Hampton Happenings ~ May 2025
Hampton Families,
It is hard to believe that another school year is quickly winding down. May has been a busy month. We have celebrated our teachers, nurses, mothers, Pride Awards, and held Hampton Day! Hampton Day was amazing, and we want to thank all our teachers, PTA, volunteers, and a special thanks to retired DoDEA teacher, Mrs. Peuster, and her family for their community outreach and continued love of educating children!
This month, our teachers are completing their end-of-year assessments. What does this mean for your child? We encourage you to help your child get plenty of rest during the week so they can do their best. We will celebrate all students with an end of year progress parade on Friday, May 30 at 9:15. Please come help us celebrate every child at Hampton! The last day of school is Friday, June 6.
As we end the year, we would like to say thank you to you for your support of your Hampton student. We truly appreciate our partnership with you to make your child’s primary years successful at Hampton. Additionally, we would like to thank our wonderful PTA Board from this year for all they have done to support our students and staff. As we begin looking at next year, please consider serving on our PTA Board—more information will be coming soon. Thank you for a great year and your support of our students and staff.
Your Hampton Administrative Team,
Angela Clouse, Principal
Linda Bryant, Assistant Principal
Jason Pals, Assistant Principal
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a condition in which a person’s airways becomes inflamed, narrowed, or filled with extra mucus making it difficult to breath. Asthma symptoms may include shortness of breath, coughing, and/or wheezing. If asthma is left untreated, it can be deadly.
What are Allergies?
An allergic reaction is a product of your immune system reacting abnormally to a foreign substance. This reaction can come from something you eat, inhale, or touch. A mild reaction could cause coughing, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, runny nose and/or a scratchy throat. Severe symptoms would be rash, hives, low blood pressure, difficulty breathing, an asthma attack or death.
What can you do as the parent?
If you suspect your child has symptoms of asthma or allergies, have them seen by their primary care physician as soon as possible! Keep a diary of symptoms, along with possible triggers.
If your child has already been diagnosed with asthma or severe allergies, please notify the school nurse and follow the proper procedures to have all needed medications at the school in the event of an emergency.
Christa Cook, RN
School Nurse
910-861-7111
Christa.Cook@dodea.edu
As we start to enjoy the preview of summer weather to come, keep in mind that students can experience a “summer slide”, or a regression in previously attained knowledge if it is not utilized over the summer. Continue to work with your students over the summer so they will be prepared for the next school year. Make it fun! Write sight words in shaving cream, read with a flashlight, count each time you toss the ball back and forth. Small efforts over the summer make a big difference!
We are always here to support our learners and their families. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Sherry Shortt and Mary Kelly Smith
Hampton School Counselors
It’s been a great year of reading here at Hampton!
All library books are due back to school on or before Friday, May 30.
Thank you for your help in making sure your students’ books are returned.
We are nearing the end of the school year and summer is approaching! Summer is an important time to keep reading with your child. Students who do not read during the summer are shown to lose important reading and math skills during the summer, putting them at risk of falling behind at the beginning of the following school year. Here are some ways to prevent the “summer slide”!
Make summer reading fun with Throckmorton Library’s summer reading program! You can get more information at the library’s website:
https://liberty.armymwr.com/programs/summer-reading-program.
Happy summer reading, Hampton Helicopters!
Ms. Hurley and Ms. Powell
Our Kindergarten artists explored the unique experiences of being Military Children through a meaningful art project! They learned that dandelions symbolize military children—strong, adaptable, and able to thrive wherever life takes them. To bring this symbol to life, they used oil pastels to draw delicate dandelions, then painted over their drawings with watercolors. They were amazed to see how the oil pastels resisted the watercolor, creating a striking effect known as watercolor resist. Some classes created beautiful dandelions with chalk pastels on colored paper. These engaging activities not only deepened their understanding of military life but are also fun ways to create art.
First grade art students combined creativity and technology in an exciting project to build cities for Ozobot robots! These tiny robots use sensors to follow lines and interpret color codes, introducing students to fundamental coding concepts like cause and effect and critical thinking. Working in table groups, the students designed intricate paths for their Ozobots and added three-dimensional elements to bring their cities to life. Once completed, each group connected their individual creations to form one large, collaborative city. Watching the Ozobots navigate and explore the different areas was a thrilling experience, reinforcing problem-solving skills and teamwork.
RHYTHM
5 lessons
I can identify, perform, analyze, synthesize & evaluate steady beats and long/short patterns.
Helicopters are identifying & performing rhythms!
Quarter Note: 1 beat of sound, “tah”
Quarter Rest: 1 beat of silence, “shh”
Eighth notes: 1/2 beat of sound, “ti-ti”
Sixteenth notes: 1/4 beat of sound, “ti-kah-ti-kah”
We will learn how to read, write, and perform notes with rhythm.
Be a musician!
Someone that performs music.
HPS Spring Concert by Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten performers were amazing!!Thank you parents & HPS Staff!
Concert Order
“The Star-Spangled Banner”
Pledge of Allegiance
“Hampton Pride”
“Springtime”
Mrs. Walker’s class on ukulele
“Spring” by Vivaldi
Mrs. Melvin’s class on triangles
Mrs. Lockhart’s class on maracas
Mrs. Tucker’s class on tambourines
“I Can’t Stand Still Under Those Raindrops”
| Noteworthy: Song lyrics & rhythms will help us to read fluently, recognize rhymes, high frequency words, and number sense in Math. |
| DoDEA College and Career Ready Standards for Arts Music Education Artistic Processes: Creating, Performing, Responding & Connecting CCRSA Music PDF |
Great activities for the summer, stay safe.
- Sports: Encourage kids to participate in sports like soccer, basketball, or tennis, either individually or with friends.
- Walking and Hiking: Make it a habit to go for walks or hikes in local parks or nature trails.
- Biking: Bike riding is a great way to get exercise and explore the neighborhood.
- Playgrounds and Parks: Take advantage of local playgrounds and parks for various activities like running, jumping, and climbing.
- Obstacle Courses: Create an obstacle course at home or in a park for a fun and challenging workout.
Water Activities:
- Swimming: Swimming is a fantastic way to cool down and get exercise, and it's great for all ages.
- Splash Pads and Parks: Many communities have splash pads or parks that offer a fun and refreshing way to stay active.
- Water Games: Play water-based games like water balloon toss or water gun battles.
Indoor Activities:
- Dance: Turn on some music and have a dance party. Dancing is a great way to get your heart rate up and have fun.
- Fitness Classes: Look for age-appropriate fitness classes at gyms or community centers.
- Online Workouts: There are many online fitness programs for kids, including yoga and dance.
- Indoor Games: Play games like hopscotch or tag in the house or create your own obstacle courses with pillows and blankets.
Making it a Family Affair:
- Family Fitness Challenges: Create a challenge for the whole family to get more active together.
- Incorporate Exercise into Daily Routines: Make it a habit to walk to the grocery store, take the dog for a walk, or do some chores together.
- Limit Screen Time: Encourage kids to spend more time outside and less time on screens.
- Reward System: Consider using a reward system to encourage participation in fitness activities but avoid food as a reward.
Additional Tips:
- Choose activities kids enjoy:
Make sure the activities are fun and engaging for the children, so they are more likely to participate.
- Be consistent:
Aim for at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day for children and teens.
Yours in fitness,
B. McMillan
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