HMS UPDATE
June Newsletter
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
I would like to wish all of our 5th grade students a fond farewell as they begin the next stage of their educational journey. We believe that their experience at Helen Morgan School has prepared them to handle the excitement and challenge that this time brings to their intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth.
I recently read about an experiment, started in the 1990's, called Biosphere 2. In this enclosed ecosystem, scientists learned that the trees that grew inside the dome were weaker than the trees outside. The reason for this is that trees need the stress of wind (no wind inside a dome!) to build a strong foundation. Trees respond to wind by getting stronger.
I encourage our departing fifth graders to recognize the winds of adolescence and use these "stresses" to make them more resilient, stronger. As they look toward this new chapter in their lives, I hope that they reflect on how much they have grown over this year and to use the memories of their great achievements, as well of when they have struggled, as they continue to build upon their personal foundations.
Wishing the HMS community a wonderful summer of discovery, adventure, rest and fun.
Proudly,
Doug Layman
Principal
Check out the HMS website for information on our summer challenges for next year's students.
Also on the website, is information for next year's HMS Lego Robotic Program.
Finally, we are excited to introduce our first HMS Community Book Chat for parents, educators, and their friends.
HMS PHOTO ALBUM
5th Grade Band
Mr. Layman's Favorite Part of the Day
Riddle Recess
Field Day Colors
Camp at the Lake (4th Grade Trip)
Memorial Day Assembly
1st Place- The Stock Market Game
Buehler Challenger and Space Center (5th Grade Trip)
civil war living history presentation
FAREWELL
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Helen Morgan School
Email: doug.layman@sparta.org
Website: hms.sparta.org
Location: Sparta, NJ
Phone: 973.729.5770