JR Henderson Weekly Update #30 - April 17th, 2026
Good afternoon Henderson Families,
That's a wrap! This week was filled with love, celebration, learning and fun. We were blown away by the donations that were made to the food bank, as well as the outstanding turnout and support at our 2nd annual Spring Concert.
PD Day Reminder
Tomorrow, Friday April 17th is a PD Day and there is no school for students.
Give 30 Food Drive
The donations this year were beyond appreciated! Your support in helping our community make a difference is remarkable. Way to go, Hawks!
For families who are interested, our staff made a video outlining the importance of the Food Bank, foundhere. Many students watched this video in class and we wanted to share it with you as well.
Board Game Night!
We are only two weeks away from this family-friendly event right here at JR Henderson. Fun and laughs are guaranteed and we hope to see many Hawk families enjoying this free, family-focused event.
Spring Concert
If you attended, we're sure you can agree - the Spring Concert impressed again! We are so proud of Hawks for taking the stage and showcasing their talents. We also want to extend our utmost thanks to the JR Henderson PS team. Teachers, ECEs, EAs and support staff all rallied together to ensure nearly 600 students had the opportunity to take the stage and have a moment to shine and perform for well over 1,500 people this week. Our hearts are very full.
A Fundraiser Event for Food Sharing Project
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.
Kindergarten Registration
It's already that time of the year! We are delighted to let families know that our Kindergarten registration process is underway for 2026/2027. See here for more information. Please spread the word about the great things happening at Henderson. We saw increased Kinder enrolment last year and want to keep this going!
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
School Council
The next School Council meeting is on Tuesday May 5th from 6:60pm 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 |