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News from Mrs. Battles and Mr. Dudzik…..
Now that the snowy season is fast approaching, we’d like to remind you that there are a number
of ways to find out if the school will be closed due to weather. Our office does not open until
7:30 a.m., so there will be no one in the office to answer your calls prior to then. However,
you can check for emergency closings the following ways:
• Go Online and search for Hale Middle School at www.EmergencyClosing.com
• Register to have information sent to you by visiting the above web site
• Call 847-238-1234 and use our phone number (708-385-6690) as the ID
• Check for updates from your favorite radio and TV stations. The TV stations include
CBS, ABC, NBC, WGN, CLTV, and FOX. The radio stations are WGN 720 or WBBM 780.
Remember that students should wear their ID’s throughout the school day. We are keeping track
of students who are missing their ID’s. Homeroom teachers checks students to make sure they
have ID’s during homeroom. When students go on a field trip, they must wear their ID. If
students need a new ID, they can purchase a new one from the office. The cost is $5.00 for the
ID and $1 for a replacement lanyard.
Check out our school website! You can go to our website and look at homework given, calendar of
events, announcements, and even the newsletter. To get to the website, go to
www.district130.org and click on “Schools”. A list of all the District 130 schools will then be
shown. Scroll down to Nathan Hale Middle School and click on “Nathan Hale Middle School Web
Site”.
News from the 8th Grade Team…..
The 8th grade students will have their graduation portraits taken on Wednesday, December 3rd.
Students will have their pictures taken in their cap and gown and also in their “good clothes”.
We ask that our young gentlemen wear a shirt and tie and the girls wear appropriate dress wear.
NO spaghetti straps, halter tops, low tops or other clothing that is not permitted by the
District 130 dress code. Girls, also remember that the portraits are taken from the shoulders
up, so it’s not necessary to wear strappy heels to school.
The 8th grade field trip in December will be on Friday, December 19th. We will be going to the
MegaPlex in Homer Glen to roller skate and play on the turf. The cost is $15. Please bring in
those permission slips!!!
Ms. Boatner-Language Arts
Students will be beginning the first of two research papers. The first research paper will help
students re-familiarize themselves with the concepts of researching and using the library to
find sources.
Ms. Evers-Reading
The 8th grade reading classes are continuing to read the novels Freak the Mighty and The Giver
while focusing on main idea, summarizing, and inferencing. We are also continuing to read our
SSR novels and complete reports in conjunction with the “Rush to Read” program sponsored by the
Chicago Rush Arena football team. Each student who turns in their novel reports on time for the
next three months will receive a voucher for two free tickets to a Chicago Rush home game.
Mr. Harasen-Social Studies
Attention Parents!!! Please check your closets for some coats, jackets, and sweatshirts that
your children aren’t wearing anymore. Put these clean articles into a plastic bag or sturdy
paper bag and bring them to Mr. Harasen. He will deliver these items to a local shelter that
will distribute them to needy families in the area. Let’s all get in the holiday spirit and
help those who are less fortunate fight the “Hawk” this winter.
Mrs. Hill-Algebra and Mathematics
Mrs. Hill’s mathematics classes will be continuing to solve equations. We will be learning how
to solve complex equations too, in which the distributive property and combining like terms will
be used. Students taking Algebra will be learning how to solve inequalities, as the test on
equations has already been taken. By winter break, my algebra classes will also learn about
rates, ratios, and proportions. We will be working very hard!
Ms. Parham-Science
The 8th grade science classes have been studying “The Atom”. Each class has been learning how
to diagram the atom parts and calculate the numbers for electrons, protons, and neutrons.
Drawing of atoms has been the highlight of each 8th grade class!!!
News from 7th Grade…..
Ms. Kealer-Science
Students will be using Excel spreadsheet and graphing results of the weather forecast. They
should be paying attention to the news broadcast and the newspapers for the weather reports.
Students will need to read a weather map for the ISAT test.
Mrs. Becker–Math
After Thanksgiving break, the 7th grade math classes will begin using stations that contain five
sets of activities for each of these subjects; Number Sense, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement and
Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability. These activities will provide students with
opportunities to practice and apply the mathematical skills and concepts they are learning. The
stations will be used in addition to the direct instruction of lessons. The students will be
able to choose which stations they want to work on and they will be working at their own pace.
