Lake Hamilton Intermediate School

POINT OF CONTACT HOURS DURING BREAK The Lake Hamilton School District (LHSD) encourages the diligent reporting of positive COVID-19 cases to our District Point of Contact (POC), even when school is closed. The LHSD POC will be available during limited times next week to take calls at 501-359-2641. It is still very important to report positive cases, and to notify close contacts so they do not spread COVID-19 during the break. The POC phone line will be closed Wednesday - Friday, November 25 - 27, 2020. The phone line will re-open on Saturday, November 28 at 10:00 a.m. for those who have had a positive COVID-19 test or have been designated as a close contact over the break. These individuals will not be able to attend school until their isolation or quarantine period is over. POC THANKSGIVING BREAK HOURS: Saturday, November 21: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27: Closed Saturday, November 28: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 29: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. We continue to rely on cooperation from families in reporting positive cases and identifying close contacts. The better we are with our prevention strategies, the longer we will be able to keep schools open and have students attend school onsite. The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) strongly encourages families to forgo large family gatherings and to celebrate with household members, joining extended family by telephone, video, or other electronic means. Additional details are available here / Spanish. Our Wolves and their families are important to us as we support health and safety precautions both within and outside of school. We wish you a very Happy and Safe Thanksgiving! #LHWolfNation

CONGRATULATIONS, ESOL STUDENTS These LHIS students have achieved proficiency in English, as measured by the ELPA21 language assessment, and have exited from the ESOL program. The students not only scored proficient on the ELPA, but also met required levels on two other standardized tests, including the ACTAspire or NWEA. This is a great accomplishment, and we are very proud of them! #LHWolfNation

NO COST BULK MEALS Make plans to drive by the high school cafeteria tomorrow to receive no cost bulk meals for the week of Thanksgiving break. 7 breakfast and 7 lunch bulk meals will be provided for each student 18 years or younger. The drive by bulk meal pick up will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. behind the high school cafeteria. No registration is required. #LHWolfNation

MAKEUP PICTURE DAY REMINDER Picture retakes are this Thursday, November 19! The retakes will be located at Lake Hamilton Intermediate School for virtual and onsite students who missed picture day! They will be from 8-10am! If you have a child who is virtual, it would be best to come early. #LHWolfNation

FIRST QUARTER STAR VIRTUAL STUDENTS Mrs. Cansler’s fifth-grade quad picked two virtual students as Star Students for the first quarter. Jasper Galusha and Caylee Sewesy were exceptional virtual students. They were always in our live Meets, participated and completed their work In a timely manner! Thank you Jasper and Caylee for a great first quarter! #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: NOVEMBER 16 - 21, 2020 https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755885 #LHWolfNation

RETURN TO ONSITE INSTRUCTION REGISTRATION Students currently enrolled in the Lake Hamilton Virtual Academy may transfer to onsite learning for the spring semester. Virtual Academy students wishing to transfer must complete the registration form (https://lhsd.info/Return-To-Onsite-Instruction) on or before December 7, 2020. Virtual Academy students transferring to onsite instruction will begin attending onsite on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. If there are multiple students in your household transferring to onsite learning, each student must submit a "return to onsite instruction" registration form. Parents wanting their students to transfer from onsite to virtual instruction for the spring semester must have extenuating circumstances requiring virtual instruction. These situations will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Parents should contact the building principal to set up a meeting regarding virtual academy eligibility. #LHWolfNation

WOLF PACK READING DEN Calling all virtual students and families! Make plans to visit the Wolf Pack Reading Den at one of the four locations listed below on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. School staff will be on board to allow virtual students to check out books and assist with technology questions. Schedule of Stops: 8:50 - 9:10 a.m. Pearcy Baptist Church Parking Lot (9585 Airport Road) 9:20 - 9:45 a.m. Corner of Marion Anderson and Airport Road 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. Harps Parking Lot (146 Thornton Ferry) 10:35 - 10:55 a.m. First Baptist Royal Parking Lot (7402 Albert Pike) The following COVID protocols will be followed: *Temperatures will be taken before getting on the bus *Only one family on the bus at a time *Families will be provided hand sanitizer before entering the bus *Face-coverings are required​ #LHWolfNation

