September 17, 2014
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Caught With Character

Here are this week's winners of the Caught With Character Award - Congratulations!!    
 
STEAM Lab Ribbon Cutting with the Jax Chamber

Join us for the September Gathering on Friday, September 26 at 8:30 AM. The Jax Chamber will be here for the Ribbon Cutting celebrating our new STEAM Lab! There will be light refreshments for adults, networking opportunities and tours. Invite your friends, family and coworkers! Evites were sent this week, make sure to RSVP!
High School Night

ATTN: Middle School Parents 
Please save the date to join us in the PAC for High School Night on Tuesday, October 7th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.  Representatives from high schools will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions.
Picture Retake Day

Wednesday, Oct. 1 is picture retake day. If your child plans to have their picture retaken, please return their current picture envelope with "retake" written on the outside of the envelope. If you plan to purchase pictures, return your payment by Wednesday, Oct. 15 (unwanted pictures should also be turned in by Oct. 15). Thank you!
PTO News  
  
Homeroom Parent Meeting Tomorrow
The next PTO Homeroom Parent Meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, September 18 from 8:15 - 9:15 AM in the Caf�.  We will be planning for Monster Bash.
 
Sangria & Sweets Adults-Only Event this Saturday!
This Saturday, September 20, join the PTO Board and the School Board from 6:00 - 8:00 PM for an adults-only evening of sangria, sweets and conversation at the home of Jim and Aronson Kagiliery!  What a great opportunity to see old friends and meet new ones!  Check your evite for details and to RSVP.
 
2014 Monster Bash:  Full Scream Ahead!
Last call!  Entries for the T-Shirt Decorating Contest are due this Friday, Sept 19.  Submit your drawing on a white 8.5"x11" sheet of paper, with the artist's name, grade and homeroom on the back of the picture.      
 
Monster Bash T-Shirts can be pre-ordered through Friday, Sept. 19.  Click HERE for the order form.  After Friday, shirts will be for sale on a limited basis only.
 
Order forms for tickets, food and the dance will go out next week.
 
Box Tops Contest!
Please turn in all of your Box Tops to your homeroom teacher by Friday, Sept. 26.  The class with the most box tops per student will win a popcorn party!
The Middle School SMART Art Wheel is Popping!

Our current project is combining:
The Elements of Design:  COLOR and LINE.
Principles of Design:  Repetition and Pattern
 
The famous art movements:  Pop Art and Pointillism  
Famous artists referenced:  Roy Lichtenstein and Georges Seurat 
Art materials:  Graphite, charcoal, markers, and tempera paint 
 
National Art Standards used:
 - Select various media and techniques to communicate personal symbols and ideas through the organization of the structural elements of art.
 - Describe how previous cultural trends have led to the development of new art styles. 

Evan H.  
Caitlin G. 
  Winnie B.
The Hendricks Fund

  

Click HERE to make a pledge or donation today. This year's goals are 100% participation and $75,000! Thank you to:

Doug & Nancy Kravet 
Glenda Miller
Sue Miller (Grandparent)
 
Byron & Marsha Peacock

THINK STEAM!!
Upcoming Events

Thursday, Sept 18
8:15 AM  PTO Homeroom Parent Mtg.

Friday, Sept 19
2:15 PM  Sno Cone Sale

Saturday, Sept 20
6:00 PM  PTO's Sangria & Sweets (Check evite for details)

Monday, Sept 22
Professional Development Day
(No school for students)

Tuesday, Sept 23
8:20 AM  Flagraising
8th Grade Field Trip

Thursday, Sept 25
8th Grade Field Trip

Friday, Sept 26
8:15 AM  General PTO Meeting in Gym
8:30 AM  The Gathering/STEAM Lab Ribbon Cutting in the Gym
2:15 PM  Sno Cone Sale


Sunday, Sept. 28
2:00 PM  Voices at Farmers Market

Monday, Sept. 29
8:20 AM  Flagraising

Wednesday, Oct. 1
School Picture Retake & Class Picture Day

Thursday, Oct. 2
Mid-term Reports Posted

Friday, Oct. 3
PK3 & PK4 Field Trip
2:15 PM  Sno Cone Sale 
 
Important Links


Lunch Works (order by Monday morning)

Calendar

Spirit Wear Store

Athletics

Check calendar for games & times.  
Buddy Bears Project

Hendricks is so excited to be part of the Buddy Bears Project! Thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer each year. Buddy Bears is going to help bring some cheer to those children. Please bring in new teddy bears between now and October 15th. Jeannie Blaylock from First Coast News will be on campus Oct. 15th to see our collection and feature our school on the news!

Hendricks faculty and staff are also donating a minimum of $5 to wear jeans to school that day - all proceeds will go to Nemours. 
Voices at the Farmer's Market!

On Sunday, September 28th at 2:00 PM our very own Voices of Hendricks will be performing at the St. Vincent's Fall Festival at the Jacksonville Farmers Market (1810 W. Beaver Street). There will be a pumpkin patch, hay rides, games and a lot of vendors (including Mr. and Mrs. Weise's - MacMaddies Repurposed Design)!  Please come out and support the Voices of Hendricks! 
New National Junior Honor Society Officers

Congrats to the 2014-2015 NJHS officers!

President:  Harleigh M.
Vice President:  Kira H.
Secretary:  Hannah W.
Treasurer:  Caroline G.
Historian:  Winnie B.
Public Relations:  Nico B. 
Student Council Campaign

Congratulations to all of the students who ran for a position on the 2014 - 2015 Student Council!  The winners for each position were:

President:  Winnie B.
Vice President:  Caroline G.
Treasurer:  Kate S.
Secretary:  Sammi B.
Social Chair:  Julia K.

Other students that will also assist Student Council as ambassadors for their class are Johnathan W., Nico B., Hannah W., and Kira H.