Scooter City: Under Construction

Scooter City is a legendary event at Hale, staged by our indefatigable physical education teacher Larissa Parr. If your student(s) haven't experienced it before or simply haven't kept you in the loop, click here to watch a video tour of last year's event.

Mrs. Parr needs a lot of volunteer help to make it happen! If you can help with setup on Thursday, Dec. 1 (3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.) and/or takedown on Friday, Dec. 16 (3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.), please email her to sign up: larissa.parr@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Material donations (playsets, props, large stuffed animals, empty food containers) and home-built props are also welcomed. Props need to be durable and storable and fit inside the gym. Contact Mrs. Parr to see if what you have is usable or with other questions.

Hale Spirit Wear Store - final week!

Through Sunday

Get your orders in before the online store closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20. Click here to order.

November PTA Meeting

Monday, 7-8:30 p.m. at McRae Recreation Center

Our monthly PTA meeting is tonight, in the classroom inside McRae Recreation Center. Join us to find out about what’s coming up at Hale and how you can help! Email haleptacochair@gmail.com for agenda and more details.

Hale Dine Out Night: FamFare Kitchen 

Order here by 3 p.m. this Tuesday. Pickup is at Hale (Door 6) between 4:30 and 6 p.m. this Wednesday.

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.

Click here for a full list of ingredients.

It's Hale Spirit Week!

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:

• 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 ...

Tuesday, Nov. 15: Picture retakes

Contact Elena in the front office (612-668-3760, elena.gutierrez@mpls.k12.mn.us) if your student(s) needs to have their picture re-taken.

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.