Creative Instruments
Fourth grade students have just completed studying sound in science. They have been learning what makes sounds (vibrations). They have also learned the difference between pitch and volume. To demonstrate what they have learned, they made instruments. These instruments were made from a variety of materials that otherwise would have been thrown away. Students created their instruments in class and then presented (played) them for . . . read more
Fourth Graders Rap
With a little inspiration from The Electric Company , a group of fourth grade students took their turn writing "blend raps." Student groups used their phonetic blend to create a list of words. These lists were then incorporated into short rap songs. We heard about br oken br icks, dr y dr agons, ch ugging ch ocolate milk, tr . . . read more
HMS Remembers Our Soldiers and Veterans
STUCO Activity
In honor of Veterans' Day on November 11th, the HMS Student Council, students, and staff acknowledged members of their families who are currently serving our country in the armed forces during morning announcements. These individuals names were then placed on the stars of a United States flag display in the commons area. . . . read more
