Farewell to the Celebs of Harkreader Hills

Well, here we are at the end our learning season together. I am so proud at what shining stars you have all become. Whether we were learning about "The Georges" or building our stamina in Daily 5, you gave it your best and with enthusiasm. You met challenge after challenge that came your way! Your enthusiasm for learning and energy for life inspired me every day. I wish each and every one of you all the best in your future school and life experiences. Please remember that every story and every moment in life is important. Make the most of every day and waste not a single moment. You all have so many wonderful talents and special qualities that make you different and unique. See those differences as what sets you above and apart from everyone else. Take every opportunity that comes your way and strive to always give 100%. Thank you all for being a part of this chapter in my life's story, Mrs. Harkreader

Cinco de Mayo celebrity style

The Celebrities of Harkreader Hills traveled to Mexico to learn more about Cinco de Mayo. Check out all the paparazzie pictures below.

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The Celebrities' Broadway performance of We can't be beat! STOMP

The celebrities of Harkreader Hills showed their expert stomping abilities for their Field Day performance of "We can't be Beat Stomp". They practiced and rehearsed as a team to perfect their stomp. Check out their talents in the video below.

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Celebrity BooTCAmP 2011

The celebrities of Harkreader Hills just returned from a 4 day BooTCAmP training. During their BooTCAmP training they prepared their mind and body for the TCAP test. They dissected testing material, prepared TCAP survival kits, and learned special breathing techniques to keep their dendrites relaxed! Check out our Top 10 Secret Codes to TCAP Success!

10) Read the questions carefully; ask yourself “What was the test writer’s purpose for asking me this question?”

9) Decompose or break down the question

8) Don’t skip over questions; our eyes automatically go to the graphics first

(we worked on training our eyes to go the questions first!)

7) Underline, box or circle important words, information, or data

6) Show your thinking-work out math problems

5) Stick to what you know-this is not the time to experiment or try something new.

4) Look at the multiple choice –choices:

      Which ones are true/false (X out false choices)

         Narrow it down to two

3) Brain Bubbles: double bubble-double check that you have bubbled in the answer your intended

2) It’s your test! It’s your question! You are in charge!

1) Confused? Don't go bananas-go back!

Check out the paparazzi snapshots of our time at BooTCAmP!

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Seuss gets a Star on Harkreader-wood Blvd.

The Celebrities honor Seuss with his very own Star on Harkreader-wood Blvd! On February 4, 2011, the Harkreader Hills celebrities added the Dr.Seuss star to their Walk of Fame. Dr. Seuss has been an inspiration to all the celebrities. They learned their first rhyming words with Seuss's Wockets in Pockets, and learned to try new and interesting things with Green Eggs and Ham. They give Seuss all the credit for their math skills with books like Hunches and Bunches and 10 Apples on Top. To honor this special occasion the celebrities wore their best Seuss-sational Synonym attire. The red carpet fashions were designed by Seuss's best designer--Little Cindy Lou Who. Check out all the paparazzi footage below.

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Celebs are on the Countdown!

Let the countdown begin! The celebrities are counting down their way to TCAP.  With the accumulation of snow days, the celebrities have found they still have a lot of learning to do before Celebrate Knowledge Week arrives. The celebs are ready to give it their all! The celebrities are giving each day 100% and making it their best. They know all their hard work will be rewarding by a "Pot of Golden Globes" at the end of the TCAP rainbow.

Class Song

"I am Amazing" by Keb Mo

                         

    TCAP Ticker Countdown   TCAP Countdown Chain

Online ticker included weekends.

Our in class ticker counts only the number of school days.

The Celebrities are Missing!!!



The Paparazzi have been searching and searching for their Harkreader Hills celebrities. They have only been spotted in Harkreader-wood a few times during the first months in 2011. Rumor has it the celebs are snowed-in at their secret hideaway retreats. Hopefully, the snow will melt soon and the celebrities can return. Their director and fans miss them greatly.

Star-studded Superbowl Bash!

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The celebrities were out is full football attire to cheer on their favorite football team. The Steelers and Packers were both well represented by the star-studded tailgaters. The Superbowl Bash began with tailgate training stations. Students designed helmet heads while exploring circumference and radius. Their cutting edge fashion skills were used to design Superbowl Symmetry Jerseys. Students practiced their quarterback and multiplication skills at the Produce Pass station. They tossed the ball to their quarterback. If the pass was complete a touchdown was scored. At the end of the game, the teams multiplied their total touchdowns by 6 so determine the winning team! Paper football was a tailgate favorite after students checked out the playbook on Sports Illustrated Kids and the NFL Kid Zone.

