Hart Families and Friends,

Kindergarten Sneak Peek

Today we invited our newly enrolled 2010-2011 Kindergarten students to join us for a "Sneak Peek" into what it is like to be a Kindergarten student at Hart! We had a great turnout and I can tell you that we have an excellent group of kiddos headed our way. The kids joined us for Hart Beat and jumped right in with the dancing, cheering and fun! Even some of our new parents came up to the front to help lead the dance. A special thanks to our Kindergarten Team for coming up with such a fabulous idea!

Family Fun Night

Don't forget that Monday, May 24th, is Hart Family Fun Night from 6:00-8:00 PM at Hart. There will be free food, music an fun activities for all. The picture auction will take place in the 5th grade hall from 6:30-7:30. Remember, no money will be collected Monday night. All proceeds will go to printing more pictures to be hung in the halls of Hart next school year!

Celebration Student Accomplishments

Throughout the year we have recognized our students during morning announcements for their various accomplishments outside of school. Our students enjoy being featured on the announcements and love to see themselves on the big screen!! When something is good, we always want to find a way to keep it going and involve more students.

So...we are starting something new for next year and decided to try it our these last weeks of school. During announcements we shared with students that if they win a game, a chess tournament, any competition, have a recital, raise money for a special cause, earn a boy scout or girl scout badge, or whatever they feel is an accomplishment then we have a form in the library they need to complete. Then we schedule a time to video the students talking about their accomplishment and play it on the announcements.

Our students have produced 3 videos already and featured them on the announcements. WOW! It has been a huge success. One of our students, Hudson Wallace, is hosting the sports recognitions with his In the Huddle with Hudson Show. I know there are only 2 weeks left of school, but we are so excited about expanding this opportunity for our students next year, that wanted to go ahead and tell you about our plan. Look for information on how your child can become a part of this wonderful experience at the beginning of next school year!

Check out our New Videos

After school today, some of our staff played kickball with our 4th graders who won the D&D auction item for kickball against the teachers. When I walked into the gym I knew we were in trouble. The kids were decked out in the mean green shirts with the words Teacher Exterminator on the front. What the students didn't know is that we have a secret weapon on the teacher team, Mrs. Simon. Did you know that she played in a real kickball league? Well, let me assure you that she did and she takes her kickball very seriously! :)

The teachers were leading when the Teacher Exterminators came up for their final at bat (I do not know the kickball lingo, so please forgive me!).  I decided to give the Teacher Exterminators a pep talk. I suggested the students target the teacher weaknesses and when I asked what they thought they were, the students responded with, "The teachers are old, tired and can't bend down!" Well they were right because after a two out rally, the Teacher Exterminators, took us down! Even with our secret weapon, Mrs. Simon, we couldn't hold them and the students won by 1!

You know it is a good day when you get to spend time with new kindergarten students, when you realize that your 5th grade students feel like they can take on the world of middle school and when you have an opportunity to share in a game of kickball with students, staff and parents at the end of the day! Today was a great day, and I am proud to be a part of such an amazing school family!

Make it a great weekend!

Kathy :)

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