Hamlow Viking News

4th Quarter!!! 🌸

Welcome to the 4th quarter! Our goals in the 4th quarter include staying focused, finishing strong, and savoring the last moments we get with this year's group of kids! In the 4th quarter we solidify skills, and make the final push to reach goals. As we partner with you this 4th quarter please continue to read with your kids at home, practice spelling words, and reinforce key math skills to support their learning. Your involvement makes a huge difference in their confidence and success!

As we move through these final months, we also encourage you to celebrate your child’s growth; academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a time to recognize their hard work and progress while preparing them for the next steps in their learning journey.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Let’s make this last quarter a great one!

Viking Learners 📚

As we approach the beginning of May, we will begin preparing students for end-of-the-year assessments. These assessments help us measure growth and ensure students are ready for the next grade level. Consistently practicing reading and spelling words, reading together at home, and taking an interest in your child's schoolwork by asking questions can make a big difference. Thank you for partnering with us to help students finish the year strong!

Viking Life Celebration! 🏆

At Hamlow, Viking Bucks and We CAN Awards are used to recognize positive behavior, good choices, and efforts that show respect, responsibility, and kindness. Students can use their Viking Bucks to shop the Viking Van, earn classroom privileges, or participate in special activities and school-wide events. Students demonstrating positive behaviors also have the opportunity to win a We CAN Award and be celebrated in their classroom with a picture up on the We CAN Wall of Fame! Check it out when you come for conferences in February. There have been a total of 108 awards given out!

We also continue to use Calming Spots and Think Sheets and Buddy Rooms as part of our proactive approach to supporting students when they need help with self-regulation. These tools focus on teaching skills and protecting learning time.

Building Class Rosters 🎒🍎

One important task schools focus on at the end of the year and throughout the summer is creating class rosters for the upcoming school year. Our goal is to thoughtfully build class lists that best support student success. A great deal of time and consideration goes into this process, as we take multiple factors into account, including academic levels, available support staff, boy-to-girl ratio, and overall group dynamics.

While we do not accept teacher requests, we value your insight into your child’s learning needs. If there are specific attributes or classroom environments in which your child thrives, please feel free to share that information with Mrs. Renken directly via email at sara.renken@district145.org prior to the end of the school year.

Important Dates 📆

April dates

April 3 & 6-No school
April 10-No school
April 15-2nd grade field trip to Henry Doorly Zoo
April 21-2nd grade program at WIS at 7:00pm
April 24-PTO Carnival 5:30-7:30pm
April 27-PTO meeting at WIS at 6:30pm

May dates

May 8-Kindergarten program at 2:00pm
May 13-Field day during specials
May 14-1st grade field trip to Henry Doorly Zoo
May 18-Kindergarten field trip to the Lincoln Zoo
May 20-EC preschool graduation at 10:00am & 2:00pm
May 21-last day of school
May 22-report cards emailed home

District 145 Bond Issue

This Bond Issue will:

Improve safety and security in all schools
Provide increased educational opportunities for students
Improve learning environments and energy efficiency
Expand early childhood opportunities

We Encourage You to Stay Informed

Over the past few weeks, I have been sharing factual information about the proposed bond issue that will appear on the May 12 ballot.

As a district, our role is to ensure our community has accurate information so each voter can make an informed decision. Taking time to learn about the proposal and understand what is included is an important part of the process.

Don’t Miss Upcoming Information

One of the best ways to learn more about the bond is to attend a community presentation. These meetings include a short overview of the bond proposal followed by an opportunity to ask questions.

Upcoming Opportunities:

· March 31 – 7:00–8:00 PM at Eagle Elementary

· April 9 – 7:00–8:00 PM at Waverly Middle School

· April 14 – 7:00 PM – FACEBOOK LIVE - Facebook Live on the District 145 Facebook Page

Register to Vote

If you are not currently registered to vote, you can still do so:

Online at: (Register Here)
- Online registration deadline is April 27, 2026
In person at your local election office
- In person registration deadline is May 1, 2026

Be sure to register prior to the deadline so you are eligible to vote in the May 12 election.

Don't Forget 👈

If there is a change in dismissal plans please contact the office by 2:30.
You can reach us at 402-786-2341 or via email at hes.office@district145.org.
These are also great ways to reach us if should you need to report an absence or early pick up!

Check Lost & Found! Its beginning to pile up!