The Hendricks Herald

Jenny Reid
President
Liz Adams
1st Vice President
Jenny Foster
2nd Vice President
Renee Farhat
3rd Vice President
Jim Towler
4th Vice President
Rebecca Kneale
5th Vice President
Ellen Becker
Recording Secretary
Lori Lunitz
Corresponding Secretary
Debbie Calhoun
Treasurer

Punt, Pass & Kick Winners

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick is a national skills competition for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 15. Boys and girls compete separately against their peers. Hendricks hosted a competition for students as well as the local community. Here are the results:

Boys - 6/7 Year-Olds
Jack L., 1st Place
Johnathon S., 2nd Place

Girls - 8/9 Year-Olds
Hannah R., 1st Place
Casity L., 2nd Place
Sara R., 3rd Place

Boys 8/9 Year-Olds
1st Place
non-Hendricks student
Chris T., 2nd Place
Carson N., 3rd Place

Girls - 10/11 Year-Olds
Aprylle D., 1st Place
Annie V., 2nd Place

Boys - 10/11 Year-Olds
1st Place non-Hendricks student
Henry J., 2nd Place
Trevon L., 3rd Place

100% Class Participation in PTA Membership

Congratulations to the following classes for being the first in their grade level to have 100% PTA membership participation. In recognition, the entire class has earned popsicles after lunch one day.

Kindergarten
Ms. Sallmen
Mrs. Van Gundy
1st Grade
Mrs. Ranney
2nd Grade
Mrs. Samuels
3rd Grade
Mrs. Kibler
4th Grade
Mrs. Buchanan
5th Grade
Mrs. Riska

These classes have also reached 100% PTA membership participation. Thank you for your dedication to Hendricks.

Bishop
Fox/Ritchie
Frazier
Ghanayem
Kilgore
Langley/Smith
Moody
Patsy
Phillips
Trusty

Sunshine Math Superstars

Students listed below have reached the corresponding milestone in the Sunshine Math program:

3rd Grade, 50 stars

Amelia F.

Andrew L.

Avery J.

Bayleigh M.

Becky R-C

Cooper H.

Cory R.

Colton M.

Ellen R.

Isabella F.

Jillian N.

Josiah S.

Kendall C.

Macey S.

Malik A.

Mia W.

Sydney J.

Tori H.

5th grade, 50 stars

Christina L.

E-Eagles
Green Tip

This month, the E-Eagles are making a natural green cleaner and will provide each classroom at HAE with a spray bottle of the recipe. Ask your parents for their help in making this simple, inexpensive, and environmentally-safe cleaner for your home.

Recipe for Glass and Multipurpose Cleaner

2 cups water
½ cup white vinegar
¼ cup rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol
1-2 drops essential oil (like lemon, but it's optional)

Mix and add to a spray bottle. Instead of paper towels, use newspapers to clean windows.

The New Face of Hendricks.
Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Hendricks Avenue has a new logo - and so does the HAEPTA (see header above!)

Hendricks Avenue Elementary, Home of the Eagles, will be recognized near and far. Henry the Mascot will stay the same but instead of umpteen different printed eagles, we will have one consistent identity. Keep your eyes peeled for our new look on all things Hendricks-related as we make this transition. Please keep in mind that these images are copyrighted and must be used appropriately. For more information, please contact Stephanie Helton.

For the creation of these beautiful images, we owe a huge thank you for the gracious in-kind donation of time and talent to David Parrish of David Parrish Designs and father of third grader Benjamin Holland.

