HCS Field Day! Yesterday HCS students K-4 participated in Field Day. Fun was had by all! Thank you to all our volunteers and the UA team for organizing this awesome annual event!
Last week our fourth graders participated in their annual Wax Museum Project in which they researched, wrote a report, and presented (in character) their famous person to their peers and parents in a “Wax Museum” gallery. Famous characters came to life with a push of a paper button, sharing their life stories, their contributions to society, and their interests. Featured characters ranged from Paul Revere to Susan B. Anthony to Mario Lemieux. The fourth graders put forth considerable effort and creativity into their projects. Kudos to the 4th graders and their teachers for a job well done!
Recently, some fourth graders and fifth graders got together at HMS to produce a podcast where the fourth graders asked the fifth graders about the middle school and the transition from 4th grade to 5th grade. It was a great experience and provided helpful information for students making the transition between HCS and HMS.
Give a listen to their podcast here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pBxdwba-OdbsvW-Tj47we7FhPTRZ-13W/view?usp=sharing
Recently, the Central School was featured in the Boston Globe! The news article showcased the big success of our book vending machine. Please check out the pictures to read the article.
We are always looking for book donations to keep our book vending machine full! Here is a link to our Amazon Wishlist to help us keep the machine well-stocked. Thank you!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3655WT84XAJ3N?ref_=wl_share
Our Girls on the Run program finished up a successful season this past weekend with the Ultimate 5K Challenge. They did a fantastic job and fun was had by all. The girls worked hard training this season and also had fun with a community service project (thank you cards/letters of gratitude to Hampstead Fire Department) and ice cream at Josie's. Congratulations on a great season!
Our fourth graders took a field trip to Parker River Wildlife Refuge in Newburyport, MA. Students were able to complete an outdoor scavenger hunt, visit a flower dissection table, create milkweed seed bombs for butterflies, and view the pollination mural in progress. They also enjoyed a presentation about pollinators and learned about the refuge at the Visitor’s Center. Our fourth graders represented Hampstead well and were excited to learn and explore!
Congratulations to HCS fourth grader, Liv Marino for coming in first place in the New Hampshire Water Poetry Contest! Liv won top honors in the state in this poetry contest and received her award at school. Her award was presented by Lara Hooper from the NH Dept. of Environmental Services. Liv also had the opportunity to attend and read her poem at the NH Water Festival earlier this month. Way to go Liv!
Recently HCS students joined up with Mr. Remillard and his students from HMS to prep our courtyard raised beds for planting. Students planted seeds and learned about how seeds grow and gardening techniques. This hands- on, inter-school activity was made possible with the Hampstead Garden Club's Gorham Grant. Thank you!
Last week, HCS hosted a “No Brain the Same" assembly. This engaging presentation taught students about how every brain is unique and how we all learn, think, and feel differently. The assembly promoted empathy, understanding, and inclusion by helping children recognize and appreciate the strengths and challenges of others. Thank you to all the community organizations that helped to bring this presentation to our school!
Friday was one of our favorite days at HCS, Community Day! Our Second Grade students learned about our community of Hampstead and they celebrated with a parade around the school and then shared songs, dance, and art with their families. We love Hampstead!
Last week our fourth graders received a sapling to honor Earth Day and to congratulate them on their time at HCS. The saplings came from the NH State Nursery and were packaged and delivered by HCS Student Council members. Thank you to Mrs. O'Neill and the Hampstead Conservation Commission for making this possible!
Last Friday our 4th graders participated in their annual Mile Run. Congratulations to our winners Finnegan Bickford and Avery Kiburis! Thank you to all our volunteers, to Mrs. Ingraham and Mrs. Arroyo, and to all the cheering middle schoolers for helping make this event a huge success!
Last week our fourth graders put on a spectacular Multicultural Show featuring the music and dance of South Africa, Australia, Argentina, and the Czech Republic. The show was enhanced with a digital display of country facts which students prepared in Technology class and amazing backdrops representing the four countries designed and painted by the students in Art class. It was a festive journey to the four countries and artistically presented by our UA Team and 4th graders. Bravo! Well done!
Last week Gr 1 students hosted their annual Grade 1 Mall! Students sold and bought various items for a few cents a piece. This activity gave the students the opportunity to apply what they learned in math class in a practical way. Their math study included coins, counting coins, values, and making change. It also gave them the opportunity to have fun and be creative! Included in the mall was even an arcade! It was a fun event for all the students!
Last Thursday the students of HCS and HMS hosted a " Winter Wonderland of Literacy" event. This event included a Scholastic Book Fair, the famous PTSA Bingo for Books, a book swap, and some amazing Winter Wonderland art! Thank you all for joining us for this fun event. Here are some pics from Bingo for Books!
This weekend our district's DI (Destination Imagination) Teams did incredibly well at the Amherst Affiliate Tournament! Over 400 students from around the state came to showcase their innovative solutions for this year's challenges.
"The Overpowered Oreos" (Grades 4 &5) came in 4th place at the elementary level for the technical challenge. In the Technical Challenge students completed tasks using engineering, research, strategic planning, and related skills.
Team "REZZRected" (Grade 7) came in 3rd place at the middle level for the scientific challenge. The Scientific Challenge blended the curiosity of scientific research with the creative expression of performance art.
Congratulations to both teams on a job well done! We are proud of you!
Team "Overpowered Oreos"- Tessa L, Harper M, Violet D, Caden P, Jordan A and Team Manager Megan Malcolm
Team "REZZRected"-Evan D., Jason W. ,Anna A., Danny L., Caden W., and Team Manager Sarah Wisecarver
Last Thursday the students of HCS and HMS hosted a " Winter Wonderland of Literacy" event. This event included a Scholastic Book Fair, the famous PTSA Bingo for Books, a book swap, and some amazing Winter Wonderland art! Thank you all for joining us for this fun event. Here are some pics from Bingo for Books!
Hampstead Central School is assembling a Preschool Study Team! We are asking ALL families, staff, and community members to take a few minutes to complete our preschool program survey, which will help us better understand the hopes and dreams for our preschool program. Your feedback is essential in ensuring that we provide a high-quality, supportive, and enriching early preschool learning experience. Thank you for your time and partnership in helping us create the best possible preschool program for our young learners! Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfA95uken8HTIwtep4wwkNeztIx02_83yELXH-q1n8Y1n8nXQ/viewform
Hampstead Central School is assembling a Preschool Study Team!
The goal of this team is to build upon the strengths of our current program while identifying opportunities for growth and development. We value your input in shaping the future of our preschool program! We are asking ALL families, staff, and community members to take a few minutes to complete our preschool program survey, which will help us better understand the needs of our children, families, and community. Your feedback is essential in ensuring that we provide a high-quality, supportive, and enriching early preschool learning experience. The survey will be available until Friday, March 21.
Thank you for your time and partnership in helping us create the best possible preschool program for our young learners!
Survey link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfA95uken8HTIwtep4wwkNeztIx02_83yELXH-q1n8Y1n8nXQ/viewform
HCS One School, One Book - whole school read!
For four weeks all students and staff at HCS will read "The Sasquatch Escape" by Suzanne Selfors. This story follows a boy named Ben who is facing the most boring summer vacation ever. He is staying with his grandfather he hardly knows in a rundown town called Buttonville. But then the family cat brings home an injured baby dragon so Ben and his new friend Pearl visit the only veterinarian in town and then discover that there is nothing boring about this unusual animal hospital.
