2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR!

Good Afternoon Team,

As we enter Week 2, I want to take a moment to thank you all for such a strong and smooth opening to the school year. Your energy, teamwork, and commitment were evident in every hallway, classroom, and interaction. Our students are off to a great start because of all of YOU!!

Thank you again to everyone who stepped in, stepped up, and supported one another. Special shout out to Ms. Terry-Boyd for creating the lesson plans. Thank you to Ms. Potteiger for the MTSS in-service. Thank you to our teachers with collab this week. Thank you to Ms. McDowell & Mrs. Pitts with getting the chrome books ready. A very special thank you to Ms. Vela with scheduling and working above and beyond.

A Few Important Reminders:

📌LOCK DOORS- To support with safety, reminder that all doors are to remain locked even when occupied. We are finding several classroom doors that are unlocked and not occupied.

📌STEAM Lab starts this week- This is just a reminder that you will attend STEAM lab with your students and Mrs. Corrales. This is an opportunity to be sure that all staff has an understanding of how to teach STEAM. As a STEAM school this is a requirement for certification.

📌MORNING NEWS- Please continue to log on to the news by 7:45am. Ms. McDowell will send out the link each morning. Thank you for your patience.

📌 DUTY FREE LUNCH- This will be the first week teachers will not eat lunch with their kids. Please remind students of appropriate cafeteria behavior. If you are monitor please be sure that you are on time for duty and you are actively monitoring.

📌 Be on time and present each day. Consistency is key for both students and colleagues.
📌 Rituals & Routines – This does not stop the first week.
📌 Building Updates – The District will also still be on-site working on camera and the new door security upgrades.
📌 Warm Body Count – Homeroom teachers, please be sure to submit the count daily using the link below by 8am. We should not have to call you to remind you of this.
📌 Sign In/Out – Don’t forget to use the appropriate links each day, see below.

⚠️ Parking Alert: To support bus drivers we will not be able to park against the curb near the driveway. Please park on the field. I am working with the District to get support with new parking.

Please note that we will return to our normal work hours this week. Let’s continue to lead with intention, support one another, and build on the strong foundation we’ve set. The tone we set now will carry us far.

Here’s to another great week of teaching, learning, and growing together.

#missonpossible

Dr. Blanton

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📆THIS WEEK📆

Monday, August 11th - Please Be On Time

Take attendance in Infinte and Warm body county by 8am
MAP Testing see Ms. Vela's schedule

Tuesday, August 12th -

Take attendance in Infinte and Warm body county by 8am
Meet with Potteiger in Rm. 115
MAP Testing see Ms. Vela's schedule
TUESDAY TEACHER TUTORIALS - Rm. 115 @2:45pm

Wednesday, August 13th-

Take attendance in Infinte and Warm body county by 8am
7:00 am - 4:00 pm All staff
FIRE DRILL time TBD
Meet with Academic Coach be ready to finalize lesson plans in rm. 115.
Guiding Coalition Leadership Team Meeting in rm 115 at 2:45pm. All other staff will use this time to contact parents, make copies, upload RTI documentation, etc.
MAP Testing see Ms. Vela's schedule

Thursday- August 14th

Take attendance in Infinte and Warm body county by 8am

Collaborative Planning PLC- be ready to discuss data in rm. 115.
MAP Testing see Ms. Vela's schedule

Friday, August 15th- Wear Any HMES shirt and jeans/workoutpants (no distressed jeans, no holes, no rips, no tears, work appropriate jeans only, NO SHORTS).

Take attendance in Infinte and Warm body county by 8am
MAP Testing MAKE UPS
Reading & Math CFAs

Upcoming Events

PBIS Spirit Week!
August 27th Curriculum Night- (Mark your calendar this event)- Curriculum night is an educational open house by grade level, that takes place at the beginning of the school year for parents to receive critical information that will benefit their child’s learning throughout the year.

Curriculum night AGENDA

Introduction of HMES Staff (5:00-5:15)
ANNUAL TITLE 1 MEETING (5:15-5:45)
School-Wide PTA MEETING (5:45-6:15)

1st Session (6:20-6:50)
2nd Session (7:00-7:30)

At curriculum night parents will expect:
• Teacher presentations on the DCSD curriculum (this should be done by grade level)
• Teachers providing an outline for routines and expectations a great help in getting students prepared for a successful school year
• Other resources you as a family has access to support your student (games, posters or charts parents can print around the house, list of times they can support you in your classroom)

CLICK HERE FOR MAP SCHEDULE

HMES Media Center Newsletter

Teacher Tutorial is back!

Teacher Tutorial is back! Join us from 2:45* to 3:30 for dedicated time set aside for you to get extra help, ask questions, clarify concepts, or work through challenges in a relaxed setting. Whether you need assistance with a specific lesson, guidance on a project, or just a bit of extra practice, this is your time.

We’re here to help you succeed! There is absolutely no judgment, only support. We’re here to help you succeed!

PBIS SPIRIT WEEK

Hello Parents, The week of August 25- August 29 we will kick off our PBIS Schoolwide behavior initiative. PBIS aims to promote positive student behavior and supports a positive school climate. We are encouraging all students to participate in our Spirit Week dress up days. At Henderson Mill we SOAR! Our students have Self Control, are Organized, Accountable and Respectful.

🦅Be Part of the Magic at Henderson Mill! Join PTO🦅

Henderson Mill has the BEST events—hands down! From unforgettable family nights to fun fundraisers, spirit wear, staff appreciation, and more… our PTO is behind it all!

But we can’t do it without YOU.

Whether you can volunteer your time, share your ideas, or simply stay connected, your involvement makes a huge difference in our school community. Every staff is welcome and every voice matters!

🦅 Why join the PTO?
✔️ Help plan amazing events
✔️ Support teachers and students
✔️ Build community
✔️ Stay in the loop

Let’s work together to make this the best year yet at Henderson Mill!

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