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Hale Daily Bulletin Thursday, November 13th

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Nathan Hale High School Daily Bulletin

Sports Happenings:

Metro League of Washington

11/14 Girls Swimming State Championships at King County Aquatic Center
11/15 Girls Swimming State Championships at King County Aquatic Center

Students:

Thursday Clubs:

Anime Club-B lunch-P2, 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,
Podcast Club-after school-1203/Radio,
Politics Unplugged-B lunch-2130,
Raiders (Girls) Who Code-B lunch-2105

Check out the list of Hale Clubs posted in the hallway across from the vending machines!

Hale Students if you leave campus during lunch time, please make good choices and respect our neighbors, local businesses and people houseless around our campus. We are getting reports of unacceptable behavior by Hale students during lunch time. Students who fail to follow this expectation of being honorable during lunch time may lose the off-campus privilege. We encourage students to stay within campus boundaries during lunch time for student safety. Thank you, Principal Grimes

University of Oregon and Seattle University Law School will be on campus at 11:45 in the AC on Thursday, 11/13. Students can stop by during that time to talk to the 2 universities.

Hi Hale families! The Sentinel, Nathan Hale’s newspaper, is writing an article on holiday recipes and would love your help. Have a cozy holiday treat you make every year? Add your recipes and share with the Hale community! Winter Special Sign up – Fill out form Thank you so much!

Students are to park only in the Student parking lot or on the street. The Staff and East parking lots are for staff only and require staff parking permits. If the Student parking lot is full you will need to find street parking. Do not park in disabled spots. We will be placing stickers on student cars that are parked in staff lots. Please obey the posted speed limit in the Student parking lot and surrounding streets.

Girls Basketball tryouts are coming up! Be sure to get all paperwork in via Final Forms and be sure your child has their physical up to date. Tryouts will be held in the gym on 11/17 – 11/19 from 6-8pm. Reach out to booster Tanya Thackeray Wilson at 206-719-4788 if you have any questions!

CeCe Chan from the WA NAACP Youth Council will be here on Thursday, November 20th in Room 2141 recruiting new student leaders to share their voices and make a difference. There are two openings for students to represent Nathan Hale. A stipend is provided.

Join Black Student Union in making a difference by donating socks and gloves to help Maple Leaf Village families. There will be a box in the Main Office to collect donations, starting November 13 to December 18 .

Want something fun to do after school? Join the girls’ bowling team! We need more bowlers. No experience needed—come hang out, meet new friends, and roll some strikes! If interested, please sign up today on Final Forms. Questions? Contact Coach Ken – kcduncan@seattleschools.org

Attention Athletes! PE Waivers are now available in the Main Office. PE Waivers are available for all 10, 11 and 12 grade students who have completed the fall 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. Due by November 28.

Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Tour – April 12-25, 2026 – This tour travels to 9 states visiting 23 college/universities. If you are interested in more information see Ms. Roberson or contact the NW Black Pioneers at 206-420-8769 or 206-255-0220

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.

Pick up your ASB sticker in the Main Office. Please come before school, during lunch or after school. Do not come during passing period. You must have your Student ID card with you to receive the sticker.

Seniors:

Seniors! Nathan Hale Financial Aid night will be on Thursday November 20 from 5:30- 7:00 pm in the Nathan Hale library. There will be an informational session on the FAFSA/WASFA with a representative from North Seattle community college available to answer your question. Please mark your calendars!

Students/Parents need to bring:

Verified account username and password (FSA ID)
Parent or spouse contributor’s email address
Parent or spouse contributor’s name, date of birth, and Social Security number
Income and asset information (if required)

Seniors! If your first-choice school is Washington State, please contact your school counselor to learn more about the Regents Scholarship program. 2 Hale students may be nominated for this scholarship opportunity at WSU!

