment - Be at Your Classroom Door Daily
• Carry-out Smooth Transitions

A Few Things to Keep in Mind

Volunteers are needed

• Extended Learning - Teachers
  
• In the event there is a high number of student absences that require students to make-up class assignments, we would like to offer opportunities for select students to make-up the assignments during after school hours.
• Volunteers must be certified teachers and will receive paid compensation
• This program will "tentatively" begin on September 9th until the End of the School Year
• Educators must be available to consistently stay after school (Mon. - Thurs.) from 3:15pm until 5:00pm
• If interested, please complete the following Extended Learning Sign-up Sheet. First Come/First Serve https://forms.gle/N51dntNGTxeVYqwT9

Donations ($10), Culture & Climate, Sunshine Fund

• If you would like to make a donation, see Ms. Rozier in the main office. Cash only donations.

Afterschool Clubs

• If you would like to develop/offer an afterschool club, you should begin to develop an outline/offerings of the club. All approved clubs will be held afterschool. More information on submitting your request is forthcoming.

We are sooo excited about the new main office design!! With the new office design, comes some new office procedures.

• For security purposes, please do not unlock the doors
• All questions or requests of Ms. Rozier & Ms. Robertson, should be made from behind the counter. Do not go behind the counter without an invitation. This will allow for them 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.

If you have not received your crisis bag and vest, see Ms. Rozier in the main office.

To ALL Henderson Staff: Please complete the Favorite Things questionnaire using the link below by August 28th.

https://forms.gle/a2nRXPeTzX2DgLr8A

Thanks,

~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 reminder: Extra keys to your new classroom doors should be turned in to the main office. Key envelopes are available.

This is a reminder. Touch-up painting will take place over the next few weeks (walls, lockers, and etc.).

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.

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