2026/27 JR Henderson Weekly Update #7
Friday, October 9th, 2026
Hello Henderson Families,
Happy eve of the long weekend! Temperatures sure dipped this week and the leaves are dropping quickly. Fall vibes are in full effect.
With the Monday holiday upon us, we hope all Hawks and families have a moment to unwind and enjoy this long weekend!
Public Holiday Monday
As a reminder, Monday is Thanksgiving Day and all schools are closed. We look forward to seeing all Hawks back on Tuesday October 13th.
Friendly Office Reminders
There is no need to call the office to report if you are picking your child up early, as students are called down until a parent/guardian has arrived.
When calling the office, if you reach the voicemail, please leave a message. We check the voicemail regularly throughout the day.
Spooky Festivities are Coming!
We are delighted to announce our upcoming Spooky Week festivities timetable.
Date | Event |
Tuesday Oct 27th | Web of Wonders: Guess the Number – each class to visit the office to guess how many items are in each Halloween jar. There are prizes to be won! |
Wednesday Oct 28th | Get Ready to Play a whole-school game – Guess that Sound...?! All Day- Monster Mash Game Dash – Students will visit the gym to play some Halloween themed games with their older buddies. |
Thursday Oct 29th | Henderson’s Haunted Walk in the Gym - more information to come |
Friday Oct 30th | Orange and Black Day - Let’s fill our school with some Halloween spirit! |
🎃👻 Get Ready for a Frightfully Fun Haunted House Adventure! 👻🎃
As part of Spooky Week, our amazing IST students and staff are brewing up something spooky in the gym on Thursday, October 29... a Haunted House Experience for students in Grades 2-8! This fang-tastic event promises plenty of thrills, chills, and spooky fun. Kindergarten and Grade 1 classes are also welcome to join in for a "lights-on" not-so-spooky version. Each walk will be tailored to the age level and the objective is to provide a fun, silly and slightly spooky experience for Grades 2-5, and a bit more spooky for Grades 6-8. However, any student can opt to not participate or have a lighter, sillier experience.
All students are invited to take part. Families will have the opportunity to make a small donation through School Day, if they wish, with all proceeds supporting IST resources and materials for the school year. Every little bit helps keep the learning magic alive! To make a donation, please go to School Day -> School Items (left side tab) -> Services -> IST donation.
We're counting down the days until this spook-tacular event. It’s sure to be a scream! 🎃🕸️👻🦇
Quiet Space/Art Space
Our school group Quiet Space/Art Space began this week during 2nd lunch and recess on Wednesday. About 50 students joined us, and the event was heart-warming. The entire group was absolutely quiet and active in their art. Non-verbal communication, including hand and facial gestures, were seen throughout as we communicated with each other silently. The room was peaceful and active. Quiet-Space/Art-Space is run by Mme Doherty and Mme Chamberlain for grades 4-8.
Choir is back!
Our Henderson Hawks Choir is back this Fall. Students in Grades 1-8 are invited to participate each Wednesday at 2nd Nutrition/Recess Break. M Higginson, Ms. Raike, Mme Sedore, Mme O'Brien & Mme Chamberlain are coordinating. No experience necessary and new members always welcome! If you are interested in helping as a piano accompanist, please email M Higginson higginsonm@limestone.on.ca
Primary Soccer Intramurals
Today was the last day of our 4 weeks of Primary Soccer Intramurals! The Grade 1-3 students got to have fun and improve their soccer skills. The Grade 5/6 students in Mme Martin and Mme Lieberman's classes got to be leaders and help their younger school mates. It was a huge success! Way to go Hawks!
Hot Lunch Reminder
This year, we have Subs on Tuesdays and Pizza on Thursdays. Go to https://www.lunchboxorders.net 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.
If buses are cancelled because of the weather, hot lunch will be cancelled as well. Questions, email Mark- jrhschoolcouncil@gmail.com
Information from Public Health
Please see information from Southeast Public Health, below. We are always impressed by our Hawk Walkers and look forward to seeing more families take on this October challenge.
School Council Updates
Our first Council Meeting occurred on Wednesday September 16th. It was great to see new and returning faces!
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday October 14th from 6-8pm. As always, new members are welcome, and childcare is provided.
Have a great weekend, Hawks!
Mme Brennan, Mme Rodé and the JR Henderson Staff
Important Dates: |
Hawk Swag!
On Mondays, many staff and students wear yellow and green to show Henderson pride. Interested in getting some swag? See here: https://specialtytrophies.ca/jrhendersonpublicschool/
2026-2027 LDSB School Year Calendar
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 |