THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK!

"CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IS THE FOUNDATION FOR HIGH LEVELS OF STUDENT LEARNING."

Something to think about....
1. Think of someone whose classroom management seems magical. What does he or she do to get results?
2. Are there factors that interfere with the magical environment you envision?
3. How can a teacher achieve a balance that produces a magical setting in which routine is done exceptionally well, yet students' attention is captured in creative ways?
4. What do you do different when a student needs to be inspired rather than pushed?


Week of October 1, 2007
Tuesday - Faculty Meeting - 2:45/Supper Club-5:30-Parigi's Pizza.
Thursday - Awards BBQ-1:00/Deliver of Cookie Dough!
Friday - FALL HOLIDAY :)

A LOOK AHEAD.....

Monday, October 8, 2007 - FALL HOLIDAY :)
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 - Run-off Election (Mayor and School Board) GO VOTE!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - Board Meeting-THS-5:30
Thursday, October 11, 2007 - PEP RALLY-THS Cheerleaders-1:00-Basketball Court

"Tiggerific News"

This years Parent Extravaganza was a huge success! We are so proud of the teamwork shown by our faculty/staff in pulling together the magnificant table for this event. Everyone came together once again to demonstrate our great efforts and teamwork while showing everyone how proud we are of our school.


The premiere' of our "TIGGER" was a pleasant surprise!


Throughout the week of September 17-23, Henderson celebrated Constitution Week. Mrs.Laros read the Constitution Proclamation to the students over the intercom, and Mr. Goodwin, 5th Grade Social Studies teacher, put together a play with his 5th & 6th grade students.Great job Mr. Goodwin!

We are also proud of Ms. Stephens' 2nd Grade students for being so observant. Her students spotted a small fire coming from the power lines outside their classroom. The Fire Evacuation Plan was put into place by Mrs. Laros & staff and all went well. The faculty/students were all calm & did a great job! All the students outside cheered the firemen on as they put the fire out. It could have been a lot worse if it weren't for such observant students. Ms. Stephens & her class was awarded a plaque by the Superintendant.
Great Job 2nd Grade!
Hal Henderson has a new program this year in the Computer Lab. The Success Maker program was purchased this summer and has been a huge success so far. This program is designed to enhance reading & math skills in K-6 students and is directly correlated to the SAT 10 curriculum.Great Job Ms. Joiner!

As you can see, GREAT things continue happenning at Hal Henderson! What a GREAT
place to be!!
"Tiggerific Leader!"

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK!
Student enthusiasm for learning will seldom exceed our own.

Something to think about....

1. What motivates your enthusiasm?
2. Is enthusiasm in your classroom between you and students a two-way street?
3. Think back to when you were a student and how enthusiasm influenced learning.
4. "If you want students to be enthusiastic about coming to class and school - you've got to be enthusiastic about their being in class and school."


Week of September 24, 2007
Monday - CubScouts - grades 1-5 - 1:30 (lunchroom)
Tuesday - CubScouts sign up at Henderson - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday - 1st Six Weeks Report Card!/Good Citizens Party for September
Friday - AYP Celebration for faculty and staff - Bring your favorite dish!/Payday

A LOOK AHEAD....
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 - Faculty Meeting/Supper Club
Thursday, October 4, 2007 - Awards BBQ for selected students
Friday, October 5, 2007 - FALL HOLIDAY

Monday, October 8, 2007 - FALL HOLIDAY
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 - Run-off Election! GO VOTE!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - Board Meeting - THS - 5:30
Thursday, October 11, 2007 - Pep Rally - 1:00 - Basketball Court!

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK!


"WE CAN'T CONSIDER OURSELVES SUCCESSFUL TEACHERS UNLESS STUDENTS ARE SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS"

Something to think about....

1. "Without the secret dimension of meaning, learning is often temporary."
2. Share guidelines you use to decide what strategies will work with which students.
3. What techniques can be used to help students learn to sort essential information from less important information?
4. How do students' connections with each other enhance their learning?
5. Share questions that might be used to help students recognize patterns and pitfalls that impact their learning.


Week of September 17, 2007

Monday - Constitution Day Program - 1:30
Tuesday - BBSST (2:45)/Parent Extravaganza
Thursday - Continuous Improvement Plan - 2:45 library
Friday - End of 1st Six Weeks - Post Grades before you leave today!

A LOOK AHEAD.....

Monday, September 24 - CubScouts - grades 1-5 (1:30)
Thursday, September 27 - 1st Report Card
Friday, September 28 - AYP Celebration for faculty and staff.

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Hal Henderson's September Supper Club was hosted by Stampede Restaurant in Talladega. Everyone had a great time.

We began Supper Club last year and had great success; however, this year our adult attendance is growing which gives more students the opportunity to attend. The faculty/staff's spouses are beginning to join us for dinner; therefore, they too may wish to invite a student. We are very pleased with the number of participants and feel this is one way to involve parents in our school.

We were honored to have our Superintendent, Dr. Horton, join us and enjoy all the fun.

Before the meal, the students were given crayons & something to color to keep them busy while their food was being prepared.
Even the little one's enjoyed the party. Smile Brady! Our principal is so dedicated & always working. We love our monthly "Supper Club" outings, & can't wait until the next one. As you can tell from the look on this sweet student's face - they love it to!


Posted by: Mrs.Cristy Davis

Ms.Uptain

Congratulations to Ms.Carrie Uptain, Hal Henderson & Houston Elementary's P.E. Teacher, on the purchase of her first home. Hal Henderson honored Ms Uptain with a house-warming party after school Thursday, Septmeber 6, 2007.



Since Carrie's purchase, she has done alot of work on her new home. The faculty/staff collected appox. $200.00 for Carrie & placed it on a money tree. Carrie also received other gifts from the staff.

The faculty/staff also brought their own favorite dish & everyone ate & had a great time.
We appreciate having Ms.Uptain here at our school. She goes above & beyond to do all that she can do to help out wherever & whenever she can.

Here's Ms.Uptain teaching Kindergarten how to do "Body Bingo"!



We are proud of Ms.Uptain & are so glad she's a part of Hal Henderson's Family.
Posted by: Mrs. Davis

Great Job, Kindergarten students for being so well behaved during the fire drill. Both kindergarten classes went out of the building very quickly and quietly. We are very proud of our kindergartners!!!

Fifth and Sixth grade were very quiet and attentive when I arrived outside; however, I did not see their exit from the classroom. Continue to be great role models for the younger student body!

Week of September 3, 2007
Tuesday - Faculty Meeting/Supper Club/Tuesday folders go home!
Wednesday - DATA Meetings - Schedule was e-mailed to you!
Thursday - August Good Citizens recognized
Friday - FALL pictures - These pictures will go in the yearbook.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!

A LOOK AHEAD......
Monday, September 10 - Pepe Training/Foundation Meeting
Tuesday, September 11 - PTO Meeting - 5:30
Wednesday, September 12 - Board Meeting - 5:30 - Ellis