Teach Me How To Study

This morning the second and third graders at HSA3 had their first Community Circle (assembly) of the 2010-2011 school year. Ms. Kirchner stood in for Mrs. Rodriguez as the official Master of Ceremony, as Mrs. Rodriguez's ascent to the fifth floor is becoming increasingly slower as her gait becomes more unsteady!

Community Circle at HSA3 is a school-community building event where all scholars and teachers gather to celebrate their individual and group accomplishments. This event usually begins with roll-call, where scholars answer the call with resounding class cheers and chants! Awards are given for going "Beyond Z" in terms of adhering to the school's ACTION values. Birthdays are also acknowledged with a cheerful rendition of the HSA3 original birthday jingle, "It's Somebody's Birthday!" and a certificate. This morning the second and third grade scholars unveiled the new school song, "Teach Me How to Study" (set to the tune of "Teach Me How to Dougie" by the California Swag District).

I left the Community Circle celebration enveloped in camaraderie and school spirit, as I usually do. It's always a pleasure to see children with a renewed enthusiasm marching off to "Go Beyond Z" and accomplish great thing!