JR Henderson Weekly Update #37 - June 5th, 2026
Good afternoon Henderson Families,
I know we say this nearly every month but we truly cannot believe it is already June!
Spring Fling Thank You!
What an incredible event! We want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible work of our School Council. Planning an event of this size and caliber is no easy feat. Every detail was well thought out and organized - basket and silent auction, bake sale, food, games, prizes, inflatables, entertainment.
We also appreciate all of the support from our community. It was truly wonderful to see families and kiddos running around, laughing and enjoying. What a beautiful way to bring people together!
🌈JR Henderson 2026 Pride Month 🌈
Happy Pride! This year, we have educational resources and activities to bring forward the importance of acceptance, love and appreciation for all. Here is our itinerary of events for the month:
Week | Events |
June 1st to 5th | Learning and Knowing Daily inspirational quotes in the announcements throughout the month of June. |
June 8th to 12th | Friday June 12th - School Council Colour Run Saturday June 13th - Pride Parade |
June 15th to 19th | Understanding the flag June 16th Presentations to Classes School Kahoot |
June 22nd to 25th | Spirit Week
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School Day Maintenance Window
ITS has informed us that this weekend, School Day is undergoing routine maintenance. This means that the events will be visible but families may not be able to approve or pay for trips. Please be patient. We promise it is only temporary!
The Quiet Space Art Space club is looking for help to make a frame for their mural
We are looking for someone who could build a shallow-frame wooden box that will hold the mural + backing (perhaps Coroplast -corrugated plastic) + 2 side-by-side sheets of plexiglass. Or something similar. The school will cover supplies and we are hoping to mount it to keep as a mural.
It is tempera paint on paper and measures 224 cm long x 220 cm wide.
Please reach out to Mme Doherty (dohertyf@limestone.on.ca) if you are able to help us. Thank you!
Track and Field Wins!
We are very proud of our Hawks for their Track and Field performance at Regionals and for their effort and sportsmanship! Henderson had 67 top 8 finishes and a new meet record set by Emmitt D! We also had 5 students who medalled for overall points in their divisions! Well done to all who participated and a shoutout to these star athletes:
Colour Run - Friday June 12th!
If you haven't been to this event, it's definitely one to attend! All are invited to attend and it's A LOT of fun!
Important Parking Reminder
Please do not drop off or pick up students in the bus lane. This presents a safety issue. As a friendly reminder, the parking map is here :)
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Have you volunteered for a field trip? Supported hot lunch? Given your time for the Spring Fling? Anyone and everyone who has volunteered at Henderson this year is invited to our Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. It will take place in our Staff Room on Wednesday June 17th from 8:30am until 9:15am. We will have breakfast items, snacks, coffee, tea and best of all, great company! We truly hope you can attend for some socialization and appreciation. See the invite below.
Guest Speaker Event - Tonight at 5:30pm
LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) has organized a guest speaker/event on Friday June 5th focused on cyber safety and emerging issues. See flyer and registration link here:
2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Flyer
Queen's Parent Workshop Series
Attention parents of students entering Grades 7, 8, or 9 in Ontario with learning disabilities or ADHD! Queen's University is offering virtual learning sessions to provide parents:
· information and support to understand their child’s experience and potential more fully
· skills to navigate the school system
· ability to provide timely and targeted support
· support to know they are not alone
There is no cost to the program, however parents must commit to attending both sessions. These sessions will run on Tuesday August 11 and Wednesday August 12th from 9:00am to 12:30pm (EDT). Registration is now open and will close when we reach capacity.
You can find more information, as well as a poster for families and our registration link, on our website: https://www.queensu.ca/rarc/transitions/parent-workshop-seriesor see the flyer here:STEPS Parent Workshop Series Poster Summer 2026
Learning Commons Update
As summer break approaches, library book borrowing is coming to an end! Students have done an amazing job reading this year, borrowing an astounding 7,000+ books from the library. Let’s work together in June to return all outstanding library books so we can wrap up another great year of reading!
Garden Volunteers
With the sunny spring here, we would LOVE to have a few volunteers help weed and tidy the front garden. Our Eco Committee is starting a lunch time weeding for parents/guardians - rain or shine! Bring your own gloves and weeders :-) The last day is June 8th from 12pm to 1pm.
Milkshake Wednesdays Continue!
We hope you've been enjoying Milkshake Wednesday thus far. Here are the remaining Milkshake Wednesdays
- Wednesday June 10th (orders due today - June 5th)
- Wednesday June 17th (orders due by June 12th)
Be sure to check out School Day to purchase! We will be opening all events at once and then closing the events at their designated date above. Thank you for supporting our Grade 8 boat cruise, grad and trip!
Attendance Reminder
As a reminder, attendance is important and is a key indicator of student success. We are always interested in working with families where attendance is low to find creative strategies to overcome barriers. Please reach out if we can support in any way.
Hot Lunch Reminder
As a reminder, if you haven't yet, be sure to order hot lunch through https://www.lunchboxorders.net. 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. 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. If you have questions, please email jrhschoolcouncil@gmail.com
Kingston Pride
For anyone interested in attending, we are delighted to share the Kingston Pride information. We hope to see you there!
School Council
The next School Council meeting is on Tuesday June 16th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 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. Finally, School Council minutes can be found here.
Have a great weekend, Hawks!
Mme Brennan, Mme Rodé and the JR Henderson Staff
Important Dates: |
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 |