Hawk News
November 18, 2021
Dressing for Recess
Hanawalt students are given recess for two 15 minutes (K-2) and 30 minutes (3-5) day, so it is very important they dress for the unpredictable winter weather. Please be sure to send snow pants, boots, winter jackets, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves (please label your child’s clothing).
Elementary school general guidelines for recess during the winter is ten degree wind chill. Weather conditions will vary from day to day and one minute to the next, therefore, Nurse Sandy helps determine outside or inside recess.
On some days, recess may be shortened to allow students to get out to play but also protect against the winter winds. When the weather is dangerously cold, students stay in their classrooms and play games.
It is important that students are prepared each day as the weather starts out very cold in the morning and often warms up in time for recess. We believe it is important for children to get outside for exercise and fresh air every day, but ultimately their safety is our main priority.
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Hanawalt Community Notes
Shop the Book Fair online or in person!
Get ready for our Scholastic Book Fair! You will be able to shop online 11/23-12/6 but we're also excited to offer in-person shopping!
Students will have the opportunity to shop at the school on Monday, 11/29. The easiest way to help your student purchase books is to set up an e-wallet (instructions below).
On Tuesday, 11/30, ALL are welcome to stop by the school library to shop from 2:45-5:30pm. Yes, family members, YOU TOO! **Reminder that masks are required inside the building.**
E-WALLET
Follow these simple steps and your student will be ready to shop:
1. Visit https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hanawaltelementaryschool1
2. Create an account (if you don't already have one)
3. Add funds
4. That's it! We will be able to help your student shop when they attend on Monday, November 29th.
Eat Great Food and Support Our School!
Our business partner for November is Viva Mexican Restaurant at 6101 Grand Ave and there is one more chance to participate. This local favorite has generously will donate 10% of their sales to the Hanawalt Community on Tuesday November 30! Eat in or carry out either of those days and benefit our school and of course make sure to tip well!
Donate for Teacher Appreciation on 11/22
We’re so grateful for the amazing teachers and staff at Hanawalt and want to show our appreciation next week for all their hard work. Please sign up here to contribute so we can treat them to coffee and local gift cards. You can donate by check or by using one of the links below:
Looking for more information on the Hanawalt Community? Want to join a committee for our upcoming events like Parents’ Night Out, Read a thon or A Day in the Arts? You can always learn more at https://www.hanawaltcommunity.org/
Upcoming Dates
November
24th: No school
25th: No school
26th: No school
December
10th: No school; Professional Development day
22 – 31rd: Winter Break; No school
January
17th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No school
18-19th: No school; Professional Development days
Hanawalt Elementary
Email: jolene.liebl@dmschools.org
Website: hanawalt.dmschools.org
Location: 225 56th Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: 515-242-8411