SCW families- the phone lines are currently down due to yesterday's brief power outage. We are working to resolve the issue. Thank you!
Attention to anyone who picks up a 1st grader after school:
Due to some unexpected work that needs to be done on our primary building near Door 1, first grade students will be dismissing this week from our main door, Door 4. Please line up as you normally would at Door 4, with three separate lines, one for each classroom. Thank you for your patience and flexibility.
We are so excited for tomorrow night's OPERATION Stem Night! It starts at 5:00 and goes until 6:30. Enter through Door 4 or the Dock Door off the Nathan Hale playground. The Dock Door will only be open until 5:30. Door 4 will be open until 6:30. We have so many great activities that involve learning about the human body, along with games like the life size operation game! Mind Benders will be here along with the Whiting Fire Dept., who will be doing blood pressure screenings as students learn about how exercise effects the heart! We have yummy treats to make that look like band-aids and an opportunity for families to try an Escape Room! All students who attend will receive a lab coat and other surprises so don't miss out and we hope to see you tomorrow!
Due to the predicted extreme temperatures and -20 below wind chills, Wednesday January 26th will be an e-learning day for all students grades K-12. Pre-k classes are canceled, as well. All classroom assignments and teacher office hours will be posted in google classroom/See Saw by 8 am. All students are expected to log into their google classrooms or See Saw to answer their attendance question so they can be counted present. Stay warm!
Dear Families,
The Whiting Public Library is initiating a new policy regarding visitors. Due to the high number of COVID cases, the Whiting Public Library is requiring that children under the age of 14 be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. If you have any questions, you can contact the library for more information. Thank you!
Literacy Night is tomorrow! We hope everyone will come out for this great event! It's a free event for all our Nathan Hale families and we have fun games and activities for all ages! Doors will open at 5:00 pm and everyone will come in through Door 4 on Oliver Street. Masks are required for all. All participants will win a free book in the Book Walk, enjoy some milk and cookies, make a fun craft, play exciting literacy games with prizes, and hear guest readers reading favorites like "If You Give a Dog a Donut." It's going to be a fun night for all and we hope to see you there!
Attention Nathan Hale Parents: A message recently went out from the Whiting Middle School regarding Covid to the entire district. This message was only intended for a few families. Please disregard the message and we apologize for any confusion.
Today is Veteran's Day when we honor all current and former members of the Armed Services. Thank you to all our service men and women for their sacrifices.
Ms. Burriss, our fourth grade teacher and a veteran, put together a video to honor family members of our students who serve or have served in the Armed Services.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1moIkjmmDICXSFtlx1lbsDuB9nXAQvSjT/view?usp=sharing
The School City of Whiting PTO will be sponsoring a Family Fun Game Night on Thursday, November 18th from 5:30-7:00 pm. Students and families can sign up for either an Ultimate Uno competition with prizes for the winners or just enjoy playing a variety of fun family style board games. Everyone who attends will receive a hot dog, chips, drink, and treat. This event is free for PTO members. If you are not already a member, you can sign up for only $5.00 and receive free entry into Family Game Night, our Winter Family Healthy Fair, and our Spring Fling Fun Fair and Dance. Plus you will receive a free PTO water bottle! If you would like to participate, please complete the survey below no later than November 11th. You must register ahead of time for this fun event!
https://forms.gle/avXXwxSFxoZUuSZT9
We are collecting parent feedback on your interest in parent teacher conferences. Please complete the google form indicating whether you would prefer an in-person or virtual conference. This is only for informational purposes and you will still need to sign up via your child's homeroom teacher. Thank you!
https://forms.gle/mDPYBQj5kbjaT6z78
The first day of school is right around the corner! Don't forget that tomorrow, Wednesday, August 11th, is Back to School Night at Nathan Hale from 4:30-6:00! Enter through our main door, door 4, and we will direct you to your child's room. Students and parents can meet the teacher, familiarize themselves with the classroom, and parents can ask any questions and take pictures so the first day of school students can just go right in and be ready to go! This is also a great opportunity for students to bring supplies so they don't have to carry them on the first day of school. ALL visitors MUST wear masks. We hope to see you there!
Also, please review the short slideshow on what to expect the first day back at school with important information about drop off and pick up!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19t8sOIqrA8iwMqk6tTKOOWbQFZuG6KsHXhUcR5wr2oM/edit?usp=sharing
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 some academic skills, and get a jump start to the school year!
Classes will be Monday through Friday from
July 26th through August 6th.
Class is from 8:30 am to 11:00 am.
