Children in grades 3-8 will take the ISAT test beginning on Wednesday, March 3rd and will take place over the next two weeks.  It is important for all children to arrive to school on time. Hallways must be clear and quiet when testing begins. Children arriving after 9:15 will not be allowed to enter their classrooms and will have to make- up the test during the make-up days. It is important for children to go to bed at a reasonable hour and eat a healthy breakfast during ISAT testing.

Good Luck to all students!

The 4th Annual Nettelhorst Silent Auction will take place on Saturday, February 27th at the Chicago Cultural Center.  Mark your calendars now and get those babysitters lined up!  Join us for Dinner, Drinks, Live Entertainment and the all important Silent and Live Auction.  All proceeds from this year’s auction will go toward funding additional teachers for our school.

Donations for the Auction are now being accepted.  For more information, please click on the link below to see how you can help!

www.nettelhorst.org/dreams/auction.html

This month’s character trait is Thoughtful.  Teachers are encouraged to use existing curriculum, books, and resources to discuss the character trait of the month.  Teachers are highly encouraged to discuss daily events in light of the character trait of the month.  Students learn best when learning is connected to daily activities. We also believe in a strong home-school connection. Parents can help build connections when focusing on the character traits at home.

What is the Nettelhorst Helping Hands Annual Fundraiser?

Each fall the Nettelhorst Community Group (NCG) raises money for the greatest need at Nettelhorst, as determined by our principal.  This year the money from the campaign will provide critical technology for your child including the following….

• A first-rate, modernized computer lab with more capabilities and better ergonomics
• State-of-the-art electronic whiteboard and projection technology available for every grade level, giving teachers much more powerful tools to teach kids across every subject area

Who can contribute?

Anyone!  This includes extended family members, friends, neighbors and businesses

How are donations being handled?

1. Complete the donation card available at www.nettelhorst.org/dreams, write a check and mail to the school at 3252 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60657
2. Donate directly online at www.nettelhorst.org/dreams and click the Donate Now button

Thanks for supporting Nettelhorst and giving our students the best opportunity to achieve academic excellence.

Please join us for the Nettelhorst Fundraising Meeting on Tuesday, October 20th 6:30pm in the school library.

The first – and possibly only – meeting of the year, to answer questions such as:

- What are key gaps in my child’s experience at Nettelhorst?

- How can I help fill them, as an advocate, volunteer, donor, and/or as a link to donors?

- How can I help create massive positive change for my family’s own children, and the rest of the hundreds of children at Nettelhorst?

If you are unwilling to accept that your children will be provided only what some distant politician decides is “right”, then this meeting is for you.

We’ve proven that Nettelhorst’s fundraising efforts work – nearly $1,000,000 in funds pledged/raised in the past two years.

We’ll cover recent successes – and failures – and share plans for this year’s drive to improve technology education and equipment across all grades (including an upgraded computer lab). 

Nettelhorst turned the corner because parents got involved. May of those parents have served their terms, after doing great things for the school. If no one steps up to fill the gaps they leave, they will remain unfilled, and the quality of the school will suffer.

As always, you need absolutely no knowledge of nor experience in fundraising.

Please insure that the following forms have been completed and returned to the school office as soon as possible

Emergency Medical Form

Parent Survey

Signature forms found at the end of the Student Parent Handbook

The Parent Survey and Student Parent Handbook can be accessed at the school website under the Quick Links section on the right hand side of the home page.  If you require an additional Emergency Medical Form, please contact the school office.

Your IMMEDIATE attention to this is greatly appreciated!

Click on the link below to view today’s ribbon cutting ceremony of the Nettelhorst fitness center donated by the Chicago Blackhawks.

http://blackhawks.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=894&id=47222

Thank you Blackhawks!

Come celebrate the opening of the new fitness center at Nettelhorst donated by the Chicago Blackhawks.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will occur on Thursday, September 24th at 2pm. Blackhawks players will be in attendance at 3pm.

In addition to the fitness center, the Blackhawks have provided generous contributions for books for the library as well as a future hockey league at the school to be formed sometime this year.

As part of the festivities, students are encouraged to wear red, black and/or white during the celebration. No uniforms are required for that day, however no jeans are allowed.

The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts is happening Saturday, Sept. 26^th and Sunday, Sept. 27th. Nettelhorst will be hosting a table along with the Chicago Blackhawks in the Family area of the festival. We need Nettelhorst families to volunteer to represent the school at the table in two hour shifts through out Saturday and Sunday. To sign up please respond at Nettelhorstvolunteers@gmail.com

What: The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, Nettelhorst Table

When: Saturday, Sept. 26^th and Sunday, Sept. 27th

Where: Nettelhorst School, Aldine St. (The Family Area)

Times: Saturday Sept. 26^th            Sunday Sept. 27^th

             9:30 – 12:00                                    9:30 – 12:00

             12:00- 2:00                                    12:00 – 2:00

             2:00 – 4:00                                    2:00 – 4:00

             4:00 – 6:00                                    4:00 – 5:00

Uniform Swap “Sale”

Thursday, September 10th, 2-4pm

School Cafeteria

Come to the Uniform Swap “Sale” to get clothes for the new school year to fit your growing kids and and your budget!  Previously collected uniform clothing will be available for a suggested donation of $1 or $2 per item.