Latest Updates & Press

Stanley Cup Photos Available

Nettelhorst — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:51:24 +0000

Stanley Cup photos are now available at www.catconrad.shutterfly.com Click under Events & Weddings. Thanks for Cat for her work in taking the photos and making them available on-line.

Summer School Office Hours

Nettelhorst — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:11:08 +0000

June 21-July 22 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

July 22- Aug 20 Office Hours scheduled by appointment

August 18- August 31 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

September 1- 3 8 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Stanley Cup visits Nettelhorst!

Nettelhorst — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:07:15 +0000

On Wednesday, June 16th, the Stanley Cup made a visit to Nettelhorst School! Students and parents had the opportunity to touch and take pictures with the Cup as well as congratulate the Blackhawk organization on their achievement.

Over the past year, the Blackhawk organization and Nettelhorst school have developed a strong relationship. Several players and members of the Organization send their children to Nettelhorst school. In addition, the Blackhawks provided a grant to the school in support of the school’s health and wellness program with an updated fitness room, donations to the school library and support of a street hockey league.

Photos of the visit can be seen starting Monday, June 21st at www.catconrad.shutterfly.com under “Events and Weddings”

To view a segment on Channel 5 about the Cup visit, click on the link below.

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/Kids_Love_Lord_Stanley_s_Cup_Chicago.html

Thanks again to the Blackhawks in sharing their championship with our school and bringing the Stanley Cup by for a visit!

10 for 10 program-Volunteer now!

Nettelhorst — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:42:55 +0000

With the looming CPS budget crisis, Nettelhorst school is asking for additional support from parents and families! 10 for 10 is an inventive new way to provide support for our teachers and classrooms. Every family will commit a minimum of one hour a month of volunteer time for 10 months during the 2010-2011 school year. This volunteer opportunity includes both time in the class room as well as projects at home for those parents who are unable to committ during the school day.

Please take a moment and fill out your committment letter for next year and drop it in the mail to the school office. The form can be found under Quick Links on the school website home page www.nettelhorst.org

With all of us working together, we can insure another successful year for our students at Nettelhorst, despite the economic and budget challenges facing CPS.

Questions can be directed to Lisa Levens at llevens01@gmail.com

2010 Pride Parade-June 27th Save the Date!

Nettelhorst — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:44:36 +0000

Please join us for the 2010 Gay Pride Parade on Sunday, June 27th. Our band of Nettelhorst parents, kids, staff, friends, and supporters will line up beginning at 11 am, and the parade will kick off at noon on Halsted close to Belmont. (Details of our exact placement will be posted when they become available.)

Wear your new Pride t-shirts, and bring wagons, candy, noisemakers, signs — or just yourselves — and celebrate the richness of the Nettelhorst community! Like last year, we will march up Halsted and down Broadway, turning off onto Melrose when we arrive at the school. Come show your support for our school, our neighborhood, and all of our families!

Please contact Brad Rossi at brad_rossi@mac.com if you have any questions.

Blackhawk Pep Rally to kick off the Stanley Cup Final Series!

Nettelhorst — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:06:22 +0000

Kids, parents, and teachers at Nettelhorst participated in an pep rally prior to school on Friday, May 27th to kick off the start of the final Stanley Cup series between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers. Click on the link below to see the TV coverage from WGN

http://www.wgntv.com/videobeta/8d6da500-1fe0-4f87-a70a-75b4dd02339e/Food/Around-Town-Nettelhorst-School-Hockey-Tournament

Go Hawks!!!!!

Parent Information Sessions for Next Year

Nettelhorst — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:26:23 +0000

Parents will have an opportunity to meet a teacher from the next grade level and ask general questions regarding grade-level expectations. There will also be current parents of that grade-level to answer questions incoming parents might have.

The following schedule will allow all parents to discuss important issues concerning next year. All meetings will take place in the auditorium at 9:15 a.m.

June 1st- Pre-K parents of children going to Kindergarten

June 2nd-Kindergarten parents of children going to 1st Grade

June 3rd-1st Grade parents of children going to 2nd Grade

June 4th-2nd Grade parents of children going to 3rd Grade

June 8th-3rd Grade parents of children going to 4th or 5th Grade

June 9th-5th Grade parents of children going to 6th Grade

June 10th-6th or 7th Grade parents of children going to 7th or 8th Grade

International Festival-Save the Date!

Nettelhorst — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:12:50 +0000

Join us for a trip around the World!!!

Friday, June 4th, 2010 5-8pm

This year’s International Festival will have a slightly different look and feel. Parents and guests will travel the globe by visiting various areas in the school where students will peform songs and dances, exhibit visual art projects and conduct presentations.

Continue to follow Principal Wulbert’s Friday News for more information about the festivities and mark your calendar!

Each grade level will share their learning at scheduled times and showcase their studies with visual art exhibits,

museum-style tours, live singing and dancing, demonstrations, recorded performances, and more

Cyber Bulling Prevention Workshop

Nettelhorst — Mon, 24 May 2010 23:47:39 +0000

Come join us!

Students are encouraged to attend with their parents!

(All ages are invited with parental discretion)

Cyber Bullying Prevention Workshop

by Mary Morton

May 26, 2010

6:30 p.m.

Nettelhorst Auditorium

Watch the news today and you will find that bullying is on the rise in schools, even the best schools. Cyber bullying has created a new way to reach victims 24 hours a day. The emotional impact can be devastating.

Mary Morton from the Morton group will provide us with valuable information regarding bullying and what we can do as a community to be proactive in providing a safe, nurturing environment. Mary Morton is also working with the staff to develop a peer mediation program for Nettelhorst

Join us as we talk about strategies to keep all of our friends and children safe and take a proactive step in bullying prevention, especially during the summer months.

Special Incentive:

The class with the largest percentage of attendance will win an ice cream party.

Trustworthy-This Month Character Trait

Nettelhorst — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:12:00 +0000

This month’s character trait is Trustworthy. 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.