Seniors: Submit your senior portraits and baby photos for the yearbook by Dec. 1. The online portal is now open to submit a senior portrait and a baby photo for inclusion in this year’s NHHS yearbook. Submissions are optional and free.If you choose not to submit a portrait, we will use your current student ID photo. All senior photos and baby photos must be submitted by December 1 to be considered for inclusion. See the Hale yearbook webpage (https://halehs.seattleschools.org/student-life/yearbook/) for more information about portrait guidelines and how to submit.

Senior SPREE tickets are on sale now! Tickets are on sale for a limited time for $175. Checks made payable to NHSPREE can be dropped off at the SPREE mailbox in the mail office. Please write your student’s name on the check. Senior SPREE tickets can be purchased online! Please consider making a donation or paying the full price of $250. Email nhspree@gmail.com with questions.

Volunteer/Learning Opportunities:

Fall Leaf Cleanup in Ballard! Earn Service Learning Hours on Saturday, 11/15 from 8am-11am. Marvin’s Garden Park, 5400 Ballard Ave NW. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Dress for the weather! If possible, please bring your gardening gloves, and tools such as rakes, blowers, scoop shovels and push brooms. Sign up to Volunteer in Ballard Fall Leaf Cleanup!

After school tutoring is available after school every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:40 – 5pm, and every Wednesday 2:20 – 4pm at the Meadowbrook Teen Life Center!

Homework help is available at the Lake City Library! It’s free and available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 4:30-7:30pm (free meals/snacks for 18 and under between 5:30-6:30pm). Spanish is spoken fluently by 1 tutor on Thursday evenings and we also have 2 tutors who speak Amharic fluently who fill in on different evenings.

Ms. Lyndsey and Ms. Chereen are looking for students to volunteer in the Clothing Closet. If you are needing service hours and like to organize or to shop, please come see us in Portable 4 or email Ms. Chereen at chkwon@seattleschools.org.

Parents/Families:

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) remains committed to supporting students and families in every season, especially during times of crisis. Read more about Support for Families.

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.

Students can pick up a Friday food pack from the Counseling Center every Friday after school. You do not need to be signed up!

FamilyWorks’ Mobile Food Pantry will be at Nathan Hale HS after school on Wednesday, November 19, near the football field and portables. Any student and/or family can visit the pantry and grab a bag(s) of groceries for free.

Please sign up for Free/Reduced lunch! If you are unsure if you are signed up or need help, please visit the Main Office or Portable 4.

Hello Hale families, you may have missed it in your student’s packet but it’s not too late to donate to NHCO (Nathan Hale Community Organization). The NHCO sponsors and hosts many different events throughout the academic year, from teacher appreciation week to hospitality for school projects and events. We fell short of our goal so please consider a donation. Thank you so much. Donate Donate to Nathan Hale Community Organization (NHCO) Select Nathan Hale High School Community Organization.

If you think your student qualifies for Free or Reduced Price Meals, please complete the application ASAP. Even if you were approved last year, you must reapply every school year. The quickest way to have your Free or Reduced Price Meals application reviewed is to apply online. We also have printed forms in the Main Office.

Contact the Attendance Office directly at 206-252-3684 or email halehs.attendance@seattleschools.org to report an Absence, Late Arrival or Early Dismissal.

Student Store: Thursday & Friday: Class of 2027 Café

Lunch: Today: Wing Bar or Turkey & Cheese Sub

Thursday: Veggie Yakisoba w/ Chicken Egg Roll or Veggie Fried Rice w/ Chicken Egg Roll Friday: Pizza or Chef Choice

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 pink poster in your teacher’s room (use your SPS email).
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: MTThF 8:30AM-8:45AM, 3:40-4PM
Wednesday 8:30AM-8:45AM, 1:50PM-2:25PM

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, SchoolSocial 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:

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-Gar) meguerreroto@seattleschools.org
Schedule an appointment: Book time with Guerrero-Tomoda, Maximillian E
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
frwilliams1@seattleschools.org 206-252-3694
Lyndsey Johnson, School Social Worker lbjohnson1@seattleschools.org
Schedule an appointment: Book an appointment with Lyndsey Johnson!

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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