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Henry Happenings
Summer Update - July 31, 2023
Principal Message
I hope that you are having a great summer and have found some ways to enjoy being together as a family! It has been a busy summer as I have been working closely with Dr. Kneer, our amazing office staff, and meeting with teachers to make sure we have a smooth start to the school year. I was also able to take some time off and rejuvenate with my family.
It's hard to believe the first day of school is in three weeks! Over the next few weeks, you will be receiving communications from the district and school regarding various topics to prepare you for the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Click on the link below to access Parkway's Back to School Guide.
Continue to expect a weekly communication, once the school year begins, highlighting all the things you need to know. Also, follow Henry social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram to see things happening around Henry throughout the school year!
Enjoy the remaining part of the summer! We will see you very soon!
Sincerely,
Dr. Jodi Oliver
Upcoming Dates
August 15 - Class Placement Emails Sent
August 16 - Kindergarten Parent Orientation @ 6:00 PM
August 16 - Infinite Campus opens for families
August 17 - Meet the Teacher/Supply Drop Off @ 3:30 PM A-L/4:30 PM M-Z
August 21 - First Day of School
September 7 - Curriculum Night
Upgrades to Henry this Summer
- SMART interactive display project will be completed by the start of school in each classroom!
- This summer, every wireless access point across the district was replaced as part of the recently passed bond issue. We expect faster wifi speeds in classrooms and offices. High-density access points have been placed in large common areas such as gyms and cafeterias to provide a better signal in these large areas.
- All 5th grade classrooms received new student tables in thanks to the money that was raised from the Read-A-Thon last spring.
New Staff Spotlight
Please welcome new Henry staff members! We are so glad they are joining our team.
Ms. Grace Shillcutt, 2nd Grade Teacher
Ms. Lauren Murselovic, Special Educator
Mrs. Carrie Nagy, Reading Specialist
Mrs. Anne Branch, Orchestra
Mrs. Katie Henderson, Orchestra
Mrs. Rachel Emanuel-Prude, English Language Specialist
Mrs. Christie Henderson, Math Specialist
Ms. Cristina Hamblet, Occupational Therapy
Ms. Melissa Springer, Special Education Social Worker
Please join the Henry Facebook and Instagram accounts to see their bios soon! @BulldogsHenry
Meet the Teacher/Supply Drop Information
Meet the Teacher and Supply Drop is on Thursday, August 17 from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Due to the number of families that will be visiting the school we kindly ask that you follow the schedule based on last name.
M-Z - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Class Placement Information
Welcome to Kindergarten Signs
In the next few weeks a "Welcome to Kindergarten" sign will be placed in your front yard or on your porch. We welcome you to enjoy the sign with your future Henry Bulldog, take pictures, and brag on your child.
In mid-September we will collect the signs again and/or you can return them through the car drop off or pick up line. This allows for our incoming Kindergarten class the following year to enjoy as well! We will communicate more at that time, but for now just enjoy this exciting time with your child!
Henry Elementary School
Email: joliver2@parkwayschools.net
Website: https://www.parkwayschools.net/Domain/15
Location: 700 Henry Avenue, Ballwin, MO, USA
Phone: 314-415-6350
Facebook: facebook.com/henryelementaryschool
Twitter: @BulldogsHenry