Henry Happenings

Dear Henry Families,

We are so proud of our Bulldogs and all they have accomplished during these first two weeks. Our students are settling into routines, building relationships, and showing what it means to be Kind, Responsible, Persevering, and Inclusive each day!

A reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We hope you enjoy the extra day to relax, recharge, and spend some special time together as a family.

We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday! Have a wonderful long weekend, Bulldogs!

Continue reading below for more information about: Curriculum Night, Author Visit for Grades 4-5, Bingo Night, Spirit Wear, PTO Back to School Picnic, PTO updates, and more!

Sincerely,

Dr. Jodi Oliver

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September 7 - No School - Labor Day

September 9- Half Day- 1:05pm Dismissal

September 9- Board of Education Regular Meeting @ Welcome Center, 7:00-8:00pm

September 10 - Curriculum Night Grades 1-5 and Special Area, 4:30-7:30pm

September 11 - PTO Welcome Back Picnic @ Logan Park Pavilion, 6:00-7:30pm

September 16- Henry PTO General Meeting, 6:00pm, Library

September 23, 24, 25 - Talent Sharing- Music, Grade 3 & 5

September 23- Board of Education Regular Meeting @ Welcome Center, 7:00-8:00pm

September 25- 2nd Grade Shaw Nature Reserve Field Trip

September 25 - Family Bingo Night, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

If your child arrives late to school, (anytime after 9:05 AM) please remember that the adult dropping them off must walk inside the building and sign them in at the office. This applies to anyone who may be bringing your child to school, so please share this information with family members, caregivers, or others who may be dropping off your child.

This procedure helps us ensure that every student is safely accounted for and prevents our office from making an absence call when a student has actually arrived at school.

Thank you for your help and cooperation in following this important safety procedure!

Our Curriculum Night is coming up on Thursday, September 10. Below are the times and locations for each grade-level presentation. We hope to see all of our parents there!

If you are unable to attend, teachers will send a recorded version of the presentation via email following Curriculum Night. Please note that we will not be offering a live virtual option this year.

4:30 5th grade (gym)

5:00 Special area (library)

5:30 1st grade (gym)

6:00 2nd grade (library)

6:30 3rd grade (gym)

7:00 4th grade (library)

Vision screenings- The school nurse will begin vision screenings soon to identify students with vision problems. This will include kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th grade and new students. The nurse will reach out to parents for any concerns and send a referral note home so that an eye doctor appointment can be scheduled.

UPDATE to Flu Clinic-There will not be a student Flu Clinic at school this year. Please contact your medical provider about getting your child's flu shot.

• Explore the different options for depositing funds into your student's breakfast and lunch account.
  
  
• Apply/reapply for free and reduced-price meals (families approved for free/reduced meals in 2025-2026 will retain that status for the first 30 days of the new school year, but must reapply).
  
  
• View the digital menus by school.

Author Visit - Coming Soon for 4th and 5th Grade!

Henry Elementary is so excited to welcome author Lindsay Currie on Tuesday, September 8th. Lindsay is a Missouri author who has a new book coming out called The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society. The book is the first in a new mystery series for middle grade readers that centers around one of my favorite places - bookstores! Lindsay will be sharing this book, and lots about her writing process, with the audience. We would like to thank Left Bank Books for providing the opportunity to bring Lindsay to Henry. If your family would like to purchase an autographed copy of her books, you can order online here. A paper order form came home in Friday Folders.

Lindsay will be presenting to grades 4-5 in the cafeteria. If you have any questions, or do not want your child to attend the visit, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Goyal at agoyal@parkwayschools.net.

If you were a Henry student last school year, and completed the summer reading log, please have your child turn it into the library by Friday, September 25th. Please make sure the log has your child's name, teacher, their summer reading details/total, and your signature. This is for current 1st-5th grade students only, please contact Mrs. Goyal with questions.

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

🍂Fall Spirit Starts Here!🍂

Gear up for the new school year with your favorite school spiritwear! Shop tees, hoodies, long sleeves and more—all customized with your school designs.

FREE SHIPPING on orders over $49!
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,

You’re invited to join us for our general PTO Meeting on September 16 from 6:00–7:00 PM in the Henry Library. We will vote on the 2026–27 budget, discuss plans for this school year, and Parkway Superintendent, Dr. Schnieder, will be speaking on the Parkway Prop P initiative. We hope to see you there!

Below you will find information on Stock the Lounge for staff. This year, we will be collecting donations around the scheduled monthly half days (9/9)- regardless of grade level. For convenience, donations can be sent with students, dropped off at the front office, or shipped through Amazon.

Thank you,

Henry PTO

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

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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