For the Week of 11/20 - 11/24

A Message from Dr. Clapp
Classroom Peeks
Happenings
Get involved!
Community Clicks
and Upcoming Events

"We are never truly happy until we try to brighten the lives of others."
-Dr. Helen Keller

Dear HKMS Families,

As Dr. Keller said over a half century ago, and we are proving with science today, humans are at our best when we make the lives of others better. This week at Keller was all about gratitude! Our annual Gratitude Assembly filled 350 hearts with joy as we all experienced the sincere sense of gratitude flowing through the cafetorium. We listened to expressions of gratitude from several staff and students and our staff band, Raisin' Helen got everybody singing along to songs like Party in the old H-K, and Sweet Home Helen Keller! Following the assembly, students collaborated with their advisory groups to decorate doors in the theme of gratitude in a winter wonderland. You have to check out all the pictures and videos in the Happenings section below.

Our peer leaders lead a very successful drive for coats and food for St. John's Family Center and Food Pantry in Bridgeport. The pictures of Mrs. Blumenthal's fully loaded car, was a heartwarming sight indeed! Thank you to all who contributed and all who facilitated this great act of generosity.

Yesterday we announced our spring musical, which will be Finding Nemo Jr. Tryouts will be Thursday, November 30th from 3-5pm in the cafeteria and the production will run on March 8th and 9th. Rehearsals will run every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

All over our wonderful learning community, I have witnessed countless acts of giving and kindness this year. I know that is what I am thankful for this year.

Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Gratefully yours,

Steven Clapp, Ed.D.

A glimpse inside of the terrific teaching and learning going on this week at HKMS!

Grade 6

A Rotation of Experiments

Mrs. Maggi's scientists are heating things up! They have been rotating through multiple experiment stations all about heat transfer.

Grade 7

Dr. Baca's seventh grade scientists are learning about chemical compounds. Their challenge this week was to create the best slime. They were given an array of ingredients but no directions. It was up to them to concoct their combination to create slime that would win the competition. Once created, they also wrote up their scientific procedure.

Grade 8

Mr. Crawford's mathematicians were involved in a Linear Functions "mini-project" this week! Great application of this tough concept in just two days!

FPAs

Mrs. Burnham and Mrs. Tiani teamed up to teach students about healthy relationships through student-created comic strips!

The HKMS Advisory Door

Decorating Contest!

Advisory groups collaborated to create a decorated door in the theme of gratitude in a winter wonderland.

Here is what they came up with...

First Place (and grade 7 winner)

Mr. Rogers Advisory

Second Place (and grade 6 winner)

Mrs. Pellegrini's Advisory

Third Place (and grade 8 winner)

Mrs. Trubiano's Advisory

Events, activites, and other occurrences that happened at HKMS this week outside of the classroom.

Party in the 'ol H-K.MOV

The HKMS Gratitude Assembly

"My favorite hour of the entire school year" -Mrs. Mohr

With songs like Party in the 'ol H-K, a "Mustachion" Show, Minute-to-Win-It games, and expressions of gratitude no one could argue with Mrs. Mohr!

Sweet Home Helen Keller.MOV

This years school musical is...!

If your child is interested in participating, please complete all three of the documents and return the audition form to school.

This years producers are Mrs. Bujdud and Mrs. Gale. Should you have any questions, please contact at agale@er9.org or jbujdud@er9.org.

FINDING NEMO JR. AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS (1).pdf

HKMS FINDING NEMO JR. Audition Form.pdf

Last year all current 7th and 8th graders received Easton Public Library Cards on their spring visit. We wanted to be sure all our students have access to this wonderful resource! If you are a "new" to Easton family or a 6th grade family, please fill out the form above and we will arrange for your child to receive their card in the next few days!

Extra-Curricular Activities

Below are all the planned clubs and activities we will be offering this year.

CLICK ON THE CHART BELOW TO OPEN THE FULL DOC.

As each activities start date approaches, we will publish flyers of each club with more details below.