This week was all about pumpkins in Special Education. We read the book Pumpkin Jack by Will Hubbell and learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin. We used pumpkins in math, too. Our math activities included measuring, stacking, storing, and counting. At the end of the week, we carved a pumpkin to look like the one in our story.
Students wrote letters and created cards to show our gratitude for Mr. Lewison on School Custodian Appreciation Day. Thank you Mr. Lewison for all that you do for our school!
Lincoln Memorial Hospital offers a free "parenting again" webinar.
This week in stem we practiced cooperation and built marble runs.
8th graders went to Career Spark in Peoria. They explored various careers.
In seventh grade ELA today, when all of their other work was done, some of the students played a game called "Hitchhiker", a game that practices improv skills and they used it to study their vocabulary words for this week. I gave them a vocabulary word, and the students watching gave them a scenario, and they had to act out the scenario and, in their dialogue, use the vocabulary word I had given them. It seems like they had fun!
Yesterday, Monday (9/30), was a beautiful day for a bit of fresh air and outdoor reading for 8th grade ELA!
Kindergarten did their first science experiment today. We are studying force: pushes & pulls. Partners were given a paper clip, a wooden cube & each a straw. They had to see how many puffs it took to move the object 6". After, they had to tell if their puffs were a push or a pull and then draw a picture of a push & pull.
There will be a boys basketball open gym tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1 and Tuesday October 8 from 5:30-7:00. The boys will be conditioning/running outside to start, then will move to the gym for the last hour. Please make sure the boys have both outdoor and indoor shoes. The same shoes should not be worn both outside and in. Any boy in grades 5-8 who is interested in playing basketball this year is invited to attend. Open gym is not mandatory. The first mandatory practice is October 21.
In our reading story this week we read about Mount Rushmore. In Art today the students used clay to recreate it.
NH-M is proud to share our students of the month -- Raylon Schreiner and Carter Johnson!
Raylon Schreiner
The elementary student of the month at NH-M for September is an individual who consistently follows the Mustang Code and displays the attributes of Respect, Responsibility and Integrity. Raylon is described by his teachers as a student who consistently demonstrates these attributes and is additionally described by his teachers as a student who is always prepared, works to do his best on assignments, and consistently makes good choices. Teachers further describe Raylon as a great role model and good leader. We are proud to call Raylon Schreiner a New Holland-Middletown Mustang!
Carter Johnson
The junior high student of the month at NH-M for September is an individual who consistently follows the Mustang Code and displays the attributes of Respect, Responsibility and Integrity. Carter is described by his teachers as a student who consistently demonstrates these attributes and is additionally described by his teachers as an extremely hardworking, creative and caring student. He goes above and beyond to support his classmates, cheering them on when they’re answering a question or helping them with projects and assignments. He is also described as athletic, and a student who always goes the extra mile, bringing an infectious energy and excitement to class every day. We are proud to call Carter Johnson a New Holland-Middletown Mustang!
The Fishing Derby hosted by State Senator Sally Turner is here!
Kindergarten is working out learning their ABCs
Kindergarten was very disappointed this week when we started science and they learned we wouldn't be making "potions" or "making things explode". Mr. Walter kindly invited us to join the 8th grade as they did an experiment in their science class. The kindergarteners loved it! Thank you, Mr. Walter, Riley, Maddie & Mason.
We celebrated Johnny Appleseed Day by making things that could help us while we are picking apples in an orchard.
3rd grade had some visitors to hear about the National landmarks they built for Stem. 3rd grade built the Statue of Liberty, the Capitol, Mount Rushmore and Golden Gate Bridge.
Indoor recess fun. A battle ship/titanic, train and a house.
Basedball Update: the game tomorrow will be at 6:30 at LJHS. The game before us starts at 4:30. We will not start early. There is a chance we could start later, but not earlier. No practice today.
Check out the FREE orthopedic clinic!
Mark your calendars for the first quarter awards assembly to celebrate the successes of your students with us! Hope to see everyone on October 18th at 9am in the gymnasium! We can't wait to see you, and hope you can attend!