COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION WEEK
Computer Science Education Week is an annual event to celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. The week is held in recognition of the birthday of Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, who invented the first compiler and coined the term “bug” (an error in a program) after removing an actual moth from a computer in 1947.
During Computer Science Education Week, December 7 - 11, the Lake Hamilton Computer Science Honor Society sponsored activities and prizes for students in 7th-12th grade. The Lake Hamilton Computer Science Honor Society received a grant from the Computer Science Teachers Association made possible by partners at Infosys Foundation USA.
Winners of the 7th grade LH Honor Society Mobile App Award are as follows (each of the students winning a Sphero Mini):
Tied for First place: Amiah Easter and Lillian Sexton
Third place: Justice Huggins
Winners of the 8th grade People’s Choice Award Mobile App Competition are as follows (each of the students winning a Sphero Mini):
Favorite Relationship App: Calm App by Michael Cruz
Favorite Self Esteem App: Self Esteem Help by Ava Grenier
Favorite Time Management App: The Management App by Carsen Reynolds
Favorite School / Health App: Homework Help Junction by Kaitlin Guthrie
Third period Wolf Time and Advisory classes at the junior high and high school competed for prizes by completing an Hour of Code and voting in the People’s Choice Award App Competition. The high school advisory class winner was Mrs. Betterton’s class. The Wolf Time class winner was Mrs. Deweber’s class. Congratulations to the students in these classes!
To view the winning apps, visit this link: https://bit.ly/3nwdVNJ
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WOLF WEEK NEWS: CHRISTMAS BREAK INFORMATION
https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755905
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4-12TH GRADE FLEXIBLE FRIDAY UPDATE
​4 - 12th grade students have had the option to attend school onsite or online on Fridays. The Flexible Friday option will continue into 2021 for 4 - 12th grade students until further notice.
K - 3rd grade students will continue their normal schedule and will not participate in Flexible Fridays.
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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)
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CHRISTMAS TIME IS NEAR
Our Junior High Best Buddies got a surprise visit from Santa and his elf to deliver letters from their friends today! Our students and teachers are working hard in the classrooms so these two were happy to spread joy and Christmas cheer.
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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.
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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
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YEARBOOKS YEARBOOKS YEARBOOKS
2020-2021 Yearbooks are on sale for $38 each! You can go to foreveryearbook.com or swing by the Junior High to get your order form. Limited quantities of 2019-2020 yearbooks are also on sale for $20 at the JH library.
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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.
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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
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WOLF WEEK NEWS: DECEMBER 7 - 12, 2020
https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755897
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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
LHJH T-SHIRT SALES
The Lake Hamilton Junior High office will have shirts on sale for students to buy during their Wolf-Time classes until Friday, December 4th. Students may bring cash and purchase their Wolf gear during that time.
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WOLF WEEK NEWS: NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 5, 2020
https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755893
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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!"Â 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
CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONS
The Lake Hamilton Junior High and Lake Hamilton High School cheerleaders kicked off their competitive season today with a bang! Both teams are bringing home 1st place trophies in the 5A Junior and 5A Senior All Girl division. Additionally, the high school team received the judges' choice awards for Best Use of Stunts, Best Use of Pyramids, and the Overall High Point Grand Champion Award for scoring the highest out of all senior all girl teams in attendance in all classifications. Go Wolves! #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!
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