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Henryville Elementary

September 2019

HenryvilleElementary September 2019

UPDATING Buzzwords!

We will be sending home a monthly newsletter updating our HES families with current happenings at HES instead of weekly updates via Buzzwords.

Please continue to check our Henryville Elementary Facebook Page and website for weekly updates and announcements.

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Monthly Character Trait - RESPECT

We begin our school day in the gym where we are focusing on monthly character traits such as responsibility.


Throughout the school year, we will be focusing on different character traits and we will highlight them in our upcoming monthly newsletter. It is our goal to encourage positive qualities so that HES students will develop good character qualities, make excellent choices, and be leaders in their grade level.


During the first month of school, we have been concentrating on responsibility. We have discussed various ways that we are responsible both at school and at home. Be sure to ask your child how he/she is displaying responsibility at home and at school.


September is all about RESPECT! We will focus on how students can show respect in the classroom, on the playground, at home, and in the community.

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Attendance

Just a friendly reminder, if your student is unable to come to school, please call the attendance line @ 812.294.4806 option 1.


According to West Clark School Board Policies -

excused absences include:

1. illness verified by a note from the parent (2 per 9 weeks) - parent calls in for a student

2. illness verified by a note from a physician

3. recovery from an accident

4. required court attendance

5. professional appointment

6. death in the immediate family or of a relative

**For a complete list please visit the following website for more information http://www.neola.com/westclark-in/


Running late?

We kindly ask that you walk him/her into the building to sign them in.

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Reading Updates

Students in grades K-2 participate in guided reading 5 days a week. Guided reading is when students work in a small group with the teacher. During this time, teachers are focusing their reading instruction based upon the students' specific needs.


K-6 students recently completed the beginning of the year assessment window in reading.


mClass Assessment for K-2 - This is a universal screener that measures the development of reading skills of all students in grades K-2 through two main assessments: DIBELS and TRC. The DIBELS assessment measures the students' literacy skills such as phonological awareness, alphabetic principals, and fluency connected with the text. TRC individually measures a student's instructional reading level.


Reading Inventory for grades 3-6 - This assessment measures the students' individual reading levels based on reading comprehension. The results are reported as a students' Lexile level.

Getting to know Mrs. LaMaster

Hello, my name is Mrs. Kim LaMaster and I'm so excited to serve as the assistant principal at HES. In 2004, I began my teaching career as a student teacher in 3rd grade at HES. I quickly realized after student-teaching that HES was the place for me! The following year, I began my first official year as a second-grade teacher. Since 2005, I have taught in both first and third grades and served as the Title 1 Instructional Coach for the last 3 years. I have my Master's Degree in Elementary Education along with Administrator's (Principal's) License.


You can reach me at klamaster@westclarkschools.com or 812.294.4806 ext. 1542.

Coming Soon - Mobile Dentist

It's that time of the year again! The mobile dentist is coming to HES. Here are some fun facts about the mobile dentist:
  • Insurance is accepted
  • Services include preventive care: complete dental exam, cleaning, x-rays, fluoride treatment, sealants, and oral health instruction
  • You may register online at: https://www.myschooldentist.com/


The mobile dentist will be at HES on Friday, Oct. 25th.

Wednesday --> Early Release Reminder

Every Wednesday HES will dismiss approximately 15 minutes early. Please ensure that you have made arrangements to pick up or have someone home when the bus arrives. For your child's safety, buses will not drop off without an adult present. In order to ensure students are delivered on time, bus drivers cannot wait for parents/guardians to get home, they must continue their route. If an adult is not visible students will be brought back to school.