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Hale Daily Bulletin Thursday, June 11

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Sports Happenings:

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Students:

Thursday Clubs:  BSU (Black Student Union)-A lunch-2141, CAPS (Coalition of Asian and Pacific Students)-B lunch-1102, Climate Justice Club-A lunch-2149, Comic Bood Club-B lunch-2132, Dance Club-A lunch-Black Box, Global Affair and Diplomacy Club-B lunch-2121, History and Politics Club-A lunch-2130, JSU (Jewish Student Union)-B lunch-1115, Make-A-Wish-A lunch-1130, MESA Club-B lunch-1126, Politics Unplugged-B lunch-2130, Raiders (Girls) Who Code-B lunch-2105

Special Finals Schedule begins Friday, 6/12 – Tuesday, 6/16:

Friday, 6/12 Finals Schedule                           

Tutorial8:50 – 10:20
Period 110:25 – 12:25
Lunch12:30 – 1:00
Mentorship1:05 – 1:35
Period 41:40 – 3:40

Monday, 6/15 Finals Schedule

Tutorial8:50 – 10:20
Period 210:25 – 12:25
Lunch12:30 – 1:00
Mentorship1:05 – 1:35
Period 51:40 – 3:40

Tuesday, 6/16 Finals Schedule

Tutorial8:50 – 10:20
Period 310:25 – 12:25
Lunch12:30 – 1:00
Mentorship1:05 – 1:35
Period 61:40 – 3:40

Any student who would like to make a crane to honor Mr. Weybright, please pick up a sheet of paper in the main office. When you are done, drop it off in the main office.

Yearbook Distribution:  You can pick up your book during lunch/support in the AC. Everyone must present a photo ID to get their book. No picking up books for other people.

We still have a few yearbooks for sale. Books are $70. Buy through SchoolPay or at the Fiscal Office. Pick it up during lunch/Support starting Wednesday in the AC. Bring photo ID.

Laptop return for grades 9-11 begins this Friday, June 12. All students must return their SPS devices before the end of the school year. Laptops and chargers will be collected in Mentorship classes starting Friday, June 12 and ending Wednesday, June 18. Laptops that are not returned will result in a $350 fine. Chargers that are not returned will result in a $48 fine. Students who are attended summer school should return their laptops by the last day of school. New summer school laptops will be issued before summer session begins.

Hale library summer reading recommendations are here! Why spend your summer doomscrolling when you could be reading? Browse the Hale library’s recommendations for summer reading here. If you want to check any of these titles out for the summer, stop by the library soon! We have limited copies available. eBook and audiobook versions are available from Seattle Public Library. See the collection on SPL here.

Hale student’s vaccines are free at the Teen Health Center. Seniors make sure to get caught up on your vaccines especially Meningococcal for college. We also have Hep A and B, Polio, MMR, Varicella, Flu and Covid vaccines, come by the Teen Health Center so we can help you.

Mariner’s Tickets for Sale! Raider baseball is selling tickets to the Mariners vs Red Sox game on June 19th at 7:10pm. It’s fireworks night!  Tickets are discounted and support the Raiders.  100 level seats are $50 each and 300 level seats are $20 each. Please email: Nathanhale.baseball@gmail.com, for more information.

Attention Students! If you need a student ID, stop by the main office! Students are being asked to show their student ID to enter the building during the school day. Please have your student ID card in your hand and visible to the camera to make entry as quick as possible!

Athletics: 

Sign up now for Fall Sports! If you are planning on participating in NH Athletics next year, we strongly encourage you to select that sport now in the Final Forms Parent/Guardian account. This will ensure that you are in the loop for communications from the team and the Athletic Department. Login to FinalForms here. Also, please make sure your student’s sports physical is current and/or not about to expire (they are good for 2 years). Schedule your doctor appointment now so your student is ready to participate in Fall Sports. You cannot participate without an approved sports physical on file. Sports physicals can be uploaded through the Parent/Guardian Final Forms account. 

PE Waivers are now available in the Main Office. PE Waivers are available for all 10th, 11th and 12th grade students who have completed the spring season in a school sponsored sport. Make sure the PE Waiver is signed by both your coach and parent/guardian and turn it into the Main Office. They are due now!

If you are planning on playing a Fall sport, schedule an appointment now for a free sports physical at the Teen Health Center located in our building. Don’t wait until the last minute! You cannot participate in sports without an approved sports physical on file. Sports physicals are good for two years. Stop by or call them at 206-302-1840.

Open Gyms:

Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm in the Main Gym and Weight Room

Seniors:

Elementary School Graduation Walks (wear your cap & gown):

View Ridge Elementary Otters:  Monday, June 15 at 9:45am. Meet at door nearest 50th Ave NE.

Sacajawea Elementary Eagles:  Monday, June 15 at 2pm.Sign in at the office.

Volunteer/Learning Opportunities:

Teaching artist, Siobhan Kekoa, will be presenting a two-afternoon workshop for high school students on making beautiful, beaded porcupine quill earrings in the style of their Wabanaki heritage: Wednesday, 6/24 and Thursday, 6/25 1-2:30pm. Again, I would be thrilled to see any Hale students at the public library; all supplies are provided! The flyer is also attached.

