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Stephanie Helton
President
Jane Courtney Davis
1st Vice President, Programs
Jenny Foster
2nd Vice President, Membership
Renee Farhat
3rd Vice President, Ways and Means
Deanna Fene Holland
4th Vice President, Business Partners
Rebecca Kneale
5th Vice President, Cultural Arts
Lori Lunitz
Recording Secretary
Meloni Elkins
Corresponding Secretary
Debbie Calhoun
Treasurer
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
Good Discussion Topics
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Homework
Is my child's homework completed thoroughly, accurately and on time?
Class Participation
Does my child ask questions, volunteer answers and participate in discussions?
Organization
Does my child seem organized? Does he/she come to class prepared?
Academic Success
How is my child doing in class? Is my child working up to his/her potential?
Classroom Time Management
Does my child use class time wisely?
Attendance and Punctuality
Does my child have any attendance concerns which have affected his/her performance? Does he/she come to class on time?
Focus
Does my child pay attention in class?
Social Adjustment
Is my child respectful and courteous to teachers and classmates? Does my child appear to get along with the other students?
Strengths and Weaknesses
What are my child's strengths? Which skills need more work?
Additional Comments
Do you have any advice or suggestions for me or my child?
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The Hendricks Herald welcomes submissions of brief articles and/or digital photographs. If you have information appropriate for the Herald audience, please send your submission to the newsletter editor. Deadlines are on the 20th of the month (except December deadline of 11/14.)
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Look What's Happening Now!
Upcoming Events
Click the links included to learn more about the events listed below:
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November Calendar Notes
Upcoming Events and Activities - 1 - 4th-5th Grade Donuts with Dad - 7:30-8:15 a.m., auditorium
- 1 - PTA Board Meeting - 9 a.m., cafeteria
- 2 - Early Dismissal - K, 1:40 p.m./1st-5th Grade, 1:50 p.m
- 3 - DCPS Magnet Priority One Meeting - 6-8 p.m., Darnell-Cookman
- 6 - Campus Cleanup - 2-4 p.m., courtyard
- 7 - SAC Meeting - 6 p.m., media center
- 10 - Flag Raising, Veteran's Program - 8:40 a.m., courtyard
- 15-18 - Scholastic Book Fair, media center
- 16 - Early Dismissal - K, 1:40 .m./1st-5th, 1:50 p.m.
- 17 - Family Night Supper - 6 p.m. courtyard
- 18 - PTA Reflections Art Contest Deadline
- 23-28 - No School/Thanksgiving Holiday and Weather Days
- 30 - Fall Picture Retakes
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 Help Someone Stay Warm
HAEPTA Collecting for Mr. Rogers Sweater Drive HAEPTA is collecting new and gently-used sweaters, jackets, blankets, hats and gloves for adults and children in need. Collection boxes will be located in the front and back of school during drop off during November. Sponsored in Jacksonville by WJCT, Mr. Rogers Sweater Drive collections will be distributed by local charities to needy neighbors. The top three Duval County schools collecting the most items will receive a special recognition. For over 30 years, through his gentle and loving nature, Mr. Rogers taught millions of little boys and girls how unique they are. More than teaching how to read or basic math, he taught us the most important lesson of all: civility and the importance of caring for others. He taught these lessons to small children so they could grow to be compassionate and sensitive adults who were sensitive and wanted to help others. |
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Warning: Priority 1 May Soon Disappear
Act Now to Keep Our Neighborhood School
Two of of three DCPS community meetings to review possible changes to Priority 1 status for magnet assignment were held in October. The sense from these meetings are that we are at imminent risk of losing Priority 1 status and therefore, potentially losing the ability for our children to attend Julia Landon Middle School.
The best chance to impact this is to show up ready to vote and have our voices heard at the final community meeting on Thursday, November 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Darnell Cookman. On the DCPS website, this meeting is described as a "larger community meeting to review options and indicate your preference of choice" - sounds like a community vote. We need you there!
If you want additional information and background about Priority 1 as well as the current status of discussions, please contact Jeff Johns. Again, we MUST be present and be heard at the Thursday, November 3 meeting to have any chance at keeping Priority 1!
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Take Pride in Your School
Campus Clean-up Day: November 6
It's been a dry, hot summer - but fall is here! Our first campus clean-up day will be this Sunday, November 6 from 2-4 p.m. Bring your rakes and gloves and help us make the campus look nice for the upcoming Family Night Supper.
Please be mindful to not drive through the lawn of our backyard campus (area where we pick up K-1st graders). Driving on the lawn damages the grass and roots of the trees - it also makes the lawn look yucky!
Thank you for your help and support! Happy Fall!
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Tailgate Hendricks!
Annual Family Night Supper
Come Tailgate with us! HAEPTA's annual Family Night Supper will be held on Thursday, November 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. outside the cafeteria. Melody Makers, Mrs. Prisby's 5th Grade Chorus, and Jaxson de Ville along with our own Henry the Eagle will be ready to perform for YOU! Wear your favorite team jersey or team colors and eat hamburgers, hot dogs and more. Order forms will be sent home soon! For more information, please contact Cindy Berzsenyi at 403-0752 or Molly Curry at 619-2766.
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Express Yourself
National PTA Reflections Art Contest Are you interested in creating your own unique art work? It's time for our annual PTA Reflections Art Contest! The contest is for all students in grades K-5. The six categories for entries are Visual Arts, Photography, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature and Musical Composition. Check hendrickspta.com for a complete set of rules (also available in the main office). Entries are due in the main office by Friday, November 18. Please contact Allison Turknett with any questions. |
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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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