Daily Bulletin
Hale Daily Bulletin Wednesday, November 20th
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Sports Happenings:
(https://www.metroleaguewa.org/)
11/22 3pm Girls Bowling vs Rainier Beach at West Seattle Bowl
STUDENTS:
Wednesday Clubs: Trading Card Game Club in 1113, Amnesty International in 2122, Native Club in 2104, Fiber Arts Club in Makerspace, MESA Club in 1131, PRIDE Club in 2110, Chess Club in 2121, NAHA Exchange Club in 2107, NHS (Nat’l Honor Society) in 1130, Bridge NHHS in 2130, Mock Trial in 1121 (after school). All clubs meet during lunch unless otherwise noted.
Reminder to students: Laser pointers of any kind are not allowed on campus. Do not bring them to school.
Reminder! Visitors are NOT allowed on campus. Please do not prop doors open for any reason!
The track is closed during lunch indefinitely. We will not tolerate students burning the turf and leaving garbage. Respect the house. If you have any information leading to who burned the turf, contact security or school administration.
Attention Students! When you arrive to school late, please go directly to the Attendance entrance door located on 110th street (across from JAMS). The Attendance office will buzz you in and you will need to get a late pass to class. ALWAYS use the Attendance entrance door when you are arriving late, even after lunch.
Junior and Senior class pictures are going to be during the first half of mentorship this Wednesday!
The Fall Sports Dessert Banquet will be rescheduled. Stay tuned for more information!
Get your tickets for Nathan Hale’s fall play: William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Join us for an evening of fairies, love, and laughter November 21st, 22nd & 23rd at our Performing Arts Center (Tudor Hall) There is also a sensory-friendly performance at 2pm on Saturday November 23rd. Student tickets are $7 with ASB and $10 without. Tickets can be bought online at nathanhaletheatre.com or at the door.
Seniors: It’s time to submit your yearbook senior portraits! If you would like to submit a portrait for this year’s yearbook, please go to our Yearbook page on the Nathan Hale website ( https://halehs.seattleschools.org/student-life/yearbook/), scroll to the “Senior Portraits” section, and follow the instructions. Portraits must be submitted no later than January 26.
FamilyWorks is bringing their Mobile Food Pantry to Nathan Hale on……STAY TUNED FOR A NEW DATE! Stop by the FamilyWorks Food Truck, parked by the football field, for a free bag of groceries after school on DATE TBD! Fresh produce and perishable items are available. All students and families are welcome! Stop by Ms. Lyndsey’s room, 1114, for a list of upcoming dates!
The Hale holiday special is coming up! The Holiday special is a great new event for students to showcase their abilities, from special talents to the everyday! The show will take place on Wednesday, December 18th, 6:30-7:30. Sign up to perform now by filling out the link in the daily bulletin or posted on a QR code around the school. Talk to Mr. Swarts after school for inspiration! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WNEx1HRgMkiHg1Hqb23SJ7kFPdbUTuFGoAUr9_1xFm1UMkRRRllSQlhVSEpJTU9JSzNORjRVQ0JFVS4u
Sports physicals are free and convenient at the Teen Clinic. Stop by to pick up sport packet and schedule an appointment. Physicals are good for 2 years. If you think you have already had a sport physical and you want to check if it is up to date, come to the clinic, we can often find that information for you. And don’t forget immunizations – flu, covid and all the school required vaccines are now available.
Hey students! Are you looking for work? Need an extra set of eyes and time to fill out applications? On Thursdays during 6th period there is help in room 2145 with Ms. Hester the Career Connect Teacher and CCLC teacher. Bring your laptop and a resume. Sign up during Mentorship on Wednesdays. Mentorship teachers will have a signup sheet. Space is Limited to 15 students. Limited time Fridays afterschool are available as well.
PEER TUTORING- If you are interested in being a peer tutor for Algebra, Geometry or Biology, please see Ms. Roberson in the main office or email her at liroberson@seattleschools.org.
ASB stickers are now available in the Main Office! Stop by with your Student ID card to get your sticker. If you purchased your ASB card over the weekend then please bring in a copy of your receipt.
Volunteer/Learning Opportunities:
Volunteer Opportunity with the Seattle Marathon. This is a fantastic opportunity for your students to earn verified volunteer hours while contributing to a significant community event. Specifically, we are in urgent need of individuals or teams of 2 for Course Marshal positions and teams of 15-20 volunteers for water stations on December 1st to support the UW Medicine Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon.
