Week of 4/21 - 4/25
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A Message from Dr. Clapp
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Dear HKMS Families,
For the last few weeks, one of our main office administrative assistants has been out on a leave of absence. To fill in we have had to adjust several people's schedules and duties. No one has been more important in ensuring that the orderly operations of the school have remained (mostly) in-tact than our administrative assistant, Penne Rudy. Mrs. Rudy is now coming in earlier and staying later than her contract provides. She handles every incoming phone call, main office email, student messages to and from parents, changes to afterschool plans, finding lost items, making sure attendance is 100% accurate, in addition to her normal duties and responsibilities. Maybe it is serendipity that this week we celebrated Administrative Assistant's Day! Please join me in showing her our appreciation for all the she does for our school and our students. Our students and teachers surprised her by redecorating her workspace this week (see pic below). Thank you Penne!
A few quick reminders of items to check out below:
All 6th graders need to complete a state required physical exam before starting 7th grade. See the nurse note below that explains the requirement.
Next Tuesday is our annual "Spring Fling" at SSES from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. The highlight is the softball game between the staff of SSES and HKMS. Keller lost the game last year and are looking to take back the Easton Cup! The event also features ice cream, a DJ, and students voting on a PTO gift for the school. I hope to see you and your whole family there!
Next Thursday and Friday 8th grade students are presenting their Personal Interest Projects (PIPs) to a panel of evaluators from around our community. Dr. McKinnon and Dr. Bindelglass will be joined by teachers and administrators from SSES, JBHS, and JRMS. Parents are invited to attend their child's presentation. Eighth Grade Parents, look for an message from Mrs. Gale with your child's presentation date and time.
This is the last newsletter of April! My goodness, how the year seems to be slipping away. With just over 7 weeks left, teachers are keeping their expectations and rigor at their highest levels. You can catch a glimpse of all that and so much more in this week's newsletter. Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Steve Clapp, Ed.D.
Grade Six
In social studies, Mr. Bernardi is the lord of the manor! In this feudalistic simulation, students designed their own medieval farm, which was promptly consumed my the local lord, who is sure to only leave a pittance of profits for the lowly peasants. In this unit students will be learning about an "living" the life of those who toiled through the medieval era.
Morphemes are the most basic element of the English language. Sixth grade students are playing morpheme Kahoot in ILA to test their knowledge.
Grade Seven
Seventh grade Social Studies has moved on from their study of China and South East Asia to the continent of Africa. Currently, classes are studying European Imperialism in Africa. To help students evaluate the motives and actions of European powers in the “Scramble for Africa," students participated in a Gallery Walk on Wednesday. Student groups stopped at several stations to learn about what Africa was experiencing prior to European Imperialism, the reasons for European Imperialism, the Berlin Conference, and the aftermath from the Berlin Conference.
Students are analyzing data to understand the reasons for warming temps and the increase in incidents of floods and droughts.
Grade Eight
In Spanish class 8th grade students are learning the name of various body parts and talking about physical ailments.
On loan from JRMS is a Civil War "museum" full or artifacts, replicas, and unique perspectives from the civil war. Students explored items categorized by theme (prewar, the start of the war, soldiers, end of the war, etc.) and documented their new understandings and questions.
FPA
It's Physical Fitness testing time of the year in PE classes!
Chorus Class 4.24.25.MOVThe 8th grade chorus classes are singing a solfege ladder song in a round. That is no easy task!!
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 new counselor Mr. Vale and Mrs. Terry led this week's faculty meeting about the impact that positive affirmations have on student learning and well-being.
April is Autism Acceptance Month! Thanks to the generosity of SEPTA, everyone in the Keller community received a bracelet!!
From the Easton PTO
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)
Teen Summer Volunteer Orientation
6/3 at 3:30 pm & 6/5 at 5:00 pm
Interested in volunteering at the library this summer? Join one of our Teen Summer Volunteer Orientation sessions to learn about the program, expectations, and how you can make a difference! These required sessions will cover everything you need to know before getting started, including schedules, responsibilities, and tips for success. Open to teens entering grades 7–12.
To register, complete the Summer Volunteer Application.
The Linktree is a simple and yet exhaustive set of resources available from the town of Easton, almost all of it from FREE! From mental health resources and free medical equipment, to senior and newborn support services, the town of Easton provide so much more that most know about. Check out the link embedded in the connected image, I bet you will find something in there you didn't know was offered!
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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