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7th Grade Science | Build your Own DNA Model
16
Apr
As part of their Genetics Unit, 7th Graders learned about the structure of DNA and were tasked with creating a homemade 3D model of the double helix molecule using any materials they had available (construction paper, pipe cleaners, candy, sticks, paper clips, LEGOs, Minecraft, etc.). Their models needed to include two sugar phosphate backbones and [...]
THS Flag Salute
16
Apr
Flag Salute is an important morning tradition at The Healdsburg School that we all love. Times have changed and we can no longer stand together on the campus quad in the mornings, but now we can all zoom together in our homes. Every Monday at 9:00 am Ms Davies will lead flag salute for our [...]
Hucklebucklebeanstock with Ms. Perrine
16
Apr
Ms. Perrine carries on a fun tradition with her 6th Grade Advisory Group virtually. That tradition is playing a game called Hucklebucklebeanstock that she usually plays in her classroom. Have you ever heard of Hucklebucklebeanstock? It is a childhood game where you hide a penny in plain sight and everyone has to find it without [...]
7th Grade Quarantine Journal
16
Apr
By: 7th Grade Student - Emilia The Healdsburg School’s MIddle-School students are taking part in a weekly Quarantine Journal Project, launched nationally by the Nueva School, in a Middle-School-teacher collaboration. Students can choose a prompt that is related to their situation, from “Food” to “How I’m Reaching Out to Others.” They are writing reflections, creating [...]
Spring Photo Challenge Project
16
Apr
The past couple of weeks our students and teachers had the opportunity to participate in a weekly Spring Photo Challenge created by the wonderful Flora Skivington, a THS parent. Students and teachers got the chance to capture and share the beauty that Sonoma County has to offer by taking some snaps. This project and challenge allowed [...]
Personal Essay Conferences
27
Mar
Personal Essay Conferences Ms. Walker met with each student independently via zoom to discuss their opinion essays. In the conference, they worked collaboratively to develop writing goals and revise the evidence that they worked on yesterday. Millie chooses to write about her relationship with her brother and the importance of having a supportive sibling.
P.E. with MR. H
27
Mar
P.E. WITH MR H. Mr. H has been keeping the THS Bears fired up to stay physically active and healthy! His videos and messages have been encouraging students to get outside and move as much as possible. Mr. H himself has been seen online sweating to his Peloton workouts and holding some impressive yoga poses. [...]
I SAVED THE WORLD IN MY PAJAMAS
27
Mar
I SAVED THE WORLD IN MY PAJAMAS By Meher | Student Council I saved the world in my pajamas I saved the world in my pajamas Sipping hot cocoa and watching TV I saved the world in my pajamas Staying home, and doing a puzzle, maybe three I saved the world in my pajamas Playing [...]
Musical Jars and the Science of Sound
20
Mar
Musical Jars and the Science of Sound A little about the science of sound: Lower School students were asked to create their own water xylophones using glasses. Small vibrations are made when you hit the glass, this creates sound waves that travel through the water. More water means slower vibrations and a deeper tone. When you hit [...]