Henry Happenings

Dear Henry Families,

First, thank you for all of our families that attended our annual Bingo Night on Friday evening. We loved seeing everyone having fun and enjoying time together!

Next, it’s time for the Henry Hustle Fun Run! Our Henry PTO has been hard at work planning this fun fall fundraiser, and we are excited to see our school community come together! We will also have a spirit week leading up to the Fun Run. See the flyer below!

By uing FundHub as the sharing platform, 95–97% of the funds raised will stay right here at Henry. Some of the PTO plans for the money raised are to support improvements to our school grounds, including new front-of-school benches, enhancements to our outdoor learning area, and building funds toward a future sun shade for our upcoming new playground.

Students will celebrate their hard work with the Henry Hustle Fun Run on October 9, when they will run with their buddy classes!

A special reminder to our families: Be sure to scroll all the way down in each Henry Happenings newsletter to read the PTO section! Our PTO has lots of exciting events, fundraisers, and opportunities for families to be involved throughout the year. We don’t want you to miss out!

Thank you for supporting our Henry students and helping make our school an even more welcoming and engaging place to learn! 🐾

Continue reading below for more information about: Parent Learning Night, Picture Day, Girls Who Code, School Smiles, Library updates, PTO updates, Parkway updates, and more!

Sincerely,

Dr. Jodi Oliver

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September 28- Henry Harmonizers, 8:00am

September 28- Talent Sharing- Music 3 & 5

October 2 - Custodian Appreciation Day

October 5- Henry Harmonizers, 8:00am

October 5 - Sprit Week Begins! - Crazy Hat or Hair Day!

October 6- School Smiles Dentist Visit

October 6 - Wear a wacky or mismatched outfit!

October 7- Half Day, 1:05 Dismissal

October 7 - Planet Colors -Grade Level Color Day (see below)

October 8- Picture Day - It's your moment to shine!

October 9- PTO Fun Run - Wear your Henry spirit wear, Bulldog blue or your grade level shirt!

October 12- Henry Harmonizers, 8:00am

October 12 - Parent Learning Night, 6:00pm

October 13- 3rd Grade Zoo Field Trip, 9:15am-1:30pm

October 16- Half Day, 1:05pm Dismissal

We are excited to introduce a new opportunity for Henry parents this year! Join us on Monday, October 12, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. for our first Parent Learning Night.

This evening is designed to give parents practical ideas and information about how to support your child’s learning and individual needs at home. You’ll have the opportunity to learn directly from members of our intervention and support teams, including Reading, EL, MOSAICS, Counseling, Speech & Language, and our Instructional Coach.

The evening will include two short sessions, giving you the opportunity to learn about different areas that may be helpful for your family. Please scan the QR code below or type in the tiny url to learn more about the offered sessions. A few sessions ask for an RSVP to prepare materials, so please RSVP if you plan to attend those specific sessions. We hope you’ll join us for this special evening of learning and partnership!

Picture Day is almost here!

This is your opportunity to capture a special school memoryof your child and receive high-quality portraits you’ll treasure for years to come.

Henry Elementary SchoolPicture Day:

Thursday, October 8, 2026

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The cost of operating schools is rising faster than funding, creating a projected $75 million shortfall over the next 10 years. Prop P on the November 3 ballot would provide stable funding for Parkway teachers, classrooms, safety, and student support.

Join Superintendent Dr. Melissa Schneider and Chief Financial Officer Carrie Nunn for a Parkway Community Webinar to learn about Proposition P: why it’s on the ballot, and what passage or failure would mean for Parkway schools and our community.

When: Wednesday, October 7 at 7 p.m.

Livestream the webinar at www.parkwayschools.net. Can’t make it live? A recording of the presentation will be available.

Get the facts about Prop P at www.parkwayschools.net/Prop-P

What would Proposition P support in Parkway schools?

• Attracting and retaining teachers and staff

• Safety and security

• Classroom resources

• Student programs and services

• Long-term financial stability

Did you know that before placing Proposition P on the November ballot, Parkway reduced spending by $15.4 million?

The reductions impacted every school and department budget, professional development expenses, and other operating costs. Further reductions would increasingly impact students, teachers, programs, and services. and classrooms.

Learn more about Prop P on the November 3 ballot: www.parkwayschools.net/Prop-P

Kindergarten families, if you are able, kindly bring your welcome yard sign back to the front office or drop it through the pick up/drop off line. We appreciate your help—thank you so much!

We are starting our next Girls Who Code club session for 3rd and 4th grade girls to learn beginning coding skills. We will meet on Thursday mornings in Ms. Ayers’ Classroom at 8:00am starting October 8 until November 19th. Space limited to the first 20 girls who register. Girls who participated in the spring or last year and are still in 4th grade are welcome to join again. Click here to sign up.

Questions: Contact Caroline Ayers at cayers1@parkwayschools.net or Grace Shillcutt at GShillcutt@parkwayschools.net

School Smiles will be coming to Henry School on Tuesday, October 6. Paper copies are coming home with your student to complete if interested or you can use the attached QR code to sign up.

