Thank you to all Hounds who purchased Smalentine Grams. They were a big hit....we almost sold out of all 1,000! If you would like to buy any more Smalentines for yourself, you can do so after school in Room E6 (Miss Hughes). There is a limited supply left...so buy them while you can!

For the first time, families and friends can follow our outdoor education adventures using Twitter and Facebook. We will be posting updates, photos, and sharing our experiences with all our followers. If you have a Twitter account, follow us!  If you do not have a Twitter account, go to www.twitter.com to create one. We look forward to keeping you updated.  #gohounds
You can follow the fourth graders using @JHColoma2012 
You can follow the fifth graders using @JHMS2012  
You can also "like" us on Facebook, by going to:
Joe Henderson 4th Grade Outdoor Education
or 
Joe Henderson 5th Grade Outdoor Education
 

The Dairy Council of California paid our school a visit on Tuesday, February 7th. They brought along a completely customized cow carrier (trailer) and taught the students of Henderson all about bovines, milk, and dairy products. It was very interesting and the students loved seeing a cow at their school. They even got to meet a baby colt and pet it. Thanks to Bruce Hall the Director of Food Service for BUSD for setting this up for us!

The Benicia Education Foundation’s 2^nd annual Parade of Pigs 4 Kids is lined up and on display! 20 adorable piggy banks have been created by local artists of all ages as a fun way to raise awareness as well as bring together students, merchants, artist and the community in support of our schools. Stop by Artcentric (733 First Street) and see the amazing creations of our own Pat Flynn and Sherry Hayward, as well as all the other piggies!

The Benicia Education Foundation (BEF) is the only non-profit, all-volunteer organization in Benicia that works for every child in all seven Benicia public schools.  The BEF and Parent Teacher Groups have made an enormous difference at our schools by supporting teachers and students year after year. With donations totaling over one million dollars in the last 5 years, together they have filled many funding gaps. If you are willing and able to help, please check out this information and give your support. The students and staff at Joe Henderson and throughout the Benicia Unified School District thank you.

We all need to eat and many Henderson families do the bulk of their grocery shopping at Raley's Supermarket. If you have not done so already, please contact Patricia Flynn and request a FREE Raley's Quality of Life card to use on every grocery purchase. Doing so sends 4% of your purchase back to Joe Henderson Elementary School. Make sure everyone in your family has a card and remember to use it every time. The families, staff, and students thank you.

Email Patricia Flynn at patflynn94510@gmail.com to have a card sent to you for FREE (include your mailing address).