We did it!
What is that? It’s an insect! Fifth grades last project was all about insects. We learned about the scarab, praying mantis and assassin bugs as well as other insects that help as well as harm the earth. Another high light was our graduation and luau. We have all have worked hard and are going to have a great summer. Congrats fifth grade you did it!
Mrs. Emestica
BUG Program
Kiwanis Club of Hollis teams up with Evangel for Terrific Kids and Bringing Up Grades (BUG) programs. The 5th Grade participated in the Terrific Kids and Bringing Up Grades (BUG) Program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Hollis. Terrific Kids is a national program that promotes character development, positive behavior, peer relationships, attendance, or schoolwork and receive recognition when attaining their goals. BUG is a program designed to provide recognition to students who raise one grade while maintaining their grades in other subjects from one grading period to another. Students are encouraged to continue this process throughout the school year. Recognitions include: certificates, student dictionaries, Terrific Kid Pins, bumper stickers, BUG stickers, pencils, other gifts and celebrations. This year the students received their certificates and gifts during the Kiwanis Terrific Kids Ice Cream Sundae Party.
Ms. Hampton
Spring Celebration
Students did a great job for the Spring Celebration. They learned two dance routines and danced to Shackles and My Life Belongs To You. They worked really hard during their recess time and learned both dances in less than two weeks. Everyone was blessed at the program.
Mrs. Rosario
“Stepping Up” to Middle School
Fifth grade students walked down the aisle with a rose in hand to give to their parents who were waiting for them in the front of the sanctuary. Honor Cords were worn by National Elementary Society Members and also by NEHS Officers. Students received their diplomas and a beautiful Bible from the school. The students recited verses and sang two awesome songs. Mrs. Gepte, the class aide, made a beautiful video of the class and tat was shown during the ceremony. It was a wonderful day and a ceremony to be remembered. We are so excited for all of our 5th graders that will now be movingon to our Middle School Department. See you in September.
Please see “Galleries” “Photblog” for some memorable pictures.
Have a Blessed Summer
What a year. Researching, building, and playing games… oh my! I have enjoyed working with all the students and groups this year. I pray that you all have a safe and blessed summer.
Mr. Penland
Risk
As students learned about different cultures, the question was – What to do with that knowledge now? Let’s dominate the cultures. Students learned how to play the game Risk. Risk is a game of total world domination. This game was a little easier to learn than that of the Passport to Culture. This game was much more difficult to master. Which person should you ally with? Or – When should you break that alliance? and also, Which territory can I afford to lose to strengthen another territory? All of these questions needed to be answered while strategizing a winning game plan. 47? 47? I don’t think you can have that many armies on one territory! This was one of the best phrases said during all of the games.
Mr. Penla
Passport to Culture
Some groups have recently learned a new game called Passport to Culture. This game teaches many customs and traditions of cultures all over the world. What is the correct time to arrive at a dinner party in Paraguay? A) 30 minutes prior to time. B) Exactly on the time. Or C) 30 minutes after invited time. This question and many others stumped the groups that played. I answered that correctly! is one of the many exclamations that could be heard during every game. Jubilation would erupt once someone had finally acquired all the passport stamps to win.
Mr. Penland
A new Library
First of all there is exciting news for the library. Our Library is being completely remodeled. We are blessed to have the opportunity of upgrading our library. For this reason, I have been and will continue to be having library in the classrooms. I come in with a rolling bookshelf for students to continue borrowing their favorite books. Although they miss the library it’s a nice chance for the library to come to them. The important thing is that they continue to exercise their love for books. Pk and Kindergarten have been reading about The Old Lady that Swallowed a Shell. They enjoy this story about the old lady that swallowed a whole bunch of ocean stuff. It is a great story to teach them about fiction, fantasy, and make believe and also stimulates their imagination.
Mrs. Ruiz
Fathers Day Tie Card
Elementary worked on father’s day cards that unlike the traditional cards these resembled a shirt and tie! They were able to personalize the card to include their father’s favorite color and pattern.
Miss Arnau
Mothers Day Fans
Mothers deserve so much! Instead of the traditional Mothers Day card students made their mothers a colorful elegant fan, great for when she’s on the bus, train, park bench or even at church and needs to cool down. Using regular drawing paper students made designs and colored the entire page then folded it accordion style, and tied a ribbon at the end.
Miss Arnau