Henry Happenings

Dear Henry Families,

This time of year can be challenging for schools. We are in the season of already looking to the future and making plans for the next school year, while staying focused on our current reality and continuing work toward our goals. A big piece of our work for student success in school is ensuring our students feel a sense of belonging. If you were unable to make it to Parkway's State of the District event last Wednesday night, I would like to share a highlight from one of the presentations.

Belonging is created when individuals are treated with dignity - seen, heard, and valued without having to sacrifice their identity.

-Cobb & Krownapple

Continue reading below for more information about: STEAM Night @ Magic House MADE, Unsold Auction Items, Yearbook Sales, New Game Date for the Henry Harmonizers, and More!

Enjoy the Superbowl!

With Gratitude,

Dr. Jodi Oliver

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February 10- Honors Orchestra, 8:00 AM

February 10 & 11- PTO STEAM Night at Magic House

February 12- Half Day, 1:05 PM Dismissal

February 13- No School (Professional Development Day)

February 16- No School (President's Day)

February 17- Honors Orchestra, 8:00 AM

February 20- One School, One Book Begins and Read-A-Thon Begins

February 23- PTO Culver's Restuarant Night

February 24 - PTO Reader in Me Minutes Due

February 24 - PTO Community Game Night, 6:30 PM

February 25 - 5th Grade Concert, 6:30 PM

February 26 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Adventures of Intrigue

February 26 - Spirit of Excellence, 6:45 PM

February 27 - 1st Grade Field Trip to Sheldon Concert Hall

February 27 - PTO Reader in Me Prize Distribution

The Read-A-Thon is back and will run during One School/One Book. About one week before our Read-A-Thon starts we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress. We have chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills. It has also been able to help us raise funds to purchase classroom furniture the last three years! We hope EVERYONE participates.

NEW AMBUSH GAME DATE - March 1, 2026!

(Henry ticket link closes on 2/16/26)

Information:

The Henry Harmonizers’ “God Bless America” performance has been moved to March 1, 2026 (1:50 performance time). This is an optional opportunity, but it is always a fun, memorable event! ALL of our Henry families & staff are invited.

THE BEST NEWS - If you purchased tickets for the original game day, 1/24, those tickets will be transferred to this new game date - no need to purchase new tickets! Our updated tickets will be sent out the same way - to the email/number with which you purchased the originals. The updated tickets will be sent the week before March 1.

TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TICKETS - Tickets are $25 per person. All people attending need a ticket, except those under the age of 2. 26-3-01 Henry Harmonizers - St. Louis Ambush

Tasks:

1. I have a Henry family that is unable to attend the new date - reach out to Mrs. Plesia if you are interested in having those 2 tickets transferred to you, and I will connect you with that family.

2. If you are interested in carpooling (to save on the $15/car parking fee), consider talking with other families (or other Henry families that might consider attending).

3. Please DO send me a quick email to let me know you are coming (after you place your order)! The arena only lets me know the number of tickets sold, but I will not have access to names.

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Remember - this Purchase Link is open until 2/16/26 (same link as last time, only updated):

26-3-01 Henry Harmonizers - St. Louis Ambush

Please join us!

Mrs. Plesia

Camp FunTastic Day Camp or Sports Camp is an amazing summer opportunity for your children! Due to construction at Green Trails and across the district, camp will be held at Wren Hollow Elementary this summer.

New this year: free bus transportation!
Buses will leave Green Trails at 8:15 a.m. and return students to Green Trails after camp, leaving Wren Hollow at 3:00 p.m. each day. Students attending camp from anywhere in the district are welcome to come to Green Trails to ride the bus.

Registration opens Sunday, February 1 at 11:00 a.m.
Please see the attached flyers for more details!

Online orders will be available until March 20, 2026.

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!

Exciting updates with Parkway Nutrition Services- check out more information about student choice at West Middle, New Food Options at West High, and our Discovery Kitchen.

**ATTENTION KINDERGARTEN PARENTS!** We need your help to stock the lounge for our dedicated teachers, staff, and administration this September. Please visit the Sign Up Genius link to contribute and drop off your items at the school office by February 18th. Your generosity will help keep our amazing school team energized and appreciated.

For more information on all of these offerings check them out at -

https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/30439/auctions/192228?t=no_bids

Then email henrytrivia@gmail.com to share interest in the item. The item will be sold to

whoever reaches out first. You will then make a payment through Venmo.

AIM Field Hockey Session - $35

Camp Homework - $35

D1 – Adult 1 month membership - $50

F45 – 1 month membership - $45

Food – 5 Star Burger in Clayton ($25GC) - $10

Glo West County – Botox ($500 value) - $125

Lilly Pulitzer – Beach Bag, Towel and Pareo - $35

Mad Science $140 Gift Card - $35

Magic House 4 passes - $15

Olive You Aesthetics – Derma plane and Diamond Glow - $125

Orange Theory – 1 month at Des Peres location - $40

PRP Wine #1 – In Home Wine Tasting for 12 – Featuring 8 bottles - $50

PRP Wine #2 – In Home Wine Tasting for 12 – Featuring 8 bottles - $50

PWHS Cross Country Middle School Summer Camp (June 1 st – 4 th ) - $15

PWHS Field Hockey Camp (June 22 – 25 th )- $20

St. Louis Chess Club – Membership, Chess Mat, and Pieces - $50

WWI Museum in KC – 2 passes - $15

Culver’s Restaurant Night is on 2/23 from 5-8pm

Location:

• Culver’s of Manchester
• 14444 Manchester Road, 63011

Culver’s will donate 10% of sales from the evening to Henry Elementary PTO. No code needed.

We have a Culver's "Share Night" (restaurant night) on Monday, February 23rd. As part of Culver's “Share Night,” they require that we have 1 adult volunteer and 4 youth volunteers per hour for the duration of the event (or we could have 2 adults and 3 youth or 3 adults and 2 youth or 4 adults). As a volunteer, you will receive a Culver's apron and nametag, and then be responsible for delivering food to customers. (You will wash your hands and will need to continue to wash hands during your shift.) We recommend the youth volunteers be in grades 2-5 as they will be walking outside to deliver food to customers and will need to be able to find the correct car and number. If you have a student who is younger and wants to sign up, you can do that but you need to plan to stay and assist the student as well (even if the 1 adult volunteer is signed up for the hour). **PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT IF YOU SIGN UP THAT YOU KNOW FOR CERTAINTY YOU CAN ATTEND. Culver's is counting on the volunteers and it will be difficult to replace on short notice.** Please sign up on the link below. Signups are on a first come, first serve basis.

Henry Families, we need your help! Join the Box Tops February 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!

Email: joliver2@parkwayschools.net

Email: lsmith6@parkwayschools.net

Website: https://henry.parkwayschools.net/

Instagram: @pkwyhenrybulldogs