We are currently experiencing some problems with our phone lines and working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. If you need to speak to your child's teacher you can email them or message them through Class Dojo or See Saw. Thank you!
There is a LOT happening these last few weeks before break! Check out our NH December Happenings Slide Show with all the up to date information!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fsp6F1nNDaDaXBBvIwe-WZQoosqT5Id4JNaIeqZSrpI/edit?usp=sharing
Holiday Music Program & Art Show
The holiday music program and art show will be held on Friday, December 13th.
K, 1, & 2 will perform first at 1:15 pm.
Families can enter between 12:45 to 1:15 to view the artwork. The music concert will start promptly at 1:15.
3, 4, & 5 will follow at 2:15 pm.
Families can enter between 1:45 to 2:15 to view the artwork and the concert will begin at 2:15.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! As a reminder, students will be on break from Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th. They will return on Monday, December 2nd. I've attached a copy of our November newsletter that was sent home in Friday Folders a few weeks ago. La nota es en English y espanol, tambien. Be sure to check Friday Folders each week for pertinent notes and graded work going home each week.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Do6nCfGx67cQ2W6eaXxyAxskUWbu6Ro1/view?usp=sharing
Today and every day we thank Veterans everywhere for their service. There aren’t enough words to show our gratitude for all the troops who served our country. To all Veterans out there, we honor, respect, and support you.
Also, as it is Veteran's Day, the Whiting Public Library is closed. Keep this in mind if your child regularly goes there after school.
Don't forget tomorrow is an eLearning Day! Teachers have sent home any necessary materials and reminders. Teachers will have live meets tomorrow from 8-11. If you need assistance tomorrow, reach out to your child's teacher. Students must answer the attendance question to be counted present.
SCW schools will be on a two hour delay today due to a district wide power outage. All schools will start at 10am. NH morning Pre-K class is canceled. HACC morning center students will remain on normal time and we will provide our normal transportation to the career center. Students attending Hammond special ed programs will be transported at their usual times. For students attending SCW schools, the buses will be running the normal routes picking up students at the bus stops 2 hours later than your child's normal pick-up time. Please remember that breakfast is not served on 2 hour delay days.
Don't forget that tomorrow is an early release day AND Parent Teacher Conferences.
Here is another reminder of pertinent information in both English y espanol.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e6F_t1La9-6961hSBVLBysN4wqvcGA65-8Q3dcV52KM/edit?usp=sharing
We will be conducting an evacuation drill this morning for all SCW schools.
Attention SCW Families: This afternoon we will be having a lockdown drill as required by the state of Indiana. All SCW buildings will be participating in this drill.
Don't forget tomorrow is Walk to School Day! All students who walk to school will receive a special surprise sponsored by the City of Whiting!
Bus riders will be dropped off by the football field and walk with middle and high school honor society members down Oliver.
It is also Unity Day! All students should wear orange for a show of unity against bullying! Students who wear orange are allowed to wear jeans, as well. Students not dressed in orange should be in regular school uniform.
Tomorrow looks to be a beautiful day, so get out those walking shoes and walk to school with family and friends in a sea of orange!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u82e--IC3_5LfbjJWV-wjx3oVfvYZHaWQ4k6J03SHvI/edit?usp=sharing
With our shortened week, don't forget today is an early release day! NH students dismiss at 2:30.
Don't forget today is an early release day! NH students dismiss at 2:30.
Memory Makers is excited to be your Official Photographer for your upcoming photos! Before we capture your photographs, we would like to offer you our pre-order option. If you are not comfortable ordering online, you can send a completed physical order to school with your child on picture day. Most importantly, make sure they remember to bring their smile!
Nathan Hale Elementary School - Thursday, Sept. 5th, 2024
Orders will also be accepted on Picture Day as well!
*If you order online there is no need to fill out or send in a physical form*
To order, please visit:
https://memorymakersinc.simplephoto.com/
and enter code: nh24f
Online ordering closes: THURSDAY - SEPT 5th, 2024 @ 11 PM CST
Just a reminder that today is our first early release day of the year! NH students dismiss at 2:30 but all normal pick up procedures apply. As a reminder, you need to be in line to pick up your child for a hand to hand pick up. Do not pull up on Oliver or 119th Street and ask children to walk out to your car. The teachers will not release the students to do that as it's not safe.
Also, at morning drop off, do not park across the street and have students walk in front of cars. Wait in the drop off line and pull up to the curb. We are out there to help little ones get out of the car if necessary, but you need to stay in your car, in the drop off line, and pull up to the curb. It takes everyone working together to keep our students safe and create a smooth drop off. There is often a line from 7:35-7:45, as families are dropping off high school students, as well, down the street. Please be patient. Every school has a drop off line that requires waiting. As a parent, I've sat in many myself! Mornings in the car are a great time to talk about the day, play I Spy games like finding things that start with different letters, or listen to fun music.
We had such a great turnout for Back to School Night! Thank you to all our families for coming out and our teachers and staff for working tirelessly to be ready for tonight to meet and greet all of our new students!
Here is the link to our NH Handbook with information regarding policies and procedures in the School City of Whiting, including drop off and pick up. Please review these so you will know where to go tomorrow. We are looking forward to a great first day!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f4EusFrkKLYkzwNkwhadEWvYYZmfCFaN/view?usp=drive_link
Don't forget tonight is Back to School Night from 4:30 - 6:00 at Nathan Hale. Enter through Door 4. This is a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher, bring in supplies today so you don't need to bring them tomorrow, take pictures, and ask questions! Tomorrow will be regular drop off procedures and there will be many friendly staff here to help make the first day a great one!
We hope to see you tonight!
In-Person Registration begins tomorrow! Families with last names A-L are Monday 8/5 from 1-3:45pm and 5-6:45pm. Families with last names M-Z are Wednesday 8/7 from 1-3:45pm and 5-6:45pm. You must bring proper proof of residency: current utility bills, mortgage papers, and/or lease/rental agreement in order to register. Event takes place in the NH and WMS/WHS cafeterias. If you have already completed online registration last week you do not need to attend an in-person registration day
We will be offering a Kindergarten Jump Start for incoming Nathan Hale kindergarten students!
This is a great opportunity for students to get familiar with their new school, review academic skills, and get a jump start to the school year!
Classes are Monday, August 5th through Thursday, August 8th.
We are offering two sessions: 8:00 - 9:30 am and 10:00 - 11:30 am. While you are able to select your preference, we can't guarantee that time slot.
Students will enter through Door 2 on Oliver Street. This is the door right across from Cielito Lindo, not our main door.
If you are interested, the expectation is your child will be in attendance for all 4 days.
Please complete the google form to register or contact the Nathan Hale office at (219) 659-0738 before Friday, August 2nd. The form can be found on our NH website or on our Nathan Hale Facebook page. Once registered, you will receive a phone call confirming your registration and receive a copy of pertinent information via email.
There is a limited number of spots and spots will be filled in the order students are registered. Sign up today!
https://forms.gle/QtEskRZffWSiWf4P8
The start of the 2024/2025 school year is right around the corner! Check out the Nathan Hale Family Newsletter for up-to-date information!
https://secure.smore.com/n/uz90d