The stations will also allow students to reflect on their experiences and synthesize their
thinking. We look forward to beginning these activities.
Mrs. Washack–Language Arts
The Language Arts students are working on their research paper. Each student was able to choose
a person of choice to write about.
Mr. Looby-Reading
The Reading classes just finished the novel Among the Hidden. When we return from Thanksgiving
break, we will be working on preparing for the Vocabulary Challenge, which will be held December
17th. Please make sure your student studies their words.
News from 6th Grade…..
Ms. Cesaro-Language Arts
The 6th grade language arts classes have just finished Unit 2 on Nouns and took a final test on
November 26, 2008.
Mrs. Fleming-Math
Our math classes are continuing to practice for the ISAT tests. They will be graphing on the
coordinate plane, as well as learning about ratios and proportions.
Ms. Concannon-Social Studies
The students in social studies classes are busy working on their giant map projects. Complete
directions and due dates will be sent home after Thanksgiving.
Mr. Norvell-Reading
Our reading classes recently completed the novel Holes. They will be creating a “Wanted Poster”
based on a character from the novel. They will also watch the movie “Holes” and compare and
contrast it with the novel.
News from NHMS Mentoring Program…..
The Hale Middle School Mentoring Program will be attending the University of Illinois at
Chicago “Flames” basketball game on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. The first eighty mentees that
sign up will be treated to a free admission, a complimentary tee-shirt, and a night of great
memories. The busses will leave promptly at 5:30pm and return immediately after the game.
News from the Builder’s Club…..
Builder’s Club is continuing the paper recycling program. Please support our program by
dropping off your paper in the green and yellow bin in the parking lot of NHMS. Builder’s Club
is also sponsoring the food drive. Please continue to send nonperishable food items with your
children. The homerooms with the most food at each grade level will win an ice cream party.
And the winners are…..
Ms. Keasler sponsored The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest in October. The 1st Place winner was
Mrs. Ryan’s class. The 2nd place pumpkin was decorated by Trisha Belgrave. And Bryan Spoon
decorated the 3rd place winner. Many thanks to Ms. Keasler for organizing the event!
News from Student Government…..
Congratulations to the new Student Government Executive Board at Nathan Hale Middle School! The
new board consists of:
Mayor…………………..Bryan Polak Public Relations…………………Caroline Dunn
Deputy Mayor……….Tommy Hayes 7th Grade Rep…………………….Colleen McInerney
Secretary………………Brooke Dunn 8th Grade Rep…………………….LaDaja Royster
Treasurer………………Hannah Jarman
News from the Lady Panthers…..
The 6th grade Lady Panthers basketball team has been having a great season. At press time,
their record was 5 wins and 1 loss. They have been working very hard to win each game. They
only have two games left to play before the playoffs and championship game. Coach Younger could
not be any prouder of these girls.
Market Day News…..
The December Market Day Order Sheets will be available in the office after Thanksgiving break.
Ask your son or daughter to bring home an order form next week. All forms are due back to the
office by December 19th. All internet orders must by place by noon on January 2, 2009. Pick-up
is January 6, 2009! Please help support our school by ordering from Market Day.
December Dates To Remember
December 2nd 7th Grade Lady Panthers Game at NHM (2 games)
December 3rd 8th Grade Graduation Portraits will be taken
8th Grade Lady Panthers Game at Veterans (game 2)
December 4th 6th Grade Lady Panthers Game at Kerr (game 2)
December 9th 7th/8th Grade Lady Panthers Playoff Games
December 10th 6th Grade Lady Panthers Playoff & Championship Games
December 11th Mrs. Ryan’s Class – Field Trip
7th/8th Grade Lady Panthers Championship Game
December 12th PBIS Reward Dance
December 16th Winter Concert – 7:00 p.m.
December 18th Vocabulary Challenge
December 19th Market Day Orders Due
All School Field Trips
6th Grade – Movie Theater
7th Grade – Roller Rink
8th Grade – Megaplex
December 22nd Winter Recess Begins
January 2nd Market Day Internet Orders Due
January 5th Return to School
January 6th Market Day Pick-Up
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