NHHS continues to look for ways to have students collaborate in classrooms. You will often see students working in groups and problem solving together. It has become clear that we are so much stronger together. Collaboration is one of the 4 Cs of Project Based Learning. As we grow in PBL, teachers are working on how to integrate the 4 Cs into classrooms.
Staff is modeling frequently how to collaborate among their own professional peers and also with students. In addition to collaboration, the skills of communication are critical when working in groups. One of our district goals is to put students in a position where they communicate more publicly and doing so with their peers is a stepping stone to public performances and presentations.
Music Programs Off to a Start
Both choirs and the band are off to a busy start for the year. The band will have their first marching performance this Friday at the home football game. Despite weather not being cooperative, they have been able to do some rehearsal in the band room instead of in the rain or on a soggy field. The band continues to grow and should provide great music to us this season!
In addition, the NuHi Chorale and Chamber Choir have begun work on their Fall performances. Being able to hear them throughout the building is a treat as they grow and continue to become better musicians. NuHi Chorale has been working on a medley of show tunes that has been especially fun to hear down the hall!
Making Learning Meaningful
On Thursday I was lucky to see several classroom moving learning past information to application, real world examples, and setting a context. Mr. Ciavarelli is currently working with students in PE on the skills and game of volleyball including the overhand serve, which all students are beginning to master. Mr. Frerichs is working with his students to show compassion to one another by helping their neighbors complete problems and critical analyze each step of the math process. Also, Mrs. Bercik, our new English teacher, is assisting 9th graders through their first novel in high school, Egghead, and talking about good friendship qualities as well as discussing the experience of transitioning to high school.
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