November Calendar Notes
Upcoming Events and Activities

1 - School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting, 7 p.m.
2 - PTA Board Meeting, 9 a.m.
3 - Early Dismissal (1:30 p.m. Kindergarten/1:45 p.m. 1st-5th Grade)
3 - 2nd Grade Donuts with Dad, 7:30-8:15 a.m.
10 - Veterans Program, Courtyard 8:45 a.m.
11 - No School/Veterans Day
12 - Weather Day
13 - School-wide landscape cleanup day
16-19 - Book Fair, Media Center
17 - Early Dismissal (1:30 p.m. Kindergarten/1:45 p.m. 1st-5th Grade)
18 - Family Night Supper & General PTA Meeting, Courtyard 6 p.m.
20 - PTA Family Day, Museum of Science & History: Show your membership card for discounted admission.
24 - No School/Weather Day
25-26 - No School/Thanksgiving Holiday

Family Night Supper
Be Sure to Join HAE for this Family-Favorite Event
Bring your family to a Picnic Under the Stars! The Hendricks Avenue Elementary Family Night Supper will be held on Thursday, November 18th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Also, the second (of four) general PTA meeting of the year will be held immediately before the dinner.

Country Caterers will be preparing a dinner of fried chicken, baked beans, biscuit, green beans, and mashed potatoes with gravy. A vegetarian option of bow tie pasta is available. All dinners must be pre-ordered. Adult meals are $6.50 each and kid's meals are $3.50 each. Order forms will be sent home with students. Be sure to return the form and payment to your child's teacher by Friday, November 12. Tickets will be sent home the week of the Family Night Supper.

Volunteers are needed in 30-minute shifts throughout the night. For more information, please contact Kim Fore or Cindy Berzsenyi.

Donuts with Dad
2nd Graders to Feast With Special Men in Their Lives

Second grade dads, grandads, uncles, big brothers, etc. -- Wednesday, November 3 will be a memorable morning of fellowship for students and the special men in their lives to enjoy. Donuts for Dads is held from 7:30-8:15 a.m. in the auditorium.

Thanks to all the many volunteers that have helped to make the first two Donuts With Dad events successful! More dads are volunteering than ever. Students, dads (and moms) all seem to love the souvenir pictures being taken this year. The students love posing in front of the giant doughnut with their dads!

To find out more information on the scheduled day for your students grade level, please visit hendrickspta.com or contact Trevor Orr.

Land of the Free, Home of the Brave
Celebrate Veteran's Day with Our Hendricks Family

Everyone is encouraged to come celebrate Veteran's Day with us on Wednesday, November 10 at 8:45 a.m. in the courtyard. In addition to a performance by the fifth grade chorus and a flag raising ceremony, all veterans will be recognized. Veterans - if possible, please wear your uniforms and look for your special seating.

2010-2011 Reflections Art Contest
November 12 Deadline - Unleash Your Talent!
We want your art work for the annual PTA Reflections contest! This year's theme is "Together We Can..." Express yourself through visual art, photography, musical composition, literature, film production or dance choreography! All artwork must be submitted by November 12, 2010.

The PTA Reflections Program enhances a quality arts education by providing an opportunity for students to explore their artistic talents and receive positive recognition for their efforts. For more information, entry forms and contest rules, contact Allison Turknett or visit hendrickspta.com to download Reflections forms. Information packets also are available in the front office.

Grab Your Rakes & Show Your Pride
November 13 - Campus Clean Up Day
HAEPTA's Ecology committee is sponsoring the first of four school-wide landscape cleanup days on Saturday, November 13 from 2-4 p.m. Although schools in Duval County have a dedicated lawn service, it is evident that they are only responsible for mowing. Just as each of our home lawns need loving care to look their best, so does our school's. Help us show our pride. Bring your rake and gloves and the whole family!

Holiday Poinsettias Available
Support Hendricks L.O.T.S. Annual Fundraiser

Red, pink and/or cream poinsettias are available for $10 each by pre-order. Payment must be made when order is placed. Poinsettias will be available for pickup on Friday, December 3 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. in front of the school. A reminder email will be sent via room representatives. Businesses ordering 25 or more will receive free delivery.

Pre-orders can be made by:

Order from the LOTs table at Family Night Supper on November 18
Order from any LOT at school. LOTs can be found assisting teachers in classrooms before and after school. They wear navy Hendricks shirts with a LOT hat on Thursdays.
Contact Laura Skiles, LOT Parent President

Ice Cream, Ice Cream!
Box Tops/Label for Education Collection Winners!

Last month, HAEPTA announced a grade level contest for classes ending on October 22 for the submission of the most combined Box Tops for Education and Labels for Education. Congratulations to the Super Second Graders! Each second grader will be treated to after-lunch ice cream for their efforts in supporting HAE (date TBA.)

Thanks to all who collected in October - earning HAEPTA a total of $977 worth of Box Tops. Students also collected 2,100 Campbell's Labels for Education points to trade in for school merchandise. During October, HAE earned so much in its collections that two classes have won money to be spent in the classroom. The October class winners for collection of tops & labels per student are: 1st place winner - Ms. Buchanan's 4th grade class, winning $15; and 2nd place winner - Ms. Behr's/Ms. Olesiak's 1st grade glass, winning $10.

Don't stop collecting! There will be another contest announced soon. Each top is worth 10 cents cash to our school, and each label is worth 1 or 5 points to spend on educational supplies. Each month, the classroom who has collected the most combined tops and labels will win $15 for the teacher to spend on the class. For more information about the program, please visit hendrickspta.com.

Go Raibh Maith Agat - Gaelic Thanks
Celtic Cultural Arts Week Was Raging Success

I would like to send an enormous thank you to the amazing faculty, staff, students and families here at Hendricks Avenue. Celebrating the Celtic Nations was a blast! What an honor and a joy to bring Cultural Arts to you all this year. Thank you all so much for your contributions, support and overwhelming enthusiasm. I must also send a very special thank you to our incredible Mrs. Prisby and our awesome Coach McGlynn. Without them, this week would not have been possible. Can't wait to do it all again next year!

~ Rebecca Kneale, Cultural Arts PTA Chair

Musical Update from Ms. Prisby
Hendricks is Alive with the Sounds of Music
Wow, where is the time going? The beginning of the year flew by. In music we have been working hard on our theme for our Cultural Arts celebration. I hoped you have learned something about the Celtic Nations as well. We have been busy singing, dancing and learning about the instruments that are used in the countries: Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man. Did you know that people have inhabited Ireland since 6000 B.C.? No wonder we have a lot of Irish descendants from Ireland.

Chorus has been busy getting ready to perform for Family Night Supper on November 18th and our wonderful Christmas Musical on December 9th. Mark your calendars now; you won't want to miss these events!

On a different note (pun intended), many parents have asked about guitar lessons for their child. Please email me, Caron Prisby, for more information regarding my recommendation for in-home and group lessons.

Creativity Abounds at Hendricks
Art Club Session I is Wrapping Up

Art Club is in the final two weeks of its five classes which include Arts and Crafts, Textiles, Spanish and Photography. Nearly 70 students are being served by close to 20 wonderful volunteers who are sharing their time and talents. Thanks to all them for this great effort.

Looking for an interesting Sunday afternoon activity? JAMOCA (Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art) has a great art program on Sundays from 12-4 p.m. called Artfusion. It is free to the public and open to children and adults. Before you go to the fifth floor where the art activities take place, check the amazing first floor exhibit created by local artists, Imagination Squared.

Hendricks' Helps to Save Our Earth
Our Community is Making a Difference
recycle

Don't forget to put your household paper (newspaper, magazines and catalogs, junk mail, etc.) in the green and yellow PaperRetriever dumpster on the San Jose Blvd. side of the school. Last month, we saved 4.31 cubic yards in our landfill and received a check for $21.40 for our contributions. Great job and keep the paper coming!

Sunshine Math
Early Results Are In, More Milestones to Come

Sunshine Math has started and students are embracing this enrichment and completing their worksheets each week. Thank you for continuing to encourage your children to participate in this wonderful program. Check the left-hand column for early results of Sunshine Math milestones. Look for more students who have reached the 50-star milestone to be reported in the December Herald. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Angela Lopez, 399-3391.

At Hendricks Avenue Elementary School, students receive more than the standard education that our district's funds can provide. The school's standard of excellence is made possible not only by its dedicated teachers and staff but through the efforts of you and your HAEPTA.

Sincerely,

Hendricks Avenue Elementary Parent Teacher Association