Did you know?

 

• We celebrate Earth Day April 22nd!

• Earth is the third planet from the sun! 

• Earth travels around the sun each year; it takes 365 days!

 We are selling Buff City Soap bars to raise money for UHE FRIENDS!   These limited edition soap bars are $10.  They will be black and gold (Raider colors) and have the Buff City Magnolia scent.  Order forms will be sent home and are due with money on Friday, April 16th!

 

     Spring is here! We are excited for longer days in the sunshine and warmer weather. One of our favorite activities is watching things grow. At UHE, we sent home a packet of seeds with every child!  We hope this month, you can take time as a family to plant seeds and watch them come to life. This is a great time to teach your child about responsibility and science at the same time!

     There are some great life lessons that can be learned from planting and nurturing seeds such as:

*Responsibility - You must follow the instructions given on how to best plant and nurture the seeds.

*Patience - In our fast paced lives, we are used to instant gratification.  Waiting for the seed to mature helps develop patience.

*Practice Reading and Following Directions - The directions to care for your seeds are located on the back of the package. With your child, you can read how to best plant and care for the seeds. Let them give reading the instructions a try! 

*We can’t control everything, and that’s OK! - You can care for the seeds and still not get what you had planned.  Sometimes it doesn’t work out, and that’s OK!

Nettleton's Spring Break is March 22-26, 2021! We hope you all have a wonderful and safe break. We will see you again March 29th! 

UHE had a wonderful day celebrating St. Patrick's Day! From busy body leprechauns to yummy treats, we enjoyed it all! Our school climate committee organized a student scavenger hunt that landed them at a pot of gold and they brought UHE staff a lucky snack. We are pretty lucky to be a part of Nettleton Schools!

     Read Across America week is March 1-5!  It’s an opportunity to share with our students the joy of reading!  It’s always on or around Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2nd!  We know that this is a busy season, but we hope this month you can make intentional time to read as a family. Take turns choosing which book you read as a family. You can make it even more fun by creating a cozy corner in your home, made with your favorite blankets and pillows! Make it your child’s reading place. Give it a fun name. Let’s start now, nurturing a love for reading!

The last week of January is usually reserved to observe kind acts for our students! Each year we take time to focus on the importance of kindness for our peers as well as those in our community. Our students are starting the week off the right way, from technology time focusing on kindness to writing cards for our local nursing home patients. We can't wait to see what the rest of the week holds! Follow our UHE Facebook page to keep up with the latest Kindness Week updates!

Staying healthy is more important now than ever before. We hope these tips can help you as your family does their best to stay well this season! 

-Avoid close contact

-Stay home when you are sick

-Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water

-Use Germ-X

-Avoid touching your face

-Wear a mask

-Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces

-Avoid large groups and practice social distancing (6 feet apart)

-Stay connected - talk with loved ones

-Keep active

-Eat nutritious meals.  Drink water

-Get enough sleep

-Do something you love!