Hemingway News

Read All About It

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Newsletter 5.18.2012.pdf

Noticias 5.18.2012.pdf

Lunch Calendar Misprint

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600

There is NO early out on Friday, May 18th.
This was a misprint on the district lunch menu.
Regular dismissal @ 2:30 PM.

Cool Frogs

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Ms. Woodruff's 2nd Grade class has been studying the rainforest.
Check out these amazing frogs!

Please Help

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600

As you may have heard or read the paper, a Hemingway family, had a fire in their home. They will need to replace many items due to smoke damage. We are looking for donations of furniture, clothes, etc..., and/or money. If you would like to donate something, please refer to the information below:

An account has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank in the family's name for cash donations.

If you wish to donate items, please contact (English) Amy Lizano at 720-9341 or (Spanish) Pilar Maza at 726-3738.

Tal vez haya oído, o leído en el periódico, que una familia de Hemingway, tuvieron en incendio en su casa. Necesitarán reemplazar muchas cosas por que de daños del humo. Suscamos donaciones de muebles, ropa, etc..., y/o dinero. Si quiere donar algo, por favor mire la información abajo:

Hay una cuenta para donaciones de dinero en Wells Fargo Bank en el nombre de la familia.

Si quiere donar cosas, llame a Amy Lizano (inglés) a 720-9341 o (español) Pilar Maza a 726-3738

We can do no great things, only small things with great love. ~Mother Teresa

Walk & Bike To School

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Wednesday, May 9
Walk and Bike to School Day

Kudos to everyone who rode their bikes or walked to school.

That's a lot of bikes!

Art & Literature Fair

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The annual Hemingway Elementary Art & Literature Fair was held on Thursday, April 3rd.
Student art and published books were on display for the evening.

Read All About It

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Newsletter 5.4.2012.pdf

Noticias 5.4.2012.pdf

Science "Matters"

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Did you know that "dry" ice is the solid form of the gas carbon dioxide, which is a normal part of our atmosphere?

"How can ice be dry?" you may wonder. Dry ice doesn't melt into a liquid state; it "sublimates", or goes directly into it's gaseous form. Since it doesn't become "wet", it's "dry".

What do you think happens when you put dry ice in a closed container, like a film canister?
Watch the video below and find out!

Spotlight on the Publishing House

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600

We are very proud of the Ernest Hemingway Elementary Publishing House, in place since 1990. Our "House" was started by Hemingway teachers Elaine Redman, Janet Cantor, Leslie Wilde, and Jana Firzpatrick.

The publication of children's writings is an essential element and wonderful incentive for the writing process. The Publishing House gives students an opportunity to write for a real purpose, providing an audience for their efforts, and acknowledges the importance we place on this lifetime skill.

The Publishing House is located in a former storage closet and resembles the gift-wrapping section of a department store. Student authors choose the style they want for covers by looking at samples displayed on the wall. Supplies and materials are stored in labeled bins. Glitter, bubble letters and attractive scrapbooking paper (puppies, monkeys, snakeskin) are favorites.

Parent volunteers run the whole operation – typing student writing, creating the covers and binding the finished work so it is ready for presentation and enjoyment. Most books include an author page with a photo and some personal information about the author. Students even make dedications to siblings, parents, friends, teachers and animals. These books become keepsakes honoring the students’ efforts.

Our Publishing House was featured in a well-known national educator's magazine, the 1993 November/December issue of Instructor. The movement in education to connect children's writing to reading through publishing is here to stay. We are fortunate to have such a valuable and successful program in our school.
Published books will be featured in the upcoming Art & Literature Show!

Earth Day Every Day

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Earth Day 2012 is Sunday, April 22nd.
At Hemingway, 5th Grade and Kindergarten Dual Immersion classes were Being Proactive and Thinking Win-Win as they headed outside to pick up trash around our school!

Read All About It

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Newsletter 4.20.2012.PDF

Noticias 4.20.2012.pdf

Jump Rope for Heart

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Hemingway Elementary is excited to partner with the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart program this year. JRFH is an activity that focuses on healthy living, the importance of physical fitness and community service--all things that are important to our school!

Our school’s Jump Rope for Heart activity is set for the week of April 30- May 4 during PE. As part of the program students may collect donations via their envelope should they choose to raise funds for the American Heart Association.

Our school goal is for each student to raise $1 in support of this program. We are hosting several special challenges. Each student who raises a minimum of $1 will get a heart to color and hang in the gym. The top class will also get a special PE class with Mr. Haisley!

Thank you for your support of our service –learning project to benefit the American Heart Association and our community. Please feel free to contact me with any questions

kstilling@blaineschools.org

All About Emperor Penguins

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Mrs. Harding's class worked together to write and publish a non-fiction book about Emperor Penguins.
Here's how they did it!

ISAT Tests

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600

ISAT Testing Begins This Month

April 17: 5th Grade Language     May 1: 4th Grade Math
April 18: 4th Grade Language     May 2: 3rd Grade Math
April 19: 3rd Grade Language     May 3: 5th Grade Math

April 24: 4th Grade Reading        May 7 - 10: Make-ups
April 25: 3rd Grade Reading
April 26: 5th Grade Reading

April 30: 5th Grade Science

REMEMBER: Get a good night's sleep before test days and eat a nutritious breakfast!

Spirit Day

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Friday, April 27^th

HEMINGWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL "SPIRIT DAY"
&
STAFF VS. 5TH GRADE BASKETBALL GAME

It's time to show some school spirit and wear your Husky colors!