Spring Break Reading Challenge

I am giving the students a April (Spring) Break Reading Challenge.  This will be due back on Monday, May 2nd.   I can't wait to see how much reading students do over vacation.  The top 5 students who read the most will have lunch with me on Monday.  Happy Reading!!

SCA Field Day - May 2nd

SCA Field Day at HMS!

Monday, May 2, 2016

The SCA always does a culminating event as a way to celebrate their ten weeks of service in our school.  The events will occur from 12-3 pm.  As long as it’s not raining, it will be held outside.  Please be sure your child is wearing weather appropriate clothing and sneakers!  

Students will rotate through nine learning stations - each one will be run by a SCA NH Corps Interpretive Ranger.  Stations will include pelts/skulls/antlers, ponding, compost/recycling, tracking, and so much more!

Lunch will be at regular time.  Please be sure to pack your child a snack and drink - as we will have a break during the afternoon.

Field Trip - Head School

Coming soon!!  Our class will be going on a field trip to the Head School on Wednesday, May 4th.  Please sign and return the permission slips below by Friday, April 22nd.

Minute to Win It Activities

As a way to celebrate SBAC testing being done, third grade held a Minute to Win it round robin. Here are some pictures from our celebration on Friday!

                      

 

SCA - Week 9

Today was our last class session with our SCA team of Donnie, Becca, and Natalie.  Each took a turn explaining where they were going next.  Then in celebration of our last day, they took the students outside to play some fun games.  We will see Donnie and Natalie one more time at the Field Day on May 2nd.

Dear Edwina Play - Cawley Muscial

Last week, HMS was invited to be an audience for the Cawley musical, Dear Edwina.  The eight graders did an amazing job!  The singing and acting was amazing.  We had so much fun!

Tie- Dye T-Shirts

Tomorrow, this notice will be coming home in your child's homework folder.  Please fill out the bottom section and return even if you are not able to volunteer.  I would like to have all these papers back by Friday, April 22nd.  Thank you!

Slapstick Science

In May, our PTA is bringing a performance group to HMS.  The group is called Slapstick Science.  They are scheduled to be at HMS on May 5 (evening performance) and two performance on May 6 at school.  They will discussing the First Law of Motion, the Second Law of Motion and the Third Law of Motion.

Simplest Form - Math

We have been working on taking fractions and making them in the simplest form.  In doing this, we have come up with one strategy to help us find the simplest form.  Try this strategy at home!!

SCA - Week 8

   This week Donny, Becca and Natalie's lesson focused on the local issue of perceived overpopulation of bobcats in New Hampshire. After reiterating previous learning of bobcat characteristics, habitat and environment, they taught students the idea of overpopulation through games. They provided background information on the local issue of bobcat population in New Hampshire, and lead students to identify ways they can act to help wildlife.  Another fun lesson!!

April Book Order