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November 1, 2016 HCS Newsletter
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Principal's Message
Principal's Message: End of Day Dismissal Changes As student/family schedules change there is often aneed to let the teacher and office know that your child'sdismissal plans have changed. We are experiencing agrowing number of phone calls or emails after 2 PMfrom parents telling us of a change in a student'sdismissal plans on that day. With the growing numberof incidents on each day, it becomes more difficult tomake sure that we are getting the messages to yourchild in a timely manner and ensuring that your childunderstands the change. For our younger students anunexpected change causes confusion and at times,anxiety. What is the best way to handle dismissal changes?Sending a note in to your child's teacher in themorning, which then gets sent to the office, means thatthe teacher and our office staff knows in the morning.We then create a list of changes and inform the bussupervision staff so that they know of any bus changes.It also means that we have a record of all changes incase a child does not end up where you expect them tobe.
If an occasional occurrence happens where you needto make the changes during the school day, we askthat you notify us prior to 2 PM so that we can ensureall people who need to know of the change get thatnotification. It is best to send a note in the morning butif you need to make a change during the day, it is bestto send an email to the teacher as well as to the officeemail which is: [email protected]. Sending it onlyto the teacher is a problem when that teacher is out.We also ask that any play dates be arranged prior tothe day of the play date. As always, if you have any questions, concerns orideas to share please contact me atkaren.raymond@sau24 or 428-3476.
Sincerely,
Karen RaymondPrincipal
Around School
Environmental Camp
Henniker 7th grade students spent four days at Environmental Camp at the SargentCenter Nature's Classroom in Hancock, NH, during the week of October 11. Throughout the trip, students learned about team building, conflict resolution, peerleadership, compassion, and perseverance all while being citizenscientists. Activities included assembling a catamaran from pine poles, rope, andtwo canoes; a high ropes course; conducting water surveys, and exploring the nightsky. During the trip, the students also learned independence as for many of them itwas their first time away from home. The many facets of environmental science,communication, and collaboration that students learned while at EnvironmentalCamp will be referenced all year back in their classrooms at HCS.
Students collected data on water temperature and pH as well as identifiedvarious macroinvertebrates. One great find was a dobsonfly which then proceeded
to eat a mayfly nymph and dragonfly nymph. After analyzing the data collected,students concluded that the wetlands ecosystem at Sargent Center was healthy.
Evelynn and Emma help their peers on thehigh ropes course. The girls are pulling a ropethat causes wooden beams that are 35 feet offthe ground to come closer together so theperson above them can move across.
Evelynn Irizarry and Emma Frink
From left to right: Naomi Byers, Emma Frink, Lexi Guimond,Grace Caplan, Sunnie Steinbach, and Ben McKean.
Mrs. LeGrand's 1st Grade Class
There is a saying at SargentCenter, "Who does the work?We do!" Everyone atEnvironmental Camp hasresponsibilities thatinclude sweeping, stackingdishes, serving food, washingnapkins, and general cleanup.
Henniker FireDepartment VisitsPK-2 at HCS
Grades PK-2 were visited bythe Henniker Fire Departmenthere at HCS. This was part offire safety week! Students sawthe different tools thatfirefighters use andinvestigated a fire truck upclose. During the presentation,students saw a firefighterdressed with all their gear,face mask and oxygen. Thiswas to help them be preparedin the event of a fire. Students discussed the importance of having a meeting placeoutside in case of a fire. Don't forget to check your smoke alarms and carbonmonoxide detectors! Thank you to the Henniker Fire Department!
1st Grade Pumpkin Picking
With fall, comes pumpkins! First Graders have been learning about the life cycle ofa pumpkin. As one of our activities to help teach about pumpkins, we go to apumpkin patch. We have a great resource right in our own town, the Connor
Pumpkin patch on Old Concord Road. For the past few years, Patrick Connor hasgenerously allowed the children to pick pumpkins from his field at a minimal cost.
This year we were able to conduct a pumpkin experiment when we got back to ourclassrooms. This included weighing, and measuring the circumference and height of
the pumpkin. Oh, we also found out that pumpkins float!
2nd Graders Hunt Bugs with iPads
Throughout the months of September and October, second-grade students at theHenniker Community School have been learning about insects. On this day, thestudents used iPads to photograph their finds on an insect hunt.
Cole Manni can't believe the insect he sees on the iPadMegan Flaherty is using. Photo Credit: Leanne Chauvette
Potato Harvesting
Mrs. Gage's 5th grade class getting theirhands dirty while digging for potatoes.
Photo Credit: Leanne Chauvette
Mrs. Gage's 5th grade class from theHenniker Community School recentlywalked to the Henniker Lions CommunityGarden on Old Concord Road on October5th to dig up and harvest potatoes. TheHenniker Lions Community Gardenprovides fresh produce to area foodpantries. In past years, HCS studentshave assisted with planting. This yearthey were invited to help with the harvest.This is a community service-basedproject for the students.