The Y Social Impact Center is hosting our 6th annual Level Up: Youth & Young Adult Conference on Friday, August 7th at our Matt Griffin YMCA branch. Level Up is a high-energy, full-day conference designed to equip youth and young adults with real-world skills, leadership development, and hands-on learning opportunities. Register on Eventbrite.

Free Tutoring and Homework Help:

  • Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri during Lunch/Mentorship in the NHHS Library for drop-in math tutoring by UW Math Tutors. Contact Chereen (chkwon@seattleschools.org) if you have questions.
  • Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:40 – 5p.m. at the Meadowbrook Teen Life Center!
  • Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:30 – 7:30p.m. at the Lake City Library. Spanish speaking tutor on Thursday evenings and 2 tutors who speak Amharic fluently who fill in on different evenings.

Parents/Families:

The Lake City Branch Library is hosting a series of free FIFA World Cup viewing parties (flyer attached). Hale students and families are most welcome; we would love to see you!

Thank you to our community for all your donations to our clothing closet. We are putting a pause on accepting clothing donations, as we are past full capacity. We are still accepting hygiene product donations (soaps, deodorant, lotions, toilet paper, Kleenex, feminine hygiene products, etc.) and NEW underwear and socks. Please reach out to Chereen with any questions (chkwon@seattleschools.org)

We are also seeking parent volunteers to help us organize and launder the clothing closet donations we have. Please reach out to Lyndsey Johnson lbjohnson1@seattleschools.org) to inquire about volunteering.

Are you or your family struggling with food insecurity or other resource needs? Please fill out a Student Support Request Form using the QR codes posted around school, or talk to Chereen or Ms. Lyndsey in Portable 4.

Student Store:  Mon-Fri: 

Remember, the student store is always cash only and your purchase supports programs here at Hale.

Lunch:   TODAY:  Teriyaki Chicken or Plant Based Beef w/Rice or Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich 

Friday:   Veggie or Garlic Pizza or Turkey & Cheese Sub

Ensuring that all students become honorable, skillful, thinking, global citizens.

There are three ways to Make an Appointment with your counselor:

  1. Use the links below (use your SPS email).
  2. Use the QR code on the pink poster in your teacher’s room (use your SPS email).
  3. Or see Ms. Francine Cunningham in the Counseling office.

Once you make an appointment, a Request to Report (a Pass) will be sent prior to your meeting.

Counselor drop-in hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    8:30-8:45 a.m., 3:40-4 p.m.
  • Wednesday
    8:30-8:45 a.m., 1:50-2:25 p.m.

Krsto Budech
(Tues/Thurs/Fri (A-Ga 9th/10th/11th, A-Gom 12th)
ksbudech@seattleschools.org
Schedule an appointment:  Book time to meet with Krsto Budech

Kristie Thompson, (Ge-N)
kcthompson@seattleschools.org
Schedule an appointment:  Ms. Thompson’s calendar

Kelly Creech, (O-Z) klcreech@seattleschools.org 
Schedule an appointment:  Ms. Creech’s calendar

Francine Cunningham, Counseling Secretary
frcunningham@seattleschools.org  206-252-3694

Lyndsey Johnson, School Social Worker
lbjohnson1@seattleschools.org
Schedule an appointment: Book an appointment with Lyndsey Johnson!

Free Meals for Students: You may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. In all Seattle schools, students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals receive meals at no cost. You must reapply every year. Qualification is based on household income.  Applications have a quick turnaround time and may take as little as 3 days to process.

Students who qualify receive additional benefits including reduced fees for the following programs.

  • Event Fees
  • College in the High School tuition
  • Advanced Placement Tests
  • Associated Student Body (ASB) Fees
  • Pre-College Exams (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
  • Running Start Books and fees

If accessing this bulletin through the Nathan Hale website, cut and paste the link into your browser.

 Ensuring that all students become honorable, skillful, thinking, global citizens.

There are three ways to make an appointment with your counselor:

  1. Use the links below (use your SPS email)
  2. Use the QR code on the yellow poster in your teacher’s room (use your SPS email)
  3. See Ms. Francine Cunningham in the Counseling Office

Once you make an appointment, a Request to Report (a Pass) will be sent prior to your meeting.

Counselor drop-in hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    8:30-8:45 a.m., 3:40-4 p.m.
  • Wednesday
    8:30-8:45 a.m., 1:50-2:25 p.m.

Counseling contacts:

Free Meals for Students: You may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. In all Seattle schools, students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals receive meals at no cost. You must reapply every year. Qualification is based on household income.  Applications have a quick turnaround time and may take as little as 3 days to process.

Students who qualify receive additional benefits including reduced fees for the following programs.

  • Event Fees
  • College in the High School tuition
  • Advanced Placement Tests
  • Associated Student Body (ASB) Fees
  • Pre-College Exams (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
  • Running Start Books and fees

If you are accessing this bulletin through the Nathan Hale website, you must cut and paste the link into your browser.

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