It is February, so it must be time to mention open enrollment… if you have neighbors or friends or if you have children heading into kindergarten and your other children are open enrolled, the deadline is March 1. All applications must be turned in to 901 Walnut Street. Late applications will not be considered. Families will be informed of their Hanawalt status in the summer. If you have a fifth grade open enrolled student, the district assumes that you are sending your child to Merrill Junior High. If this is not your plan, please call and let me know which school your child will be attending.
I would like to thank all of you for cooperating with our parking patrol. Students are getting safely into the building. The afternoon is still problematic for a few. Remember that we are asking for you to stay in a single file line, we cannot have kids walking in between cars - it is a simple matter of safety. Julia Burton - Julia.burton@dmps.k12.ia.us - 242-8411.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
February and March - Dates to Remember
February
3 120-minute early dismissal for all students
12 Classroom Valentine’s Day parties 2:10 p.m.
15 No classes
March
3 120-minute early dismissal for all students
10 Conferences — 120-minute early dismissal for all students
11 Conferences — no classes
12 No classes
15-19 Spring recess — no classes
3 120-minute early dismissal for all students
12 Classroom Valentine’s Day parties 2:10 p.m.
15 No classes
March
3 120-minute early dismissal for all students
10 Conferences — 120-minute early dismissal for all students
11 Conferences — no classes
12 No classes
15-19 Spring recess — no classes
News From The Nurse
Winter is here and it has been tough on everyone. We are finally getting a chance to go outside for recess. Please be sure your child is ready to go outside and play. They need to have boots and snow pants if they want to go out on the field and play in the snow. If they are going to stay on the blacktop, they still need to have gloves/mittens, hats, and warm coats!
Elementary age children need between 9 and 11 hours of sleep per night. Help your child keep to a bedtime routine. It will make going to bed much easier for everyone. Be sure your child eats a good breakfast in the morning either at home or here at school. Your child can be much more successful when they come to school rested and have had a nutritious breakfast. Hopefully spring will be here soon. Please call me with any concerns/questions. – Sandra Willett
Elementary age children need between 9 and 11 hours of sleep per night. Help your child keep to a bedtime routine. It will make going to bed much easier for everyone. Be sure your child eats a good breakfast in the morning either at home or here at school. Your child can be much more successful when they come to school rested and have had a nutritious breakfast. Hopefully spring will be here soon. Please call me with any concerns/questions. – Sandra Willett
Friday, February 5th -- Hanawalt Night at Roosevelt Basketball!
6:15 p.m. - Roosevelt Varsity Girls vs. Lincoln
7:45 p.m. (approx) - Roosevelt Varsity Boys vs. Lincoln
Future Roughriders - Come join the fun and games and cheer on the Roosevelt basketball teams!
Hanawalt students will be admitted free with the *Game Pass* found here. Adult admission is $5. (Good for both games)
7:45 p.m. (approx) - Roosevelt Varsity Boys vs. Lincoln
Future Roughriders - Come join the fun and games and cheer on the Roosevelt basketball teams!
Hanawalt students will be admitted free with the *Game Pass* found here. Adult admission is $5. (Good for both games)
School Directories
Finally they are done! If you ordered a directory please look for it in your child’s backpack today. It will have a purple cover. They are at the printer and should be back in time for Wednesday’s distribution. I sincerely apologized for how late these are getting out this year.
If you submitted an order late and do not receive one today please email or call me. cheryl@tasty-treats.com or 971-7787. I will have a few extras which I will hold for one week to make sure that all the late orders were covered and then they will be released to the school office, so if you didn’t order and still want a directory you can purchase from Ms. Hutton for $3. Thanks again for your patience in the turnaround time this year. –Cheryl Thompson
If you submitted an order late and do not receive one today please email or call me. cheryl@tasty-treats.com or 971-7787. I will have a few extras which I will hold for one week to make sure that all the late orders were covered and then they will be released to the school office, so if you didn’t order and still want a directory you can purchase from Ms. Hutton for $3. Thanks again for your patience in the turnaround time this year. –Cheryl Thompson
Summer 2010 Gifted and Talented Program Update
It is unclear how budget cuts will specifically affect GT programming in the Des Moines Public Schools during the coming year. At this point, however, we know the cuts will be very deep. GT summer programming, which has always been an “enriching extra” the department has generously offered, costs many thousands of dollars beyond the summer school tuition paid by GT parents each year. In order to insure that state mandated gifted programming and direct services we provide during the school year may continue, the decision has been made to suspend GT Summer School and Adventure Camp for summer 2010. Many other district issues also impact our decision, and most of the district’s general education summer programming will also be cancelled for summer 2010. Financially speaking, these are very difficult educational times. I am hopeful, however, that we will be able to resume at least some of our GT enrichment programming in summer 2011. -Debra Mishak, Ph.D., Supervisor, Gifted and Talented Education, Des Moines Public Schools
First Grade News
In Math, the first grade classes have been learning to take surveys and convert them into graphs and data representations. The children have been enjoying learning about their classmates and what things they like or dislike. We continue to learn our addition and subtraction facts. Please work on these at home.
