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Little Railers hard at work during centers! It may look like "just play" but they are building a lever (simple machines), making towers with more or fewer blocks (math concepts), sorting furniture by room (vocabulary), and putting the alphabet stamps away (matching letters). Students could also choose to skate in our pretend ice rink (gross motor work)! Preschool is always #breakingout to create their own learning experiences!

December Student of the Month - HHS - Diether Leach Diether is the son of Todd and Annie Leach. He is involved in Scholar’s Bowl and taking Yearbook Pictures. When asked why he thinks he was selected for Student of the Month, Diether answered, “I honestly don’t know why I was chosen. I am just an ordinary student who keeps my grades up and focuses on my schoolwork. I am a positive person who makes sure that there is a smile on someone’s face. I also like to support all my classmates in what they do and give them some confidence.” Mr. Chesterman feels that Diether was chosen for Student of the Month “ because he’s an intelligent, well-mannered kid!” Congratulations Diether!

Herington vs Rural Vista - Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:00 - Girls Varsity 7:30 - Boys Varsity Games will be Live Stream on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCry0OWR1pyQF_17jHdO4Pew/

Second graders took advantage of a gloomy day last week to do some flashlight reading. #breaking out

The middle school staff members chose 7th grader, Sevana Stepherson, as the December Student of the Month. Sevana participates in vocal, student council, the honors program, and is the basketball manager. Sevana feels that she was chosen at Herington Middle School’s student of the month because she has received straight A’s, she is helpful towards other students, she follows the Rail Way and the Three R’s, she shows respect in class, and is a role model for other students. Sevana is the daughter of Teresa Maria Stepherson and step-daughter of Ronnie Mac Moncrief.

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Music Instructor Mrs. Schrader helped third grade students prepare the song "Hideaway" to perform virtually for family and friends since HES was unable to have the winter concert. #breakingout Hideaway: https://www.schooltube.com/media/1_c8cpxfof

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Mrs. Mein Advisory 8th grade class is starting to work on T-shirt quilting for their PBL projects.

HES fourth graders have prepared a digital version of the song "Stand" to share with family and friends since they were unable to perform the annual winter concert. #breakingout Stand: https://www.schooltube.com/media/1_wzgpjuzz

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The U S D 487 Covid team has determined that the district will continue to operate in the yellow. This means students in grades Preschool through 12 may attend in person for the upcoming week.

HES 5th Grade Band Students: Reminder that you will be attending band class on Tuesday, January 5th so please remember to bring your instruments back to school.

Remote Learner Meal Request Form 1/5-1/8. NO SCHOOL MONDAY. Pick up daily in the elementary school drive from 12:30-1:00 p.m. Please remember to sign up weekly to ensure that our kitchen has made the correct amount of lunches and call the office to let us know if you can't make it. https://forms.gle/SrQSkNUGt4Ae9A8NA

The Grinch, the elves, the projects all created a fun learning environment in the second grade classrooms leading up to the holiday break. #breakingout Use this link to see what they did: https://www.schooltube.com/media/Second_Grade_Holiday_Fun_360p/1_ugedzfiy/191565713

It snowed outside and inside this week at HES as students in Mrs. Beames’s class experimented with lotion and cornstarch to make snow and snowballs. #breakingout

Mrs. Susan Mueller and Jasper brightened the week for HES students when they visited on Wednesday. Mrs. Susan and Jasper went to the windows around the school so each class could see them. In addition, Mrs. Susan provided a video of her reading Christmas in the Barn, and teachers shared it with their classes. Thank you Mrs. Susan for all that you do for our students and community. #breakingout

Mrs. Beames’s fifth graders made elephant toothpaste and observed the chemical reactions caused by different materials. #breakingout

The HES all-school assembly for December was conducted virtually on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Birthdays, students of the month, and class awards were recognized. Click on the link below to watch the assembly. #breakingout https://www.schooltube.com/media/HES+December+All+School+Assembly/1_rv3u831w/191565713

Need a last minute Christmas gift? We still have sweaters available! L-3Xl @ $20. Contact Chesney Clark at the high school. cclark@usd487.org or call/text 620-546-4143