
Christmas in Spain has some traditions than what we know here, but sweet treats are shared by both. Morgan made the Spanish III class Turrón- a nougat made with almonds, honey, sugar, and eggs. It was delicious!


Christmas in Spain has some traditions than what we know here, but sweet treats are shared by both. Morgan made the Spanish III class Turrón- a nougat made with almonds, honey, sugar, and eggs. It was delicious!

Is visiting the Galapagos Islands on your bucket list? Olivia taught us all about the ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands and even made a small model.


Erin found a tradition from Spain that happens around Valentine's Day called LA Diada de Sant Jordi. This is a time when men and women gift each other with books and roses!


Ethan and Cam taught us about MMA fighters whose origins are from Spanish-speaking countries and then gave us a little demonstration. Thanks guys!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eDN6jDU1ICKEdSedQjLMGXWxKvqUrWD7/view?usp=drivesdk

Who made the best Falla? Natalie and Becca adapted a Falla to be able to create one in the classroom. Typically they are large structures made of cardboard, Styrofoam and paper-mâché and become towering monuments. Then they vote on the best and the rest are burned! This festival takes place in Valencia, Spain.



Photography class has been working on blacklight photography this week. This project involves using fluorescent tempera paint, painted on a participant. Photography students photograph the model in a dim room with blacklight lighting.





Good luck to the Varsity Chickasaws Esport team. They will play Rocket League against Newman Catholic. The competition will start at 4 pm. Here is the link to watch the team.
https://www.youtube.com/@chickasawesports1756/streams

Good luck to the Varsity Chickasaws Esport team. They will play Rocket League against Newman Catholic. The competition will start at 4 pm. Here is the link to watch the team.
https://www.youtube.com/@chickasawesports1756/streams

Good luck to the wrestling teams. They are going to travel to Charles city HS for the wrestling meet. It will start at 6:15 pm tonight.


Baking I Class has been busy making candies for one of their final labs. We have covered so much in this new class and it has been a lot of fun! The students have learned a lot and have kept a digital portfolio of all of their baking labs to show their growth.

We will have 2 hours early dismissal due to the beginning of the winter break on Thursday, December 22. We will not have school on Friday, December 23-January 3rd. The second semester will start on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023.

Holiday fun in the library! These are some fun kids ready for the holidays! Stop by the library and grab some props for a holiday pic.





Baking I Class did a cookie exchange lab and made several different types of cookies: refrigerator cookies, drop cookies, pressed cookies, and rolled cookies. Then they all shared with each other and took home a box of cookies.


Baylee is teaching the students in Spanish III class how to do a dance called the Zapateo. It is like a tap dancing and lots of fun! She chose to talk about dances from Mexico for her project.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aKhRcI5a79W7b7e0KBZBQLCVCgqfjmN1/view?usp=drivesdk

Mrs. Schmitt's 7th Grade FCS students are learning about Farm to Fork and the reasons to buy food directly from the farmer and farmer's market. The pictures show an activity of how everything is interconnected from livestock to water to soil.



Happy Holidays from the staff at New Hampton Elementary!


Good luck to the JV Chickasaws Esport team. They will play the Rocket League against Garner-Hayfield-Ventura. It will be online. The competition will start at 4 pm. Here is the link to watch the team.
https://www.youtube.com/@chickasawesports1756/streams

Good luck to the wrestling teams. They are going to travel to NFV HS for the wrestling meet. It will start at 6pm. The tickets are available at the gate $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for students. watch the team live at.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpColOlHiReYxPyHehckr8A

Good luck to the boys basketball teams! The JV boys basketball game will start at 5:30pm tonight vs. Waukon at Waukon High School. The varsity will play at 8 pm. Go Chickasaws!!