Lake Hamilton Intermediate School

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

TACKY SWEATER/LEGGINGS DAY Students wore their tacky sweaters and Christmas leggings today to celebrate day 2 of spirit week this week! #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

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

SPIRIT WEEK NEXT WEEK Monday- Christmas accessories (socks, hats, bows, masks..) Tuesday- Tacky Sweaters/Leggings Wednesday- Pajamas Thursday- Christmas Shirts or Red/Green Virtual Friday- Stay in PJs Day #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

DESIGNING DIGITAL UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER Fifth-grade students in computer lab this week are designing ugly Christmas sweaters using google slides! #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

WOLF WEEK NEWS: DECEMBER 7 - 12, 2020 https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755897 #LHWolfNation

FOLDING THE FLAG These dedicated students fold the American flag and Arkansas flag every day after school and do such a good job! Thank you for taking care of the flags and showing respect for our flags. #LHWolfNation

SUBMIT YOUR WOLF SPIRIT SIGN PHOTO It's almost time for the big game! The Lake Hamilton School District is asking everyone to "Paint the Town MAROON and GOLD!" Community members and businesses are encouraged to create yard signs showing support for the Wolves as they look to #TakeState on Saturday at War Memorial Stadium. Submit pictures of your wolf spirit sign at this link by the end of the day on Thursday for a chance to be featured on our social media sites! https://lhsd.info/LHSD-Photo-Upload

REMEMBERING MR. GRAVES Students wrote heartfelt messages on our music teacher, Mr. Graves, classroom wall. They wrote about missing him, remembering how kind and thoughtful he was, what a wonderful teacher and leader he was, and how they will never forget him. He will forever be in our hearts. ❤️🎵 #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 5, 2020 https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755893 #LHWolfNation

PAINT THE TOWN MAROON & GOLD In an effort to engage community members and local businesses during this exciting week leading up to the 6A State Football Championship Game, the Lake Hamilton School District is asking everyone to "Paint the Town MAROON and GOLD!"  Community members and businesses are encouraged to create yard signs showing support for the Wolves as they look to #TakeState on Saturday at War Memorial Stadium at 6:30 p.m. Ticket information will be shared once the link is received from the Arkansas Activities Association. #LHWolfNation

WE ARE THANKFUL Today and every day, we are thankful for our Lake Hamilton School District students, staff, families, and community members. #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: THANKSGIVING BREAK https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755889 #LHWolfNation

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