At the completion of the training stations, the celebrities were ready for the tailgate festivities to begin! Food was a plenty with chips and dip, pizza rings, magic popcorn, too. Dominoes was even nice enough to "sponsor" our Superbowl Bash. The celebrities all showed great teamwork and sportsmanship as the Steeler fans congratulated the Green Bay Packer fans for their Superbowl win!

Celebrity Chefs' Cooking Show Premiere

The celebrity chefs have written and produced their own cooking shows. Watch the celebrities as they take you step by step on how to prepare PHOTOSYNTHESIS.

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The Celebs Welcome the New Year!

The celebrities returned to Harkreader Hills from their holidays spent abroad rested and ready for a new year of learning. January is the perfect time for new beginnings. The celebrities reflected on what they have accomplished so far in the school year and make plans for the rest of our year together. Part of our plan includes the students making resolutions or what we like to call “intentions” for the remainder of the year.

The celebs made personal intentions, family/friends intentions, and school intentions. We placed these intentions in our New Year Time Capsule. When the end of the year comes around, the celebrities will be given their “intentions” to see if they accomplished their goals or at least came close.

To add a Hollywood twist to goals, the celebs traced their feet and hands and wrote their intentions on each. They are display at the entrance to Harkreader Hills for all the fans to see.

Watch these New Year wishes from your favorite Harkreader Hills celebrities.

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Celebrity Holiday Messages

Your favorite celebrities share what they appreciate about Christmas through a poem called, "I know its Christmas when..."

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Celebrity International Olympics:Winter 2010

The celebrities have gone worldwide!
They just finished representing various countries in Winter Olympics 2010. The celebrities showed star sportsmanship throughout all the competitions. It was an experience they will never forget.

Team Great Britian

13 Points

4 Bronze

1 Gold

Team Canada

17 Points

2 Gold

2 Silver

Team Japan

19 Points

2 Gold

2 Silver

C-elves starring role in "Elves Ready for Winter Break"

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It's a Celebrity Cranberry Thanksgiving

The celebrities participate in a long time Harkreader Hills tradition. Mrs. Harkeader, the director, read the celebrities her favorite Thanksgiving book, Cranberry Thanksgiving. When she was young her "Nannie Dorris" would read this book to her. They would then make cranberry bread together in her nannie's kitchen. Mmmm, so tasty!

Celeb Spellers Take Top 3!

PARTICIPANTS: Quinton, Dakota, Colby, Madison, William, Nate, Dolan, Jake, Marlayna, AJ, Austin, George, Maddy, Hailey, and Maggie.

The Harkreader Hill Celebrities took part in the 1st annual J. W. Wiseman Spelling Bee. The celebrities prepared for over a month to make sure their spelling skills were star quality. Thanks to our individualized spelling program, the students have been practicing the spelling bee words during their Word Work time. Their efforts really shined as the Top 3 students in 4th grade were Harkreader Hill Celebrities. The results were as follows:

Spelling Bee 1st Place Winner:

Hailey Pitt

Round 7: Hailey and Maggie

Round 6: Maggie and Hailey

Round 5: Maggie, Hailey, & Marlayna

Round 4: Jake, George, Maggie, Hailey, Marlayna

Round 3: Madison, Marlayna, Hailey, Maggie, Colby, Jake, Maddy, AJ, George, William

Round 2: Jake, Colby, Maggie, Hailey, Marlayna, Maggie, AJ, George

Round 1: Jake, Colby, Maggie, Hailey, William, AJ, Marlayna, Maddy, George, Madison

The Celebs give Mother Nature a helping hand!

The Director and Assistant Director at Harkreader Hills show their appreciation to Mother Nature by lending her a helping hand. Each week, they fill our birdfeeder with birdseed. During our Reading and Writing Lessons on the rug we can hear their birdy chirps as they sing us a thank you song. The birds can be spotted outside our back door each day enjoying their yummy treat. The birdfeeder was a gift to Mrs. Harkreader from her Wiseman family after her mother-in-law, Mrs. Ruth, passed away last year. Mrs. Ruth loved and appreciated everything Mother Nature provides. Each week when the celebrities fill the birdfeeder we are reminded of Mrs. Ruth and her love for birds and the creatures on this earth.

Estimator of the Week Announced

Celebrity Maddy was named the Estimator of the Week and the paparazzi was there to get the million dollar shot! During the Daily Dose of Math station rotation, the celebrities make an estimate on the number of items in the container. Maddy made the closest estimate from all the gues-tamations submitted.

Marvelous Math Maddy estimated 150 sour gummy bears. The actual amount was 192. Congratulations Maddy!

**It was later reported that Maddy shared her gummy bears with her brother and sisters. It is no wonder that Maddy is such a famous star student.