Henry Happenings

Dear Henry Families,

We hope you had a fantastic weekend!

Continue reading below for more information about: Book Fair Update, PTO Night at the Movies, Multicultural Day, MAP Testing Dates, Notes from the Nurse, PTO Updates, and More!

With Gratitude,

Dr. Jodi Oliver

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March 30- Talent Sharing in Music (Grades 4 & 5)

March 31- Honors Orchestra, 8:00 AM

April 1- Talent Sharing in Music (Grades 4 & 5)

April 6- National Assistant Principal's Week

April 7- No School (Professional Development PK-12)

April 10 - Multicultural Day

April 13- PTO General Meeting, 7:00-8:00pm

April 14- PTO Tab Top Collection

April 15- Half Day, 1:05pm Dismissal

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.

Thank You for Supporting Our Spring Book Fair!

Our library is feeling the love after such a fantastic Book Fair before spring break. Thank you for showing up in such a big way! Whether your family shopped, volunteered, or helped spread the word, your support truly made a difference for our students and our library.

Book fairs help us continue to grow a collection that reflects student interests, introduces new titles, and keeps our shelves fresh and exciting. It’s always so fun seeing students light up when they find “their” book, and you helped make that happen!

A special thank you to our incredible volunteers who kept everything running smoothly and created such a welcoming, joyful experience for our students. Your time and energy mean so much.

I'm so grateful for this amazing school community. Thank you for helping us keep the love of reading strong at Henry!

Exciting News for Bulldog Readers!

Thanks to the generosity of our PTO, Henry Elementary now has a School Library Plan with Novel Effect! This engaging app brings stories to life with music and sound effects that play as students read aloud, making reading even more immersive and fun.

Up to 30 students can use the app at a time, giving more of our readers the chance to experience books in a whole new way. We’re so grateful for this amazing addition to our library that helps spark a love of reading for every student!

Our library also features many books marked with a Novel Effect sticker, making it easy for students to spot stories that pair with the app for an enhanced, sound-filled reading experience.

To try out Novel Effect click here to get started.

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 Wednesday mornings in Ms. Ayers’ Classroom at 8:00am starting April 8th until May 13th. We will skip April 29th due to MAP testing. Space limited to the first 15 girls who register. Girls who participated in the fall are welcome to join again. Click here to sign up.

Questions: Contact Caroline Ayers at cayers1@parkwayschools.net

With spring weather approaching, we would like to remind families of our safety procedures in the event of severe weather.

If a tornado warning occurs and St. Louis County emergency sirens sound while families are in the parent pick-up line, the parent-led walker line, or waiting for student walkers, we invite you to leave your station and enter the school. Staff members will open the doors and guide you to a designated safe area where you may remain until the storm has passed and the all-clear has been given. Please remember dismissal will be delayed in this instance and students will not be dismissed until school officials have been given the all clear.

The safety of our students, staff, and families is our highest priority. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding should this situation arise.

Multicultural Day is coming up, and we would love your help! This year, the event will take place during the school day on Friday, April 10, so that all students can participate. We are inviting parents and guardians to volunteer to help bring the experience to life in classrooms across the school. Find out all of the details and sign up at this link. We are looking forward to having you join us for this special day!

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!

Please help us treat our Henry team to a delicious lunch on Monday, March 30th! It's been an amazing year of growth and learning at Henry!

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Henry Families,

Your PTO Board is already looking ahead to next school year, which means it’s time for Board Elections for the 2026–2027 school year.

Our PTO works best when it reflects the voices of our entire school community. Serving on the PTO Board is a meaningful way to support our students and staff, connect with other families, and help guide decisions that directly impact fundraisers, community events, and enrichment opportunities.

If you are interested in running for a board position, please complete the Nomination Form prior to the April 13 General PTO Meeting. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the 4/13 meeting. Elections will take place in person at the April 27 General PTO Meeting at 7:00 PM. All parents are encouraged to attend and participate.

As stated in PTO bylaws, a Nominating Committee made up of outgoing president Samantha Stirling and Dr. Oliver will oversee the nomination and election process. Once board members are elected, planning will begin for next year’s events, fundraising efforts, and committees.

Upcoming PTO Business:

• April 13 – General PTO Meeting, 7:00–8:00 PM in the Henry Library (Board nominations due)
• April 27 – General PTO Meeting, 7:00–8:00 PM in the Henry Library (Board elections)

As always, please email henrypto@gmail.com with any questions.

Sincerely,
Henry PTO Board

Henry Families, we need your help! Join the Box Tops March Challenge in your app! Contact HenryBoxTops@gmail.com if you need help!

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!

Exciting updates with Parkway Nutrition Services- check out more information about catering at Highcroft, Student Feedback Spotlight, and our Discovery Kitchen.

Have you ever wanted to jump, dance, cheer, and have tons of fun with your friends? Jr Longhorn Cheerleading might be perfect for you! Cheerleaders learn awesome moves, cool chants, and exciting routines that help support Jr Longhorn football and spread West Middle school spirit.

Cheerleading helps you build confidence, strength, and teamwork skills. You’ll make new friends, stay active, and learn how to work together to reach big goals. Whether you love to dance, jump, lead a crowd, or just try something new, Jr Longhorn cheer has a place for YOU!

If you will be in grade 5th - 8th this upcoming school year Come join the fun, show your spirit, and shine like a star!

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