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Hale Daily Bulletin Friday, December 20th

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Sports Happenings:

Metro League

 12/20    4pm Boys Swimming vs Garfield HS at Meadowbrook CC

               4pm/7pm JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs Seattle Academy at Seattle Academy

               7pm Girls Gymnastics vs Roosevelt/Chief Sealth/W Seattle at Roosevelt HS

               7pm/8:30pm JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs Garfield HS at Garfield HS                     

12/21     7:30am Girls Wrestling Royal Classic Tournament at Lynnwood HS

              3/4:30/6pm C-Team/JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs Shorecrest HS at NHHS

Students:      

Friday Clubs:  Class of 2028 in 2105, Debate Club in 1130, K-Dance Club in 1131, NHHS Ignite Her in 2145, Drama Club in Black Box, MSA (Muslim Student Association) in 2122, Wii Club in 1112, Jesus Club in 2124. All clubs meet during lunch unless otherwise noted.

1 hour Early Dismissal on Friday, 12/20 (school dismisses at 2:40pm):

PeriodStartEnd
07:50 AM8:45 AM
18:50 AM9:35 AM
29:40 AM10:25 AM
310:30 AM11:35 AM
Lunch11:40 AM12:10 PM
412:15 PM1:00 PM
51:05 PM1:50 PM
61:55 PM2:40 PM

Winter Spirit Week (12/16-12/20)!

Happy Winter Spirit Week!  Dress up for the spirit days next week.  No points, just winter cheer!

  • Monday – Pajama day
  • Tuesday – Timber Tuesday (Wear Flannel, add a Beard, and No Axes!)
  • Wednesday – White Out Wednesday (Students wear White, Staff Wear Red)
  • Thursday – Jersey day (Wear a Jersey)
  • Friday – Four Seasons! (Freshmen=Fall, Sophomores=Winter, Juniors=Spring, and Senior=Summer (you can wear bathing suit’s ON TOP of clothes)

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 Jane Addams). 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.

Reminder to all students and families: students should bring home their laptop and chargers over Winter Break in the event there is inclement weather that impacts Nathan Hale being open on Monday, 1/6/25. The building and office will be closed or have very limited hours over Winter Break so there will likely not be access to the building to retrieve any items.

Winter Ball Guest Dance Contracts are available in the Main Office. If you are bringing a guest from a different school, come by and pick one up! Completed forms are due in the Main Office on Tuesday, January 7th.

This is the last week to buy a Yearbook at $70, a savings of up to $10. Sale ends on 12/21. Don’t miss out.Act fast — prices will increase after this month. Visit the Yearbook page for details.

Please join us for the Holiday Snack Sale this Thursday and Friday at Lunch! All items will cost $1 – $3! Be Merry and Bring Cash!!! See you all there!

Winter Ball is coming up soon, Saturday, January 11th! The theme is Glacier Gala. Ticket sales are this week during lunch in the AC. Make sure you get your tickets early before the break, if you do tickets only cost $17 with ASB and $20 without. After winter break, tickets go up to $20 with ASB and $22 without.

Winter Bingo in the Hale Library! Did you know that December is national bingo month? The library is celebrating with a new winter bingo challenge! Stop by the library to pick up your bingo card and check out some recommendations to help you complete it for great prizes. You can also print your own bingo card.

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.

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.

Seniors:

Order your Senior Graduation Gear Now! The On Time Order Deadline was December 15th,  but it is not too late! Order your cap and gown online or pick up an Order Form in the Main Office.

Seniors: It’s time to submit your yearbook senior portraits! If you would like to submit a portrait for this year’s yearbook, scroll to the “Senior Portraits” section, and follow the instructions. Portraits must be submitted no later than January 26.

Senior Spree.  Attention all Seniors!!!  Spree tickets are on sale now!!

Please buy your tickets now to save $$ and help us give you a memorable experience! Price increases in January. Senior release forms can be found in the main office. Paperwork and checks can be handed into the main office, in exchange for a Class of 2025 bracelet, while supplies last!  Questions? Email – NHSPREE25@gmail.com

Register for Senior Spree

Volunteer/Learning Opportunities:

Seattle Black College Expo: Rainier Beach High School on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM, transportation will be provided. See Ms. Roberson if interested.

Western Washington University (Bellingham, WA) College Tour for 11th and 12th graders only.

Tuesday, January 28th, 7:30am-5pm. See Ms. Roberson if interested.

John Rogers Elementary School is hosting its annual World Wide Culture Night the evening of Thursday, January 16th, 2025 from 5:30 -7:30pm at Nathan Hale High School! This is a fun filled community event that highlights our school’s diversity! We are in need of volunteers for set up 3:45-5:30, clean up, and general help with the evening. Also, we welcome student clubs that would like to share what they are learning in their club (Origami, writing names in other languages, etc) to host a table at the event as well! Please reach out to Joanne Wetzler, parent at John Rogers, if you would like to volunteer at this event! pattenj77@hotmail.com

Are you a high school student passionate about service and interested in a paid summer internship at a nonprofit organization? Teens in Public Service (TIPS) places high school interns at a variety of nonprofits – museums, food banks, nature preserves, and more. Apply today for the TIPS Summer 2025 program at teensinpublicservice.org

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.

Greetings! Are you interested in earning PE credit for swimming or learning to swim? Whether you are already a strong swimmer or can’t stay afloat yet, you can learn skills to stay safe, improve your technique or fitness and have fun in the pool, the lake, or the sound all summer long! Talk to your counselor about signing up for swimming during 1st period, second semester with Mr. Renes at Meadowbrook Pool.

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.

Parents/Families:

Contact the Attendance Office directly at 206-252-3684 to report an Absence, Late Arrival or Early Dismissal.

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. Free & Reduced Lunch Application.

Paper Free & Reduced Lunch Application

Student Store:  Thursday-Friday:  Students for Success Snack Sale

Lunch:  Today:  Chef Choice day:  Chef Choice

 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: 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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