Let the madness begin! Mrs. Love's 3rd graders brought their A-game for an epic Multiplication Madness tournament! It was so much fun watching these amazing mathletes show off their skills and cheer each other on. Way to go, 3rd grade!

about 2 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
students holding up a final four poster with medals
students holding up prizes for winning the multiplication final four
students holding up a final four poster with medals

Mixing up our routine! Our girls running club had a blast trying out a kickboxing class to learn fun new ways to stay active. Thank you so much to the amazing YMCA volunteers from Armbrust for leading the way!

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girls club kickboxing in the gym
girls club kickboxing in the gym
girls club posing in the gym after a kickboxing class
girls club kickboxing in the gym
Spring has sprung in Ms. Hedrick's classroom! Over the last few weeks, they've been busy learning all about what plants need to thrive while carefully tending to their very own mini grass “yards.” Today was the big day - they finally got to "mow" them! Great job to our little landscapers!
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pictures of small patches of grass in a classroom
student cutting grass in their classroom with scissors.
student holding grass in their classroom
student holding grass in their classroom.
student cutting grass in their classroom with scissors.
student cutting grass in their classroom with scissors.
students taking notes with their grass that they grew in the classroom
student cutting grass in their classroom with scissors.
student cutting grass in their classroom with scissors.
student cutting grass in their classroom with scissors.
The Spring Book Fair is officially UNDERWAY at Harvest Hills! We are so excited to see our students discovering their new favorite books.

Stop by the library to check out the amazing selection. See you there!
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flyer for the book fair

Our 3rd graders hit the road for a fantastic bus tour of Gretna! Our Superintendent, Mr. Lightle did an amazing job sharing the rich history of our town and helping our students connect with the community we proudly call home. The kids had a blast learning about the people and places that make Gretna so special.

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students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
students on a bus tour
Kindergarten cooked up an excellent program about all types of food! We are so proud of these future chefs in the making!
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musical concert with students in chefs attire
musical concert with students in chefs attire
musical concert with students in chefs attire
The halls were buzzing with lots of giggles and excitement this week from our preschoolers during their zoo week!
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compiled photos of preschoolers from their week of zoo
compiled photos of preschoolers from their week of zoo
compiled photos of preschoolers from their week of zoo
compiled photos of preschoolers from their week of zoo
compiled photos of preschoolers from their week of zoo
compiled photos of preschoolers from their week of zoo
Snack time or math time? Why not both! Our amazing first graders in Miss Beeson's class had a blast today combining geometry and delicious treats.
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first graders using snacks to make shapes, graph, and collect data.
first graders using snacks to make shapes, graph, and collect data.
first graders using snacks to make shapes, graph, and collect data.
Our young 2nd grade scientists participated in a Flame Lab!

Eyes light up as they connect what they are learning in books to the real world!
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students listening to a presentation prior to a flame lab
students looking at a visual
a teacher lights a flame in a lab
a teacher lights a flame in a lab
a teacher lights a flame in a lab
a teacher lights a flame in a lab
students watch the video of a flame lab
students look at a visual of a flame lab
students looking at a visual of gas

Guardian Run Volunteer Opportunity

The Guardian Run will be held Saturday, April 25th at 8:35 AM at GHS. This event brings together elementary running clubs for a shared experience.

Volunteers are needed to help the event run smoothly. Please use the link below to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FACA82BA4FA7-54829464-2025

Thank you for your support.

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We’re excited to share that the Nebraska State Patrol and the Nebraska Department of Transportation have created a School Bus Stop Arm Awareness video to help raise public awareness. Please help us spread the word by sharing this video. https://tinyurl.com/yp6a685z

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This week has been an absolute blast in our preschool classrooms. From morning circle time to center play, it is a joy to watch our youngest students explore their world with so much curiosity and imagination. Their giggles are the best soundtrack to our school day, and we love watching their confidence grow!
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pictures of preschoolers in a classroom painting, coloring eggs, and playing in sand.
pictures of preschoolers in a classroom painting, coloring eggs, and playing in sand.
This week has been absolutely packed with learning, laughter, and so much fun in our 1st-grade classrooms. The energy these students bring to the building every day is contagious, and it is incredible to see how much they are growing, collaborating, and mastering new skills!
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student working on US map
students building with magnatiles
students building
students building with wooden blocks
students building

Making math SWEET in 1st grade today! Our incredible 1st graders combined learning and fun by sorting, counting, and comparing jelly beans.

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students sorting jelly beans
students sorting jelly beans

Shhhh! Mrs. Alvarado's class is playing Silent Ball this week to build their cooperation skills! The kids are quickly learning just how important communication is—when you can't use your words, working together gets a whole lot trickier!

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students in a circle playing a game
students in a circle playing a game with a ball
students in a circle playing a game
Mrs. Alvarado's Kindergarteners are diving into the world of math story problems this week! The kids are working hard on both creating and solving their own addition and subtraction challenges. So proud of their math brains at work!
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student working on math using counters
student working on math using counters
student working on math using counters
student working on math using counters
student working on math using counters
Real worms vs. gummy worms! Mrs. Jones’ kindergarten class had a blast learning the difference between living and nonliving things today. The best part? Getting to eat the nonliving ones at the end! Yum!
2 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
students in a circle learning about worms
students in a circle learning about worms
students in a circle learning about worms

Future engineers at work! Mrs. Trojan's kindergarteners had a blast today exploring STEM concepts using Play-Doh and eggs. Learning through play is the best!

2 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
students playing with playdoh and stacking eggs in a classroom for a stem activity.
We've got some happy campers in Miss Gina’s room! Her 3-year-old class celebrated Camping Week with so many fun, hands-on activities. There is truly nothing better than seeing the huge smiles on our little explorers' faces!
2 months ago, HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY
student blowing into a toy they created
students smiling in a tent
student mixing trail mix
student smiling in a tent
student blowing into a toy they created
students smiling in a tent
students smiling in a tent
Taking our learning outside! Mrs. Matousek’s and Mrs. Love's buddy classes teamed up today to take their math skills into the great outdoors for a fun measuring activity. We love seeing our students collaborate!
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students measuring with chalk
students measuring and outlining one another with chalk
students coloring with chalk
students measuring and outlining one another with chalk
students measuring and outlining one another with chalk
students measuring and outlining one another with chalk
students measuring and outlining one another with chalk
students measuring and outlining one another with chalk
students measuring and outlining one another with chalk