4th/5th grade parents: The Mark Twain Challenge has begun! This is an optional program for 4th and 5th grade students. Please check out the Henry Website for more information!

Check out our Henry Library page for information on Sora, Novel Effect, and other fun activities you can do at home!

Is your child forgetting to return their library books? Here's a tip: Set an alarm on your phone for the morning of your child's library day. This will remind you (and them) to grab your books to return!

Dear Henry Families,

Our EL team is creating a vibrant community display to welcome every single student and family into our school. To make sure all languages, scripts, and characters are captured accurately and authentically, we need your help!

We are inviting Henry families to sign up for a quick visit to write "Hello" in your native language on our window that overlooks our school courtyard.

How to Get Involved:

• What: Visit Henry to write "Hello" in your native language.

• Who: We are looking for one representative per language to ensure our display represents the full diversity of our community.

• When: Time slots are available starting on September 8-11 from 9:30am - 3:00pm

Having our parents physically contribute to this project brings authentic representation into our halls while building a stronger connection between home and school.

Ready to represent your language and help us build a more inclusive environment?

Window Language Display Signup Genius

Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and for making the Henry community such a special place for our kids!

Warmly,

The Henry EL Team

COOLER DAYS. MORE SCHOOL SPIRIT!

Fall is here, and it's a great time to show your school spirit! This week, save 15% on Adult & Youth Heavy Blend Crewneck Sweatshirts, plus save on Baseball Tees and Ladies' Colorblock Tees.

FREE SHIPPING on orders over $49—no code needed!
Shop your school store and support your school!

Shop our school store here: https://www.henryspiritwear.com/

Did you know that families can recognize staff members with Bulldog Brags, just like we do for students? If you or your child notice a staff member demonstrating one of our Henry Core Values—Kind, Responsible, Persevere, or Inclusive—we invite you to share it using the button below.

Each staff member who receives a Bulldog Brag will be honored with a certificate and a special surprise. As part of our character education, it is important for students to see adults modeling these values every day—and to hear real examples of what they look like in action!

PTO Families,

It's time for the Henry Hustle Fun Run! A flyer was sent home with students on Friday and we wanted to share a quick reminder about why this fundraiser is so exciting for our school. PTO is running this event and using FundHub as our sharing platform, which means that 95-97% of funds raised will stay at Henry.

The Henry Hustle will directly support improvements to our school grounds, including:

• Adding benches to the front of the school

• Adding to our existing outdoor learning area

• Building funds toward a sun shade for our future playground

We are excited to make these spaces more welcoming, functional, and enjoyable for our students and families. Every donation and every bit of participation helps us move these projects forward! This fundraiser will conclude with a fun run for all students to run with their buddy class, October 9.

Thank you for participating and helping make our fall fundraiser a success. We can’t wait to see our Henry community come together!

With gratitude,
Henry PTO

Link to: https://henry.parkwayschools.net/families/pto/26-27-newsletters

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WE NEED YOU FOR GRADE-LEVEL PARTIES!

Want to help make this year’s parties extra fun for our Bulldogs? Whether you’d love to help plan and customize the party or simply lend a hand on party day, we’d love to have you!

PARTY VOLUNTEER INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Wednesday, 9/30 at 7 PM in the Henry Cafeteria

We’ll give a quick overview of party procedures, share tips for creating fun and grade-appropriate activities, and give parents a chance to meet, collaborate, and start planning some awesome Bulldog memories!

Can’t make the meeting? No problem! We still need plenty of volunteers on party days—and all are welcome! Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family friends can volunteer with a valid government-issued photo ID for a visitor pass.

Fall Party

Tuesday, November 24th

Spring Party

Thursday, March 11th

Junior Longhorn basketball teams are committed to providing excellent instruction in a fun and competitive environment. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for our athletes to play with others who plan to attend Parkway West High School, while improving their fundamentals and teamwork. We are committed to teaching offensive and defensive concepts that are used at the high school level. Teams will compete in the competitive CNR League and the Park/Rock League, and may also participate in tournaments. All of this depends on the commitment level of each team. Teams will practice 1-2 times per week (depending on team).

TRYOUTS DATES AND TIMES: All tryouts will be held at Parkway West High School Main Gym

5th Grade: Sunday, September 27th (3:30-5pm)

6th Grade: Sunday, September 27th (5-6:30pm)

7th Grade: Sunday, September 27th (6:30-8pm)

8th Grade: Sunday, August 23rd (7-8:15 pm)

Please bring a basketball and a water bottle.

Please fill out the QR code below to register for tryouts. Please email Brett Katz bkatz@parkwayschool.net (Head Basketball Coach at Parkway West), or Neil Adams (Head of Jr. Longhorn Basketball program) Neil.Adams@raymondjames.com, with any questions. Parkway West HS staff will be placing the girls on the respective teams for all grade levels. Some grade levels will have multiple teams, with the top 8-10 players at each age playing on the Red Team, and the next 8-10 players will play on the Blue Team. Kids grow and develop skills at different rates, so teams may look different each year. If interested in coaching, please make sure to indicate on the registration form.

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