On Saturday, May 12 our elementary band program attended a Music in the Parks festival at the brand new American Canyon High School and played for two judges. Our bands played as a combined group and we had 87 students performing. After the festival they got to spend the afternoon at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.  At the end of the day we went to the awards ceremony where our students took first place in their division (elementary concert band division 1-AA). The festival was an educational experience for our students. It was opportunity for students to play for other conductors and receive feedback to become better musicians. The judges had great things to say to our students and also had many suggestions to help us improve.   Our trophy visited all elementary schools this week during our band assemblies. The students were very excited to show it off!  Thank you for your support of the Benicia Unified School District’s music program. Music is incredibly important for our students! 

Our fourth and fifth grade student athletes have brought the Benicia Elementary Track Championship Cup home to Joe Henderson. This year saw historically high participation from all five Benicia schools. All students, families, and teachers enjoyed a sunny Friday afternoon filled with excitement, exploration, and sportsmanship. Twenty-one of our student athletes completed all seven events and earn the "Iron Kids" distinction. While we are honored to bring the Champion's Cup to Henderson, we are even more proud of all the Benicia students that participated in the healthy, active, and exciting event. Congratulations Hounds! We are proud of you!

The Only 2012 Record Set:
Julia Lindemuth - Fifth Grade Girl's Shot Put at 27.0 feet!

For all results, please see the Benicia Elementary Track Championship website (and follow them on facebook).

The staff and students of Joe Henderson Elementary cordially invite you to our Open House on Thursday, May 17th starting at 7:00pm. This one-hour event is your opportunity to explore our school. Check-in with past teachers, take a sneak-peek into future classrooms, and observe all the marvelous things our students have been working on this year. Our school is on display! We you hope you take a few minutes out of your evening to swing by - your child is eager to show-off their school.

Additionally, the Joe Henderson Parent Teacher Group (PTG) invites you to stop by the Library starting at 6:30pm to elect new members to our PTG Board. Please visit their webpage to find our more.

The teachers at Joe Henderson are constantly finding and sharing wonderful websites with families. Please take a moment to explore our recommended links with your child. We have put them all on one, easy-to-access page on our school's website. Your child should already have a username and password for Study Island, Accelerated Reader, and Pearson Success Net.
Just click on LINKS in the top menu bar.

On-line registration will open this summer for all students continuing their educational journeys in the Benicia Unified School District. The required online registration codes will be emailed to each family in early July. Please take a moment to confirm that the Joe Henderson Office has your most current email information on file before the end of the school year. Thank you for your cooperation.

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).