"BUSTER" THE SCHOOL BUS

Hal Henderson students enjoyed learning Bus Safety rules from their new friend, Buster. Buster discussed the danger zone, safety at the bus stop, and how to be a safe bus rider. Buster asked for volunteers in demonstrating certain safety issues such as loading and unloading the bus. Buster ended his demonstration with a question for the teachers. Unfortunately, the teachers were not paying attention and were unable to answer Buster's question correctly. After a group discussion and still an incorrect answer, Buster was forced to squirt the teachers with water. Everyone enjoyed the program!

"THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK"

"To be most effective, follow-up must address an objective."

Good morning, I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving!! God gives us these nice little breaks so that we can rejuvenate and be most effective with our little "angels." Just think, three weeks and we get another long break.

Week of November 27, 2006

Monday - Bus Safety Drill - Grades 4-6 at 8:30 a.m. and Grades K-3 at 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday - BBSST at 2:45 p.m. - FIRE DRILL

Wednesday -

Thursday - Harvest King and Queen deadline
Kelli Hallmark will have purses in the lounge if anyone is interested in them.

Friday - Missoula Children's Theater - 3rd grade only at 1:30 p.m.


A LOOK AHEAD AT DECEMBER

Week of December 4, 2006

Monday - DIBELS Testing for K and 2nd

Tuesday - Christmas Parade at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday -

Thursday - Christmas Dance for grades 4-6 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Friday - FIRE DRILL


Week of December 11, 2006

Monday - Board Meeting at Ellis - 5:30

Tuesday -

Wednesday - DIBELS Testing for 1st and 3rd

Thursday -

Friday - End of 3rd Six Weeks - Early Dismissal - RECYCLE
Faculty Christmas Celebration!!!

"THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK"

"Teaching students the positive side of consequences gives them a powerful motivator."

Week of November 13, 2006

Monday - Pictures with Santa - 8:30 (Resource Room)
Students should take money envelope with them! This is a pre-paid picture.

Tuesday - Data/Faculty Meeting - Kindergarten is in charge of agenda
Happy Birthday, David Wilson!!!

Wednesday - BLT Meeting - 2:45 Library

Thursday - Alabama/Auburn Ticket Drawing

Friday - Jersey Day/1st Grade going to "Barnyard" at THS.

Unfortunately, I will be out again on Thursday and Friday. A team of 5 was chosen to attend the "Failure Is Not an Option" seminar in Birmingham. It is an honor to be chosen; however, I am SOOOOO behind. Please do as you've done in the past - use Mrs. Clay and Mrs. Sims in emergency situations only!!! Thanks in advance for your cooperation and I truly appreciate all of you.

Week of November 20, 2006

Monday and Tuesday can be used for remediation days or to rap up an assignment. It is a very short week. If you remediate, assign meaningful work and make it count instead of starting new units/chapters or objectives. I will not need lesson plans for these two days. I hope all of you have a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your small break.

Friday, November 24, 2006 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MRS. GOODEN!!!!!

Week of November 27, 2006

Monday - FIRE DRILL

Tuesday - BBSST Meeting - 2:45

Wednesday - Happy Birthday, Ms. Teresa Kearley

Friday - Recycle Day! Please encourage your students to bring cans. Student Council is doing pretty well!

"Smokey the Bear" visits Hal Henderson

On Wednesday, October 25, 2006, Eric Wiley and Smokey the Bear came to our school to inform us about the hazards of fire. They shared a great video and lots of information about safety when camping in the woods and using matches. The boys and girls in kindergarten through third grades truly enjoyed themselves and loved getting to shake Smokey's hand as they left the room.





D'Myas Beavers models for the students the gear worn by firefighters!

Hal Henderson Celebrates RED RIBBON WEEK!

Mrs. Capers' 1st Grade class wore their "DRUG FREE WAY TO BE RIBBONS"
Students, Shelby Gallahare & Kenneth Pruitt, "PUT A CAP ON DRUGS."
4th Grade Teachers, Mr. Smith & Ms. Williams, "Put a Cap On Drugs!"

Hal Henderson Lunchroom Staff, Sheila Wolfe & Donna Burdette, "Put a Cap on Drugs."

Hal Henderson 6th Grade teacher & 2006-2007 "Teacher of the Year," Kathy Clay. Students in all grades wore crazy socks to "Sock it to Drugs!"


October 23-27, 2006 Hal Henderson celebrated Red Ribbon Week and made a pledge: I promise to always say "NO" to alchohol, cigarettes or any other harmful drugs and "YES" to a healthy body and mind.

Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, every student & faculty member signed a "Drug Free" sheet and displayed it outside their classroom door.

Tuesday was "SOCK IT TO DRUGS DAY" student's & faculty wore wild, crazy socks to school.

Wednesday was "Wear Red Day" along with their Red Ribbons.

Thursday faculty, staff & students wore caps to "PUT A CAP ON DRUGS."

Friday faculty, staff and students were encouraged to wear their favorite sports team jersey to "Team up against Drugs."

Through Red Ribbon Week, we hope to encourage our children to make "good choices" when confronted with different experiences within their environment.

"THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!"

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for the kind words, phone calls, and prayers during my family illness. Shane, Brady, and I appreciate all of you!

I understand my BIRTHDAY CAKES were delicious and I hate I missed out, but I am very glad all of you were able to enjoy them in my absence. You are all very sweet and thoughtful. I truly appreciate the $50.00 Dillard's gift card and the birthday card was perfect, too. I love to shop and will enjoy spending the day buying things for myself. Since Brady was born, there hasn't been many shopping days for myself. As most of you know, all of my money goes to daycare, diapers, pictures, and clothes for Brady. Cristy, I love the bracelet and the wind chime. You were so sweet to think of me while in Gatlinburg celebrating your 1st Anniversary. The bulletin board was so sweet - I plan to hang it in my office. Thanks Sandy for the sweet card and plant for my office-it was just what I needed. Mrs. Barksdale, I know the cakes were delicious, and I truly appreciate all of the cooking you do for all of us. You truly are an asset to our faculty and we are "fat and happy" to have you here.

Thanks again for everything! You are all very "special" and I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with such a WONDERFUL group of women and men.

"THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK"

"Struggling students always need to learn specific skills to become successful learners."

Looking ahead at November:

Week of November 6, 2006

Monday - Wednesday (6th-8th) - I will be at a Principal's conference. Mrs. Clay and Mrs. Sims will be here if you need them!

Tuesday - Election Day - you may leave when all kids are gone. Don't forget to VOTE!

Thursday - GLAD (K-3)

Friday - VETERAN'S DAY HOLIDAY!

Week of November 13, 2006

Monday - Pictures with Santa (8:30) - Resource Room!
Board Meeting (Graham)

Tuesday - Data/Faculty Meeting/Happy Birthday Mr. David Wilson!

Wednesday - BLT Meeting - 2:45 (Library)

Thursday - AL/AU Drawing - GLAD (4-6)

Friday - Jersey Day - Everyone must wear an AUBURN Jersey!!!!!

Saturday - WAR EAGLE!

Week of November 20, 2006

Wednesday - Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday's