| HAEPTA Executive Board |
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
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Sunshine Math Super Stars
Milestones of 50 and Above |
Sunshine Math milestones are also posted on the PTA bulletin board in the main building. For more information, contact Angela Lopez.
Kindergarten, 50 stars
Abby G.
Abigail T.
Aidan S.
Alexandria K.
Annesia G.
Anthony W.
Ayden T.
Ben G.
Blake S.
Brit W.
Charlee E.
Christian S.
Corey M.
Damian W.
Dennis N.
Destinee D.
Dev'ron H.
Elena R.
Ella J.
Elliot B.
Jake W.
Jalil F.
Jay-D'yone S.
Joe A.
Jordan N.
Julia S.
Kayla W.
Lauren L.
Macie B.
Malai C.
Marnie S.
Meg R.
Nadya H.
Nicholas B.
Nicholas L.
Ryker T.
Seydina B.
Sophia Br.
Tony B.
Virginia J.
Wallace S.
Kindergarten, 100 stars
Addie D.
Alexa D.
Aston M.
Ava B.
Ben H.
Benjamin H.
Bianca D.
Branden S.
Brett G.
Cameron D.
Chace C.
Charlie R.
Charlotte C.
Christine K.
Collin M.
Dean C.
Deaunte H.
Ellie B.
Emerson B.
Emma D.
Garrett C.
Gavin H.
Gretchen M.
Harper O.
Heidi D.
Issac P.
Jackson B.
Jacob S.
James C.
Janya B.
Jemyla H.
Kaleb G.
Kalei H.
Kayla Will.
Kendall M.
Kiersten D.
Kyle N.
Kyle S.
Leyana M.
Luke W.
Mac W.
Marleah M.
Marshall B.
Mary M.
Mason T.
Mateo Z.
Nathan R.
Paxton P.
Peyton F.
Rielly H.
Riley F.
Rosalie H.
Sadie B.
Shelby M.
Sophia Be.
Trey S.
Tyler R.
Virginia J.
William C.
1st grade, 50 stars
Alyse G.
Asher O.
Autumn H.
Chris C.
Clinton H.
Damian S.
Darrion V.
Ethan F.
Gabe M.
Hannah A.
Iveyann S.
Isaac P.
JaChorian J.
Jackie J.
Jessica M.
Joseph P.
Laurden
Maddie G.
Matthew E.
Michael W.
Orion H.
Summer M.
1st grade, 100 stars
Adam W.
Aiden J.
Amari W.
Andrew H.
Avery O.
Azalea J.
Baileigh M.
Ben O.
Boyd C.
Brock S.
Carmen D.
Daniel D.
Desmond T.
Emily H.
Hailee P.
Johnny V.
Jonathan S.
Joseph S.
Julia F.
Kaitlyn Z.
Laniyah K.
Lauren H.
Lily P.
Luke S.
Maddie G.
Marquis W.
Mayson W.
Nathan S.
Noela K.
Sofia C.
Webley W.
Zoe J.
1st grade, 150 stars
Ellie G.
Emily L.
Liam P.
Rebecca L.
Tommy R.
Tyrell M.
1st grade, 200 stars
Ayden B.
Carter M.
Deama S.
Ella B.
Gillian S-D.
Hortio G.
Henry J.
Jolie D.
Kylie K.
Lucas H.
Madeline C.
Mallory J.
Nikolis A.
Reagan M.
Samuel D.
Skylar T.
Simon D.
Tyler M.
1st grade, 250 stars
Alana D.
Ander A.
Andromeda M.
Ariana B.
Ashlin E.
Brian W.
Campbell M.
Clayton H.
Coben B.
David T.
Gabby P.
Griffin N.
Jack P.
Julianna R.
Leah T.
Maddox M.
Mason H.
Mckinley C.
Payton B.
Sam D.
Will B.
1st grade, 300 stars
Alic P.
Jack L.
Kelsey K.
Laci M.
Morgan D.
2nd grade, 50 stars
Ashley N.
Asia S.
Brendan L.
Brian S.
Bryan O.
Cheyenne A.
Christian C.
Emily D.
Grace F.
Hannah
Jack F.
Jordyn H.
Justin F.
Laurden
Malena H.
Marley P.
Mary Jackson K.
Matthew E.
Megan D.
Nathan S.
Reed T.
Trenton J.
2nd Grade, 100 stars
Aujulet R.
Austin F.
Jacob R.
Jada K.
Jake M.
Jonathan M.
Lily F.
Louis J.
Lydia H.
Madeline D.
Matteo T.
Nick S.
Priscilla O.
2nd Grade, 150 stars
Alex D.
Amari O.
Ansley W.
Armani W.
Caine B.
Cate H.
Evan F.
Gabe S.
Henry H.
Jharnay B.
Joshua H.
Keith N.
Maisy W.
Mason B.
Rae L.
Samuel H.
Tucker T.
Will K.
2nd Grade, 200 stars
Alexis F.
Ashley S.
Augustina C.
Brooke D.
Cooper H.
Davis E.
Deyona B.
Ethan E.
Grace W.
Jack B.
Jo'Elle C.
Reagan S.
Rives M.
Ronnie S.
Troy W.
West A.
Zaria W.
Zoe S.
2nd Grade, 250 stars
Ava F.
Blake C.
Carley N.
Cooper L.
Hayley C.
Nina J.
Y.G. P.
2nd Grade, 300 stars
Alexander W.
Andreus C.
Artin R.
Hannah W.
Matt S.
Nadia N.
Olivia P.
Tommy G.
Robert R.
Spencer H.
Victor C.
Will D.
2nd Grade, 350 stars
Aishea A.
3rd Grade, 50 stars
Avery G.
Chelsey M.
Dakota S.
Diana P.
Donavan G.
Ethan R.
Jazmyn M.
Justin P.
Kahmiyah J.
Kayla E.
Kian A.
Michaal H.
Mike G.
Mikell G.
Sebastian H.
Sharon O.
Shawn B.
Taylor R.
3rd Grade, 100 stars
Amir B.
Carter F.
Cory R.
Ellen R.
Ingrid Maria S.
Kendall C.
Niya W.
Payten W.
Ranon F.
Sophia M.
Taylor B.
3rd Grade, 150 stars
Amelia F.
Amir B.
Chris C.
Emma Clare W.
Jonathan C.
Josiah S.
Katherine H.
Naomi W.
R.G. P.
Sebastian K.
Tori H.
3rd Grade, 200 stars
Avery J.
Ben H.
Kylie M.
Matthew D.
Mikell G.
Rachel L.
3rd Grade, 250 stars
Amelia C.
Barrett H.
Becky R-C.
Caroline S.
Chase S.
Helena N.
Isabella F.
Jillian N.
Lukas D.
Malik A.
Mia W.
3rd Grade, 300 stars
Bayleigh M.
Christopher T.
Cooper H.
Ella H.
Laurel D.
Macey S.
3rd grade, 350 stars
Alexis S.
Colton M.
Jack B.
Piper B.
Sydney J.
3rd grade, 450 stars
Andrew L.
4th grade, 50 stars
Alexis S.
Alyce R.
Andreas F.
Annie V.
Becca J.
Bella N.
Cameron W.
Cassidy L.
Declan O.
Emma T.
Eric B.
Hannah B.
Isaac F.
Isabella P.
Kristen C.
Madison P.
Maisie W.
Marlia H.
Mercedes B.
Paul K.
Sally C.
Salma D.
Stela C.
4th grade, 100 stars
Bryan T.
Camila G.
Candace F.
Claire R.
Hannah R.
Justin Z.
Mi'Angel W.
4th grade, 150 stars
Camara J.
Cardell L.
Caroline G.
Connor M.
McKinley E.
4th grade, 200 stars
Hannah P.
Sara B.
Sara R.
Zak S.
4th grade, 250 stars
Danny A.
4th grade, 300 stars
Gillian V.
4th grade, 350 stars
Meredith A.
5th grade, 50 stars
Aleigha T.
Curtis M.
Dawson C.
Evan M.
Franco R.
George S.
Gracie P.
Jay B.
Nicholas M.
Rashaan S.
Shaan P.
5th grade, 100 stars
Anthony M.
Erin E.
Grace H.
James D.
Jessica M.
Jordan R.
Kendall T.
Olivia B.
5th grade, 150 stars
Alan M.
Caroline M.
Christiana S.
5th grade, 200 stars
Brian K.
Justin M.
Sydney C.
5th grade, 250 stars
Jacob B.
Kailyn M.
5th grade, 350 stars
Christina L.
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 Henry the Eagle Says Have a Safe, Fun Summer
Can you believe it . . . another school year has passed us by! Friday, June 10 is the last day of school and our kiddos will be moving on up to the next grade. But before they get to that, summertime is here for them to enjoy. With all the upcoming exciting trips, camps and other activities, remember to be safe. That means don't forget the sunscreen, bike helmets, reusable water bottles, etc. We'll see you next year!
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June Calendar Notes
Upcoming Events and Activities
- 3 - Flag Raising & Walk-a-Thon Award Ceremony - 8:30 a.m., courtyard
- 6 - Reading Celebration, All Day (More info to come in folders this week.)
- 7 - 1st Grade Award Ceremony - 9 a.m., auditorium
- 7 - 3rd Grade Award Ceremony - 10:45 a.m., auditorium
- 8 - 4th Grade Award Ceremony - 9 a.m., auditorium
- 8 - 2nd Grade Award Ceremony - 10:45 a.m., auditorium
- 9 - K-1st Class Parties - 9 a.m.
- 9 - 5th Grade Award Ceremony - 10 a.m., auditorium
- 9 - 5th Grade Party - 12-2 p.m., Southside United Methodist Church
- 10 - Last Day of School, 12 p.m. dismissal
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PTA of the Year
HAEPTA Receives Illustrous Award
The Duval County Council of PTAs bestowed Hendricks Avenue Elementary PTA with the PTA of the Year Award for small elementary schools (1,000 students or less.) What an honor! Among the many accomplishes the DCCPTA cited were our programs - Family Fitness Night, Family Night Supper, Family Music and Arts Night, and Reading with the Stars - our Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Award and our commitment to the environment, Donuts With Dad, and many, many, more. Way to go!
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Family Fun Day Recap
Walk-a-Thon a Huge Success
Make sure to join us in the courtyard at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 3 for a very special flag raising ceremony and learn just how much you and your community helped to raise for Hendricks. Special recognition will be given to participating students and businesses. Look for a letter from our principal, B.R. Rhoads, in student folders later this week detailing exactly what these monies will do for your school!
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End-of-the-Year Reading Extravaganza
All Day Event - Monday, June 6
Hendricks teachers will be busy up to the last minute ensuring the June 6th all day, end-of-the-year Reading Celebration is a hit. Parents are invited to join students at 8:30 a.m. in the courtyard for an all-school gathering before moving to the festivities. Along with a focus on books, reading and story telling, there will be lots of music, games and other activities including a blow-up obstacle course!
Parent volunteers are needed to make popcorn as well as assist outside with games and activities. Please look for an informational and volunteer flyer in student folders this week and consider giving your time to help celebrate Hendricks students! For more information, contact Vicki Van Gundy. |
At the Top of the Class
Congratulations to the Top 5%
Six Hendricks Avenue 5th grade students received an award from the University of North Florida for being in the top five percent of their class: Jacob Becker, Keegan Fluharty, Grace Hale, Christina Lopez, Ethan Renaud and Cory Vaughn. Congratulations!
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Donuts with Dad
Thanks to All for Helping to Make This Program a Hit!
 The last donut has been served, along with a cup of juice and a smile. As Co-Chairs of this year's Donuts With Dads, Pamela Carter and I would both like to thank the staff, our volunteers, the participating Dads and the students of Hendricks Avenue Elementary for making each of this year's Donuts With Dads successful. We were pleasantly surprised by the attendance for each grade level. It was a joy to watch so many Dads eating breakfast and sharing that special time with their children. Thank you all for coming! We couldn't have done it without the help of our Dad Volunteers. Thank you to those Dads who helped behind the tables and behind the scenes. Get ready - we're looking forward to making Donuts With Dads bigger and even better next year! Trevor Orr, Donuts With Dads Co-Chair
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Box Tops & Labels
A Very Successful Year!!
Time to announce our final Box Tops & Labels for Education class winners:
APRIL'S WINNERS: 1st place, Ms. Mathis's kindergartners! 2nd place, Mrs. VanGundy's kindergartners! OVERALL YEARLY WINNERS: 1st place, Mrs. Buchanan's 4th graders! 2nd place, Mrs. Trusty's 2nd graders!
We had an EXCELLENT year in our Tops & Labels collections thanks to all of you! Our cash earnings ($2074) were almost double that of the previous year and almost quadruple that of two years ago! Our Labels points also greatly increased.
Here's how your collections directly benefitted our school:
- Since the beginning of the year, $370 total cash was awarded to the monthly winning class teachers to directly use in their classrooms. The remaining earnings went into the PTA budget to help defray school expenses.
- Coach McGlynn ordered several pieces of new P.E. equipment which she used during the recent Play Days.
- The second grade teachers all ordered items to use in their classroom next year as a reward for their second graders winning both of the grade level popsicle & ice cream contests.
Don't forget to keep collecting over the summer break! To reward the kids for their summer collections, Mr. B.R. has already approved another popsicle day with 15 extra minutes of recess for the grade-level with the most tops & labels collected by September 30. Click here for Box Tops' summer-themed collection sheets.
