Dear Families,

The enthusiasm for reading and writing is everywhere in NHE! The children are reading so many books for Reading Counts, it is hard to keep up with them. The books I have seen them reading and writing this month have been fabulous! I am so proud of all of them.

I hope the children shared the wonderful time they spent with author Doreen Rappaport. She spent two days in our building meeting with the children and sharing her experiences as a writer. She was very impressed with the children. They were also very impressed with her. Thanks to the PTO for sharing expenses for Ms Rappaport.

We rounded that week off with our Dr. Seuss Read Across America Read-In. it was a huge success! Mrs. Geswein did an outstanding job putting it all together! It was wonderful to see all the adults reading with the children. Thanks to everyone for volunteering your time. We appreciate the support.

Remember, parent conferences are march 14. Students will be dismissed at 10:45. Kindergarten conferences are March 14 & 15. Our science fair projects will be on display in the gym all evening. Be sure to stop in and look at all the terrific projects.

Have a great Spring Break!

Sheryl Burns,
Principal

KIDS HELPING KIDS READATHON

Students are already beginning to turn in pledges for Kids Helping Kids. If your family is participating, please try to finish in the next few weeks or at least before spring break.

If you haven’t started yet, it is still not too late. This is a worthwhile community service we do each year.

We hope families are enjoying reading the books together.

SCIENCE FAIR

The NHE Science Fair will be held March 13 and 14. The school will be open from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. onTuesday, March 13, for families to come and view the Science Fair. Awards will be given out at 9:00 a.m. on the 14^th.

HEAD LICE SCREENING

Head Lice Screening will be conducted during the week after Spring Break. Please remember to check your child every day for head lice. Checking daily is the best prevention.

SHOW – OFF NIGHT

Mark your calendars for April 5 at 7:00 p.m. NHE will have Show – Off Night. More information will be sent home later.

BOXTOPS FOR EDUCAT ION

Mrs. Harmon’s class collected 270 box tops for education. Her room will receive a popcorn party. We collected 1692 all together. The money will go towards purchasing a new sound system. Thanks for your help!

MARKET DAY

There will be a drawing May 1st for North Harrison customers. Each time you order during February, March and April, your name will be entered to win a $75.00 gift basket.

Please remember to fill out order forms in black ink only. They are electronically scanned.

You can also order online at www.marketday.com.

Contact Jeanie Bowyer at 347-3571 if you have any questions.

LUNCH ACCOUNTS

Parents can now check their child’s lunch account balance online.

http://www.nhcs.k12.in.us/announce.htm

Click on cafeteria information then type in the child’s NHE cafeteria PIN#. Then type in the child’s last name and click on get information.

MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH

March is National Music in Our Schools month. NHE will be having some special activities to celebrate. There will be different styles of music played in the halls and cafeteria each day. Music Minutes will be read every morning during announcements. Staff members will be performing on the chimes for the students. Mrs. McDonald will be featuring different composers during music class.

EASTER EGG HUNT

The North Harrison High School Leo Club is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 16th at the high school. It will start at 10:00 and end around 11:00-11:30. There will be an egg hunt, games, face painting, and the Easter Bunny. Pictures are available for a small cost. We look forward to seeing you there.

KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP

Kindergarten roundup is April 3. 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 –6:00 p.m.