Land Acknowledgement: We acknowledge that we are on the unceded lands of the Spokane Tribe. The Spokane people shared this place with other tribes through their relations, resources, history, trade, and ceremony. We thank the caretakers of this land, who lived, and continue to live here Since Time Immemorial. This land holds the knowledge, culture, and spirit of "The People of the River."
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April showers (and a very long winter) have certainly brought May flowers. This sunshine and warm weather is wonderful, and we are enjoying it here at school. I have loved seeing the students outside in the sunshine running, jumping, playing, and smiling. We know that daily outside play is important all year long, but quite honestly, it is more fun to supervise in this weather. Thank you to our recess aides and teachers who brave all of the elements each day all year to support outside play!
This month we will take time to celebrate our staff with staff appreciation week beginning on Monday, May 8th. Their dedication and professionalism is a pillar of our success as a school and each one of them contribute daily to making our school great. If you get a chance to send a note or email of gratitude it would be greatly appreciated and just what they need to make it to the end of the year.
We are also excited this month about the return of Husky Haul and a new format for the day. More information is below, but we hope you can join us for the walk-a-thon and BBQ lunch on June 2nd.
See below for important information about upcoming testing for grades 3 - 6, Husky Haul, safety messages, and information about our study of creativity this month.
In partnership,
Stefanie
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Smarter Balanced Assessments |
In May our students in grades 3 - 6 will complete the annual state assessments in English Language Arts, Math and Science. Please do your best to make sure your child is at school to participate in these assessments. The dates for each grade level are listed below to help you in your planning:
3rd grade
ELA - May 16, 17 and 18
Math - May 24 and 25
4th grade
ELA - May 16, 17 and 18
Math - May 24 and 25
5th grade
ELA - May 16, 17 and 18
Math - May 23 and 24
Science - May 31
6th grade
ELA - May 17, 18 and 19
Math - May 24 and 25
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On Friday, June 2nd PTG is sponsoring our Husky Haul. This is a fun run event for students to participate in and earn money for our PTG. Our PTG generously supports field trips, curriculum supports, incentives and prizes, events such as promotion and field day. The money raised by the Husky Haul all goes directly to our PTG.
This year the Husky Haul will take place during the school day and families are invited to join us for the event and a BBQ lunch.
On Friday, May 5, we will have a kick-off assembly and the letters and collection envelopes will be coming home. Thank you for your support!
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Safety and Organization at Drop-Off and Pick-Up |
Drop-off and pick-up is an especially busy time here. Please follow the safety guidelines below to ensure safety and organization.
- If using Crestline, please be a good neighbor to our neighbors....do not block driveways at anytime. Do not double park or have your child cross traffic to get in or out of the car. Crestline is very crowded, and we recommend using the church parking lot or Napa whenever possible.
- Use crosswalks. Students running between buses and cars to cross the street is very unsafe and can be chaotic. Please use the patrolled crosswalks at Thurston and Martin and Thurston and Crestline.
- Keep the drop-off line moving. If you use the drop-off line please have your child exit the car on the passenger side and go immediately to the blacktop. This allows traffic to move smoothly and to limit the back-up on the streets.
- If you would like to park and walk your student to the blacktop, please use the church parking lot or Napa street. The staff parking lot is small and needed for our staff.
- Use the main entrance to come into the building. If you need to come into the school for any reason, we ask that you use the main entrance. This includes checking the lost and found, talking with teachers, etc.... WE are working to maintain our safety protocols for all visitors to campus.
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Moving or planning not to return? |
If your child will not be returning to Hamblen in the fall please let our office know as soon as possible. This will help us in our planning for next year.
If you have a new address, phone or email, please let our office know so they can update your child's record. Having the most current information is important and can be essential in an emergency.
Thank you!
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In May we are focusing on the Purposefull People word of the month, Creativity!
At Hamblen we are defining creativity as,
using your imagination to create something new
or to solve a problem
Oftentimes we find ourselves in situations that require us to solve problems or create something new. In those situations, we can feel stuck or unable to get started. Practicing creativity can help us develop tools that allow us to use our imagination to get started. Have some fun connecting as a family this month while practicing creativity. Here are a couple of CREATIVE suggestions to try at home:
- Get creative with expressing your emotions with a game of emotion charades! Gather as a family and brainstorm some emotion words. Write them on slips of paper and turn them facedown. Take turns choosing a slip of paper and acting out that emotion. After someone guesses the emotion take a moment to talk about what we may need when experiencing that emotion.
- Create something new as a family! Find a large cardboard box and unleash your creativity as you work together to create something totally new. What can the box become? Perhaps it will be a spaceship, an ice cream shop, a fairy castle or a race car. Use any craft supplies on hand and your imagination to turn an ordinary box into a new creation!
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Secure your bikes and scooters |
As the spring weather arrives, we know students will be riding bikes and scooters to school. Please make sure your child brings a lock and secures their bike or scooter on our rack. Unfortunately, we have experienced loss and theft at the bike racks and we know that locks are the best prevention. |
Want to know about what is happening at Hamblen? Please check out our calendar on the website. Events that are coming up quickly are shown on the homepage. When you click on View Calendar you will be able to access the calendar for the whole year. |
Stay in touch with Hamblen! |
Hamblen, and all other schools in Spokane Public Schools, utilize Blackboard Messenger to send recorded voicemails, emails and text messages to families. This is the main form of communication for notices and school closures.
If you are not receiving:
- Phone Calls - Call 855.502.7867
- Text Messages - Text the word START to 60680
- Emails - Check to see if SPS emails are routed to your junk folder. If that does not work, email Rachel Nicholson in the SPS Tech Dept at RachelN@spokaneschools.org and request that she assist.
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Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30pm and we hope to see you there!
We are still in need of volunteers to help with the following positions:
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Treasurer Elect
- Hospitality Chair
Please email Stefanie Heinen at stefanieh@spokaneschools.org if you are interested.
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We are in need of noon recess supervisors and morning crossing guards. If you are interested please call or stop by the main office to get more information. |
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May Calendar of Events
Trait = Creativity
3 - Band and Strings Concert at 6:30pm
5 - Husky Haul Kick-Off
8 - Late Arrival: School starts at 9:30am
8 - Staff Appreciation Week begins!
9 - PTG Meeting @ 6:30
10 - Husky Haul Money Collection Day
15 - Late Arrival: School starts at 9:30am
16 - State Testing for grades 3, 4, and 5
17 - State Testing for grades 3, 4, 5, and 6
18 - State Testing for grades 3, 4, 5, and 6
19 - State Testing for grade 6
22 - Late Arrival: School starts at 9:30am
23 - State Testing for grade 5
24 - State Testing for grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
25 - State Testing for grades 3, 4 and 6
26 - Spirit Day: Dress Like a Teacher
29 - Memorial Day - No School
30 - Book Fair (Buy one. Get one.)
31 - State Testing for grade 5
31 - Husky Haul Money Collection Day
31 - Book Fair (Buy one. Get one.)
June 1 - Book Fair (Buy one. Get one.)
2 - HUSKY HAUL!
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