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 Accelerated Reader Grade Level Winners
Congratulations to all the students who read AR books this year and took tests to earn points towards the AR Store. Students with the most AR points from each grade level for the second quarter are as follows:
Kindergarten: Kyle S.
1st Grade: Nathan S.
2nd Grade: Emma M.
3rd Grade: Sophia M.
4th Grade: Quinton J.
5th Grade: Jacob B. & Grace H.
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Ecology at Work
Keeping Hendricks Beautiful
Community Resources for Science (2006) has done an extensive national study that demonstrated that outdoor environmental education activities (including gardens) can significantly improve environmental literacy while also improving overall academic performance. HAE students are not only academically successful because of what lessons they learn in the classroom, but also because of what lessons they have learned in nature. Some of these successes include participating in five school wide cleanup days, planting eight indigenous trees on campus, winning the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful School Award, receiving from The Old Fashioned Garden Circle a rain barrel to reduce and to sustain our water supply, partnering with local businesses to keep costs down and reinforce community building - plus so much more! Thank you to students, teachers, staff, community volunteers and parents for a great year!
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 Sunshine Math Wrap Up County Competition Winners
Wow! We have so many students participating in the Sunshine Math program at Hendricks. Thank you parents for encouraging your children to participate and supporting this program. Thank you to all of the SS math classroom representatives for their commitment. Because of you, this program has been so successful!
The Sunshine Math county competition was held on May 5, with 33 other elementary schools. Congratulations goes to Sydney J., who placed 3rd in 3rd grade, and Christina L., who placed 4th in 5th grade.
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 Check-Mate Chess Club Finishes a Terrific Year Chess had a fantastic year with 20 students participating in the 1st-2nd grade class and 37 students participating in the 3rd-5th grade class. Thank you to Will Holder and Paul Hubbard for teaching and for the parents that helped facilitate. Please contact Angela Lopez if you would like to be involved in organizing the Chess Club next year. Here are the chess standings for the school tournament that was held in Spring 2011:
First grade, 1st place: Clinton H., Second grade, 1st place: Alex D., Third grade: 1st place: Josiah S., 2nd place: Addison S., 3rd place: Ben A., 4th place: Helena N.; 4th grade: 1st place: Haleigh O., 2nd place: Salma D.; 5th grade: 1st place : Shaan P., 2nd place : Jacob B., 3rd palce : Carson H., 4th place : Brian K.; Overall 3rd-5th club winners: 1st place : Andrew L., 2nd place: Chase S., 3rd place: Christina L.
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 The Southern Grill Supports Hendricks
Local Business Helps with In-Kind Donations
A huge thank you goes to the Southern Grill, a local business that has been wonderfully supportive of Hendricks with their in-kind donations. Not only were they extremely generous with their food and beverage donations to each and every Donuts with Dad event, they have the 5th Grade party covered -- for more than 150 people! The Southern Grill owners and Hendricks parents, Joey and Dede Farah also own the Q in San Marco.
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E-Ea gles
Environmental Heroes!
HAE and the community have recycled about nine TONS of paper from September 2010 to April 2011 in our PaperRetriever bin! We saved LOTS of landfill space and earned some money for our school. We also made "Green Cleaner" for each classroom, set up aluminum and plastic recycling bins, made a tree of "green tips" in the cafeteria, and painted a rain barrel for our courtyard. What a busy and fun year!
A big thank you to all the E-Eagles this year: Addison, Alexis, Asher, Ava, Baleigh, Brian, Campbell, Danny, Daniel, Elena, Ella, Elijah, Emily, Eric, Ethan, Ian, Jaida, Jacob, John Nikolis, Jordyn, Katherine, Kelvin, Liam, Orion, Petyon, Trace, Victoria, and Will.
Also, thank you to the parent volunteers: Alicia Byrd, Cassie Hardyman, Will Holder, Christina Parrish, Jen Rankin, Sheri Whinery, and Susan Wilkes. Without you, this program would not be possible.
Wishing all HAE students and teachers a happy summer--- and remember the 3 R's: reduce, reuse and recyle!
Lisa Alexander, Recycling PTA Chair
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Great Job Melody Makers
Thanks for Entertaining Us
MELODY MAKERS ROCK! The Melody Makers after school chorus had a blast this year! They were on the WTLV News Sounds of the Season at Christmas and had performances at the school for Family Night Supper, Reading with the Stars and Family Art and Music Night as well as the Carnival Talent Show. You worked very hard and your performances were wonderful! |
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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
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