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Becoming a 6th grader…an inside look!

Community, HCES Blog, Most RecentBy HCESJanuary 14, 2019
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Contributed by Lisa Butera, Middle School Guidance Counselor Recently, I walked in the shoes of a 6th grader for one day. I wanted to learn first hand what a day in the life of a 6th grader was really like. I got a locker, backpack, planner, and pencil pouch. The night before I spent over…

5 Tips to Empower Your Middle School Child and Navigate Challenges

Advice, HCES Blog, Most RecentBy Vanessa CulpepperSeptember 27, 2018
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In Middle School, we strive to not only equip students with the skills and tools needed to navigate 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, but also to prepare them to transition and be successful in high school and beyond. Though the middle school years can be challenging and sometimes messy, we walk alongside our families to…

Shaking off Summer and Jumping Back into “The Greatest Show”

Community, HCES Blog, Most Recent, NewsBy Vanessa CulpepperAugust 14, 2018
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Well, summer is officially over for our teachers, but we are feeling rested and couldn’t be more excited to welcome families back on campus. As we all prepare classrooms and get ready for families, we still found a little time to have some fun – it’s what we do best! And it’s always a blast…

All the Way to MAY!

Community, HCES Blog, Inspired, Most Recent, UncategorizedBy Vanessa CulpepperMay 8, 2018
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We’ve arrived and have settled into the month of May. In the teacher and parent world, it is a month that feels like a never-ending list of projects, parties, end of the year recitals, plays, award ceremonies, sports banquets and countdown to lazy summer days, sprint. Right? But, in the midst of chaos, moments of beauty are found. Our very own, Janet Parrish wrote a…

Be Ready! Takeaways from Dr. Myron Rolle’s Lecture

HCES Blog, Most Recent, UncategorizedBy Vanessa CulpepperFebruary 15, 2018
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Contributed by Grace Dennig, 8th Grade A visit from “The Enlightened Warrior” on January 27, 2018, started the new year off with a bang! Listening to Dr. Myron Rolle at Holy Comforter was incredibly inspiring. Dr. Rolle is only 31 years old; still, he is an accomplished athlete, a doctor and he established a foundation.…

A Day in the Life of an HCES Preschooler

HCES Blog, Most Recent, UncategorizedBy Vanessa CulpepperDecember 15, 2017
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“Good morning, sunshine!” You are awakened from your cozy bed by your mom or dad’s warm, smiling face. Today is not a “stay home” day, but a school day – hooray! Hurry up and get dressed, brush your teeth and jump in the car. Oops! Run back inside and get your backpack. Buckle up and…

7 Things Parents Can Do To Keep Up With the Kids on Social Media

Advice, HCES Blog, Most Recent, UncategorizedBy Vanessa CulpepperOctober 26, 2017
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Contributed by Holli Scharinger, HCES Technology Coordinator Just when you’ve gotten the hang of Facebook, your kids have moved on to the latest and greatest social media app(s).  Keeping up with your kids on social media can be a lot like taking a drink of water from a fire hydrant.  It’s all just too much…

“This I Believe”

Community, HCES Blog, Inspired, UncategorizedBy Vanessa CulpepperOctober 10, 2017
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If someone asked you what your core values are, you would probably be able to identify them fairly easily. However, if someone asked you why those values are important to you and how they were instilled within you throughout your life, you may have to think about it for a bit. For the 2nd year,…

How Do We Prepare Our Children for Hurricane Irma?

Advice, HCES Blog, UncategorizedBy Vanessa CulpepperSeptember 8, 2017
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Contributed by Lisa Butera, Middle School Guidance Counselor As hurricane Irma approaches, we are all making preparations to stay safe and take care of our loved ones. This time brings anxiety and uncertainty to all of us, including the youngest members of our family. It’s hard to escape the reality of the situation when it’s…

Will Your Child be Ready to Lead?

Advice, HCES Blog, Inspired, UncategorizedBy Vanessa CulpepperAugust 24, 2017
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Contributed by Lisa Butera, Middle School Guidance Counselor I don’t know if you will find a ton of people who will say this, but I love 8th graders!  I truly do.  And I loved today. Why? Because I got to meet with our new 8th grade class for one of my most favorite TARGET classes…

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