"Boss's Day" turned into a Spectacular Week

Hal Henderson faculty and staff celebrated Boss's Day with our WONDERFUL principal the whole week with food and gifts. We wanted her to know how much she is appreciated for all she does each day. She received a large basketfull of goodies, a tray of fall decorations and candy corn, her favorite drink- diet Dr. Pepper, a darling school lamp with children on a bus with a large tote bag, some sweet smelling body lotions/fragrances from Mary Kay, an Auburn tray, a scrapbook for Brady, and a flower arrangement from the faculty and staff with many, many beautiful cards of gratitude.
On Thursday, a brunch was held and Mrs. Laros asked sixth grade girls to watch classes briefly so that each teacher could fix a plate and celebrate with her. We had lots of good food to eat and had a great time. Thank you Mrs. Laros for being a great leader and also our friend. We love you.

"THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK"

"It takes specific classroom management techniques to curb unnecessary interruptions."


Week of October 23, 2006

Monday - Parent Awarness Program - 6-8:00 p.m. Please plan to be here - we need everyone!

Tuesday - School Improvement/BLT Meeting

Wednesday - "Smokey the BEAR" - K-3 will report to the lunchroom at 1:15 p.m.

Thursday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MS. WILLIAMS!!!!

Friday - End 2nd Six Weeks/Fire Drill/Posting is turned on - you may post grades!

Please encourage/remind students daily about purchasing yearbooks. If you need additional forms, please see Mrs. Haney.

Congratulations to Mrs. Horn's class for leading the way in Accelerated Reader points!

Please require your students to read books on his/her level. Please monitor your AR program - I have recently found students with reading levels of 5.0-6.0 reading 0.9 books for points. This may give them points; however, it will not improve comprehension, fluency, or vocabulary. Do not allow your students to do this. Call parents if you find that this is happening. Please warn your students and inform them that you and I are monitoring this program.

FYI
As most of you know, Mr. Bobby Malone's wife passed away this past week. On behalf of our faculty and staff, a large peace lily plant was delivered to the funeral home and a card was mailed to his home address. Please keep Mr. Malone and his family in your prayers!

"THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK"

"The strongest motivational words can be cancelled by adding the word but."

Week of October 16-20, 2006

Monday - PDP's due to Mrs. Laros - Hold them until 2:45. We will meet in the library and sign off on all of them at one time. If you have questions, see me before the meeting.

Tuesday - Yearbook committee meeting at 2:45 in the library.

Wednesday - BBSST meeting at 2:45 in Room 10.

Thursday - GLAD meeting for grades 4-6 in library

Friday - Miss Alabama will be rescheduled!! RECYCLE DAY!!!

A LOOK AHEAD -

Monday, October 23, 2006 - Parent Awareness Program - 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - School Improvement Meeting
Friday, October 27, 2006 - End of 2nd Six Weeks

"Thought for the Week"

"A man, or a company, who bears the reputation of always doing what he says he will do, owns something the value of which exceeds the value of money."

Week of October 9-13, 2006

Monday - Fall Holiday

Wednesday - Dental Screening

Thursday - Board Meeting at THS. Please plan to attend. Mr. Messer will recognize your hard work and dedication to Hal Henderson and making AYP.
GLAD Meeting (K-3)

Friday - Tornado Drill/Assessment forms due to Mrs. Sims and a copy to Laros.


HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!

A Look Ahead----

Week of October 16-20, 2006

Monday - PDP forms due to Mrs. Laros

Wednesday - BBSST Meeting @2:45

Thursday - GLAD Meeting (4-6)

Have a great week!!!!

Ms. Duncan's Retirement Celebration

On Wednesday, September 27, 2006, we celebrated Ms. Duncan's retirement. The celebration was "bitter-sweet." Ms. Duncan has been a special member of the Hal Henderson Faculty, and she will truly be missed by ALL. Ms. Duncan's friends were invited to attend and all of the Henderson faculty and staff pitched in to make it a beautiful event. Ms. Duncan had several gifts to open, and I believe she loved each and every one of them. Hal Henderson faculty and staff gave Ms. Duncan salt and pepper shakers to add to her collection, a chain, and a "J" charm.

Ms. Duncan's smiling face and positive comments were an asset to the school. She always brought charm and enthusiasm on Tuesday and Thursday. Ms. Duncan was described by all as a "special friend" who made such a difference in the lives of both students and adults. Ms. Davis described Ms. Duncan as a "saint." Good luck, Ms. Duncan, we hope you play all the tennis you wish to play in your free time. Please come back for a visit.

"Thought for the Week"

A long lesson is not better than a short one - and a complex lesson is not better than a simple one.

Week of October 2-6, 2006

Tuesday - 1st Six Weeks Honor Roll Field Trip/Data-Faculty Meeting

Wednesday - BBSST Meeting - 2:45 p.m. - bus room

Thursday - GLAD Meeting (K-3) - 2:45

Friday - FALL HOLIDAY!!!!! Enjoy and have a great weekend.