Hello NHI Wolves!
The month of March is filled with so many events that will showcase the
talents of our students. It starts this weekend with the Forensics meet, followed
by our production of Into the Woods (March 8-10), and finishes up with many of
our choir, band, and orchestra students having the opportunity to perform at
the beautiful Oconomowoc Arts Center (OAC). Once it’s all said and done, we
will certainly need some time to rest up during spring break, which begins on
March 29. It’s a busy month, so buckle up and let’s get ready to enjoy the
ride!
As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Wolf Pride!
Jason
Success at Nature Hill: The
Third Trimester Starts on March 5!
Monday is the start of the third and final trimester of the school
year. This is our last opportunity to stop, pause, and consider what can be
done to ensure the last three months of the year are successful for your child.
I would encourage you to reach out to the following individuals if you feel as
though your child may need additional support in the following areas:
Area of Support
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Individual
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Email and Phone Extension
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Reading and Writing Support or Tutoring
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Rachel Quill, Reading Specialist
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X4955
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Math Support or Tutoring and Resources for Gifted and Talented
Students
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Angie Kraft, Instructional Support Specialist
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X4872
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Club Participation
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Ali Hedrick, Associate Principal
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X4946
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Relationships and Counseling
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Brenda Barker, Guidance Counselor
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X4950
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Family Support Services
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Carol Nigh, Social Worker
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X4313
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Testing and Evaluation Services
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Heather Olwig, Psychologist
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X4952
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We are lucky to offer a wide range of programs and services to support
your students and family. The individuals listed above can help build a bridge
between school and home. Their expertise and knowledge of resources have been
incredibly helpful to many of our families, so please don’t wait to contact us
if we can help you in any way.
Wolf Recognition Spotlight: Recognizing
Others
Who doesn’t love to be recognized for their hard work and commitment to
making NHI a great place to work and learn!? In that spirit, we have created a
new system for recognizing the positive impact staff members may have had on
you or your child. You can fill out
this
form and I will find a special way to thank them for providing with you a
positive experience.
Summer School Registration
Registration for Summer School starts on March 5 and ends on March 16.
Information regarding courses and registration is available by
clicking here. Please
note that Summer School for our intermediate grades will be hosted at NHI and
there will be opportunities for extended day programs through the YMCA.
It’s Warming Up: Walkers and
Bikers, Please Take the Safe Path to NHI
As we spring approaches, we will see an increased number of students
walking and biking to school. Please pay extra attention as you cross the
intersection of Lake and Lapham Drive. If your student does walk or ride to
school, please remind them to stay on the sidewalk (even if that means taking a
longer route!)
Join the Pack! Spring Club Sign-Ups
Sign-up for spring clubs will begin February 28 and will last through March
6 in the library. You
can
click here to review the updated spring club brochure, which highlights all
our clubs, sports, and activities being offered from now until the end of the
year.
PTO News
The Fun Run Committee is meeting on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00pm at
Nature Hill. Please consider joining us as we make plans for our annual
fundraiser! Please also be on the lookout for information regarding how to
pledge or provide donations to the annual Fun Run.
The entire PTO will meet again on April 9 at 6:30pm in room 152A.
Forward Exam
Your child will be participating in the state’s accountability
assessment known as the Forward Exam. Testing will begin the week of March 19
and we hope to be done prior to the start of spring break.
Spring Break
Spring break starts on Thursday, March 29 and classes will resume on
Monday, April 9. The Nature Hill office will be closed during that time. We
hope everyone gets a chance to recharge as we head into the last two months of
the school year!
Upcoming Events at Nature Hill
Please mark your calendar for the following upcoming school-wide events
occurring between now and early April. Individual classroom or grade-level
activities will be shared with you by your child’s teacher.
Date
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Time
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Event
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Through Tuesday, March 6
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All day
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Spring Club Sign-Up: NHI
Library
Students can sign up to Join
the Pack this spring in the library.
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Wednesday, March 7
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Various Times
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All-School Field Trip —
Into The Woods: OAC
Thank you to our PTO for
providing the opportunity for all 875 students to travel to the OAC to see
our production of Into the Woods!
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Thursday, March 8- Saturday, March 10
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7:00pm
1:00pm (Saturday only)
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NHI Production of Into the
Woods: OAC
Purchase your tickets at www.theoac.net
for this year’s musical!
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Tuesday, March 13
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7:00pm
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7th & 8th
Grade Choir Festival: OAC
Our 7th and 8th
grade choirs will have the opportunity to perform with the OHS choirs as part
of our choir festival at the OAC. Seats fill up fast, so plan to arrive early!
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Tuesday, March 20
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7:00pm
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7th & 8th
Grade Band Concert: OAC
Our band students will perform
prior to the Wind Symphony concert at OHS. Please come hear all of their hard
work from the second trimester.
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Saturday, March 24
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8:00am-4:00pm
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WSMA District Solo and
Ensemble
Music will fill every corner of
NHI as students present their solo and ensemble pieces to the WSMA judges.
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Tuesday, March 27
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7:00pm
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Orchestra Concert: OAC
Orchestra students will perform
with the OHS orchestra at the OAC. Please join us!
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Wednesday, March 28
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1:30-2:55pm
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The Annual NHI Talent Show:
NHI Gym
We will kick off spring break
with our annual Talent Show sponsored by NJHS. Parents are invited to attend.
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Thursday, March 29-
Friday, April 6
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All day
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Spring Break!
Enjoy your time off! Classes
resume on Monday, April 9 at 7:30am.
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