The Noblesville Advisory Council on Disabilities and the Westfield Mayor's Council on Disabilities are working together to start a "Sensory Nature Walk" for the whole community on October 4. The walk will start at Hazel Dell Elementary School at 3025 Westfield Road. The event is meant to be open to everyone. There will be sensory-friendly activities, resource booths, and a 1.5-mile accessible trail along the nearby Midland Trace Trail. If the weather is bad, the walk and all the other activities will move inside to Hazel Dell Elementary's facilities. This will keep the school as a community center for accessibility and inclusion.

Q1. What are the rules for safety at Hazel Dell Elementary School?

Ans. Hazel Dell Elementary has strict safety rules, like secure entry systems, procedures for checking in visitors, regular safety drills, and supervision during arrival and dismissal. The school also works with the police in the area to get ready for bad things that might happen.

Q2. What does the school do to help kids make friends and feel better?

Ans. The school teaches social-emotional learning (SEL) every day. Teachers and counselors work together to teach kids how to be kind, understand themselves, deal with problems, and behave well. This makes the classroom a nice and respectful place to be.

Q3. Do students have access to food and nutrition programs?

Ans. Yes, the breakfast and lunch programs at Hazel Dell Elementary follow the USDA's rules for healthy eating. Families can also get free or low-cost meals if they meet certain income requirements. Parents get menus all the time.

Q4. How does the school communicate with parents and guardians?

Ans. The school uses many different ways to keep families up-to-date on their children's progress, events, and announcements. These include newsletters, a parent portal, email updates, and classroom apps. There are also regular meetings between parents and teachers.

Q5. Are there programs at the school for kids to stay after and before school?

Ans. The answer is. Yes, there are programs and community partners that the district has approved to care for kids before and after school. These programs give kids a safe, organized place to do their homework, have fun, and play with adults.