Henderson Mill Elementary

Thank you for a wonderful week last week! The students, Parents, and Staff all made the 100th day of school an amazing experience!

This week, we look forward to seeing EVERY parent this week in person for our student data talks! Our Staff and Students have been working hard and they cannot wait to share their progress with you. Please see schedule below.

-Mrs. Moore & Dr. Blanton

Second Semester Conferences will look different, it is time for your children to present their data!

Please see video in English and Spanish for more details. We look forward to seeing you here!!
Thank you.

• January 29th – 3rd grade at 9am Cafeteria
• January 30th – 4th grade at 9am Cafeteria
• January 31st – 5th grade at 9am Cafeteria

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We are in the heart of cold and flu season. It is important that we work together to keep our children healthy. Viruses/Common Colds spread easily among children in schools, and families with school-age children have more infections than others. You can help prevent the spread of viruses and the common cold or help your child get better if he/she does get sick by following a few simple steps.

• Cover his/her nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing or coughing and dispose of the tissue immediately.
• Cough or sneeze into the bend of their elbow, or to cough down into the front of their own shirt to help keep as many germs as possible off of the hands.
• Wash your hands often and use hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available.
• Optional, wear a mask. DCSD will have masks available if needed.

MARK your calendars! 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. Thank you to all the parents that signed their children up to participate in our annual program. You will receive more information this week. Staff will reach out to you via Class DOJO on next steps regarding rehearsal and more details. We look forward to every coming to our program on February 29th.

Thank you to all the parents that have made a HUGE effort to get your child to school on time and pick them up from school on time. This really helps for a successful school day. 🤩

Reminder

• School doors open at 7:00am and breakfast begins.
• After breakfast Intervention/Enrichment begins. This is a critical time for students that need support.
• 7:30am breakfast ends
• 7:40am Morning Announcements start
• 7:45am Instruction begins
• 2:15pm Dismissal begins, bus riders, van riders, and walkers are released
• 2:20pm Car riders and Aftercare are released
• 2:45pm All students should be dismissed. Parents arriving after this time will have to pick their child up from aftercare and there is a drop in fee that you will be required to pay.

-Henderson Mill Staff

Hi Parents! Just a reminder, please create your account in Artsonia if you haven't already so that you can see your child's artworks digitally! Click here https://www.artsonia.com/connect/8X2MNJBX and enter the code 8X2MNJBX if asked.

Also, did you know that you can buy gifts with your child's artwork featured? Here are the products available for purchase: https://www.artsonia.com/gifts/products/. When you buy, a portion of the sales comes right back to our school's art program. Thanks!!

From the Clinic: I wanted to remind everyone of our DCSD sick policy which is that students must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications (i.e., Tylenol, Ibuprofen) before they can return to school. If you are not sure if your child is too sick for school, please feel free to contact the school nurse at 678-874-3107 or visit: https://www.choa.org/parent-resources/everyday-illnesses/too-sick-for-school. Additionally, for optimal learning readiness and immunity from cold and flu season, please be sure that your child has had plenty of rest the night before each school day. The CDC recommends 9-12 hours of sleep for elementary aged children. For more information on establishing healthy sleep habits, visit: https://www.strong4life.com/en/parenting/schedules-and-routines/healthy-sleep-habits-for-kids#how-much-sleep-do-kids-need

This year we are preparing for STEAM recertification. and we need your support!

STEAM is an acronym for four different fields of study: science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The purpose of a STEAM program is to build students’ capacity in each of these areas.

We are in need of community, business, and university partnerships to help support our STEAM Program.

Do you, or someone you know, work in a field that utilizes these fields of study?

Please take a moment to fill out the form if you are interested in partnering with the first STEM/STEAM certified school in the state of Georgia.

https://forms.gle/RXwJHEXu7KynVuMK6

HMES STEAM Parent/Guardian/Community Member Resources

https://forms.gle/nU6qr3DN4f2Rtefr8

Questions? Please reach out to hmessteamcoordinator@gmail.com

If your child is leaving school for early checkout, please send a note that morning or contact your child’s teacher in ClassDojo. This will help your child’s teacher prepare for his/her transition. Early checkout includes dentist or doctor visits, etc.

Using your phone, you must scan the QR code on the front entrance by the school buzzer. No check-outs are allowed after 1:30, for the safety and accountability of all students. Please return your child to school if their appointment is done before the school day is over.

Email: cassandra_moore@dekalbschoolsga.org
Website: https://www.hendersonmilles.dekalb.k12.ga.us/
Location: 2408 Henderson Mill Road, Atlanta, GA, USA
Phone: 678-874-3102
Twitter: @henderson_mill

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henderson_milles/