Lake Hamilton Elementary School

WOLF WEEK NEWS | APRIL 5 - 10, 2021 Check out what's going on in #LHWolfNation this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755982

FIRST FRIDAY | SPONSORED BY ARVEST BANK The Lake Hamilton School District would like to thank Arvest Bank, a Partner in Education, for sponsoring the "First Friday" staff treat today! All of our employees enjoyed pizza! Does your business or organization want to partner with the LHSD? Fill out an application here: https://lhsd.info/PartnerApplication #LHWolfNation

THROW BACK THURSDAY Did you know the Lake Hamilton Primary School building opened 20 years ago? Our #ThrowBackThursday for this week is from 2001. Pictured is Martha Nolan's class looking on as the signage was placed on the building. #LHWolfNation

VACCINE INTEREST SURVEY Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that all Arkansans age 16 and above are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The Lake Hamilton School District is looking to host a free, voluntary, on-site vaccination clinic for all parents of LHSD students and students age 16 and older. The District will use this survey (https://lhsd.info/Vaccine-Interest-Survey) to gauge how many of our parents and students (16 and older) would like to be vaccinated if an on-site option was scheduled. Please fill out the survey if you and/or your student (16 or older) would be interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine at an on-site clinic held at Lake Hamilton. Please note: Any student that is 16 or 17 years of age must have a parent/guardian present in order to receive the vaccine. Students who are 18 years or older may receive the vaccine without a parent/guardian present. This is not a registration form for the vaccine. This is an interest survey. The deadline to complete the interest survey is Monday, April 5, 2021. Depending on the response, the District will work to schedule an on-site clinic for those that are interested in the very near future. #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING | FOOD SERVICE WORKER Chartwells K12 is now hiring for 2 full-time food service worker positions for the Lake Hamilton School District. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, and discount marketplace. Visit the link to apply: http://lhsd.info/Chartwells-Food-Service Contact Aaron Tipken, LHSD Director of Dining Services / Chartwells K12, for more information at aaron.tipken@lhwolves.net or 501.463.5414 #LHWolfNation

COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS CONTINUE Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that he has lifted the state's mask mandate. At the March school board meeting, the possibility of this happening was discussed. For many reasons, it was recommended to continue all COVID-19 safety precautions through the end of the school year. The Lake Hamilton School District Board of Education will consider an official mask policy during the April board meeting. Until that time, the Lake Hamilton School District will continue its current practice of requiring teachers, students, and visitors to wear masks in all schools and district facilities. Social distancing will also be continued. Our COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including the mask mandate, have allowed us to keep our schools open. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidance stating proper mask-wearing may now prevent individuals from being identified as close contacts in K-12 schools that have implemented a mask mandate. This means that if both individuals at school – the person diagnosed with COVID-19 and the person exposed to the positive case – have masks on and are wearing them correctly, the individual exposed does not need to quarantine. Arkansas Department of Education Secretary, Johnny Key, announced today that Arkansas schools will follow the updated guidance released by the CDC. The updated guidance will have a significant impact on reducing the number of students who must quarantine and will be a serve as an additional incentive for proper mask-wearing. With the end of the school year less than ten weeks away, the Lake Hamilton School District will continue focusing on educating our students while maintaining a safe teaching and learning environment. It is our hope that #LHWolfNation supports our safety efforts in order to finish our school year strong.

SCHOOL CHOICE School choice applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 school year. All applications must be filed in the non-resident district or postmarked no later than July 1, 2021. Applications may be filled out online ( https://lhsd.info/School-Choice-21-22 ) or by printing a paper copy and mailing to: Lake Hamilton School District, Attn: Laura Young, 205 Wolf Street, Pearcy, AR 71964. #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: MARCH 29 - APRIL 3, 2021 Check out what's going on in #LHWolfNation this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755977