UW Medicine Seattle Health & Fitness Expo: November 29th & 30th 11am-7pm at The Westin Seattle
Seattle Kids Marathon: November 30th 10am – 11am at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
UW Medicine Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon: December 1st Marathon 7am, Half 7:30am at Seattle Center (Volunteers start at 5-6am) Sign up here: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/88851/uw-medicine-seattle-marathon-volunteers-2024
Meadowbrook Pond Luminaria Walk returns Saturday, December 7th from 5:30 to 8:00pm.
A festive community celebration of lights in collaboration with Meadowbrook Community Center
and SPU, and with musical entertainment by local performers. Students can earn community service hours! Parents and siblings are welcome to join. We are seeking volunteers to:
-Put the luminaires together on Wednesday, December 4th at 6pm at the Meadowbrook Community Center
-Volunteers for setup at the pond Saturday, December 27th at 4:30pm and clean-up after 8pm
Please contact Mette at pond_event@yahoo.com if you are able to volunteer and help out.
Volunteers Needed! Art Night at James Baldwin Elementary on Thursday, December 12th, 4:30-7pm. Email gcarvajal@seattleschools.org or text Guillermo Carvajal at 202-770-1555. Bring your service hours sheet. You’ll be working with the art teacher, Mr. Barber.
Parents/Families:
North Helpline’s Food Bank will be distributing one turkey per household for the upcoming holiday. Please visit their Lake City location (12736 33rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125) on the following days to receive food for your family during the holiday!
Wed 11/20 9am-1:45pm
Thu 11/21 4pm-6:45pm
Sat 11/23 9am-1:45pm
Wed 11/27 9am-1:45pm
Sat 11/23 9am-1:45pm at their Bitter Lake food bank (13000 Linden Ave N, Seattle WA 98133)
Byrd Barr Place (722 18th Ave, Seattle WA, 98122) will be giving out a free frozen turkey and a free meal from Ezell’s for families! 200 free meals are available per day. Monday, 11/25 from 10am-2pm.
Families are now able to order 4 free at-home COVID tests per household through USPS.com (https://special.usps.com/testkits). If your student tests positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms of another respiratory illness, please use this web page for guidance on when to keep your student home and when to return to school. https://www.seattleschools.org/resources/covid-19-health-and-safety/
FamilyWorks is hosting their Community Resource Center at Nathan Hale. If you or your family are needing resources including basic food, Medicaid, utilities, and rental assistance, visit Portable 6 (by the Nathan Hale track) every Wednesday between 1:30-4pm to meet with a Community Connector.
Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is back at Hale to provide weekend meal packs to students every week! These packs are meant to be three small, light meals for students to have over the weekend. To be added to the weekly pick-up list, please reach out to Ms. Lyndsey (Room 1114 or lbjohnson1@seattleschools.org).
The Raider Clothing Closet is OPEN! If your student is in need of clothing items and interested in taking a shopping trip to the Clothing Closet in Portable 6, please reach out to Ms. Lyndsey (Room 1114 or lbjohnson1@seattleschools.org) or their Counselor.
Homework Help at the Lake City Library is happening every Tue-Th, 4:30-7:30pm. Students are also able to receive a free snack or meal at 5:30pm. If your student is in need of tutoring support, refer them to check out this amazing, FREE resource!
Free & Reduced Lunch Information: Applications are accepted anytime throughout the school year. Please note that your application must be approved before you can receive the Free & Reduced Lunch benefits. Online Link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/SEATTLEPS_WA?langid=1
Paper Application: https://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Household-Application-for-Free-or-Reduced-Price-Meals-English.pdf
Student Store: Mon – Wed: Climate Justice Club Bake Sale Thurs – Fri: Students for Success Snack Sale
Lunch: TODAY: Pizza or Chicken Parm Sandwich Thurs: BBQ Turkey Sandwich or Mac & Cheese Bowl w/ Roll Fri: Chicken Wings w/ Fries or Hot Dog w/ Fries
Ensuring that all students become honorable, skillful, thinking, global citizens.
There are three ways to make an appointment with your counselor:
- Use the links below (use your SPS email)
- Use the QR code on the yellow poster in your teacher’s room (use your SPS email)
- 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: MTThF 8:30AM – 8:45AM, 3:40 – 4:00PM
Wednesday 8:30 – 8:45AM, 1:50 – 2:25PM
Max Guerrero-Tomoda, (A-Gom) meguerreroto@seattleschools.org Schedule an appointment: Book time with Guerrero-Tomoda, Maximillian E
Kristie Thompson, (Gon-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
frwilliams1@seattleschools.org 206-252-3694
Lyndsey Johnson, Counselor 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
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