In Health, we have been learning how to stay healthy and take care of our bodies. It is important to wash our hands and cover when you cough or sneeze to prevent the spreading of germs.
Please have your children dress in appropriate winter wear at all times. When it is warm enough, we do go outside and many of our students don’t have their gloves and hats along.
In Health, we have been learning how to stay healthy and take care of our bodies. It is important to wash our hands and cover when you cough or sneeze to prevent the spreading of germs.
Please have your children dress in appropriate winter wear at all times. When it is warm enough, we do go outside and many of our students don’t have their gloves and hats along.
Silent Auction - April 9th
Planning is underway for the 2010 SILENT AUCTION! If you have items that you would like to donate, please let us know. OR: ask your favorite business, restaurant, or entertainment spot if they would be willing to make a donation. We greatly appreciate your contributions and ideas. Most donations are 100% tax deductible, and all of the proceeds go to Hanawalt PTA. Donors will be highlighted in our catalog and PTA Newsletter. We will collect items now through the end of March. Please contact: Kay Smith (kayfentonsmith@msn.com) or Jodie Yon (jodiesevier@mchsi.com) for more information. Thank you for your support of the PTA Silent Auction!
Music Notes
February is a busy month for music students. The Piano Festival is on Saturday, February 13th. Location and times will be coming home soon.
The Band and String students also get in the act with the Solo and Ensemble Festival. Hanawalt Band and String students will share their solos on Saturday, February 27th at Callanan Middle School. When rooms and times have been determined, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Looney will pass the information along to the students.
The Hanawalt Spring Festival is coming on Tuesday, March 2nd. This special music event will take place at Merrill Middle School. All students and families are invited.
Each grade level will sing 2 songs. It will be great fun to hear everybody sing in one program.
The Band and String students also get in the act with the Solo and Ensemble Festival. Hanawalt Band and String students will share their solos on Saturday, February 27th at Callanan Middle School. When rooms and times have been determined, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Looney will pass the information along to the students.
The Hanawalt Spring Festival is coming on Tuesday, March 2nd. This special music event will take place at Merrill Middle School. All students and families are invited.
Each grade level will sing 2 songs. It will be great fun to hear everybody sing in one program.
Hanawalt School Selected At PE4LIFE Model Site
Hanawalt Elementary School has been selected to serve as one of four PE4life® Model Sites in Iowa and will ultimately play a role in the delivery of workshops to other schools to improve physical education programs throughout the state.
Workshops focus on the integration of PE4life Core Principles that emphasize getting all kids healthy through fun and interactive physical activity. As a first step, a specialized team of educators and community leaders from Hanawalt Elementary will attend a PE4life Introductory Workshop at a PE4life Academy Training Center in Rogers, Ark., in early February, as well as receive ongoing PE4life Program Support Services.
“Our PE teacher, John Baker, has been a leader in his field regarding the importance of teaching students how to live healthy and lead active lives,” said Julia Burton-Varn, principal of Hanawalt Elementary School. “He inspires all Hanawalt students to improve their personal levels of fitness. PE is exciting, challenging, and student-oriented. We are very excited to become a model school.”
As a PE4life Model Site, Hanawalt Elementary School will serve as a display model for other schools by delivering a variety of activities to students, including adventure and outdoor education, fitness, and fundamental skills through a curriculum aligned with state standards.
The training, along with equipment scholarships and ongoing support of the four Iowa Model Sites, is being funded by a variety of contributors, including a project through the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, United States Department of Education funding sponsored by Sen. Tom Harkin, and Variety — the Children’s Charity.
The Des Moines Independent Community School District is Iowa’s largest provider of public education serving the individual needs of more than 31,000 students in 66 schools with more than 5,000 dedicated teachers and staff. For more information about Des Moines Public Schools visit www.dmps.k12.ia.us
Workshops focus on the integration of PE4life Core Principles that emphasize getting all kids healthy through fun and interactive physical activity. As a first step, a specialized team of educators and community leaders from Hanawalt Elementary will attend a PE4life Introductory Workshop at a PE4life Academy Training Center in Rogers, Ark., in early February, as well as receive ongoing PE4life Program Support Services.
“Our PE teacher, John Baker, has been a leader in his field regarding the importance of teaching students how to live healthy and lead active lives,” said Julia Burton-Varn, principal of Hanawalt Elementary School. “He inspires all Hanawalt students to improve their personal levels of fitness. PE is exciting, challenging, and student-oriented. We are very excited to become a model school.”
As a PE4life Model Site, Hanawalt Elementary School will serve as a display model for other schools by delivering a variety of activities to students, including adventure and outdoor education, fitness, and fundamental skills through a curriculum aligned with state standards.
The training, along with equipment scholarships and ongoing support of the four Iowa Model Sites, is being funded by a variety of contributors, including a project through the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, United States Department of Education funding sponsored by Sen. Tom Harkin, and Variety — the Children’s Charity.
The Des Moines Independent Community School District is Iowa’s largest provider of public education serving the individual needs of more than 31,000 students in 66 schools with more than 5,000 dedicated teachers and staff. For more information about Des Moines Public Schools visit www.dmps.k12.ia.us
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