STAFF SHOUTOUT Each day, we will share a staff shoutout that's been received by the district. Each staff member that receives a staff shoutout submission receives a "staff shoutout card" with the message. You can submit a staff shoutout by clicking this link: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts Today, the staff shoutout is to Cambell Wilson at the elementary school: "Ms. Wilson is such a great teacher! She makes learning fun and creative. You can tell she loves her class and has passion to always build her children up and help them learn in their own unique ways. It feels great when your kids come home and say they have such a awesome teacher and they love to go to school daily!" - Sarah Short (LHES Parent) #LHWolfNation

SPRING BREAK All Lake Hamilton School District buildings and offices will be closed March 22 - 26 for spring break.  School will resume for students and staff on Monday, March 29, 2021. Enjoy your break #LHWolfNation! 

SHARE YOUR REASON WHY Have you received the COVID-19 vaccine? If so - use our template (https://lhsd.info/COVID-Vaccine-Sign) to share your reason for being vaccinated! We'd love to share your reason with others on our social media sites! Upload a picture of yourself holding the sign at this link: https://lhsd.info/LHSD-Photo-Upload #LHWolfNation

STAFF SHOUTOUT Each day, we will share a staff shoutout that's been received by the district. Each staff member that receives a staff shoutout submission receives a "staff shoutout card" with the message. You can submit a staff shoutout by clicking this link: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts Today, the staff shoutout is to Melissa Meredith at the elementary school: "My daughter has been blessed to have Mrs. Meredith in her life for the past two years, and so have I. We can not thank Mrs. Meredith enough for helping Anabelle spread her little wings a little more. We will miss her terribly after this school year but I know Mrs. Meredith will ALWAYS be there for my daughter, even years and decades from now." - Ceci McFee (LHES Parent) #LHWolfNation

SUBMIT A STAFF SHOUTOUT Has one of our employees gone above and beyond to make your school year great? Share the love by submitting a staff shout out: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts #LHWolfNation

RETURN TO 2ND GRADE Third grade students, Ella Mask and Hayden Woods, presented their science fair projects to Mrs. Qualls' 2nd Grade. Ella and Hayden were in Mrs. Qualls' class last year. It was a neat experience to present for their 2nd grade teacher.

WOLF WEEK NEWS: MARCH 15 - 20, 2021 Check out what's happening in #LHWolfNation this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755969

GO WOLVES! The students at LHES want to cheer on the Basketball Wolves. We hope they take state!! GO WOLVES GO!! #LHWolfNation

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: MARCH 12 The Lake Hamilton School District will provide no-cost bulk meals for children 18 years and younger during Spring Break via drive-through pick up. In order to prepare the appropriate number of bulk meals, registration is required​ (http://lhsd.info/Spring-Break-Bulk-Meal-Registration) Bulk meal drive through pick up will take place on Friday, March 19, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. behind the high school cafeteria. 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches will be provided for each child that is 18 years or younger in the household. The registration deadline for the Spring Break bulk meals is Friday, March 12. #LHWolfNation

STAFF SHOUTOUT Each day, we will share a staff shoutout that's been received by the district. Each staff member that receives a staff shoutout submission receives a "staff shoutout card" with the message. You can submit a staff shoutout by clicking this link: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts Today, the staff shoutout is to Stephanie Avaritt at the elementary school: "Ms. Avaritt has been such an amazing blessing to my daughter. We were lucky enough to have her in kindergarten and again in 3rd grade. She knows exactly how to push Parker to be a more fluent reader, but also fosters a love of reading and writing in all of her students. I admire her so much as a professional, and look up to her! We love you, Ms. Avaritt!" - Allicyn Willix (LHES Parent) #LHWolfNation

BEAT THE TEACHER Mrs. Anthony’s & Ms. Lewis’ students enjoyed trying to beat the teacher at a game of Fractions on number lines. #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING Elementary School Gifted & Talented Teacher: Appropriate license is required. Experience is preferred. For more information contact Kevin Catlett at kevin.catlett@lhwolves.net or call 501-767-8725. Apply online at https://lhsd.info/employment. #LHWolfNation