HENRY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Susan Burton
Communications Director
Henry, TN – Henry Elementary School fourth grader, Parker Swor, was one of the kindergarten through fourth grade students who attended the Henry elegant dining experience as part of the Parent Action Committee (PAC) events for spring semester. When asked what he thought about the event, Parker states, “It’s a 10 out of 10!” The event is a wonderful way to teach proper etiquette and positive social interaction as well as it being a fun day to dress up and feel special. Joy Stubblefield played the harp during the dining experience and students were able to take group pictures in front of the festive decorations that were made by Valerie Godina’s middle school art classes.
The Parent Action Committee was revived by Henry parents Jamie and Becky Jones last year and has been going strong with many parent volunteers this year. Jamie Jones, who is also the pastor at New Life Church in Henry, says that the church partners on many different activities throughout the school year, such as donating school supplies, concession stand supplies, and sponsoring catered lunches for teachers and ice cream days for the students. Becky Jones says she attended Henry when she was in elementary school and wanted to give back to her beloved school.
The PAC volunteers decorated the school gym the night before and served along with Central Office staff on the day of the event. The Pre-K students also had an elegant dining experience in their classrooms.
Volunteering at your student’s school is a great way to stay engaged in what is going on in your student’s classroom and events at your school. The Henry County School System encourages all of their families to volunteer at least once each year at their child’s school. Call your school to find out more information.
Photo 1: Henry Elementary School second grade teacher, Lana Currence, poses with a group of her students under a balloon arch that was built by middle school art students.
Photo 2: The Henry PAC volunteers are Cindy Page, Allie Brockwell, Julie Potter, Jessica Knight, Jamie Jones, Becky Jones, Jammie Adkisson, and Amanda Pillow.
Photo 3: Henry Elementary School PK students enjoy fine dining in their classroom with teachers Jacey Flanagan and Megan Blackwell. Teacher assistants and Central Office staff also assisted preschoolers with their meals.