National School Counselor Week was the first week in February. We appreciate Mrs. Karpinsky and Mr. Mailloux!
Sudanese ‘Lost Boy’ Peter Nhiany presented to 6th, 7th & some 8th graders at HMS recently. Most students have read the best selling book “A Long Walk to Water” by Newbery Medal winning author Linda Sue Park. We are grateful for Peter’s meaningful presentation. Thank you PTSA!
HMS Presents: Matilda, Jr.
March 15&16, 2024
Tickets for sale at https://hmstheater.ticketleap.com/matilda-jr/
HMS 5th graders in Mrs Howard's FLEX class have been learning about the Aberfan disaster in their informational writing class. On Tuesday they invited Gaynor Medgwick into their classroom via GoogleMeet. Ms Medgwick is one of the last surviving students from the Aberfan Disaster in Wales in 1966 and recounted the harrowing experience and her subsequent journey of reconnecting and advocating. Through personalize learning experiences like this our teachers are able to make history come alive for our students. Well done Mrs Howard!!
Fourth grade Ventures students took advantage of the flurries this past week to learn about the science and math of a snowflake. They learned why snowflakes are hexagonal and how temperature and humidity impact the size and design of each flake.
Reminder for HMS Spirit Week next week:
Monday- PJ day
Tuesday - Country vs Country Club
Wednesday - Rhyme without a reason
Thursday - Hawaiian Day
Friday - Barbeque Day vs Soccer Mom
Last week our very own 2nd grade teacher Marla Proulx presented at the NH Superintendents Association first ever "Unconference" in Concord! Mrs. Proulx's session featured "the Grammies Program" as a means of helping to meet students' needs through opportunities for Intergenerational connection, adding another consistent trusted adult and personalized care for students facing unique life challenges - at no cost to the district! The room was packed with teacher-leaders and administrators from around the state who were enamored with the WIN-WIN-WIN this arrangement offers to schools. Our a partnership with the Friends Program (a division of AmeriCorp Seniors) began in 2006 and since then 13 Foster Grandparents have volunteered a total of 143,500 hours served (and counting!) at HCS! Thank you Mrs. Proulx for highlighting all of the benefits of this endearing program. More information is available here: www.FriendsProgram.org
If you know someone who might be interested in becoming a Foster Grandparent please reach out to Maggie at the Friends Program at 603-228-0141 or via email fgp@friendsprogram.org.
February 8th marked an important milestone on the elementary school calendar, the 100th Day of School! This year, HCS students celebrated with all sorts of 100-based/themed activities including STEM activities, Math activities, writing games, fashion shows, a 100-step estimation, and lots of student excitement. The use of 100 was incorporated into many lessons throughout the school.
HCS Spirit Week is Coming! - February 19-23
Our Gr 4 Student Council is planning a spirit week for the week before break - February 19-23. Join the fun and dress up!
Recently, our third graders received a visit and a generous donation of a dictionary sponsored by the Salem-Area Rotary Club. The third grade students were very excited to receive their dictionaries! Thank you Salem-Area Rotary Club for supplying our Gr 3 students with this valuable learning resource!
The cheer team was amazing today at cheer madness!
They took home second place out of 12 D3 teams.
They rock!
Congratulations ladies!
Boys A lost a tough Semifinal game to St. Joes by a score of 63-50. The team ended their season with an 11-4 league record and an overall rec. of 14-5. It was a great season with some strong victories. Coach Flaherty/Brown would like to thank parents + staff for their support.
Boys B lost 40-26 against Timberlane. What a season the boys had. Finishing the regular season 8-4 and making to the finals is something to be proud of. The boys played their hearts out and tried their best. A tough loss, but we will bounce back next year.
HMS Spirit week next week:
(M) Peace Out 2 Drugs- tie-dye
(T) Self-Respect-dress like someone you respect
(W) Take care of yourself/your heart-wear comfy + Valentines colors
(TH )Resiliency-be BOLD/be YOU- bright colors
(F) Healthy relationships-Twin up!
Thank you Mr. Remillard and Ms. Denisky for working with our STEM kids! They explored chemical reactions and created the ever so famous "elephant toothpaste!" Lots of fun colors and smiles! Check out the pictures!
The girls A basketball team worked hard and competed all season. Best of luck to our 8th graders: Keelyn K, Albany S., Molly G., and Reese W. Thank you for a great season!
Girls A lost 40-31 in the 1/4finals to Sanborn. We split the reg season series and handed Sanborn 1 of their 2 losses. After a slow start, we made a run and cut the lead to 2 before they hit a few shots and put the game out of reach.
Boy's A bball team beat Sanborn bouncing back from a 17 point deficit in the 3rd qtr to secure the win. They cut the lead to 8 on the fine shooting of LJ + Trevor. In the 4th they completely shut down a Sanborn offense and held them to 3 pts while scoring 17 to secure the win.
Girls B basketball has advanced to the semi finals after beating the 2nd seed Parkside 24-15. Molly M had 10 points for the Hawks. Everyone had an amazing defensive game. Our next game is Wednesday on the road for the semi finals.
Boys B had a great win against West Running Brook beating them 41-23. They played amazing defense and that’s what got us the win. Our next game will be tomorrow at Timberlane. Come support the hawks!!!
