To celebrate Thanksgiving, the hallways became alive with our own first-grade version of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade called “Balloons Over Broadway.” Students designed their own balloon characters during the week, some with help from their fourth grade buddies. The excited first graders and their teachers then paraded around the school today showcasing their creative and fun balloon designs.
Our Kindergarteners also participated in the parade with their "Turkey Trot" in which they showcased the colorful turkeys they have been working on all week. Students put a lot of time and creative detail into their turkey friends! Today was a day of festive Thanksgiving fun throughout the school! Happy Thanksgiving from HCS!
Students in PE just finished their Cup-Stacking unit. Students learned the six stack and how to stack up and down. Students in grades 3 and 4 participated in a ladder tournament. All grade levels were a part of the World Stacking Association Challenge. Way to go!
The HCS WeeDeliver Post Office had their first delivery of the 2024-2025 school year. A total of 235 pieces of mail were delivered today!
Despite the rainy weather, spirits were high with a rainbow over the Central School today!
Last week our second graders shared with the entire school community how to "Be cool, follow the rule... Be a good citizen! " The second graders designed posters and gave examples of how to be a good school citizen in the cafeteria, lunch, and hallways. Good citizenship topics included things like " Be a good friend and include others," "Wait patiently and take turns ," and "Honor other people's Hula Hoop Space." Student posters were then hung up in the cafeteria as a reminder for all on how to be a good citizen. Well done Grade 2!
Recently, our third graders had the opportunity to participate in Caine's Arcade, an interactive, collaborative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) project. Each group collaborated on one arcade design to construct. Over the course of several days, the third grade students used the engineering design model to plan, build, revise and construct the games. The project culminated in a special day where students were able to celebrate their accomplishments through a day of playing each other's games. Well done Gr 3!
Last week some 7th grade friends from HMS came to visit our younger students to participate in "Big Feet, Little Feet," an interactive event featuring games, activities, and fun between the "big kids" and the "little kids." It was a fun event and a great example of partnership between HCS and HMS! Thank you 7th graders for coming to visit us!
Recently, students in grades K-3 went unplugged and screen-free for a week of STEM activities during technology class. Kindergarten students made oobleck and learned that oobleck is both a liquid and a solid! First—and second-grade students learned about chemical reactions when combining baking soda and vinegar and how they can inflate a balloon! Third graders created paper bats and discovered that the shape of wings can help them fly longer distances! We didn't forget fourth grade! While fourth graders did not go unplugged, they used their creativity to complete digital glyphs!
At HCS we celebrated Halloween in style! Students and staff dressed in costumes, students paraded with their costumes through the school and everyone enjoyed a spirited Thriller dance from the fourth grade. It was a fun day for all at HCS!
Last Friday our fourth graders had the opportunity to visit the NH State House and the NH Historical Society Museum in Concord. The field trip featured a tour of the statehouse, a visit to the senate and house chambers, meeting local representatives, and a visit to the governor's office. Students also received a copy of the NH Constitution. While at the Historical Society Museum, students learned about NH history and artifacts of the past. It was a great opportunity for our students to learn about and celebrate our great state of New Hampshire!
Last week in celebration of Fire Prevention Month, Preschool - Gr 2 students had a special visit from our firefighters at the Hampstead Fire Department. Firefighters came to teach students about fire prevention, what firefighters do, what equipment and tools they use, and how they keep us and our community safe. Thank you Hampstead firefighters for visiting us and thank you to Mrs. Crisa for organizing this annual event!
Last week, members of the Salem Area Rotary Club came to deliver dictionaries to all our third grade students. We thank the Salem Area Rotary Club for visiting and for giving our third graders such a valuable learning resource. Thank you!
Recently Mrs. Lazzaro's students participated in Pumpkin Glow Reading . This special reading activity offered students the opportunity to read with their own pumpkin glow light which they made. It was a fun and festive way to read!
This week we celebrated Gammy Ann on her 15 -year "work-a-versary" through the Foster Grandparents Program at HCS . We appreciate of all that Grammy Ann has done for our students and congratulate and thank her for 15 years of service through the program! Congratuations Grammy Ann!
Last Friday staff from HCS and HMS got together along with members of the Hampstead Police Department and the Hampstead Fire Department for a friendly, community kickball game. It was the perfect afternoon for fun, laughs, and lots of kickball. A great time was had by all!
Pinkerton Academy Student Ambassadors visited HCS Kindergarten students yesterday as part of our work in connecting our students with their community. The Pinkerton Ambassadors taught the Kindergarteners about Alan Shepard and his connection to Pinkerton, talked about what they aspire to do post graduation and talked with our students about what they want to be when they grow up. It was a wonderful partnership between PA and HCS. Kindergarten students also received a Pinkerton Academy t-shirt and sticker!
HCS Community Night Event:
Screenagers Elementary Edition!
HCS is pleased to partner with SoRock in bringing Screenagers Elementary Edition to Hampstead Central School on Thursday, October 24th 6-8 PM in the cafeteria. See flyer for additional details.
First graders celebrated International Dot Day recently. International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration inspired by the children's book, The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. The day featured various creative learning activies utilizing the "dot." There was even the oportunity for some first graders to work with their fourth grade buddies on different dot activites.
Recently, HCS preschoolers celebrated Pirate Day. Students dressed as pirates and participated in various pirate-themed activities. A fun day was had by all!
This past week we celebrated Grandparents' Day, Central School-style by honoring our classroom Foster Grandparents! Thank you to Grammy Deb, Grammy Ann, Grammy Ellen, and Grammy Claudia. You are a special part of our school community and we can not thank you enough for your caring dedication to supporting our students! Thank you!
