Week of 3/31 - 4/4
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Dear HKMS Families,
At HKMS we are so lucky to have nine ultra-dedicated paraeducators who serve in so many vital roles. From supervision in the cafeteria to being a 1:1 guide for a student who struggles with the pacing and social complexity of middle school, our paras do all the little and big things that help the school run smoothly! They help students organize their lockers, binders, and backpacks. They fix Chromebook screens and keyboards. They help students plan out long term assignments and review math and reading lessons and skills not yet mastered. They help cover classes when we do not have a substitute, or are the extra set of hands in our large PE classes. Our paras help student find their "just right book" and their missing water bottle. They are there to provide tutoring, small-group testing spaces, and chaperone every single social, concert, and trip. They make multi-year connections with our students, often becoming a students "trusted adult." They are the unsung heroes of daily operations and today, which is the end paraeducator appreciation week, I want us all to sing their praises! So, here's your homework: If your child has made a connection to para, receives direct services, or just speaks nicely about one of them, please consider taking a minute to send an email or a note (if you don't know their name or email, you can send to me and I will be sure to pass it on). It will mean the world to them!
This week was another amazing one of middle school teaching and learning. The newsletter is packed with lessons, demonstrations, performances, and projects! Please be sure to check the important "Nurses Notes" in the section below Classroom Peeks. Mrs. Greg details the upcoming Scoliosis screenings in 7th and 8th grade as well as the required physicals for current 6th graders.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Steve Clapp, Ed.D.
Grade Six
The students are taking the lead in 6th grade Spanish. Student volunteers write up the answers to the warm up and student teachers get the target language conversation flowing!
From stuffed animals to wood cutting, legos to dioramas, students created phenomenal projects depicting the central idea of their narrative nonfiction books supported by details and text evidence. And that's not all-they then presented their learning and creations to their social studies class!
Grade Seven
Students in Mrs. Rose's social studies classes are creating traditional African masks (using non-traditional materials). This activity helps student understand the symbolism used in the customs of traditional African communities as well as the spiritual traditions of those communities.
What is the difference between "scale" and "scale factoring?" was the central focus of Ms Ferrara's lessons this week. Students explored both using the interactive models from DESMOS, and then were able to transfer their new knowledge to paper and pencil.
Grade Eight
These scientist made magnets out of nails, some copper wire, and a D battery! This experiment demonstrated how the positive to negative flow of electricity aligns the molecules turning metal objects into magnets.
Who ended slavery in the United States? Was it President Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation, or were the slaves themselves more responsible for abolition? Our elder historians are researching this week for a great debate next week.
FPA
"Pillow Polo" is a much safer, yet just as thrilling, version of floor hockey. No more dings in the floor or on the face as student square off, pass, and shoot!
General music students have composed lyrics to their own version of We Didn't Start the Fire (Billy Joel & Fall Out Boy). Then students reordered their lyrics in Mr. Doleckies' makeshift studio!
Monday Morning Meeting
This week's student newscast, The Den!
This week's student newscast, The Den!
Click here or on The Den image!
Our School Nurse, Mrs. Grega has a couple of important notices this week. One message is for 6th grade families, the other for both 7th and 8th grade families. Any questions? Please email Mrs. Grega at sgrega@er9.org.
The Garden Club is back!
On April 2nd, the club will resume with after school meetings on Wednesdays 3pm-4pm!
Easton SEPTA
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
Saturday, March 15 – Adaptive Family Jiu Jitsu at 2 pm!
Tuesday, March 18 – Parents Hip Hop Night Out Fundraiser at 7:30 pm
Monday, March 24 – Budget Public Hearing 7 pm at SSES
Tuesday, April 1st at 8 pm Full SEPTA Meeting (Zoom)
Monday, April 28 – Town Vote on Budget 7 pm at SSES
Tuesday, June 3rd at 8 pm Full SEPTA Meeting (Zoom)
Grade 8 Important Dates:
Every 8th grade student will be presenting their Person Interest Projects to a panel of distinguished guests. Please consider attending your child's presentation. Closer to the dates, you will receive info about the specific date and time of your child's presentation. This simply serves as a "save the date".
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