Lake Hamilton Elementary School

NO SCHOOL MONDAY All Lake Hamilton School District buildings and offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School will resume for students and staff on Tuesday, January 19. #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 Katie Diggs: "We would like to recognize Mrs. Diggs on her dedication and positive impact she has had on our family. With all 3 of our kiddos having her for their 2nd grade teacher, she to this day, 8 years later, has had an impact on our children. If they need help with anything or if they want to share something going on in their lives, our kids always choose to reach out to Mrs. Diggs. She has always been there for our children and has made such a positive impact on their lives. Our family will always be grateful for her!" - Brandi Bigham (LHES Parent) #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 Debbie Harvey at the Elementary School: "We appreciate all the hard work, time and effort that you put in to get the kids to learn. We enjoy your class and how you make it fun to learn and how to get them to understand what they are doing. Thank you for all patience and understanding with the virtual school. You rock at your job!" - Margeana Hester (LHES Parent)

WOLF WEEK NEWS: JANUARY 11 - 16, 2021 Check out a what's going on at Lake Hamilton by viewing the #WolfWeekNews: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755913 #LHWolfNation

FIRST FRIDAY TREAT Huge thanks to Relyance Bank, a Partner in Education with the LHSD, for sponsoring the "First Friday" staff treat! Relyance Bank provided donuts for all LHSD employees this morning! #LHWolfNation

LEADERS OF THE PACK These students were chosen to be this weeks Leaders of the Pack. They were chosen because they are kids with great character. #LHWolfNation

SUBMIT A STAFF SHOUT OUT Would you like to recognize a Lake Hamilton staff member for their hard work, dedication and positive impact? Submit your words or gratitude and encouragement at http://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts, and we'll send them a card on your behalf! Let's all spread some kindness and positivity by submitting your staff shout outs! #LHWolfNation

FLASHLIGHT FRIDAY Students in Mrs. Knabe's 2nd grade class enjoyed their time reading in the dark. The students were allowed to read by flashlight! #LHWolfNation

BUY YOUR 20-21 YEARBOOK TODAY Order your yearbook before it is too late. You can send $20 cash to school or order online. #LHwolfNation

LET IT SNOW Lake Hamilton Elementary School students in Sarah Riley's art classes are creating custom snowflakes. All of the snowflakes will be strung together and hung in the hallway to make a blizzard. #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: JANUARY 4 - 9, 2021 https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755909 #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: CHRISTMAS BREAK INFORMATION https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755905 #LHWolfNation

WINTER WEATHER COMMUNICATION Did you notice the small snow flurry yesterday evening? In case winter weather causes school to be closed, check out the info-graphic and information below on how the LHSD will communicate the closing! As soon as the decision to close school is made, the district will immediately post the closing information on the following: *Mass text notification system *District social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) *District website (lhwolves.net) *FM Radio Stations (105.9, 97.5) *TV Stations (KARK 4, KATV 7, KTHV 11) *Mass email through Wolf Week News subscription If the decision to close is made the night prior (before 8:30 p.m.), an automated mass phone call will be sent that night. If the decision to close is made after 8:30 p.m., the automated mass phone call will be sent at 6:00 a.m. Here's a few tips that you can do right now to ensure you receive messages from the LHSD: 1. Make sure the primary contact phone number for your student is correct. If you've not received mass text notifications from the LHSD this year, please contact your child's office to update your number. 2. Subscribe to the Wolf Week News email list by visiting this link: lhsd.info/WolfWeekNewsSubscribe 3. Follow the Lake Hamilton School District on social media: Facebook (@LHSDWolves), Instagram (@lhsd_wolves), Twitter (@lhsd_wolves) #LHWolfNation

PRACTICE THE 3 W'S Hey Wolves! Let's all practice the 3 W's by wearing a mask, washing our hands, and watching our distance! #LHWolfNation

READING DEN BOOK RETURN Lake Hamilton Virtual Academy students and families that checked out books from the Wolf Pack Reading Den are asked to return them on one of the following dates during virtual student bulk meal pickup behind the high school cafeteria: Tuesday, December 15 (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Wednesday, December 16 (4:00 - 5:00 p.m.) Thursday, December 17 (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) If these dates and/or times are not convenient, books may also be returned to any school office during school hours. All checked out books should be returned by December 18, 2020. The bookmobile will not be making any community stops in December. #LHWolfNation

PROGRAMMING ROBOTS IN STEM LAB Second graders celebrated Computer Science week by programming robots in STEM lab. #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: DECEMBER 14 - 19, 2020 Stay informed and get involved with the Lake Hamilton School District. Check out the weekly newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755901 #LHWolfNation

Wolf Fan Friday We love our Wolves! Go Wolves Go!! #LHWolfNation

CHRISTMAS BREAK BULK MEALS The Lake Hamilton School District will provide no-cost bulk meals for children 18 years and younger during Christmas break via drive-through pick up. In order to prepare the appropriate number of bulk meals, registration is required at this link: https://lhsd.info/Christmas-Break-Bulk-Meal-Registration Bulk meal drive through pick up will take place on Friday, December 18, and Tuesday, December 29, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. each day. 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches will be provided for each student 18 years or younger in the household during each drive through pick up day. The registration deadline for the Christmas break bulk meals is Monday, December 14. #LHWolfNation

UPDATED QUARANTINE INFORMATION Quarantine is an important way to stop the spread of COVID-19. It means staying home and away from others after you have been exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19. With the recently updated COVID-19 quarantine guidelines by the CDC and adoption of these guidelines by the Arkansas Department of Health, the Lake Hamilton School District will follow the recommendations which allow for a shorter quarantine period for students and staff. Read the complete information here: https://lhsd.info/Updated-Quarantine-Information #LHWolfNation