Thank you to all of our spelling champs: Nicole T., Alex V., Paul P., Karolina M., Elliott S., Chris Z., Victor R., Leslie A., Anthony V. and our second runner up, Jamie O.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Spelling Bee 1/21/14
Congratulations to all of the participants in the school Spelling Bee last night. After weeks of practice it was 6th grader Jenna L. who buzzed her way to the top of the group. Congratulations Jenna! Jenna will represent Hester at the regional spelling bee at McClure Jr. High in Western Springs in February.
Thank you to all of our spelling champs: Nicole T., Alex V., Paul P., Karolina M., Elliott S., Chris Z., Victor R., Leslie A., Anthony V. and our second runner up, Jamie O.
Thank you to all of our spelling champs: Nicole T., Alex V., Paul P., Karolina M., Elliott S., Chris Z., Victor R., Leslie A., Anthony V. and our second runner up, Jamie O.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Recent Pictures
7:30 a.m. Grease rehearsal 1/16/14
6th grade science 1/16/14 Sublimation
Monday, January 13, 2014
Zombies! 1/13/14 7th grade S.S.
After
resting our legs in our last location, we paddle to this island that was used
by the British as a prison colony. There are so many sights to see and very few
zombies to flee. The ease of mobility allows us to take in the sights, but not
for long. Along our way, we find Mr. Esker swimming in this reef that can be
seen from space. Mr. Esker tells us that there is plenty of food and safety in
this city named after a popular song written by Brett Dennen. (For an extra
point, tell me where "a lot of good looking people are living.") All
the sudden, zombies start popping up from everywhere. Mr. Esker's information
turns out to be false. We flee this city only to be confronted with this wide
open space of land that is called what? Hint: It is also a name of a Subaru.
Along our walkabout in this space, we come across this indigenous group of
people known for living off the land. To our amazement, we find Mr. Esker
singing "She Talks to Angles" with one of these natives. However,
instead of Mr. Esker rocking the guitar, a native man plays this elongated
instrument indigenous to the island. All of this fun has tired us out and it's
time once again to rest. Keep a watchful eye, as zombies aren't the only
creepers lurking around. Beware of this infamous animal known for having the
world's strongest bite. Sleep well.
There
are 8 possible clues!
Friday, January 10, 2014
She Talks to Angles. Geometry set to music by Mr. Esker
Not only can he teach mathematics, he can sing and play the guitar! Mr. Esker's 7th grade math classes were treated to his original adaptation of The Black Crowes song, She Talks to Angels.
She always mentions the word obtuse
In certain company
She tell you she's acute
After you measure her degrees
She measures 90 degrees right now
In terms of size and time
She draws a line for 180
Straight angle makes everything alright
Says she talks to angles
Calls them out by their name
Oh yeah....she talks to angles
Draws them out by their name
She keeps a protractor in her pocket
She keeps a compass in her desk
Yeah....The protractor measures angles
And the compass is something she has not set....not yet
Says she talks to angles
Calls them out by their name
Oh yeah....she talks to angles
Draws them out by their name
She'll always discover
No pair goes unseen
All the way to 360
But she knows....they'll never exceed
His version, She Talks to Angles, is sure to be moving up the charts on its way to being the number one Math song of 2014!
Click below to sneak a peek into Mr. Esker's math class today.
http://youtu.be/JWhGi7AJ5Eg
She always mentions the word obtuse
In certain company
She tell you she's acute
After you measure her degrees
She measures 90 degrees right now
In terms of size and time
She draws a line for 180
Straight angle makes everything alright
Says she talks to angles
Calls them out by their name
Oh yeah....she talks to angles
Draws them out by their name
She keeps a protractor in her pocket
She keeps a compass in her desk
Yeah....The protractor measures angles
And the compass is something she has not set....not yet
Says she talks to angles
Calls them out by their name
Oh yeah....she talks to angles
Draws them out by their name
She'll always discover
No pair goes unseen
All the way to 360
But she knows....they'll never exceed
Thursday, January 9, 2014
8th grade P.E. Tinikling Jan. 10 UPDATED
November 20th: These unidentified 8th grade Hester feet are just starting to learn Tinikling, a traditional Phillipine Folk dance. Not bad for day one! Check back in a few days and I will try to post an update on their dance progress.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinikling
UPDATE January 10, 2013 Nice Improvement!!!
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