Jane’s Place at Nettelhorst is a community school partnership with Jane Addams Hull House Association, The Nettelhorst School, and many community-based arts, cultural, recreational and educational organizations. Contact: Jane Cornett, 773-534-5817, nettelhorst_afterschool@yahoo.com.

While to the kids it may seem like forever, summer is actually just around the corner. Registration for Summer Camp at Jane’s Place officially closed on April 25; however, there is still limited space available—please see Jane directly to make arrangements. We are very pleased that Nettelhorst and Jane’s Place staff have once again partnered for the summer—it’s a treat to have such professionals as our camp counselors! Campers will see many familiar faces this summer: Ms. Donohue, Mr. Porth, Ms. Hondropoulos, Ms. McCoy, Ms. Krieger and Mr. O’C. Plus, Nettelhorst alumnus (2007) Sanam Cotton and upperclassman Emma Seslowsky will add to the fun as our Jr. Counselors.

Please note that the final week of Jane’s Place programming is June 2-6. We invite you to see performances from Treblemaker’s Chorus, Emerald City Drama, Fairytale Ballet, Just Dance! and Jump Rhythm Jazz. Get your hands dirty at Artreach clay class or attend the Spanish class fiesta! More information on showcases and parent interaction days will be announced soon.

Thank you to everyone who submitted the After-School Survey that was distributed in April. Your opinions and ideas count, and we look forward to establishing some new programs, based on your input, for the 2008-2009 school year. Individual course surveys will be given to after-school participants in mid-May so that we may improve and enhance our existing programs. We will share your feedback with our providers.

As many of you are aware, Jane Addams Hull House Association is a tree with many branches. Jane’s Place at Nettelhorst is just one of its many offerings. Other services Hull House provides include programs for homeless youth, employment training and child development. Every month, Jane’s Place asks you to consider donating things we can use for our program at Nettelhorst—this month, however, we want to share a list of some things that other community programs need. If you are interested in contributing one or more of the items listed below, please bring them to Jane Cornett, marked ―For Hull House Programs.‖ These are the items at the top of Hull House’s wish list:

• Diapers
• Children’s books (all languages)
• Basic toiletries
• Job-interview clothing
• Non- perishable food

Thank you in advance for your consideration!