HES Happenings
Where our Monomoy students are 'fin'tastic!
Rm 33 adds their class shark to the Shark Tank!
Rm 34 once again fills their fish bowl 5 times and add their shark to the Shark Tank!
2nd grade takes the lead with 4 class sharks in the 'We Are Fintastic' Shark Tank!
"Music Counts Every Day" at HES - The music this week is composed by Scott Joplin.
This week we continue with another section of the orchestra, and another American composer.
Scott Joplin, an African-American composer, was a Texan! His family moved to Texarkana, Texas when he was about seven years old. At that young age, Joplin was a skilled banjo player and was already beginning to play the piano. By the time he was eleven years old, he was learning about the details of musical harmony and style. As a young teenager, he worked as a dance hall musician. Using his talents as a pianist, he played the piano throughout the midwestern United States and settled in St. Louis, Missouri in about 1890.
While in St. Louis, Joplin perfected the music style now known as Ragtim: a unique blend of European classical styles combined with African-American harmony and rhythm.
In the late 1890's, Joplin worked at the Maple Leaf Club in Missouri. In 1899 he composed and published his best know composition, the Maple Leaf Rag. A few years later he composed The Entertainer, which is our music for this week.
The answer to last week's question is The String Section.
The question this week the same. Which section of the orchestra plays this song?
The clue is also the same - it is NOT the name of an instrument.
Enjoy the music!
School Resource Officer - Jon Mitchell reviews school safety plans with students
Building evacuation drill practiced with SRO's
Building evacuation drill practiced with SRO's
Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation 'SunAWARE' presentation in 4th grade Physical Education Class.
The Foundation’s website (www.melanomaprevention.org) has lesson plans available for teachers in grades K-12.
Gr. 3 students arrange the 'life cycle' of turtles.
Studying and learning about the sea turtles life cycles together in grade three.
3rd grade 'hands on' learning about sea turtles.
"HESnapshot" - The featured staff of the week at HES
Jen Krystofolski - 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
My name is Jennifer Krystofolski and I am happy to teach third grade at Harwich Elementary School. I graduated from Purdue University and later earned a Master’s Degree in Reading from BSC. I grew up in Southern California and lived in many states across the country, but always spent summers in Harwich. I live in Harwich with my husband and two sons. We enjoy spending time outdoors, attending sporting events, boating, and spending time with family and friends.
Laura Morris - 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
My name is Laura Morris and I teach third grade at Harwich Elementary School. I graduated from Springfield College later earning a Master’s Degree in Reading from Bridgewater State College. I have lived in Harwich my entire life with the exception of a few years I spent in Pennsylvania. I have been teaching for 14 years at Harwich Elementary. I live in Harwich with my husband and two children Brynn 12, and Vaughn 5. When I am not at school I can be found spending time at the beach, hiking, watching sports, running, getting together with friends and family, and traveling to various swim meets.
Michelle Benoit - 3rd Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher
Mrs. Benoit has been part of the Monomoy school district for the past 8 years, working as both a title one math tutor and special education assistant. Currently, she is a grade 3 long term substitute teacher, where is excited to be with a classroom full of enthusiastic learners everyday. Mrs. Benoit loves spending time with her husband and 2 kids, spending long days at the beach, and running whenever she can find the time. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from UConn and her Masters in Education from Lesley University.
PTO's Annual Holiday Bazaar is Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ...but first...Breakfast with SANTA in the cafeteria from 8:30 AM -10:30 AM
Informational Flyers and Community Program Opportunities
Please enjoy reading the Home & School Connection 'December" edition
Home & School Supplementary Helpful Hint Flyers
Stop & Shop A+ Rewards program directly benefits our students if you select HARWICH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ID #07086 when you register your card.
HES NOVEMBER 2016 - Parent Calendar & Lunch Menu
http://www.monomoy.edu/uploaded/Elementary_School/December_Calendar_2016.pdf
December 2016 Lunch Menu
http://www.monomoy.edu/uploaded/Elementary_School/December_Menu.pdf