http://nettelhorst.org/news What's going on at the Nettelhorst School Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:04:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On Wednesday, June 4, 2008, 21, students in Zio Perez's pre-k class lined up -- each with a giant bag of supplies and goodies -- and in assembly-line-format, filled colorful mesh backpacks for students in South Africa. Their teacher will distribute the backpacks, along with other supplies, when she and ... http://nettelhorst.org/news/2008/06/09/nettelhorst-pre-k-students-learn-the-value-of-giving/ At Nettelhorst, we're always learning new ways to care for our environment. We actively participate in "green" events, like Waste Not Wednesday when our sixth graders did a daily trash audit for an entire week. We also participated in Celebrate Earth Hour. And we were one of the first Chicago public ... http://nettelhorst.org/news/2008/06/09/our-outdoor-art-isnt-just-fun-to-look-at/ [gallery]No, the red ribbons gracing the tree on Melrose did not sprout overnight! Nettelhorst students tied them on to wish their mothers Happy Mother's Day. Hope everyone had a good one. http://nettelhorst.org/news/2008/05/29/red-ribbons-for-mothers-day/ Nettelhorst Community Group is revolutionizing the bake sale in Lake View. Can the same thing happen in other communities? By Ben Myers Editor Wednesday, April 02, 2008 The transformation of Lake View's Nettelhorst School from deteriorating facility to vibrant community landmark has been well-covered. In the summer of 2002, a group of Lake View parents, ... http://nettelhorst.org/news/2008/04/04/chicago-journal-school-funding-in-the-new-millennium/ L & R Anixter Foundation Awards Generous Gift to Our  School Nettelhorst Dreams is becoming Nettelhorst Reality! We've received a wonderful gift of  $50,00 from Chicago’s L&R Anixter Foundation.  With this donation, we've raised well over 50% towards our goal of $230,000 --- in just under three months -- with no publicity ... http://nettelhorst.org/news/2008/03/11/thank-you-anixter-foundation/ The new March 2008 Nettelhorst Newsletter is out! You can read it online here or you can download a PDF of the newsletter here. http://nettelhorst.org/news/2008/03/05/march-2008-nettelhorst-newsletter-now-online/ The spring schedule of extra-curricular offerings for children from toddler & pre-school to 8th grade is here. The Jane’s Place Spring session runs from March 24th – June 6th. Jane’s Place classes will not run on days when CPS schools are not in session. Payment for classes should be attached to ... http://nettelhorst.org/news/2008/03/05/janes-place-spring-schedule-and-sign-up-sheet-now-online/ Nettelhorst received a brief, but very honorable mention, in Education Reporter Stephanie Banchero's front page story in the Chicago Tribune, February 26, 2008. The article focused on the dilemma of Chicago area parents who are trying to get their children into "the best magnet, private and parochial schools in the ... http://nettelhorst.org/news/2008/02/27/harder-to-get-into-than-harvard/ The Nettelhorst School, Cindy Wulbert, Principal A big thank you goes out to everyone who helped Wednesday evening with the taiko drum concert and associated educational activities. I want to thank all the staff who offered their assistance and especially our Fine Arts staff for creating such a memorable evening. It ... http://nettelhorst.org/news/2008/02/22/friday-news-feb-22/ The Nettelhorst School, Cindy Wulbert, Principal The LMC Explorer’s Club began on Monday, February 4 in the Media Center. Your child may choose to participate one to four days. This program provides assistance with homework, technology, independent research, and literacy enrichment. If you are interested in having your child participate, please ... http://nettelhorst.org/news/2008/02/15/friday-news-feb-15/