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Hour of Code

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This week students at Hay Springs School will be participating in the Hour of Code. Hour of Code is held each year to increase awareness and participation in computer science, especially to girls and underrepresented minorities.

It is always during the week including December 9th in honor of Grace Hopper’s birthday. Hopper was one of the pioneer computer programmers. She served in the Navy and retired as a Rear Admiral. She is sometimes called “Amazing Grace” because of her accomplishments and Naval rank. A Navy guided-missile destroyer was named after her.

Hour of Code began in 2013 by Hadi and Ali Partovi. Hour of Code has spread to include 25 countries, 40 U. S. states and almost 200 U.S. cities and school districts. This includes Hay Springs which has been participating since 2013. Over 500 million students worldwide have participated in the program. To learn more about Hour of Code check this link. There are over 100 activities on their site from one hour introductory tutorials to full courses.

Continuous School Improvement

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Hay Springs Public Schools is in year 1 of a five year school improvement cycle. During year 1 the school’s objective is to set educational goals. These goals are developed by looking at data from the Nebraska Department of Education report, academic achievement reports, and surveys.

Earlier this school year, 155 community members, staff members, students, and parents partook in the school improvement survey. These results were then divided into common themes. The survey revealed that the school provided a safe environment, the curriculum is meaningful and teachers are accessible and helpful. It also revealed that the amount of technology and its uses were of value.

The survey also showed areas of concern. These areas included the school’s consistency with code of conduct, the schools environmental conditions, and communications between the school and its patrons. To help us further investigate and plan for the next five years we need a little more information from you. Please take the time to answer this short survey.

https://goo.gl/forms/wK75DVBke4k98Zf82

Electric Monsters

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The Sixth graders have finished their Monster projects. This project involves sewing a parallel circuit including 2 LEDs and a battery holder. This forms the “eyes” of the monster. The eye piece is then attached to the body of the monster. The body is sewn and stuffed to complete the monster. Students selected their color for all the components of the project so each is a unique item. Also included are the practice sewing they did to learn the steps necessary for sewing circuits.

https://sites.google.com/a/hshawks.com/mrs-matthews/sixth-grade

NSAA State Football Championship Information

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NSAA Football Championship Dates & Kickoff Times – Cope Stadium – Kearney, NE 2708 12th Ave. Friday, Nov. 16: Class D6 Final – 7:00 p.m. CT

Ticket Information – Cope Stadium – Kearney
• Kearney Tickets for the championship finals are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Tickets will go on sale at 5:30 PM and be sold at: West Stadium and Northeast Stadium. Tickets are also available online at: https://gofan.co/app/school/NSAA

Championship Seating – Cope Stadium – Kearney
• West Stadium – Home Team: Hay Springs
• East Stadium – Visiting Team: Wilcox-Hildreth
**Handicap Seating is available in the West Stadium and East Stadium

Gates to Enter – Cope Stadium – Kearney
• West Stadium and Northeast Stadium

Stadium Restrictions – Cope Stadium & Memorial Stadium
• As a reminder to fans, umbrellas and talcum/baby powder are not allowed. Artificial noise makers such as thunder sticks, cow bells, air horns, whistles, etc. are prohibited at NSAA championship events.
• All students and spectators are required to wear shirts. Spectators are allowed to bring stadium seats. There is not a clear bag policy at Cope Stadium in Kearney
• All Team followers are expected to exhibit sportsmanlike behavior during the Championship game. Any person becoming disorderly will be removed from the game site by security.
• All students and spectators are to stay off the field at the conclusion of the Championship game.
• Signs and banners that are not directed at the opposition and are not derogatory in nature may be placed on the fence facing their crowd behind the team bench. Sign and banners should not be carried around the field. Team flags may be waved in front of their assigned school section only. Students are not to run with school flags in front of the stands or on the field when the team comes out.

NFHS Network Coverage
• The NFHS Network will provide live online video coverage of the 2018 NSAA Class D6 State Football Championship Final in Kearney beginning at 7:00 p.m. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/nsaa

NSAA State Apparel
Parents and fans can pre order apparel to save on shipping and pick up their orders up at the Custom Sports trailer, they will also have apparel to buy from. They will be located at the west side by gate #3 look for the Custom Sports trailer. https://nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/nsaa-state-championships-apparel/nsaa-football/

NSAA State Football Beanie $15.00

NSAA State Football Beanie $15.00

NSAA State Football Cap $20.00

NSAA State Football Cap $20.00

NSAA State Football Short Sleeve, Long Sleeve, Crewneck Sweatshirt, Hooded Sweatshirt $16.00–$32.00

NSAA State Football Short Sleeve, Long Sleeve, Crewneck Sweatshirt, Hooded Sweatshirt $16.00–$32.00

NSAA State Football Short Sleeve, Long Sleeve, Crewneck Sweatshirt, Hooded Sweatshirt $16.00–$32.00

NSAA State Football Short Sleeve, Long Sleeve, Crewneck Sweatshirt, Hooded Sweatshirt $16.00–$32.00

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