Students will go in Door 2 on Oliver Street.
If you are interested, the expectation is your child will be in attendance for all 10 days.
Please complete the google form to register. 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 in the mail.
There is a limited number of spots and spots will be filled in the order students are registered.
Sign up today!
https://forms.gle/u4NtGoQGMniwSWkQ9
Looking for a great place to work AND make a difference? Look no further! SCW is hiring for a variety of positions. Please see the information below and apply today!
Tomorrow is the final day to turn in a SCW issued device for the 2020/2021 school year. If you have not returned your child’s device to the school office by the end of the day tomorrow, Friday, June 18th, $250 will be charged to your child’s school account.
Please return the device with the charger in a bag with your child’s name and grade.
Thank you!
TTENTION SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Due to continued construction on the roof, we will be exiting out Door 4 for all dismissals. Please form a line outside of Door 4 and we will release students to the adult picking them up.
Remember, K-4th grade does not start until 8:30 am and dismisses at 11:30 am. 5th grade starts at 12:00 and dismisses at 3:00. ALL students will enter and dismiss from Door 4.
Just a reminder that summer school starts Monday, June 14th for those who signed up! If you turned in the permission slip for your child, you should have received a letter in the mail with all the details. If you didn’t, please call the office today to confirm. Classes start at 8:30 am for students in grades
K -4. Students should not arrive before 8:25. There is no breakfast, but students will receive a grab and go lunch on their way out. Students must be in school uniform and can bring a filled water bottle to school in the morning. All students will enter through Door 4 in the morning and be dismissed at 11:30 on the NH playground. 5th grade students will attend from 12:00 to 3:00. They will also enter through Door 4. They will receive lunch when they arrive at 12:00. If you have any questions, please call the school today to confirm.
If you have a school issued chromebook that was provided to you this year from the School City of Whiting, you will need to return it on either Wednesday, June 9th or Thursday, June 10th in the parking lot on New York Ave at Door 11. They can be dropped off from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on both days. There will be a blue tent set up and you will be able to drive up to the tent and return them without getting out of your car. Any student who does not return their device will be charged $250.
We are very excited for Field Day tomorrow and looking forward to a day of fun in the sun!
It is a dress down day for all students and we encourage them to wear shorts and their favorite team shirt with gym shoes. Students will ONLY be able to participate if they are in gym shoes. Students should bring a regular water bottle (not disposable) with their name on it. We will have water jugs for students to refill their bottles at the field. Also, students can either bring a sack lunch or receive a lunch at school. There will be NO peanut butter and jelly option tomorrow. Students will receive a hot dog, chips, apple slices, and milk if they choose to get a lunch at school.
Remote learners will still login to their class in the morning and the teacher will share their schedule with how the day will be broken up. We encourage our remote learners to participate in fun outdoor activities while our in person students are participating in Field Day at school.
Also, in the reminders that went home with in person students last week, we stated the last day of school was a regular school day. Monday, June 7th is actually an early release day, so on the last day of school, students will dismiss at 2:00.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is the first of two PreK & Kindergarten registration days. If you have a child who will be 5 by August 1st, they are able to enroll for kindergarten at Nathan Hale for the upcoming school year. If you have a child who will be 4 by August 1st, they are able to enroll in one of our half day preK programs. Head Start also takes three year olds, so if your child will be 3 by August 1st, you can enroll him or her, as well!
PreK & Kindergarten Round Up will be tomorrow, April 6th and Monday, May 17th from 9-11:30 am and 12:30-2:30 pm at the administration building on 1500 Center Street next to the football field. Please bring a photo ID with your current address, your child's social security card and birth certificate, your child's immunization records, a copy of your mortgage or lease agreement, and two proofs of residency.
Masks must be worn and we will be following social distancing guidelines.
All families who register at one of our two Round Ups will receive a special bag of early learning treats!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Nathan Hale office at (219) 659-0738.
We are rounding up our 3, 4, and 5 year olds for pre school and kindergarten! A link for preregistration was posted on our website and facebook page. It's also included below. We will have in person registration on Tuesday, April 6th and May 17th. You will need to bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate, social security card, photo ID, your child’s immunization card, and 2 proofs of residency. You can come between 9:30 and 11:30 am and 12:30 and 2:30 pm. Enter through the main doors of the administration building at 1500 center street. Masks must be worn upon entering the building. Come to one of the two Round Up dates to get a special bag of goodies for your child!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdr933LITH-Lmc1LZAfTvP3nPfQ3INyQGxri3Ov2oJWbNW9tw/viewform?usp=sf_link