Santa's Helpers is an organization based in Rexton that helps children of struggling families who could use help to make their child(ren)'s Christmas a little brighter. If you would like to make a monetary donation, you can do so at the Rexton Credit Union.
Thank you for your generosity and "Christmas Spirit".
The students and staff of Harcourt School would like to send a huge THANK YOU to all of our awesome volunteers. You are the heart and soul of the school and community. Your work is so appreciated and we couldn't get along without you. We love our volunteers!
A HUGE "Thank You" goes out to the parents of Harcourt School for spoiling us last week for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. So many goodies every day and lunch on Valentine's Day was very much appreciated. ♥
Everyone who knows me, knows Van Gogh's The Starry Starry Night is my absolute favorite piece of art and every year I used it for inspiration when developing lessons. This year the grades 3-5 class got the opportunity to experience that inspiration! However, it wasn't an ordinary lesson. Think about Van Gogh and Dr. Seuss, how could you possible tie these two together? Well here is it! "Dr. Van Suess the Christmas Night" (one of the students named this piece) Students created a starry starry night background, with the foreground being whimsical Christmas tree from Dr. Seuss.
After reading the story A wish to be a Christmas tree written by Colleen Monroe, the students at Harcourt Elementary participated in another STEM challenge. They were divided into 5 multiage groups, given random materials and provided with a challenge. Their challenge was to plan, design and build the tallest Christmas tree. They all worked together, collaborated, problem solved and together they completed the challenge. Great job everyone! I am so proud of you. Check out our photo gallery to see more images of this amazing event!
The free turkey dinner for students and staff will be on Tuesday, December 19th. (A notice and message was sent home stating Wednesday, December 20th, that was incorrect)
Friday, December 22nd, is the last day of school before Christmas and will be a half day with dismissal at 11:15 am.
After reading the story, How to Catch an Elf, the kids at Harcourt school were giving a STEM challenge. Multiage groups (K-5) were created and their task was to use random materials to build an elf trap. There were given one hour to plan, design and create their product. After the hour was up, each group presented their trap.
Friday, November 10th is a Professional Learning Day for staff, therefore there are no classes for students. Monday, November 13th all schools are closed in honour of Remembrance Day.
