Henry Happenings

Dear Families,

This week, our students in grades 3 and 4 will begin Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) testing. A reminder that it is normal for students to feel some nerves, and families can help by keeping routines consistent, ensuring a good night’s sleep, providing a healthy breakfast, and encouraging a positive mindset. Please remind your child that this is an opportunity to show what they have learned, to focus on doing their best, and that they are more than a test score. We are proud of their hard work and growth this year and appreciate your partnership in supporting them during testing week. 5th grade is on deck, and will begin next week!

Teacher appreciation week is coming up next week as well! If you have a teacher you would like to honor with a Staff Bulldog Brag you can do it here!

Continue reading below for more information about: Book Donations, Field Day Sign Volunteer Sign Up, Square One Art, Notes from the Library, Volunteer Breakfast Invite, PTO Picnic, and More!

With Gratitude,

Dr. Jodi Oliver

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April 27- Volunteer Breakfast, 8:00am

April 27- PTO Meeting, 7:00pm

April 27-May 1- 3rd and 4th Grade MAP Testing

April 28- School Bus Driver Day

April 29- May 1- Talent Sharing in Music, Grades K, 1, 2, 3

April 30- 4th and 5th Grade Strings Concert, 6:30pm

May 1- School Lunch Hero Day

May 1- School Principal's Day

May 4- 8- 5th Grade MAP Testing

May 4-8- National Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4- Talent Sharing in Music (Grs. K, 1, 2, 3)

May 5- Honors Orchestra, 8:00am

May 5- PTO Tab Top Collection

May 6- 3rd Grade MOSAICS Litzinger Field Trip, 9:05am-12pm

May 6- School Nurse Day

May 6- PTO Papa John's Night

May 8- 4th Grade Bowlero Field Trip, 9:30am-12:30pm

Please remember for the safety of all, to continue to comply with our route for pick up and drop off procedures. We have many walkers and bike riders that utilize mutiple crosswalks and it is imperative that our cars follow the same driving patterns each day. Please review and follow the procedure if you drop off/pick up your child in a car. Thanks for your help!

In collaboration with the Ballwin Police Department, to keep our car drop-off & pick-up lane safe and the traffic moving on Henry Ave, please follow the route through the neighborhood as outlined below. Please help us keep the non-school traffic moving on Henry Avenue by following this right turn only plan and NOT making a left turn from Henry Ave into the school lot. Please only enter the Henry lot AFTER you have been on Guenevere.

We are so excited for our 2026 Field Day! We are looking for two volunteers for each station. This year we are offering AM shifts and PM shifts. Volunteers will be provided with a printout of station directions, and everything will be set up for you ahead of time. It's going to be a great day full of fun! Once you sign up, be on the lookout for an email from us with your arrival time and station details. Thank you for helping out! - Mrs. Howren & Mr. Pettus

Parkway is beginning a series of Community Conversations to help parents and residents better understand our budget pressures and to discuss how to create a sustainable future for our students.

These are important conversations. All parents, staff, and community members are encouraged to attend any or all of the Community Conversations. The second two will build upon the first two:

• March 25 – West High – 6:00-7:30 p.m.

• March 31 – South High – 6:00-7:30 p.m.

• April 27 – North High – 6:00-7:30 p.m.

• April 30 – Central High – 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Learn more at InvestedinParkway.net.

Do you have a child that will be 5 before August 1 in 2026? If so, Kindergarten might be on the horizon for your child! Please click here for more information about Kindergarten registration!

Henry PTO will be hosting our last general meeting of this school year on Monday, April 27 at 7pm in the Henry library. The purpose of this meeting will be to vote on the new slate of PTO board members for the 2026-27 school year. This will be just a yes or no vote on the slate as a whole, because we did not have multiple nominations for any position.

President: Angie Phillion

Secretaries: Danielle Terranova & Alicia Goyal

Treasurer: Kari Roehr

Vice President of Communication & Technology: Shannon Piatchek

Vice Presidents of Community Events: Katie Regel & Jessica Banner

Vice President of Fundraising: Lauren Evans

Reader In Me update: Friday’s last prize distribution was postponed. If your child qualified for a prize, they will receive it at a later date yet to be scheduled. Thanks for understanding.

Square 1 Art sticker sheets should be coming home with your student. These forms have your art access code and how to order. This year they are offering free shipping on ALL orders placed by the April 28 fundraiser deadline. Support the school and celebrate your young artist by turning their creation into a keepsake! See what Square 1 Art has to offer at: https://www.square1art.com/

Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8) is coming up, and we’re ready to celebrate our incredible teachers in totally rad 90’s style! We’d love your help making this week extra special.

You can sign up to donate items here: [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F48AAA823A4FD0-63216718-teacher]

If dropping off a physical donation feels like too much, no worries—you can also Venmo your contribution to: https://account.venmo.com/u/henrypto2 and we'll do the shopping for you.

(Be sure to include the memo: Teacher Appreciation 2026). The deadline for all donations is Tuesday, April 28th.

Thanks for helping us show our teachers all the love—they deserve it big time!

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!

Get your future Longhorn swagged out for Spring! The West Middle PTO is having a Spring Spiritwear Sale including West Tees, Hoodies, Hats and more! Click below to order your gear by May 6th so that items can be delivered before the last day of school! Thanks for supporting West Middle PTO!

Email: joliver2@parkwayschools.net

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