JR Henderson Weekly Update #39 - June 19th, 2026
Good afternoon Henderson Families,
What a week! Swimming, Pride, and field trips - oh my! There has been A LOT of excitement brewing as we celebrate an incredible year of learning, progress and fun.
Uniform Return
Any athletes who may still have a JRH jersey or pinny, please make sure to return it to school next week and hand it in to Mr. Morrison.
Looking Ahead
In August, parents/guardians will receive an email with updates and information for the year ahead. This "Welcome Pack" is for new and returning families, and outlines everything from School Day to School Messenger and beyond. For now, here are the key dates:
Hot lunch Reminder
As we enter the final week of the year, we would like to remind you that hot lunch is now finished for this academic year.
A HUGE thank you to School Council for their contributions for this year. We truly could not have done it without their hard work and dedication. Our School Council continues to go above and beyond to support our school community and this is but one example of their support and dedication. We are incredibly lucky to have have a year with this ever-kind, devoted and ambitious council.
Staffing Arrangement
English Staff:
English Kindergarten: Mrs. Lisa Sinclair & Mrs. Melissa Beckett
Grade 1/2: Mrs. Jen Lloyd
Grade 2/3: Ms. Olivia Cotman (LTO)
Grade 3/4: Mrs. Catarina LaFrance
Grade 4/5: Mr. Joseph Hamilton
Grade 5/6: Mr. Greg Morrison
Grade 6/7: Mrs. Jody Patterson
Grade 7/8: Ms. Susan Raike
Core French: Mme Sharon Meehan
French Staff:
French Kindergarten: Mme Jennifer Belanger & Mme Kristine Garster
French Kindergarten: Mme Meghan Bruder & Mme Deb Martin
French Kindergarten: Mme Lyric Barkley (Term 1)/Mme Tanis Gallupe (Term 2) & Mme Natasha Muller
French Kindergarten: Mme Cassandra Ryan & Mme Jennifer Jackson-Grundy
Grade 1: Mme Jacqueline Chamberlain
Grade 1: Mme Françoise Doherty
Grade 1/2: M. Michael Higginson
Grade 2: Mme Kelly Sedore
Grade 2: Mme Houri Hassan-Yari
Grade 3: Mme Elisabeth Beaulieu
Grade 3: Mme Lindsey Blanchette
Grade 4: Mme Jessica MacKay
Grade 4/5: Mme Gabriella Corben
Grade 5: Mme Carly Elliott
Grade 5/6: Term 1: Mme Leanne Lieberman
Grade 5/6: Mme Jennifer Martin
English to Immersion: Ms. Leslee Bulgin, Ms. Teia Kivistik, Ms. Katie O’Brien, Mrs. Sarah Seiveright
🌈JR Henderson 2026 Pride Month 🌈
Happy Pride! As we draw this academic year to a close, please be reminded that next week there is a spirit day every day:
Week | Events |
June 22nd to 25th | Spirit Week
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The Quiet Space Art Space club is looking for help to make a frame for their mural
Last call (fingers crossed!!): We are still 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.
End of Year Trip
We want to take a moment to thank families for their support with our Grade 8 trip. The trip to Ottawa was memorable, fun and affordable. We truly appreciate all those who were able to purchase a milkshake to help our Grade 8s have a great experience.
Library Book Update!
Only 4 school days left Hawks and library books continue to trickle in. Currently 76 books still haven't found their way back to the Learning Commons. Let's all work together and go on a book hunt to find those missing books before the last day of school.
Garden Adventures!
Our Grade 2 class with M. Leger has been hard at work on the back garden boxes. As well, our Eco Committee has been adding to the front garden and beautifying the school. A huge thank you to Potter's Nursery who provided 10% off the price of plants to support our growing gardens!
Summer Literacy Resources to Share
We are delighted to share fun Lexia resources for families to use this summer. Have a peak at the different games and activities below:
Choice Board
Lexia_Student_Choice_Board_Kindergarten.pdf
Lexia_Student_Choice_Board_Grade_1.pdf
Lexia_Student_Choice_Board_Grade_2.pdf
Lexia_Student_Choice_Board_Grade_3.pdf
Lexia_Student_Choice_Board_Grade_4.pdf
Lexia_Student_Choice_Board_Grade_5.pdf
BINGOS
Family_Summer_Reading_Bingo_Challenge_Kindergarten.pdf
Family_Summer_Reading_Bingo_Challenge_Grade_1.pdf
Family_Summer_Reading_Bingo_Challenge_Grade_2.pdf
Family_Summer_Reading_Bingo_Challenge_Grade_3.pdf
Family_Summer_Reading_Bingo_Challenge_Grade_4.pdf
Family_Summer_Reading_Bingo_Challenge_Grade_5.pdf
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.
School Council
That's a wrap for this academic year. Save the date - the first meeting of the new academic year will be Wednesday Sept 16th from 6pm to 8pm. 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 bloc |