HHS Weekly Update

Check out this information about 2024 HHS Summer School! You can also view available courses and find out how to sign up by visiting www.hobart.k12.in.us/summerschool2024

In March of 2023, Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, asked the School City of Hobart to pilot Khanmigo – the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool his organization was working on for education. Some HHS teachers along with their students began using Khanmigo and offering feedback to the researchers and developers to make the program what it is today. The AI in Khanmigo offers tutoring to students especially during non-school hours when they need help to complete an assignment – without giving them the answer – yet leading them to solutions. In addition, teachers in School City of Hobart discovered the teaching assistant side of Khanmigo with engaging tools for their students.

This week, Microsoft made a huge announcement to partner with Sal Khan to offer Khanmigo free to U.S. teachers. They unveiled the partnership at Microsoft Build 2024 with our very own Brickies leading the way with how powerful Khanmigo has been for teachers and students. Way to Be Excellent on Purpose, Brickies!

Click here for the article explaining the partnership and impact.

Click here for the video of the Brickies which was used to unveil the partnership of Microsoft and Khanmigo.

Click here for the video link (about 15-20 minutes in) featuring the introduction and power of Phi-3 at Microsoft Build with SCOH’s video.

* If you missed the Town Hall with Sal Khan and the Brickies, you will want to go watch it at the following link: http://www.hobart.k12.in.us/khantownhall

Hobart Key Clubbers, Abigail Allen and Gracie Krejci, along with their sponsor, Mrs. Heidi Polizotto took flight for Tokyo last weekend, kicking off their trip to Japan to collaborate with International Key Club Members! Aside from presenting to each other about their respective clubs, the students were able to share some adventures in Tokyo. The group did some sightseeing and took in the local culture and cuisine, cooked traditional Japanese gyoza (dumplings), and made friendship bracelets for each other, among other things! Our Brickies are so grateful to Kiwanis and its members who helped make this amazing and immersive trip possible!

View the HHS Career Pathway and Course Description Guide by clicking here!

*Thank you to Graphic Design student, junior, Rhyan Strick, for designing the cover art for this year's guide!*

The Brickie Parent Café is a collection of podcasts for Brickie parents on a wide variety of subjects. Check out this week's featured cast from our Hobart Middle School Dean of Students, Mr. Josh Reno, where he encourages us to finish the school year strong by reminding us about the power of mindset and perseverance.

It’s no wonder a person becomes addicted to vaping so quickly with the amount of nicotine being ingested!

Indiana has several FREE resources for adults and students.

Additional information and resources:

*Contact the SRO officer at each school

*Vape Free Indiana
in.gov/vapfreeindiana

*Indiana High School Athletic Association and Indiana Department of Health partnership

https://dontpuffthisstuff.com/

The Mayor's Youth Council seeks students ages 13-19 with exceptional character to advocate for youth perspectives in city government. Council members will gain insight into municipal government, learn about civic engagement, and inform their peers about council initiatives. Members will engage in community outreach with local organizations and spearhead youth-focused service projects.

Applications can be found at: https://www.cityofhobart.org/560/Mayors-Youth-Council

For questions or more information regarding the Mayor's Youth Council, contact mayorsoffice@cityofhobart.org or call 219-942-6112.

The School City of Hobart has taken a dive into exploring Dr. Daniel Willingham's revolutionary, comprehensive, and accessible guide on how the brain learns. Through both staff and student Professional Development, we are learning real-world practices and the latest research on how to train our brains for better learning. Click the links below to learn more!

OutsmartYourBrainPodcast!

Check out these amazing Outsmart Your Brain Podcast episodes from some of our awesome Brickie educators and student leaders, inspired by the book by Dr. Willingham! Click the links below to listen to the episode!

• Podcast Introduction: Listen Here!

1. How to Understand a Lecture ー Miss Alexander

2. How to Take Lecture Notes ー Mrs. Franco

3. How to Learn from Labs, Activities, & Demonstrations ーMrs. Parrish

4. How to Reorganize your Notes ーMrs. Torres

5. How to Read Difficult Books ー Miss Bartsch

6. How to Study for Exams ーBrett Herrin, HHS Senior

7. How to Judge When You’re Ready for an Exam ーBrett Herrin, HHS Senior

8. How to Take Tests ーDominique Zepeda, HHS Senior

9. How to Learn from Past Exams ーDominique Zepeda, HHS Senior

10. How to Plan your Work ーMackenzie Eberle, HHS Senior

11. How to Defeat Procrastination ーConner Niemann, HHS Senior

12. How to Stay Focused ーAngelina Zepeda, HHS Senior

13. How to Gain Self-Confidence as a Learner ーMadelyn Burton, HHS Senior

14. How to Cope with Anxiety ーElla Freimuth, HHS Senior

All families are required to reapply for meal and textbook assistance each year. Click the button above to learn more about the application located in Skyward, or call our office at (219) 947-2413 ext.8952.

Check out the Nurse's Corner for May here!

Click here to check out the HHS Alumni Association website!