New Hampton Community Schools

Mrs. Hoskins' third graders have been working very hard on their Global Ambassador projects with Mrs. Throndson and Mrs. Hoskins. Students explored different topics affecting the world. They then choose a topic that interested them. The next step was to research their topics. Each group then created a video to educate people about their topics. Here are the amazing videos the students created! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8v687695_TGcEU1kECnyzYEwDAAIXNUn

A couple 6th graders got into Grinch Day today for the holiday fun!

Foods One students making cake without a recipe. It was a learning lab on the importance of measuring, correct ingredients, and following a recipe. "Most of them turned out to be edible!" said Mrs. Schmitt (FCS teacher)

Second graders have been studying Holidays Around The World. One of the countries that we have been visiting this week is Germany. We learned the tradition of the Christmas tree or Tannenbaum comes from Germany. Today, students completed a STEM assignment where they needed to work together to create a tool that they could use to stack Solo cups in the shape of a Christmas tree. They were given paper, pipe cleaners, and rubber bands. They had 7 minutes to create their tool and 10 minutes to build their trees.

Tonight's live stream of the girls basketball games vs. W-SR will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the following link: https://youtu.be/1tEtk93ahSM Here are the links to watch the boys basketball games on the NFHS network: Freshman game: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/waverlyshell-rock-high-school-waverly-ia/gamaf5f30cadc JV game: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/waverlyshell-rock-high-school-waverly-ia/gamb916bf162a Varsity game: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/waverlyshell-rock-high-school-waverly-ia/gam64c35ed9e7

These third graders had an amazing debate today. As we continue to work on our Global Ambassador project, we watched all the videos students created on their projects. The students voted for two projects to look more into. The two groups then debated why the class should pick their topic. They debated over 20 minutes with so many great points. #NHtribe

Congratulations to the New Hampton Dance Team on their 1st place finish in Class IV Hip Hop at the Iowa State Dance Team Championships. Congratulations to Natalie Marr on her division 1 solo. We hope to recognize these students at a later winter activity.

The High School is organizing some fun for staff and students during the month of December. Some dress up days between now and break. Here they are: Wednesday, Dec. 9 - "Grinch Day" - wear green Thursday, Dec. 10 - "Flannel Day" - wear flannel Tuesday, Dec. 15 - "Happy Holidays" - wear Red, White, Green Friday, Dec. 18 - "Stocking Day" - wear Festive Socks Monday, Dec. 21 - "Tree Topper Day" - wear Holiday Headgear Tuesday, Dec. 22 - "Ugly Sweater Day"

We look forward to our first home wrestling meet with Decorah. Our rosters for each team tonight can be viewed with the following url: t.ly/mpC3 Only spectators with tickets issued from the athletes will be able to attend in person. Masks are required at all times and all food and drink must be kept in the cafeteria. Tonight's live stream will begin at 6 pm. at the following: https://youtu.be/jfejXptS2ts

Yearbook staffers arrive to school early as they work on yearbook pages for the Distance Doesn't Define Us 2020-21 Yearbook. Dedication and volunteering of time make for great records of NHHS history! Purchase Yearbooks online or through the high school office for $55. #NHtribe

Here is a direct link to our JV/Girls/Varsity wrestling meet we will be broadcasting on 12/3 versus Decorah. Due to the governor's proclamation, each wrestler is given only two tickets to allow guests. You may follow on Trackwrestling or our live feed: https://youtu.be/jfejXptS2ts

Reading with my Gnomies!

Students are learning about series and characters in kindergarten. #NHtribe

5th grade math students are working on figuring tax with an Amazon shopping activity. Each student had $500 to spend.

Congratulations to Emma Rosonke for signing to play volleyball at Ellsworth Community College next year! Best of luck!

Elementary is organizing some fun for staff and students during the month of December. Printed calendars should be brought home by elementary students by December 2 for dress up days to begin Monday, December 7. Hope to see many students, staff, and hopefully the community join in the fun!

Congratulations to November TRIBE Students of the Month!

Reminder: On Wednesday, November 25th we will have 1 hour early dismissal. On Thursday and Friday, there will be no school. Happy Thanksgiving!

The Middle School will have these dress-up days for holiday fun!!

All Elementary parents: Please fill this form out in the event that we MAY have to go virtual again sometime this school year and will need to send home devices for all students. These devices will have apps on them that will help the students with work completion and attendance according to the state virtual learning guidelines. All students PK-4th grade will be sent home with devices (regardless if you have home devices). Reminder: this is only IF we go virtual for all school. Also that MS/HS have you do this at registration process because they do 1:1 all year. Thank you for your cooperation. You have rocked this school year with all the changes and we thank you for cooperation as this is all new to us. As always please call the school if you have further questions. #NHTribe https://forms.gle/WmJ6poA7zMM7DoeC6 Mrs. Brenda Lansing 641-394-2134 b_lansing@new-hampton.k12.ia.us