Summer School

Week 6 is complete!

As our summer program comes to an end, we want to thank all of our students, families, and staff for making these past six weeks such a wonderful experience. It has been a joy watching our students learn and have fun each day.

We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable rest of the summer. We look forward to welcoming our students back in August for another great school year!

• July & August HMS Sport Camps Grades 5-8.

• August 15, Saturday: Back to School Bash @Graves/HMS 10:30-12:30 PM.

• August 19, Wednesday: First Day of School Grades 1-8th Grade

*late start 8:50 AM & early dismissal 1:50 PM

• August 21, Friday: First Day of Kindergarten

• August 24, Monday: First Day of Pre-K

Toy Story 5 explores how children can become overly attached to electronic devices and how that can affect friendships and real-life experiences.

To wrap up our Physical Science unit, students made homemade ice cream using milk, sugar, vanilla, ice, and salt. They learned how adding salt to the ice makes it colder, helping the liquid mixture freeze into ice cream. It was a fun, hands-on way to explore states of matter and how heat moves from one object to another.

Students in grades K–2 explored Physical Science through hands-on projects like making push-and-pull puppets and gravity spinners. They learned how forces, motion, and gravity work while creating, testing, and improving their science creations.

Students in grades 3–5 wrapped up their STEM activity! They used creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to design and build their own mini golf courses. After sharing their creations during a showcase, students had the chance to play and enjoy each other’s designs.

Students in grades Pre-K -7 participated in "Funday," a fun-filled morning on the last day.

These classes had the highest attendance during the last week of summer school! Attendance matters, and we appreciate our students’ commitment to coming to school and being ready to learn.

Our grade-level winners are:

• K–1 Winner: Ms. Neal
• 2–3 Winner: Mrs. Klug
• 4–5 Winner: Mrs. Bronson
• 6–7 Winner: Mrs. Luna

Students in grades K–1 proudly performed the Danza de Arcos de Acambay del Estado de México, a traditional Mexican folk dance with Spanish roots. This colorful dance has been passed down for generations and continues to celebrate the culture and traditions of the Otomí people.

Students explored the art of Capoeira through music, movement, and teamwork. They performed five traditional Capoeira songs inspired by nature while using instruments such as the berimbau, pandeiro, agogô, reco-reco, and atabaque. Students also had the chance to participate in a friendly Capoeira game with Ms. Huu.

Students in grades 5–7 proudly performed the Danza de Ferrocarrileros (Railroad Workers Dance), a traditional dance from Aguascalientes, Mexico. The dance celebrates the history of the railroad and recognizes the hard work, pride, and traditions of the people who helped build Mexico's railway system.

Art Class with Mr. Barrera

Creative Creations with Ms. Baltazar

Students in grades K–1 had fun listening to favorite children's books and creating art inspired by each story. They read The Rainbow Fish, Corduroy, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and Where the Wild Things Are. Each book inspired a fun art project that brought the stories to life.

Students in grades 5–7 enrolled in Community Art explored a variety of art techniques with Mrs. Medina and Mr. Tommaso. Throughout the summer, they used their creativity to create unique projects while learning new artistic skills and expressing themselves through art.

Mrs. Manzo

Director

mmslaviero@sd104.us

Mrs. Raymond

Assistant Director

lraymond@sd104.us

Mrs. Lopez

Secretary