JR Henderson Weekly Update #6
Good afternoon Henderson Families,
As we wrap up this short school week, we're grateful for this beautiful fall — perfect for outdoor learning and play! With the long weekend just around the corner, it's a great time to recharge and enjoy some sunshine.
PA Day Reminder
Please be reminded that tomorrow, Friday October 10th, is a Professional Activity Day for staff. There is no school for students.
Reminder: No dogs on property
Kindly be reminded that dogs are not permitted on property during school hours, even if they are leashed.
Breakfast Initiative
We are currently piloting a breakfast initiative at Henderson, in recognition that many students are coming to school without breakfast. If your child is in need of breakfast in the morning, please reach out to brennanka@limestone.on.ca to get more info.
School Council Meeting Reminder
This coming Wednesday, October 15th, is our next School Council meeting. The meeting starts at 6:30pm in the Learning Commons. Free childcare for school-aged children is provided. Parents/guardians are invited to join at any point throughout the year. No advance notice required.
Courteous Communications
All communication between school, students and home (in person, on the phone or digitally) must be courteous and respectful. All students, families and school staff have the right to be safe, and to feel safe, in their school community. With this right comes the responsibility of all members to contribute to a positive school climate.
Educator Appreciation Day
This week at JR Henderson, we celebrated the amazing work that our staff are putting in each and every day. In honour of Educator Appreciation Day, admin took an opportunity to visit classes, cheer on staff and spread joy. Here's a few snaps of the fun!
Student Wellness Initiative
Henderson has been fortunate to receive a $1,000 ministry grant to support student wellness. Our proposal involved students planning and organizing wellness activities such as delivering presentations to classes, as well as a "belonging club" where everyone is welcomed and respected.
Terry Fox Day Assembly
Hey Hawks! Did you see that we blew our goal out of the water? We nearly hit $4,000 for cancer research. As such, teachers provided quite the show for students! Staff were decked out in their fanciest attire and took to the runway on Thursday afternoon.
We loved seeing the Hawk spirit!
KLF&A Public Health Childhood Illnesses and Exclusions
Unsure when to keep your child home when they are unwell? The KFL&A Public Health guidelines have changed and include different symptoms since Covid. Vomiting and diarrhea remain 48 hours symptom free. Other childhood illness exclusions can be found here: https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/common-childhood-illnesses.aspx
Hawks Gear!
Did you know that Mondays at Henderson are Hawks Spirit Day? Every Monday, we encourage students and staff to wear green, yellow or Hawks gear as a way to show off our Hawk pride. If you're interested in buying Hawk gear, see here: https://specialtytrophies.ca/jrhendersonpublicschool/
Hot Lunch has started!
As a reminder, if you haven't yet, be sure to order hot lunch. We are offering Subs on Tuesdays and Pizza on Thursdays. Money raised from hot lunch goes directly back into our school community to support athletics, learning materials, student initiatives and more!
Your login and password would be the same if you participated last year, or go ahead and create one if you didn't. You will have to create your student again and match them to their new teacher.
Orders are due Sunday at noon for the following week. Finally, if buses are cancelled because of the weather, hot lunch will be cancelled as well. Questions? Email Mark- jrhschoolcouncil@gmail.com
Here's the website to get ordering! https://www.lunchboxorders.net
🍎🥕 Fresh From the Farm Fundraiser - LAST CHANCE🥔🍏
Our School Council is running a Fresh from the Farm Fundraiser! Get ready to stock up on fresh, locally grown fall vegetables and crisp apples while supporting our school and The Food Sharing Project. If you are interested in ordering, visit here: https://freshfromfarm.ca/pages/seller-profile?james-r-henderson-public-school-kingston
Ordering: Open until Wednesday, October 15th. Order & pay directly from the above webpage.
Pick Up: At the school between November 3-December 4 (*exact date of delivery confirmed at least 1 week prior). We will arrange for and communicate pick up options to suit busy families.
School Council
Our next meeting will take place on Wednesday October 15th at 6:30pm. Free childcare will be available. Don’t forget - here’s the School Council email address: JRHSchoolCouncil@gmail.com School Council looks forward to hearing feedback and voices from all Henderson community members.
Have a great weekend, Hawks!
Mme Brennan, Mme Rodé and the JR Henderson Staff
Important Dates: Friday October 10th - PA Day (no school for students) Monday October 13th - Thanksgiving (no school for students) Wednesday October 15th - Last day for our '"Fresh from the Farm Fundraiser" Wednesday October 15th - School Council from 6:30pm-8:30pm Thursday October 16th - Cross Country regionals Thursday October 16th - IEPs go home for students with special educational supports Wednesday October 22nd - Cross Country district meet |
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
School Day Schedule
Time | Activity/learning block |
|---|---|
8:55 to 9:15 a.m. | Supervision begins on the yard |
9:15 to 10:55 a.m. | 100-minute learning block |
10:55 to 11:35 a.m. | Recess and nutrition break |
11:35 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. | 100-minute learning block |
1:15 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. | Recess and nutrition break |
1:55 to 3:35 p.m. | 100-minute learning block |