NJHS Inductions 10.13.16

Franklin Park Fire Department visit 10.13.16

Thank you to the Battalion Chief Halverson and the Franklin Park Fire Department for visiting our 6th and 7th graders this morning to talk about fire safety. Thanks for the reminders about smoke alarms and making a family escape plan.  ........and the free water bottles too!

FUSION starts at Hester! IMSA Fusion after school and Saturdays

Check out Mrs. Pina's FUSION photo gallery at: http://www.d84.org/Page/1854

About Fusion

IMSA Fusion is a teacher professional development and student STEM enrichment program for Illinois students who are talented, interested and motivated in mathematics and science. IMSA Fusion places a special emphasis on students who are historically underrepresented in those areas.  Fusion works with teachers and students in grades 4-8.

In brief, the program goals are:

• Maintain or increase students interest, involvement and literacy in science and mathematics
• Enhance the knowledge and skills of teachers in science, mathematics, and technology; stimulate excellence in schools
• Stimulate excellence in schools' science and mathematics programs
• Help increase access to programming for students who are historically under-resourced in science, mathematics and technology and for all areas of the state

By design, the IMSA Fusion curriculum is inquiry based, problem centered and integrative. The learning experiences focus on helping students "learn how to learn" and emphasize logic, mathematical thinking and experimental scientific thinking. Topics relate to the students' lives, thereby arousing their curiosity and increasing their motivation to learn in mathematics and science. Teachers from each participating school are supported with on-going professional development for the delivery of the curriculum and use of appropriate pedagogy.

https://www.imsa.edu/extensionprograms/fusion

8th graders visit Cook County Circuit Court 9/28/16

Thank you to Hispanic lawyers association of Illinois, Puerto Rican Bar Association, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans.  

Open house 9-1-16

Matt Wilhelm visits First Day of School 8/15/16

http://www.mattwilhelm.com/

Matt Wilhelm worked his whole life to make it to the largest BMX competition in the world, The X-Games. However, his glory was short lived as he finished in LAST PLACE. Matt refused to give up and went on to win three X-Games medals and two National Championships.

Growing up Matt was made fun of for being “Different” and riding BMX. He was going to quit riding BMX altogether after an intense bullying episode at the local dirt jumps. However, another BMX rider had the courage to stand up for him and include him into the group. From that moment on the other student became Matt’s hero. Matt Wilhelm’s anti-bullying program empowers kids to stand up for others, stand up for themselves, and be everyday heroes. 

 

Fabian Bartos, Hester Alum makes Engineering 30 under 30

UnCommon Core performs at Hester Talent Show!

 

 

6th grade science Watermelon Explosion

218 rubber bands later.......

NUMATS winner! Alex Gach

Congratulations to Alex Gach for his outstanding achievement on the ACT reading!

Alex was recognized at the West Suburban Consortium for Academic Excellence awards assembly on 5/4/16 at Hinsdale South High School.

7th Grade Science Sound Unit Musical Instruments

Check out these homemade musical instruments from Mrs. Chavez's 7th grade science class this week.

Community Family Fitness Night

Video Slideshow on Ms. Zill's blog:  http://www.thedustyartroom.com/2016/04/community-fitness-night.html