WRITING THANK YOU CARDS TO VETERANS In the library this week, students are creating digital thank you cards to send to veterans for Veteran's Day. They enjoyed creating these cards and are very thankful for the veterans for serving our country! #LHWolfNation #VeteransDay

VETERANS DAY To our veterans, we honor you for your service. We are forever grateful for your courage and dedication to protecting our nation. #LHWolfNation

YEARBOOKS ON SALE Yearbooks are available to order for $20 cash only at school or you can pay online with a credit or debit card at www.ybpay.lifetouch.com using school code 13909621. There will be 132 full color pages for grades Pre-k-5th grade! Deadline to order is March 17, 2021! #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: NOVEMBER 9 - 14, 2020 https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755881 #LHWolfNation

PARENTS: IMPORTANT WATER BOTTLE REMINDER! Your child must bring a water bottle to school every day in order for your child to have access to water during the school day. School buildings do not provide water bottles. The school buildings provide a water bottle refill station, but not water fountains. Thank you! #LHWolfNation

ELECTION DAY Students in Mrs. Huffman, Mrs. Bailey, Ms. Johnson, and Ms. Winston's 4th grade quad participated in Election Day today! Students learned about the voting process by filling out their voter's registration, choosing the president of their choice, and getting to proudly wear their "I Voted" sticker! #LHWolfNation #ElectionDay

2021 YEARBOOK ORDER INFORMATION 2021 yearbooks are available to order! You may purchase the yearbook by either ordering online or you may pay cash only. If you are paying with cash, please send the money in an envelope with your student's name and their homeroom teacher's name. Orders will be taken between now and March 17, 2021. To order online, go to: ybpay.lifetouch.com. School code: 13909621 #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: NOVEMBE 2 - 7, 2020 https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755877 #LHWolfNation

FLEXIBLE FRIDAY TOMORROW FOR 4 - 12TH GRADE Tomorrow (Friday, October 30) is the first Flexible Friday for 4 - 12th grade students. K - 3rd grade students will continue to follow their normal schedule. Building specific Flexible Friday information can be found here: http://lhsd.info/Flexible-Friday-Building-Information General Flexible Friday information, including frequently asked questions, can be found here: https://lhsd.info/Flexible-Fridays Is your 4 - 12th grade student choosing to learn from home on Flexible Fridays? If so - take advantage of the "no cost" student meal option each week! Any student not attending onsite during Flexible Fridays can pick up meals on Thursdays between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. behind the high school cafeteria. #LHWolfNation

POPSICLE PARTY FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE Mrs. Smith's fifth-grade class received their popsicles today for having perfect attendance for 15 days! They were the first class to receive a popsicle party for having perfect attendance! Congratulations Mrs. Smith's class! #LHWolfNation

CALLING ALL VIRTUAL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES The Wolf Pack Reading Den will be available at three different locations on Tuesday, November 3 for Lake Hamilton Virtual Academy students and families. Wolf Pack Reading Den staff will be on board to allow virtual students the opportunity to check out books and to assist with any technology related questions. Here's the times and locations for Tuesday, November 3: 8:45 - 9:10 a.m. Pearcy Baptist Church Parking Lot (9585 Airport Road) 9:25 - 10:20 a.m. Corner of Marion Anderson and Airport Road 10:35 - 11:15 a.m. Harps Parking Lot (146 Thornton Ferry Road) The following safety precautions will be followed: 1. Temperatures will be taken before being allowed on the bus. 2. One family at a time will be allowed on the bus. 3. All persons must sanitize their hands before entering the bus. 4. Face-coverings are required. #LHWolfNation

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE? DRUG-FREE! Students dressed in their future career attire today to celebrate the second day of Red Ribbon Week! Go wolves! #LHWolfNation