A big thank you goes to the Mississippi Valley Blues Society for funding a visit by the blues artist Semenya McCord. She and the pianist Frank Wilkins visited Harrison on February 19. The fourth and fifth graders were the lucky ones to attend their performance.
Mr. Fisher had a dance unit in his fourth and fifth grade physical education classes. Groups of students and individuals then choreographed their own dances. They performed their dances for other grade levels. Here are pictures from some of the dances.
The first grade teachers and many students dressed up as if they were 100 years old to celebrate the 100th Day of School on February 3rd. Their costumes made the rest of us laugh!
Some members of the North High girls’ basketball team visited Mrs. Peterson’s kindergarten classroom on Thursday, December 18, to help the students with their Winter Centers.
Harrison Harmony Choir presented their winter program “The Incredible Reindeer ” on Tuesday, December 16, in the afternoon for the students and then again that evening for their families. The students gave up many recesses to practice. It was especially fun that it went along with our school-wide superheroes theme!
Ascentra Credit Union has given $125 to Harrison School through a program at their business. New account owners could designate a school to receive $25 from Ascentra. We appreciate the donation very much and will use the money for our library.
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We honored those currently serving in the military and veterans on Monday, November 10. We were so lucky to have a beautiful day to be outside. The North High Color Guard presented the colors. Our special guests introduced themselves, told what branch of the military they had served in, and who they were related to at Harrison. Our guests and their families gathered for a reception hosted by the PTA. We are grateful for those who have served or who are currently serving in the military.
As you know, the theme at Harrison School this year is Harrison Heroes – A Legion of Learners, Acquiring new super powers every day. Two of our very talented staff members have made a unique creation for the library. Custodian Brad Lange made our version of the batmobile and art teacher Laura Carter and some students painted it. See how our Harrison hawk is driving the car?
The Sweet Plantain Quartet performed for us. We enjoyed hearing their unique sound of hip-hop, jazz improv, and Latin rhythms.
Thirty-five Harrison third, fourth, and fifth graders attended the annual Children’s Literature Festival at the River Center. During the day-long event they listened to different authors and illustrators talk about the art of writing books. The students learned a lot. We were very proud of them.
