On Wednesday, January 24th, Hay Springs Public School staff participated in the third annual I Love Public Schools Day, a day devoted to celebrating our teachers, students, and public school communities. But don’t worry, no big parties here or days off school…we simply wore our “I Love Public Schools” T-shirts and took a few moments to snap some pictures! #ILovePublicSchools
Due to the snow continuing throughout the afternoon/night there will be NO After School Activities for tonight, this includes: After School Program, JH B/BB, HS WR, and Girls and Boys BB practice. Have plans made to have children picked up. Drive safely!
Back in November, we made a post talking about the 4th grade pollinator garden(https://hshawks.com/2019/11/20/4th-grade-spotlight/). Many of you mentioned that perhaps you would be able to donate some plants or flowers after “spring cleaning” your own flower gardens. The following message is from Mrs. Meeks(the 4th grade teacher):
My class is looking for donations from the community when they clean up their gardens this spring. We are working on a beautification of our school as well as making the front of our school a neat path for enjoying the outdoors. We are looking for all sorts of flowers that are good pollinators. Some for early spring, summer, and fall flowers. BUT we are also going to grow some flowers. IF we could find out who is willing to donate some extra flowers our way as well as what kind of flowers they are it would really help us plan our garden.
Thank you
Mrs. Meeks
Please call or email the school(hawk.contact@hshawks.com) if you would like to donate!
Our school is kicking off February with an intentional kindness challenge. Each day we will challenge you to be kind in a special way. Listen closely for a second graders voice after the Pledge of Allegiance in the mornings!
February 5 we are collecting coins for care packages for three Hay Springs graduates that are currently deployed. Joey and Jake Johnson and Coy Wolken. You may continue to make donations until the 12th. Second grade will be mailing the care packages on February 18th.
You’re Invited!
Who: ALL K-5th Grade Students; AM Preschool
What: 100th Day Pancake Breakfast made by your teachers just for you!
When: Monday, February 24, 2020; 8:00am
Where: Cafeteria
Why: Because you have worked hard for 100 days and deserve to celebrate!
*Individual classroom teachers will decide on 100th day activities for their own classrooms.
Hay Springs Elementary students spent the last hour of school Thursday afternoon watching “Sharks on the Plains? America Under the Sea”. It was a virtual field trip with the University of Nebraska State Museum of Natural History and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium that was streamed into the auditorium for everyone to watch!
Dive into life in the sea – both ancient and modern – right here on Nebraska’s great plains. Join us on a virtual trip to both the Scott Aquarium at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and the Mesozoic fossil gallery at Morril Hall. We will explore marine life, habitats, and adaptations. And can you see sharks on the plains? You better believe it!
The Book Fair is here! Click on the link to shop online. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hayspringspublicschool1
In school sales start Monday, Feb 3rd and continue through Monday, Feb 10th. The Fair will be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, Feb 6th.
Baking Basics
The Hay Springs February Baking Basics will be held on February 21st. At this workshop youth will prepare double crusted pies. The youth will also continue to work on their sewing projects. Participants will need to pack a lunch. The fee for this workshop is $10. Please register by February 19th, by contacting the Nebraska Extension Sheridan County office at (308) 327-2312. This event is open to anyone interested in baking and sewing projects.
Clover Buds
The Hay Springs Clover Bud workshop will be held on February 20th from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Please register for this event with Erika Gaswick by February 18th. Clover Bud members are youth between the ages of 5 and 7 as of January 1st, 2020. These youth will experience teamwork, social interaction, and decision-making skills while participating in hands on activities. Upon participating in these workshops, youth will have Clover Bud projects to display at the 2020 Sheridan County Fair.
4-H Family Movie Night
It’s Nebraska 4-H Month! And in celebration of our 4-Hers, there will be a showing of Spies in Disguise on February 16th at the Gordon Theater at 4:00pm! The 4-H Council is sponsoring the event and the first 50 kids get in free! Parents, Community Partners, and Youth are welcome!
County Wide Project – Design Your Space
The County Wide Project will be held on February 12th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. At this workshop, youth are invited to create a project for Design Your Space and enter at the 2020 Sheridan County Fair. Please register by February 10th, by contacting the Nebraska Extension Sheridan County office at (308) 327-2312. This event is open to anyone interested in design projects.
The C.A.R.E. Foundation was founded by survivors of cancer to assist residents of Sheridan County with expenses, support and information to help them deal with cancer diagnoses and treatment. Cupcakes are $5.00 per cupcake and sales will end February 7th. Please print and fill out the order form(below) or grab one at the office, then turn it in to the office where they will be collected.
FEBRUARY 3rd, 2020
1. Tournament will begin at 9:00 AM on Monday, February 3rd. We will be using a bracket format for the tournament. There will be a total of 6 games. Once you lose, you are out.
2. Ticket prices will be $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. The admission is good for the entire tournament. Cheerleaders, in uniform, will be admitted free.
3. A championship sleeve will be presented to the winning team.
4. No passes will be accepted. Coaches, players, managers, and bus drivers will be stamped upon arrival.
5. Starting time for the first game will be 9:00am we will only take a short break before the championship game.
6. The team on top of the bracket will be considered the home team. Home team will be the official book.
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