Sunday, February 26, 2012
Scientist of the Week 7
This week's science experiment was the perfect complement to the unit we have been studying over the past few weeks, states of matter. I love when things come together unexpectedly!
HAA's Got Talent!
Our 2nd grade friends did an amazing job during last night's talent show! I'm so proud of the three who were part of last night's program. All proceeds from the show are going towards the Senior Class mission trip to St. Croix, Virgin Islands this spring break.
One of our 2nd grade girls sang a duet with her friend from 1st grade. They sang "These are a few of my favorite things . . ." so beautifully, and they looked so lovely in their coordinating outfits!
Another musical act by one of our 2nd graders was a harp solo. Many members of the audience, including one of the hosts of the show, commented that it was the first time they had ever heard a live harp performance! She did a wonderful job playing a piece that was written by her harp teacher.
And finally, the act that was awarded 1st place in the Preschool - 6th grade division, a brilliant hula hooping act by one of our 2nd grade boys who was assisted by his big brother. These two really had the audience clapping and cheering, it was that good!
Awards were given out for the Art Show portion of the night as well. Three of our 2nd graders were awarded with ribbons and prizes for the Preschool-2nd grade age division - 2nd place, 3rd place, and Principal's Pick. I'm incredibly proud of all the kids who entered. I hope that HAA continues to exhibit art each year, because it gives our artistically inclined students an opportunity to show off their creative talents! Here's a group photo of those who placed in elementary.
Congratulations to all the participants of the talent and art show!
The night started off with a Kinder friend performing a piano solo. He is a piano prodigy in the making!
One of our 2nd grade girls sang a duet with her friend from 1st grade. They sang "These are a few of my favorite things . . ." so beautifully, and they looked so lovely in their coordinating outfits!
Another musical act by one of our 2nd graders was a harp solo. Many members of the audience, including one of the hosts of the show, commented that it was the first time they had ever heard a live harp performance! She did a wonderful job playing a piece that was written by her harp teacher.
And finally, the act that was awarded 1st place in the Preschool - 6th grade division, a brilliant hula hooping act by one of our 2nd grade boys who was assisted by his big brother. These two really had the audience clapping and cheering, it was that good!
Awards were given out for the Art Show portion of the night as well. Three of our 2nd graders were awarded with ribbons and prizes for the Preschool-2nd grade age division - 2nd place, 3rd place, and Principal's Pick. I'm incredibly proud of all the kids who entered. I hope that HAA continues to exhibit art each year, because it gives our artistically inclined students an opportunity to show off their creative talents! Here's a group photo of those who placed in elementary.
Congratulations to all the participants of the talent and art show!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Impact & New 100 Club! Members
Every other week or so we have high school students from Mr. D.'s Impact class come and spend time with us. I typically have the high school kids read to and with the 2nd graders and they also write reading responses (usually book reports) together as a group since they come during Daily 5 (literacy instruction) rotations. Last week the kids were excited because I let them play a math and Bingo games. It really is a blessing that our lower elementary students have the opportunity to form positive relationships with the older kids of our school.
On another note, since the holidays two more 2nd graders were initiated into the 100 Club! for reading and logging in 100 books outside of school. Congratulations, girls! I'm incredibly proud of you!
On another note, since the holidays two more 2nd graders were initiated into the 100 Club! for reading and logging in 100 books outside of school. Congratulations, girls! I'm incredibly proud of you!
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