Welcome to NHI!

1. 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!

2. Welcome to Nature Hill Intermediate School! Mr. Mike O’Connor, Principal Ms. Alicia Hedrick, Associate Principal

3. Open House • Familiarize parents and students with NHI • Overview of a day as a 5th grade student • Overview of 5th grade curriculum • Extra-curricular opportunities • Parent involvement opportunities • Answer questions

4. 5th Grade Staff • Ms. Shelly Favorite • Mr. Eric Darnell • Mrs. Amy Jappinen • Mrs. Ashely Bester • Ms. Kristin Bushweiler • Mrs. Kathy Detro • Ms. Jamie Krause • Mrs. Kelly Boldt • Mrs. Jodi Schlender • Mr. Matthew Fredricks

5. 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

6. Nature Hill Intermediate School • Students from Meadow View, Greenland, and Ixonia Elementary Schools and their attendance areas • Grades: 5-8 • Mascot: Wolf • Colors: Red and Grey

7. Building Layout • Grade 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, etc • Security • Secure entrance concept • During the school day, parents and guests buzz the office at the front doors. • New Visitor Management System

8. 5th Grade Schedule • 7:30 - 8:00 All School Read • 8:00 - 10:00 Classroom • 10:00 - 10:15 Recess • 10:15 - 12:00 Classroom • 12:00 - 12:30 Lunch/Recess • 12:30 - 1:20 Classroom • 1:20 - 2:05 Explore 1 (A/B day) • 2:10 - 2:55 Explore 2 (A/B day)

9. 5th Grade Core Curriculum • Social Studies • Explorers to Revolutionary War • Science • Ecosystems • Catastrophic Events • Properties of Matter • Light • Language Arts • Readers’ Workshop • Writers’ Workshop • Words Their Way • Mathematics • Everyday Math

10. 5th Grade Explore Classes • PE/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

11. 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

12. Lunch • Student use a 4 digit pin number to order hot lunch • 5 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 lunches • Allergy menu for students with allergies • Money can be deposited in the office or online • Parents can view what your child is eating and manage the amount they spend online • Cold lunch is common for many students • Breakfast is served from 7:15-7:30 am

13. Clubs and Activities for 5th Grade Students (tentative) • Archery Club • Stock Market • Hands for Change • Chess Club • Digital Photography • Robotics • Backyard Games • Soccer Club • Co-Exist • Trap Shooting Club • 5-6th Grade Poms • You Be the Chemist • Running Club • Student Council • Yearbook • Chill at the Hill • Spanish/German/ Chinese Club • Forensics

14. Transportation/Drop Off/Pick Up • Bus 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 school • Event 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!

15. Nature Hill PTO • Purpose – 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.

16. 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 Facebook • Twitter: @NHI_Wolves

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. Important Dates • Online Registration • July 7, 2014 – August 13, 2014 • WEB Day • Tuesday, August 19th 9-12:00 • NHI Open House • Tuesday, August 26, 2014 3-5pm • First Day of School • Tuesday, September 2, 2014 • School Pictures • Monday, September 8 2014

20. How can I ensure my child is successful at NHI ? • Read nightly and over the summer • Encourage participation in clubs and activities • Communicate with teacher regularly • Volunteer (especially with PTO) • Get to know parents and families from other schools • Be active in your child’s digital world

21. Questions ? We will be around to answer any individual questions you may have.