Fifth graders have been learning about properties of matter and chemical reactions. On Wednesday, we explored the idea that chemical reactions create new materials that have useful and interesting properties. We then mixed 2 substances together to see if we could cause a chemical reaction, and as a result, a new substance.
On Wednesday, November 6th the high school band students participated in the PANCO mass band. The PANCO schools band students came together and created one large band, rehearsed throughout the day with a guest clinician, Dr. John Wojick from Chadron State College. They then performed a concert with each school performing a featured selection at the concert. Despite long rehearsals and some pretty scary roads, it was an enjoyable day!
4th grade was working as inventors Wednesday in Mystery Science. They were inventing apple pickers using only paper. We have some very successful inventors!
During the magazine sales fundraiser for the elementary school, Rayden Starke learned he was the winner of $100. With the help of this brother, Brecken, and his mom, Mindie, they decided that half the money would go to his bank account and with the other half they would donate fun chairs to Rayden’s kindergarten class. It was a proud moment when they opened the box and pulled out the chairs.
Tamale Fundraiser and Salsa Competition! Bring your best salsa!(1st, 2nd, and 3rd place get prizes!) Sponsored by Robotics 69347.
Sunday, November 10th. Starts at 5 PM in the School Cafeteria.
Kindergarten had a busy Halloween week. First, we were construction workers pounding golf tees into pumpkins and then adding rubber bands to finish them off. Next, we constructed houses for ghosts using blocks. Then,we became engineers that made ghost houses out of toothpicks and candy pumpkins.
Monday, October 28th Sock It To Drugs – Wear crazy socks
Tuesday, October 29th Be Drug Free – Wear red
Wednesday, October 30th Hawks Don’t Do Drugs – Wear green, yellow, hawk gear, and hats
Thursday, October 31st Scare Away Drugs – Wear your Halloween attire and put on your costumes at 3:00
Junior High Girls Basketball began practice on October, 21st. The team consists of twelve girls from grades 6th through 8th. Three of them will be returning players from last year, so we will have a young team. The girls ended their last season with a 9-1 record, and were crowned Panhandle Conference Champions! The girls will once again be coached by Ron Olson and Linda Kudrna. The season opener will be at home on November 9th at 10:00 am against Sioux County. We are all looking forward to another great season!
It seems the initial months of the 2019-2020 academic year have evaporated into thin air. Our students and staff members have gotten off to a great start. The first term ended on October 10th, final grade reports were given to parents/guardians on October 24th during parent/teacher conferences. If you have not received your child’s grade report please contact the front office.
Our students recently completed a series of on-line MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) tests in Reading, Language Arts, Math, and Science. The MAP tests are adaptive which helps teachers, parents, and the administration improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote our students’ academic growth. Our teachers are currently visiting with their students to establish specific performance goals for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year.
Our FFA, FBLA, band, vocal music, cross country, football, and volleyball programs have enjoyed the fall activities season. We encourage all of our students to take advantage of the wide array of co-curricular programs offered at Hay Springs Public School. Whichever activities our students choose to enjoy, it is important to note that the benefits are not limited to just higher academic achievement, benefits also include the opportunity to more fully develop their social skills, life skills, and God given talents.
Congratulations to the students that made the 1st quarter Honor Roll and/or achieved an attendance record of 95% or better. Please continue to reinforce healthy habits with your children that promote regular school attendance and homework completion.
Finally, the school community of Hay Springs has much to be grateful for during the upcoming season. I would like to wish all members of our school community a Happy Thanksgiving and safe, bountiful harvest season.
Respectfully,
Mark J. Hagge
For those who can’t make it to the convention this year, keep up with all the happenings live and in real time on the National FFA homepage at www.ffa.org and on TV as part of their ongoing partnership with RFD-TV. RFD-TV is available on most major satellite and cable television providers. Learn more at: https://www.rfdtv.com/story/41119647/get-the-2019-national-ffa-convention-expo-broadcast-schedule and find the website live streaming schedule at: https://ffa.box.com/s/qayxczexrkva1fe45b7vz0ldq1k7prq5. Please note that live streaming is not free.
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