Super Readers, Represent

The Hale Books & Beyond Readathon has wrapped up! For three weeks in October, students logged their reading time, completed fun reading activities, and shared their favorite books. Hale students submitted a collective grand total reading time of an impressive 85,253 minutes!

Students can see their favorite books, characters, and places on the Universe of Reading display in the lunchroom. On Thursday, Nov. 10, all students can join the Reader Celebration during lunch breaks and pick up a Super Reader coloring bookmark, sticker, and popcorn treat. Congratulations to all of our young readers!

Hale & Field Spirit Wear Store - now open!

Through Nov. 20

The new HALE & FIELD SPIRIT WEAR STORES are officially open! We have multiple designs and colors available for all Hale Bears and Field Mice, big and small.

Get your orders in before the store closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20. Questions? Contact Spirit Wear Chair Ashley Severson (ashley.ann.severson@gmail.com).

HALE Spirit Wear Store:

https://afternoon-printing.printavo.com/merch/halegear/

FIELD Spirit Wear Store:

https://afternoon-printing.printavo.com/merch/fieldwear/

November PTA Meeting

Monday, Nov. 14 (7-8:30 p.m.)

Hale PTA meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Attending is a great way to connect with other families and find out more about what’s happening at Hale. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. There are no fees or requirements to join. Starting this month, we will be moving our meetings indoors. Watch next week’s newsletter for location information, or to receive meeting agenda and location details via email each month, please contact us: haleptacochair@gmail.com.

Hale Dine Out Night: FamFare Kitchen 

Orders due by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15

Pickups at Hale from 4:30-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16

Famfare Kitchen is a locally owned and operated vendor of hot, homemade, family-style meals that serve four to six people.

Hot meals include an entrée and sides, prepared fresh, delivered hot and ready to eat. The frozen entrée option is available to eat the same day or save for another night.

Order here by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Pickups are at Hale Schools (Door 6) between 4:30 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

On the Menu*:

HOT: Pulled Pork Carnitas Taco Bowls (gluten sensitive friendly) -- mildly spicy pulled pork served with Spanish rice, shredded lettuce, homemade salsa, cheddar cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips.

FROZEN: Ravioli Bolognese -- four cheese ravioli layered with homemade red sauce with ground beef, garlic and minced onions topped with fresh mozzarella.

*We realize the offerings for this fundraiser will limit participation for some families. If we schedule another event with Famfare Kitchen, we will keep this in mind for future date and meal selections.

Click here for a full list of ingredients.

Volunteer Request: Picture Retakes

Tuesday, Nov. 15 (9:30 a.m. until around noon)

We need two more volunteers to help with picture retakes. This is a very easy and fun volunteer opportunity! If you are available to help, please contact Angela Mulligan (amullig2@gmail.com).

Families should have received their student’s picture proof last week. If not, contact Elena in the front office (elena.gutierrez@mpls.k12.mn.us).

Lifetouch will be at Hale the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 15 for make-ups and retakes. If your student(s) needs to have their picture re-taken, please let their teacher know.

Hale Spirit Week

Week of Nov. 14-18

HALE PRIDE MONDAY: Wear BLUE and YELLOW to show your school spirit.

TEAM TUESDAY: Wear your favorite team shirt or colors.

RAINBOW WEDNESDAY: Wear all the colors of the rainbow.

FANCY THURSDAY: Wear whatever makes you feel fancy.

PAJAMA FRIDAY: Wear your favorite comfy pajamas.

Hale School tours: Back in-person

Now through February 2023

Hale is thrilled to welcome prospective families for in-person tours this year. MPS school requests are due Tuesday, Feb 7. If you or someone you know is considering Hale for an incoming kindergartener or a new 1st or 2nd grader, click this link to sign up for an upcoming tour.

November tour dates:

• Wednesday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.
• Friday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.
• Monday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2 p.m.

Friendly reminders ...

Sunday, Nov. 13: Field School fundraiser at 14 Hill Gift Shop

Shop-in night at the 14 Hill gift shop. Take care of your holiday shopping early!

Saturday, Dec. 3: Field School fundraiser at The Irreverent Bookworm

Shop-in event (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) at the Irreverent Bookworm bookstore with cider, snacks and storytelling!

Welcoming Equity Committee

Check out the Hale/Field WE Committee Newsletter for November! You will find resources on voting, information about Minneapolis School Board candidates and more.

The WE Committee meets from 6-8 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month, with the next meeting on November 30 at Field Elementary School in Room 118. New participants are always welcome to attend.

To learn more, please connect with one of our leaders: Hale Co-Chairs Damione Liddell (damionel@hotmail.com) and Emily Newhall (emilyenewhall@gmail.com) or Field Co-Chairs Shilad Sen (shilad@gmail.com) and Alison Moore (alisonlynnmoore@gmail.com).

Here's the meeting schedule for the school year:

• Nov. 30: 6-8 p.m. - Field Room 118
• Jan. 25: 6-8 p.m. - Hale Media Center
• Feb. 22: 6-8 p.m. - Field Room 118
• Mar. 29: 6-8 p.m. - Hale Media Center
• Apr. 26: 6-8 p.m. - Field Room 118
• May 24: 6-8 p.m. - Hale Media Center

What's for lunch? And breakfast?

November menus are out! 

Click here or on the adjacent image. Set up your family portal for payments here.