Hamlow Viking News

April 2025

4th Quarter!!! 🌸

Welcome to the 4th quarter! our goals in the 4th include staying focused, finishing strong, and savoring the last moments we get 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!

Expectations & Celebrations 🙂

Q3 Vike Life Awards

Hallway Heros - Miss Bream’s Kindergarten

Best Bathroom - Mrs. Curtis’s and Mrs. Frantzen’s 2nd Grade

Whistle Winners - Miss Warnemunde 1st Grade

Spick and Span - Mrs. Schere’s 2nd Grade

Lunchroom Leaders - Mrs. Sullivan’s First Grade

We will also hold a 4th quarter Vike Life Assembly where we recognize another round of classes doing a great job following expectations, routines, and procedures!

We have great kids and great families! Thank you for your continued support as we celebrate students while at the same time help them learn from mistakes and prepare them for life in the real world. We strive to teach the whole child, not only academic skills, but also real word skills that demonstrate respect, responsible, and safe behaviors.

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

Kindergarten Round Up Parent meeting April 3 at 6:00pm
No Kindergarten on Friday, April 4 for current class. Kindergarten Round Up for next year’s fall class 2025-2026
No school Friday, April 11
2nd grade program at WIS Tuesday, April 15 at 7:00pm
No school Friday, April 18 & Monday, April 21
2nd grade Henry Doorly Zoo field trip Tuesday, April 22
5:00-7:00pm Carnival & Fun Run to follow Friday, April 25
PTO meeting April 28 at 6:30pm at WIS

May Dates

1st grade Henry Doorly Zoo field trip Wednesday, May 7
Kindergarten program Friday, May 9 at 2:15pm
2nd grade tour WIS Wednesday, May 14
Field day Monday, May 19
Last day of school Wednesday, May 21
Report cards sent home Thursday, May 22

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!