Henry Happenings

Dear Henry Families,

We had a great first week of school! It has been wonderful to see our Bulldogs back in the building, making new friends, building relationships with their teachers, and beginning another exciting year of learning and growth.

Thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping make the start of the school year such a positive one. We are looking forward to all that is ahead as we continue to Reach for the Stars together! ⭐

Temperatures this Week

We will continue to hold outdoor recess unless the temperature or heat index reaches 100 degrees. If either reaches this threshold, we will move recess indoors to help ensure the safety of our students and staff.

Students are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle to school each day so they can stay hydrated throughout the day and while riding the bus.

Lunch Visitors

We know how special it is to share a lunch with your child at school. To help students settle into their routines and feel comfortable in the cafeteria, we will begin lunch visits after Labor Day (Sept. 7). At that time, parents are warmly welcomed to join their child for lunch after checking in at the office with a valid ID. For safety reasons, lunch visitors must be listed as one of the student’s emergency contacts in Infinite Campus.

Continue reading below for more information about: Curriculum Night, Author Visit for Grades 4-5, Bingo Night, and more!

Sincerely,

Dr. Jodi Oliver

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September 7 - No School - Labor Day

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

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)

If at any time during the school year, your child will be going home a different way than normal (e.g., parent picking up instead of the bus, walking instead of car pick-up, going home with a friend, etc.), please send a note to your child’s teacher.

Children being picked up by someone other than their parents are to also bring a note and get a pickup pass. Notes from the parents of both children will be needed if a child is going to another student’s home.

If you are calling in with a last-minute change of transportation, please call the main office by 2:30 p.m. at 314-415-6350.

We've missed our Henry Bulldogs and are so excited a new school year is just around the corner! As you start to gather your school supplies, don't forget to include any medications that your child will need at school. Please remember, all medications must be in the original packaging with the prescription label if appropriate and accompanied by a permission form signed by parents and their physician. The necessary forms can be found at this link. I will be available on August 14 or after for medication drop. The office will be open from 8-3 each day. Other times can be arranged as needed.

If your child had any changes to their health over the summer, or if you would like to discuss any particular concerns please email me at jbaker4@parkwayschools.net I will also be available by phone starting August 14th. My phone number is 314-415-6360.

Finally, Missouri law requires that students are up to date on immunizations before attending school. If your child is missing immunizations, you should have been notified over the last several weeks. Immunizations can be obtained at most pediatrician's offices and the St. Louis County Health Department. Appointments become harder to find as August approaches, so don't delay!

• Ensure we have the most up-to-date contact information for school and district communication by updating your Family Profile before August 25.
  
  
• Update your Family Profile via Infinite Campus or the Infinite Campus Parent mobile app.
  
  
• More details about the Family Profile.

The Henry School Calendar has been updated for the 2026-2027 school year with school-wide events and information (as much as can be planned at this time).

• Please click here to access a printable district calendar that includes days off school and early release days.

• You can access the school calendar by visiting our website (click here).

• 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.

Parkway school counselors are dedicated to providing a comprehensive program that supports students in their academic, personal, social/emotional, and career development. They play a vital role in fostering a positive school climate and ensuring that students feel safe.

Counselors collaborate with students, families, staff, and community members to offer a comprehensive counseling program. They proactively identify and address students' needs, responding to those needs on a daily basis. Our school counselors loop with their grade levels each year to build deep and trusting connections with the students.

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

Henry Families,

It was so nice to see so many families at supply drop-off! We hope you were able to pick up a copy of the PTO Newsletter. Digital copies of our newsletters are also available on our website linked below.

A big thank-you to everyone who has signed up to volunteer at events this year. Your support is what makes it possible for us to continue fundraisers and special events for Henry families. If you’re still interested in volunteering, you can find the flyer below.

You’re invited to join us for our next general PTO Meeting on September 16 from 6:00–7:00 PM in the Henry Library. We’ll be voting on the 2026–27 budget and discussing plans for the upcoming school year. We hope to see you there!

Thank you,

PTO Board

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

*Please note the Curriculum Night date change in the newsletter*

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

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