Flow and Gaming in Education – Special to Harker News
This article first appeared on the Web log for the American Association of School Librarians. It is reprinted here by the kind permission of…
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Upper School Students Read Stories to First Graders as Part of Ongoing Program
Each year, the upper school Lead and Read program brings Student Council and Honor Council officers to the lower school campus to read stories…
Fourth Grader Receives Academic Honor from Johns Hopkins Talent Search
Fourth grader Amiya Chokhawala was awarded high honors by Johns Hopkins University for being among the highest-scoring participants in its 2014 international Talent Search!…
Grade 2 Students Deliver Colorful Painted Pumpkins to Neighbors
Grade 2 students recently painted and delivered colorful pumpkins to residents living near the lower school campus in an effort to thank them for being such…
Lower School Students Usher in Halloween with Fun Costume Parade
There was plenty of Halloween spirit in the air at the lower school gym on Oct. 31, where even a rainy afternoon couldn’t stop…
First Graders Enjoy Diwali Party, Learn About Hindu Festival
Grade 1 students in teacher Rita Stone’s class had a great time celebrating Diwali, an important Hindu holiday. After enjoying their Diwali Party, the children had…
Eagle Buddies Enjoy First Meet-Up of the Year
The first Eagle Buddies event of the year took place on Oct. 8, with the Class of 2015 and their grade 5 buddies meeting at…
Storyteller Delights Lower School Students with Tales of Courage
Master storyteller Jim Cogan has been a beloved guest speaker at the lower school for many years. He returned in early October to entertain…
Kindergarten Parents Experience First Back-to-School Night at the Lower School
Excitement was in the air on Sept. 30 as kindergarten parents – representing Harker’s biggest community of new families – gathered for their first…
Lower School Library Launches Hands-On ‘Maker Space’ After-School Activity
In mid-September the lower school library announced the exciting formation of a new “maker space” after-school drop-in program for students in grades 4 and 5. The program, inspired…
