Hampstead School District

This weekend, the memory of Mr. T was honored with a dedication at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Thank you Ms. Burkett and the team at the Wildlife Refuge for their collaboration and support.

Congratulations to Team Pancake who came in third in the CoderZ League Finals!

Good luck, Team Pancakes! Tomorrow afternoon, one of Hampstead Central School's 4th-grade robotics teams will head to Pinkerton Academy to compete in the CoderZ novice robotics competition against four other teams from other local districts! Boulter G., Jack L., Benjamin C., Grayson L., Matthew O., and Tanner Y. worked tirelessly not only to secure an early top-3 spot in the preliminary competition but also to maintain their position! They persevered through challenging missions and worked collaboratively to help one another succeed! Please join us in wishing them good luck as they compete against other teams that include middle-school students! We are so proud of you, Team Pancakes!

Science and literacy came together in our second grade classes as they learned about how the Earth changes with their reading selection called Volcanoes. Students wrote facts about volcanoes, drew them, built models and recently erupted out volcanoes. So much fun!

Students in Grade 4 took a field trip to the New Hampshire Water Festival and learned about this precious resource. HCS had two students placing second and third in the state poetry contest that had over 200 entries. Congratulations to Annabelle and Nick!

This past week HCS students had the chance to visit the Soil Tent to learn about life just below our feet. It was a fascinating experience which students really enjoyed. Students were able to learn about the many natural items and living creatures that live in our native soil. Thank you to Mrs. Wisecarver for organizing this outstanding learning opportunity!

Today our fourth graders participated in their annual Gr 4 Mile Run! Congratulations to our winners John Laidlaw and Julia Rogic!!
Well done!

Last week our fourth graders presented their global exploration of countries and cultures with their annual Gr 4 Multicultural Show! The show featured the music, art, culture, and dance from different countries including: Peru, Mexico, Germany, Malaysia, and Nigeria. It was an excellent performance! Included were digital country projects and outstanding representative background paintings showcasing the five countries. Bravo fourth graders!

Last week our second graders went on a bowling field trip! Fun was had by all!

Tuesday night's school board meeting is now live. It can be viewed on YouTube. The agenda is in the video description. https://youtu.be/HX0U6IUCTAE

Last Thursday, HCS celebrated the conclusion of this year's One School, One Book,"Felix Powell, Boy Dog." The evening featured many family-friendly activities connected to the story. Families could participate in crafts, meet our district therapy dogs, play games, design a tiny animal shelter, try a sniffing skills test, see a police dog demonstration, make a blanket for a shelter dog, and more. There were many opportunities for families to engage with our school-wide read in a fun and memorable way.

Come to the One School, One Book Family Night!
We hope our HCS families have enjoyed reading "Felix Powell, Boy Dog" together. Please join us at HCS on Thursday, April 9, from 6-7 PM to celebrate the conclusion of our One School, One Book experience. Parents, students, and siblings are invited to come participate in family-friendly activities connected to our story. (No drop-offs, please.)

Explore stations around the gym and earn a chance to win a raffle prize. Pet a therapy dog, design a tiny animal shelter, test your sniffing skills, make a blanket for a shelter dog, watch a demo by a police dog, and more. Bring a donation of dog food for our Student Council Dog Food Drive!

Last week, our third graders hosted a lively Motown concert featuring classic Motown favorites. The concert was a celebration of student learning and growth. The energy in the room was fantastic and students truly shined as they confidently celebrated Motown through music, technology, and art. Kudos to Mrs. Starck, Mrs. Shaw, and Mrs. McLaughlin. Bravo Gr 3- well done!

Mrs. Gordon's Gr 2 class read about how people express themselves through listening to music so students created recycled musical instruments and played them in a concert with Mrs. Starck in music class. So much musical fun!

Recently, our third graders started their Colonial America unit in Social Studies. Putting their learning into action, Gr 3 visited Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth where they toured colonial-era buildings and learned about colonial life including, homelife, games, architecture, tools, cooking, and chores! It was an informative, interactive visit!

Although many of us are dreaming of spring days, 4th grade math Ventures students are still embracing the snow! Over the last several weeks, these fourth grade students have investigated the science, math, and art behind snowflakes. They learned how to measure and classify the various types of angles that can be found in snowflakes and used charts and graphs to determine the shape of snowflakes based on humidity and temperature. This investigation culminated with an excursion outside to observe snowflakes close up. Hands-on investigations are SNOW much fun!

Our PE teachers, Mrs. Ingraham and Mrs. Arroyo are proud to announce the champions of the Double Dutch Jump Rope Competition for Grades 3 and 4!
Congratulations to:
Grade 3 - Brayden Ciulla - 136 & Natalie Houde - 94
Grade 4 - Will Merrow - 124 & Gianna Forbes - 165
Also Congratulations to Max Barnaby who raised over $555.00 for Jump Rope for Heart !

Recently, our third graders received a visit from WMUR News 9 Weather’s Kevin Skarupa. Mr. Skarupa taught students all about weather forecasting, weather conditions, and how he broadcasts the daily weather. This visit coincided with the third grade’s study of weather. Our third graders even got a shout out on the morning news!