5th Grade Joins NEC Students in Outdoor LeadershipProgram
Our fifth-grade students had the opportunity to use the ropes course at NewEngland College this fall under the watchful supervision of NECstudents in the Outdoor Leadership program at the college. This is the 5th year thatthe Henniker PTA and the NEC Outdoor Leadership program has funded this outingfor Henniker fifth grade students. The ropes course is designed to help studentsdevelop their communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills as they workin groups to accomplish various tasks on the course.
Megan Flaherty (pink ballerina) and Mrs. Cooper (flower pot)cross Western Ave with the help from the Henniker Police
HCS Patriots are ready for the Halloween ParadeHarry Potter (aka James Conklin) walkingdown Western Ave in the Halloween parade
Literacy Night for 2nd and 3rd Grade
The Literacy Team at HCS will host aSecond and Third Grade Literacy Night! Ifyou are a parent of a Henniker CommunitySchool second or third grade student youare cordially invited to attend this event to be held at HCS on Thursday, November17th from 5:00-6:30 PM. To start, bring your second and third grade students to thecafe in order to enjoy some pizza. Around 5:30 staff members will begin supervisingthe children and engaging them in literacy activities. In the library, while thesestudents are working on literacy activities, parents will learn about valuable HCSlibrary resources, literacy skills, and strategies taught in the second and thirdgrades. Parents will leave this event with a greater understanding of specific literacyskills that their students are learning and activities to use with their children athome. Students will leave with a book bag and a book! Look for an informationalflyer with a tear off RSVP portion to come home with your child as this event nears.
HCS AnnualHalloween Parade
The HCS Students and Staffshowed off their Halloweencostumes in the AnnualHalloween Parade. A bigthank you to the Henniker PDfor keeping this event fun andsafe! It was a spooktaculartime!
HCS Cross Country Team
The Henniker Community School Cross Country Team just completed a wonderfulseason. The team competed in seven meets including two home meets and theMiddle School State Championship Race. As the season progressed, athleteslearned how to pace themselves, challenge themselves to push their bodies andunderstand they were stronger and more capable than they had imagined.Accomplishments included finishing in the top five out of over 100 runners, taking
five minutes off a previous course time, running without walking for two miles, goingup the big hill farther than before and overcoming fear to compete in a big race. Theteam worked very well together offering support, advice, encouragement andsnacks to each other. Well done team!
HCS WellnessCommittee
Recently, the HCS WellnessCommittee entered theMerrimack County Savings BankHealth Grant. HCS could win a$3000 Health grant and youcould win a FitBit - but weneed your votes.You may vote once by going tothe Merrimack County SavingsBank Facebook pageand voting for the HCSentry. Then please share thiswith anyone you know and askthem to vote. Votingends November 18, 2016.
Thanks!!HCS Wellness
From the PTA
Henniker Police Will Be Presenting at PTA Meeting
Henniker PTA has invited Henniker Police Department to our next membersmeeting on Thursday, November 10, 2016. HPD will be doing a presentation onInternet Safety and covering important info like how to protect your child fromcyberbullying and online predators.This is a 30 minute presentation that will begin immediately following our regularagenda. Join us at 7pm sharp in the HCS Library.
If you have any questions or have an idea for a future guest speaker, please contactKristen at [email protected]
Thank you!
Henniker PTA at Music on MainStreet
The Henniker PTA didn't win the race (thathonor went to the Pancake House), butthey put in a GREAT effort. Here's our ownAssistant Principal Matt Colby giving it hisall.
Next Meeting
The next PTA meeting is Tuesday, November 10th at 7pm in the school library.
Upcoming Events at HCSView the full school calendar
11/2 School Board Meeting 6:15pm HCS Library11/8 NO SCHOOL - Common Workshop Day11/8 Election Day 7am - 7pm in HCS Gymnasium11/10 PTA Meeting 7:00-10:00pm HCS Library11/11 NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day 11/15 Girl Scout Registration and Information Night 6:00-7:00 in Cafeteria11/16 3rd Grade Monarch's Education Day 9:00-1:00 11/17 Literacy Night - Grades 2 & 3 - 5:00-6:3011/22 End of Trimester 111/23 -11/25 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break11/29 Grade 7 "We the People" Field Trip 9:15 - 12:30
Community News
St. Theresa's Parish Annual Christmas Fair and Cookie Walk
Join us at St Theresa's Parish for the Annual Christmas Fair and Cookie Walk.Saturday November 26th from 9:00am - 2:00pm atSt. Theresa's Hall ~ 150 Old West Hopkinson Road, Henniker
Vendors, Crafters, Cookie Walk and make your own Gingerbread House!Henniker Lions Club is serving a pancake Breakfast with Santa 9:00 am ~ 11:00 amVendor spaces still available contact Marlene @ #938-2530.
General Election - November 8th, 2016 7am to 7pm in the Henniker CommunitySchool Gymnasium. Please bring photo ID. You can find a sample ballot @ www.henniker.org
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