New Issue of the Scoop is Here

Posted Date: 02/09/26 (10:00 AM)

Sunnybrook School announces the week of February 9, 2026, with a festive heart-themed background.

District News and Updates

5Essentials Survey Time Again

It's that time once again that we are asking all of our parents to fill out the 5Essentials survey. This is an annual survey that helps us grow as a district. It provides valuable feedback on how we are doing and what we can do to improve. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The survey is available in both English and Spanish. Also, an important thing to note is this survey is school-specific, not district-specific. So if you have children at both Nathan Hale and Heritage, we ask that you fill out the survey twice - once for each building. Thank you.

Here is the link to the survey.

Nathan Hale Updates:

Pre-K has a new Pizza Parlor!

We are building our math, literacy, social emotional and cognitive skills while working with pizza themed lessons in different stations.

Our dramatic area has been a hit as it is a new pizza parlor. The Beggars Pizza restaurant in Lansing was kind enough to donate some pizza boxes to us that the kids love using. We are very thankful.

Pre-K's extra special activity this week was making our very own pizzas.

We used English muffins, pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. They were delicious! We discussed different shapes, counted ingredients, worked with measurements, and discovered many new words while we cooked.

And one of our black history facts of the week was that Alice Mae Redmond was the creator of a delish recipe of Chicago's famous Deep Dish Dough. :)

Children enjoy slices of pizza in a classroom setting with pizza decorations.

Children happily eating pizza slices in various circular frames against a red and white checkered background.

STEM LEGO Time

Our K-4 Lego Wall in is complete! The students of all grades were allowed to “christen” what is called The Wall in the STEAM room (Room 48). Daily Lego time is provided and future builders are emerging! Happy students can be seen here!

Children collaborate to build on a large blue LEGO wall, adding colorful bricks.

Children in a classroom are actively engaged in building with colorful blocks on a large blue pegboard.

Children in a classroom build with colorful Lego bricks on a large blue Lego wall.

Children collaborate on a large blue Lego wall, adding colorful bricks to their creations.

Heritage Updates:

Students collaborate around desks in a classroom, working on assignments.

7th Grade Math Students Race the Clock

Mrs. Saucier's RtI class worked on solving linear equations in math centers on February 2nd. It was a race against the clock to complete a series of questions that involved students writing equations, solving equations, and determining the number of solutions for each linear equation. This math activity puts their skills to the test. Way to keep pushing play with challenges, Seventh Grade Scholars!

Students collaborate around desks in a classroom, looking at papers and notebooks.

Students are focused on their work at desks in a classroom, with papers and pencils visible.

6th Graders Learn About the Greek Gods

Sixth graders have been learning about Greek mythology. Here are two good examples of the "Greek Mythology Assignment" that were done on Canva.

Illustration of Zeus, the Greek god of sky and thunder, holding a trident.

A graphic presentation titled 'Greek Mythology Assignment' featuring Athena, the goddess of wisdom, with pyramids and a statue in the background.

Two students interact with a large touchscreen displaying educational content about climate crisis and global hunger.

8th Grade WIN

Students in eighth grade WIN are expanding their vocabularies using Free Rice, which is a website everyone can find through Clever. For every correct answer, Freerice.com donates funds to the UN World Food Programme (WFP). Grade 8 students who are seeking additional help can have their grades checked, check in with teachers who are still at school (or email teachers) about missing work, and Connect 4 books can be read in a quieter setting. Once student work is done, Free Rice is often used as a fun and engaging way to learn and help others. Using this website, WIN students find that a grain of rice donated can equal a grain of knowledge gained.

HMS Soccer Club is Back

The soccer club is back! During session seven, we did some drills and played mini-scrimmages.

A young person dribbles a soccer ball on a blue gymnasium floor, with other students lined up in the background.

Young athletes practice soccer drills with balls and cones in an indoor gymnasium.

Upcoming Events

A yellow sticky note with the words 'Early Dismissal' written in black marker.

11:30 Early Dismissal

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - Early dismissal for teacher In-Service

Mount Rushmore National Memorial with the American flag and text 'HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY!'

No School - Presidents' Day

There will be no school on Monday, February 16 in observation of Presidents' Day

Black History Month text centered on a dark background with a geometric border of red, green, and orange.

HMS Black Heritage Program

Please join us at Heritage on Thursday, February 19 for our annual Black Heritage program. The program will take place from 5:00 - 7:00. The event will also be live-streamed on the District YouTube channel.

School Board Meeting

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30 at Heritage Middle School

Bold text reads 'BLACK HISTORY MONTH' over a background of red, yellow, and green stripes.

NHS Black Heritage Program

Please join us at Nathan Hale on Thursday, February 26 for our annual Black Heritage program. The program will take place from 5:00 - 7:00.