Week of 12/16 - 12/20
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A Message from Dr. Clapp
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Dear HKMS Families,
Since Thanksgiving we have had 3 weeks of (almost) full five-day weeks (minus a couple of delayed openings). As I predicted, the time between Thanksgiving and winter break has been one of the most productive and challenging stretches of the school year. We started a new trimester, many classes had culminating unit assessments, projects, and presentations. This year has been filled with learning, growth, and exciting moments for our students both inside and outside the classroom. I am incredibly proud of our students' accomplishments and the positive energy they bring to our school each day. The level of success I have the privilege to witness is only possible when schools and families work together. I want to thank all of you for your partnership, support, and trust. I also have to recognize our dedicated and talented staff for their hard work and commitment to providing our students with a high-quality education. Their passion for teaching and their care for our students are truly inspiring.
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice or another tradition, I wish you a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. May this special time of year bring you peace and happiness. I also want to extend my best wishes for a restful and rejuvenating break. I look forward to welcoming our students back in the New Year, refreshed and ready to continue their learning journey.
From a great pancake breakfast and toy drive to new extra curricular clubs and play rehearsals, students and teachers rose to new and exciting challenges and opportunities. I hope you can take a moment to check it all out in this week's newsletter.
From my family to yours, happy holidays!
Steve Clapp, Ed.D.
Grade Six
As students demonstrate their understanding of deconstructing story problems with fractions, Mr. Pearson and Mrs. Brodeur highlight the key terms and phrases that help identify the operation and key numbers involved.
Experiments and notes on why a hail storm might start was the business of science this week!
Grade Seven
In Spanish class students are learning about the very irregular verb to have, tener.
Our 7th grade scientists are learning about the periodic table with the help of a catchy tune!
Grade Eight
From potential to kinetic energy and the formulas that describe motion, these scientists are being tested on their knowledge of physics.
On demand reading, theme identification, note-taking, and composing an essay allows students a chance to show us how much they learned about dystopian writing!
FPA
Chorus is so busy this time of year. Visits to the ECC's PK program and rehearsals for the winter concert keeps things humming along!
The badminton unit wrapped up this week with tournaments galore!
Monday Morning Meeting
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The HKMS Toy Drive Trip for 8th Grade Council
The HKMS Toy Drive Trip for 8th Grade Council
This year's toy drive trip was a HUGE SUCCESS thanks to the incredible generosity of the HKMS families! Our 8th grade council members spent the day at Curiale School in Bridgeport on Thursday being teacher's assistants then distributing gifts. Check out these great pictures! The looks on the faces of the kiddos will warm your heart!
A favorite tradition at HKMS made a big come back! The 8th grade student vs. Staff volleyball game was a crowd please and a great way to come together as a community the last day of school before break.
NEW CLUB ALERT! COMING IN JANUARY!!!!
The orientation will focus on describing course offerings, graduation requirements, and the course selection process for the 2025-2026 school year. This evening is most useful for parents and guardians of incoming ninth-graders or new students but may also benefit those seeking clarification of options.
Additional information will be shared after the holiday break.
Thank you,
Mario J. Almeida, Ed.D. Catherine M. Hilser
Assistant Superintendent/Head of School Director of School Counseling
JBHS Program of Studies - Parent/Guardian Event
JBHS Program of Studies - Parent/Guardian Event
Save the Date: The annual Joel Barlow High School Orientation Evening for our Program of Studies will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The inclement weather/snow date, if needed, is scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2025.
January 2025 .pdfJBHS is offering training for parents!
JBHS is offering training for parents!
This is a 6.5-hour in-person course broken into two days, January 6th and January 8th from 9-12:30 pm. You must attend both days. (There is a snow date of January 13, 2025, from 9-12:30 pm.)
The cost is $18.95 for the cost of the textbook and there must be at least 5 adults registered for the course for it to take place. (You can bring cash or a check on the day of the class.)
Questions and registration should come to Maryanne, mpieratti@er9.org
Recycling Tip of the Month
Recycling Tip of the Month
Sponsored by the Easton Energy and Environment Task Force
Easton day flyer 25 updated.pdf
"STORM" the mascot of the Bridgeport Islanders was here to promote the game (and try to steal some yummy lunches).
Easton SEPTA
It has been a wonderful inaugural year for our special education PTA group. Weather you have a child with learning needs or not, please consider getting involved in SEPTA. Here are their upcoming meetings (all via Zoom).
Tuesday, February 4th at 8 pm
Tuesday April 1st at 8 pm
Tuesday June 3 at 8 pm
ECC After School Program is now half off (75$ plus a family membership) for the rest of the year!!!
What is way better than going home and playing video games? The ECC!
The Easton Community Center's Teen Center offers amazing afterschool programs designed to engage young adolescents. We have a group of 20-25 students who walk over everyday. Please check out their offerings at: https://eastoncommunitycenter.com/teen-center/
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