Welcome to NHI! As you get settled and wait for us to begin, please introduce yourself to someone you don’t know. These are the families of your children’s new friends! We’ll get started at 6:30 with a short presentation. After that, we’ll take questions and give a tour of the school. Thanks for coming out tonight!

Welcome to Nature Hill Intermediate School!

Mr. Mike O’Connor, PrincipalMs. Alicia Hedrick, Associate Principal

Open House Familiarize parents and students

with NHIOverview of a day as a 5th grade

studentOverview of 5th grade curriculumExtra-curricular opportunitiesParent involvement opportunitiesAnswer questions

5th Grade StaffMs. Shelly FavoriteMr. Eric DarnellMrs. Amy JappinenMrs. Ashely BesterMs. Kristin BushweilerMrs. Kathy DetroMs. Jamie KrauseMrs. Kelly BoldtMrs. Jodi SchlenderMr. Matthew Fredricks

NHI Student Service Support

Mrs. Brenda Barker (School Counselor)Mrs. Linda Nichols (School Psychologist) Mrs. Carol Nigh (School Social Worker) Mrs. Denise Sween (Health Room)Mrs. Wendy Sallam (Exceptional Ed.)Mrs. Carrie Sgarlata (Literacy Coach)Administrative Assistants

◦Mrs. Debra Wittnebel◦Mrs. Deb Hayes◦Mrs. Carol Hunter

Nature Hill Intermediate SchoolStudents from Meadow View,

Greenland, and Ixonia Elementary Schools and their attendance areas

Grades: 5-8Mascot: WolfColors: Red and Grey

Building LayoutGrade levels are isolated into pod areas

◦Pods are identical outside of 7/8 science labs Students share the middle of the

building◦Art, Music, Gym, Cafeteria, World Language,

Tech Ed, Computer Lab, etcSecurity

◦Secure entrance concept◦During the school day, parents and guests

buzz the office at the front doors.◦New Visitor Management System

5th Grade Schedule 7:30 - 8:00 All School Read8:00 - 10:00 Classroom10:00 - 10:15 Recess10:15 - 12:00 Classroom12:00 - 12:30 Lunch/Recess12:30 - 1:20 Classroom1:20 - 2:05 Explore 1 (A/B

day)2:10 - 2:55 Explore 2 (A/B

day)

5th Grade Core CurriculumLanguage Arts

◦Readers’ Workshop

◦Writers’ Workshop

◦Words Their Way

Mathematics ◦Everyday Math

Social Studies ◦Explorers to

Revolutionary War

Science ◦Ecosystems◦Catastrophic

Events◦Properties of

Matter◦Light

5th Grade Explore ClassesPE/World Language Block (A/B day)

◦Language (German, Mandarin, Spanish)◦PE

Explore Block (A/B day)◦Art◦Music (Band, Choir, Orchestra, General

Music)◦Computer◦Health◦Project Lead the Way

Materials needed for 5th Grade Students

Class supply lists will be forth coming…

Online registration Every 5th Grade student will purchase:

◦Combination Lock for locker (keep through OHS)

◦Safety Goggles (keep through OHS)◦TI-15 Calculator (Unless you already have

one)◦Geo-Template for 5/6 Math

LunchStudent use a 4 digit pin number to order hot

lunch5 choices to choose from everyday

◦ Includes fruit, salad bar and a milk◦ 2013-4 Price: $2.40-$3.05, milk is $.35

Allergy table for students with allergy free lunchesAllergy menu for students with allergiesMoney can be deposited in the office or onlineParents can view what your child is eating and

manage the amount they spend onlineCold lunch is common for many studentsBreakfast is served from 7:15-7:30 am

Clubs and Activities for 5th Grade Students (tentative)

Archery ClubStock MarketHands for ChangeChess ClubDigital PhotographyRoboticsBackyard GamesSoccer ClubCo-ExistTrap Shooting Club

5-6th Grade PomsYou Be the

ChemistRunning ClubStudent CouncilYearbookChill at the HillSpanish/German/

Chinese ClubForensics

Transportation/Drop Off/Pick UpBus entrance and loading/unloading is on the

west side of the building.Drop off/Pick up is in the front of the school.

Please make sure you drop your students curb side. THIS IS DROP AND GO!

Visitor parking is located in the front of schoolEvent parking happens in both school lots

(Multiple doors will be open.)Walk/Bike Riders use safe school routes.

Crossing guards are located near school intersections.

Check our website for more information about transportation!

Nature Hill PTOPurpose – Support school

programming and host events for students at NHI.

PTO meetings are monthly.Opportunities to volunteer for

dances, book fair, teacher appreciation week, etc

A great way to stay informed! Instant feedback and questions answered.

NHI Communication

Traditional: email, phone, parent teacher conferences, school and district website…

Daily announcement: http://goo.gl/eKuPog

Text messages: text “follow NHI_Wolves” to 40404

Like us on FacebookTwitter: @NHI_Wolves

Where do I go if I have questions or concerns?

Classroom teacher is always the go-to person

Counselor ◦Mrs. Barker

Administration ◦Mr. O’Connor or Ms. Hedrick

For any questions or concerns: call, email, or make an appointment with one of the administrative assistances in the office.

5th Grade Transition to NHI – WEB Program

NHI staff assist 8th grade student leaders in working with our 5th grade students

Designed to assist your child in making the transition into NHI

Activities◦Movin’ In Day – Tuesday, August 19, 2014

from 9:00 to 12:00 ◦Team building events throughout the year◦Classroom check-ins by WEB Leaders

Not required participation, but highly recommended.

Important DatesOnline Registration

◦July 7, 2014 – August 13, 2014WEB Day

◦Tuesday, August 19th 9-12:00NHI Open House

◦Tuesday, August 26, 2014 3-5pmFirst Day of School

◦Tuesday, September 2, 2014School Pictures

◦Monday, September 8 2014

How can I ensure my child is successful at NHI ?

Read nightly and over the summerEncourage participation in clubs

and activitiesCommunicate with teacher

regularly Volunteer (especially with PTO)Get to know parents and families

from other schoolsBe active in your child’s digital

world

Questions ?We will be around to answer any

individual questions you may have.