Henry Happenings

Dear Henry Families,

We are looking forward to a fun-filled week at Henry as we celebrate our core values—Kind, Responsible, Persevere, and Inclusive! Our second half day is coming up on Wednesday, which means our Bulldogs will have another opportunity to spend time with their buddy class and continue building those special relationships through fun, meaningful activities.

Friday, October 9, will also bring our PTO’s Henry Hustle Fun Run! All students will participate alongside their buddies, making this a wonderful opportunity to celebrate teamwork, school spirit, and perseverance while being active and having fun!

Don’t forget to participate in the Henry Hustle! We encourage all families to get involved by helping your student collect pledges and donations and by cheering them on as they hustle with their buddies. Every contribution makes a difference and helps support our school!

We are excited to partner with our amazing PTO for a week filled with connection, character, fun, and fundraising. Thank you to our families for supporting these experiences and helping make Henry such a special place to learn and grow!

Continue reading below for more information about: Henry Hustle Spirit Week, Parent Learning Night, Picture Day, Girls Who Code, School Smiles, Henry Hustle, Trunk or Treat, Parkway updates, and more!

Sincerely,

Dr. Jodi Oliver, Principal

Mr. Alex Spellicy, Assistant Principal

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October 5- Henry Harmonizers, 8:00am

October 5 - Sprit Week Begins! - Crazy hat or crazy hair day!

October 6- School Smiles Dentist Visit

October 6 - Wear a wacky or mismatched outfit!

October 6- PTO Tab Top Collection

October 7- Half Day, 1:05 Dismissal

October 7 - Planet Colors -Grade level color day! (see below)

October 8- Art Club, 8:00am

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 14- Art Club, 8:00am

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

Pre-Order Online:www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com

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Direct link:https://wagner.portraitpics.co/api/v2/keys/lookup/wagner?key=7G3Y2P3V

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

Please review the following information regarding the drop-off/pickup procedure at Henry Elementary.

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.

DROP-OFF LOOP

From BOTH DIRECTIONS on Henry Ave:

1. Turn onto Clayworth Dr.

2. Left on Ruthwood Dr.

3. Left on Guenevere Dr.

4. Right on Henry Ave.

5. Right into Henry Elem

6. Proceed to the Rear of the School

Right Turns Only for Entering the School Drive! Please enter the school drive only from Northbound Henry Ave (going toward Clayton Rd) AFTER you have LOOPED THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD and are exiting the neighborhood from Guenevere. THE LINE BEGINS ON GUENEVERE.

DO NOT TURN DIRECTLY ONTO GUENEVERE

If you turn directly on Guenevere, you will have to make a U-Turn to enter the line. This causes a major safety issue for those children walking to school. It also upsets our neighbors when cars turn around in their driveways. Please help us be safe and good neighbors by entering Guenevere only by using the route through the neighborhood. When waiting in line, please be considerate of neighbors needing to enter or exit their driveways.

FROM GLENMEADOW DR OR SPRING MEADOWS DR

If you are coming from Glenmeadow Dr or Spring Meadows Dr, please turn Right onto Henry Avenue and loop back to make a right turn into the Henry drive.

SAFETY REMINDERS

For safety, please do not use cell phones in the pick-up line where students are loading. Students should always load on the passenger side of the vehicle in order to avoid walking between cars. When exiting the lot after picking up your child, please be aware of a crosswalk in between the parked buses that people use when entering the parking lot. Do not exceed 10 mph in the parking lot

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PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF LANE

Please refer to the map below for the loading/unloading zones, waiting zones, and exit path.

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!

NEW FALL SPIRITWEAR SAVINGS!

October is here, and it's a great time to show your school spirit! This week, save 15% on Pants, Weekend Fleece and Cyclone Tie-Dye Tees, plus save 10% on Ladies' Beach Crews.

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!

Henry Families,

It's time for the Henry Hustle Fun Run! A flyer was sent home with students last 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!

Next week we will continue to raise money, celebrate with a spirit week, and conclude with the 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

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Come check out this fun event! Costumes are encouraged!

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