Prin Message:

Dear Nettle Community:

What a great week Nettle! We had so many wonderful things happening, both Inside and outside the classroom.

Our Grade 5 students had an exciting week of learning outdoors. Through engaging, cooperative activities, they explored their core values and discovered what it means to be a Historian. These experiences brought learning to life, allowing students to ask questions, work together, make connections, and explore new ideas at their own pace.

Our Grade 8 students had the opportunity to welcome Marc Gwamaka from Rwanda for an engaging and meaningful learning experience. Through collaborative activities and thoughtful discussions, students explored the history of the Rwandan Genocide and examined the complex factors that can contribute to civil unrest and conflict.

These activities encouraged students to think critically about history, reflect on the impact of conflict on individuals and communities, and consider the importance of understanding, empathy, and peacebuilding. Experiences like these bring history to life and help our students make meaningful connections between the past and the world we live in today.

It is always rewarding to see our students actively engaged in their learning, supporting one another, and discovering new ways to understand the world around them. Experiences like these remind us that some of the most meaningful learning happens when students have the opportunity to explore, collaborate, and put their knowledge into practice.

Thank you to our dedicated faculty and staff for creating these engaging learning opportunities and to our students for bringing such enthusiasm and curiosity to each day.

Although we have a short week ahead, we have a couple of important activities coming up that we are looking forward to! 

October 14 - Progress Reports will be posted in School Brains; shortly after that, we will be reaching out regarding our Parent Conference evening which will take place on October 22nd.

October 13 & 14, our Knight’s Soccer teams will be playing their last season games which will determine the playoffs - hope you can all join and cheer them on!!

It is weeks like these we love to share about as they display the wonderful opportunities our students are provided to learn, connect, and engage with our school community. We look forward to sharing more of these experiences with you and making the most of our time together throughout the year.

Again, we hope you can come out and cheer on our Knights! Your support means so much to our student-athletes as they finish the regular season strong.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Wishing everyone a wonderful short week!

Ms. Salach

Classroom Happenings:

Gr. 5: Exploring Core Values and Being a Historian:

Gr. 8: The History of the Rwandan Genocide

Counselor’s Corner:

Parents/Guardians of 8th Graders: 

Haverhill High School’s Career Technical Education (CTE) Program and Classical Academy are currently accepting applications!

HHS CTE Application     

Classical Academy Application 

Whittier Tech and Essex Tech will begin accepting applications online on November 1st. If your child is planning on applying to private high schools, please email Mrs.Crowley directly at mcrowley@haverhill-ps.org as soon as possible to ensure the application deadlines are adhered to. For any high schools/programs you and your child are considering, be sure to look at the websites for specific admissions requirements and timelines. Please let Mrs.Crowley know if you have any questions.

Notes from the Nurse’s Office:

Please be sure your student brings his/her own refillable water bottle, we do not have cups to handout.

School Culture Update:

Recess has become even more fun with the addition of Gabe and Cody from the Haverhill Boys & Girls Club! They join us to organize and lead team activities, encourage teamwork, and help students build new friendships. Gabe and Cody have quickly become a welcome addition to the Nettle Knights community, and we are so happy—and LUCKY—to have them! Their enthusiasm and positive energy are making a wonderful difference in our students’ recess experience.

Community School:

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO):

The PTO is busy scheduling fun activities and also looking for all of you to support our learners.  Please reach out to them via facebook at Nettle Knights PTO or stop in the main office and we can connect you.  

They have successfully reopened The Knights Corner Store and supplies are flying off shelves. The sale of November prize calendars is still underway - don’t forget to purchase, the prizes are a plenty, you can purchase from your student or swing by the office.

The PTO is also seeking a few “scare-proof” parents to chaperone our upcoming Fall Monster Mash!!

After School Clubs, Athletics & Activities:

Yearbook:  Parents, we need 8th Grade Baby Photos Please!

Athletics: