Hendry Park Elementary

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Our first IREAD family night kicks off tomorrow evening! Be sure to get signed up for one of these nights if you have a 2nd or 3rd grader before these dates are over! Meeting Options: November 12 @ Ryan Park November 14 @ Carlin Park November 18 @ Hendry Park November 19 @ Pleasant Lake 5:30-6:30 PM Register here: bit.ly/familyiread

Mrs. Gruner's 3rd grade students using writing and the arts to showcase their learning about the lives of the people of the Eastern Woodlands.

🚨Families of 2nd and 3rd Graders!🚨 Please join us for an IREAD information meeting in November! Meeting Options: November 12 @ Ryan Park November 14 @ Carlin Park November 18 @ Hendry Park November 19 @ Pleasant Lake 5:30-6:30 PM Register here: bit.ly/familyiread

In Mrs. Rigsby's STEAM class, first graders were able to pair up and use the Blue-Bot robots and the Code & Go mouse robots to practice their coding skills. Each student practiced sending their robot to the letter on the ABC mat that their partner challenged them to go to.

Check out Parent Coaching from Parent Guidance. Here is our flyer for November. https://drive.google.com/file/d/122qVLru0tmzmejeVKeAHjmKIRuy1sm51/view?usp=sharing

Join us for IREAD Family Information Night for families of 2nd and 3rd grade families! Sign up below! Meeting Options: November 12 @ Ryan Park November 14 @ Carlin Park November 18 @ Hendry Park November 19 @ Pleasant Lake 5:30-6:30 PM   Register here: bit.ly/familyiread

Join the next Raising Strong Readers Webinar on 11/13 from 5:30-6:15! This month's topic is Letters and Words. We'll share ways to help your child recognize letters and words. Two lucky attendees will win a gift card to Walmart! 🎁 Register here: bit.ly/MSDSCRaisingReaders

As a parent, are you looking for guidance, motivation, and support? Take a look at our Free Parent Coaching and register to meet with your parent coach. https://drive.google.com/file/d/122qVLru0tmzmejeVKeAHjmKIRuy1sm51/view?usp=sharing

Our Raising Strong Readers Webinar was a hit with families, with one parent sharing, "...Parents just need to know what to do..." We look forward to the next session in November! ➡️ Recording: youtube.com/watch?v=SUh5NRnz9bQ ➡️ Sign up: bit.ly/MSDSCRaisingReaders

📢 Calling all parents of elementary-aged parents! 📢 Join us at our "Raising Strong Readers" monthly webinar. We'll share quick ways to support your reader. 📅 1st Online Meeting, 10/29, 5:30-6:15 PM 🔗 Register: https://forms.gle/5GNKSejusBXKyxM16

The commitment to supporting students never stops with our educators! This evening, many elementary teachers came after school for a study group to strengthen understanding around phonics and decoding. #APride

The USDOE requires a period of public comment on our district's Paraprofessional Requirements Waiver. The waiver allows us to expand the qualified candidate pool when hiring paraprofessionals. If you want to provide input on our waiver request, please click the link below and answer the questions by November 8, 2024. Thank you for your input! https://forms.gle/qMiCCEehbhu3xoWu5

Got burning questions about parenting, relationships, or your child's well-being? Join us tonight for Ask a Therapist Live with our renowned family therapist, Dr. Kevin Skinner. Participants anonymously submit questions to receive thoughtful, personalized answers. Wednesday, October 23; 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific Attend for Free Ask a Therapist Live gives you direct access to clinical expertise without the waitlist. Ask a therapist any question about youth mental health or parenting Participation is anonymous Register for the live event to get access to the replay Your relationship with your child is the most important thing. Attend this free webinar to improve it. Register to Join Here: https://bit.ly/3A9QaGZ

Join us for a Raising Strong Readers Monthly Virtual Webinar Series to learn more about supporting your elementary-aged students in reading. The first meeting is October 29, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM. Register here: bit.ly/MSDSCRaisingReaders

FIST will be doing their annual canned food drive the week of October 21st-25th. Hendry Park will be participating and students may bring in cans and we will collect them in the commons area.

A big thank you to the Angola Fire Department for visiting our 1st graders today!

Check out the new Parent Guidance resources to help parents support their students: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a1oOhuzOnx0bJJdhHPN-XspSl8gvJjKx/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111394733720010056561&rtpof=true&sd=true Check out our October calendar of Mental Health series webinars: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a1oOhuzOnx0bJJdhHPN-XspSl8gvJjKx/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111394733720010056561&rtpof=true&sd=true.

From Hendry Park: Picture Day is coming up on 09/27/2024! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/86607JF.

Spirit Week Dress Up Days for Homecoming This Week