Henkle Middle School Bulletin

Dear Families,

As we get started on the third week of the school year, things are beginning to settle into place here at Henkle. Students are learning, teachers are teaching, and our support teams are working hard to keep us fed, cared for, and safe across the school.

While the daily routine is helpful to many of us, we also know that some students are still settling in or may even feel a little stressed keeping up with the pace. We want families to know that we have staff available to talk with you and work with your student on any challenges they may be experiencing.

Please contact me, your child’s teacher, or our office if you would like us to be aware of anything in your student’s life that might affect them here at school. We take our partnership with families in providing the very best support we can for the growth and development of our students seriously, and are always happy to connect.

Thank you again for sharing your student with us! Seeing them learn and grow is how we as educators find satisfaction in the work we do.

Warmly,

Jim

We’re here to support your student’s success! If your child will be absent for reasons other than unexpected illness, please let us know ahead of time.

• 1–2 day absences: A quick email, phone call, or note to the front office is all it takes. Calls need to be received prior to the start of school at 8:15am for the absence to be excused.

• 3+ day absences: Please submit a pre-arranged absence request at least five days before the absence.

We prioritize your child’s safety and will reach out if they are absent. If you have attendance questions or need info on tardies, please contact the office or school administration.

Congratulations to the Grizzly Cross Country team! Yesterday in Vancouver our boys team finished 3rd and our girls team finished 2nd!! Top runners of the meet for the Grizzlies were Abe Brooks, Reed Scheffler, Alia Scheffler and Finley Harkema!! Great job to all the Grizzly Runners!!

This week on Wednesday our 7th and 8th Grade Football team will be headed to The Dalles Middle School for our first game of the year. The game begins at 4:30pm.

Our Volleyball team has its home opener against The Dalles on Monday, Sept. 14: 4pm for 7th and 5pm for 8th grade.

We love to have plenty of fans support our Grizzlies at games. We ask that we stay positive, support our teams, and keep the focus on the kids at games. We look forward to seeing you there. Go Grizzlies!

Calling local musicians to play fun, upbeat music in the 5-8 school foyer as students enter school on Monday mornings. We believe that we can help create a positive, welcoming environment for our students in many ways and the energy music brings is a welcome addition.

Set up: 7:30-7:45am

Play: 7:45-8:10am

Band room instruments, amp, and microphone available: let us know what you need.

Contact: Haley Harkema (503) 984-8348 haley.harkema@whitesalmonschools.org