Half Day News

Fourth-graders enjoyed an exciting Earth science unit about tectonic plates.

Congratulations to fourth- and fifth-graders who advanced to the next level of the Scripps Spelling Bee contest.

Families filled Half Day’s cafeteria this week for the Pro-Kids Show, an upbeat program that teaches children about good character traits. 

Each year Half Day does a deep dive into what it means to be a HAWK – Honest, Accepting, Willing, and Kind-Hearted.

The Half Day Green Team is off to a great start, planting colorful perennial flower bulbs around the school to brighten the grounds and support pollinators.

Third-graders explored the science behind natural disasters through an exciting STEM challenge—designing flood-proof structures. The project began with students analyzing the problem of flooding and discussing how engineers protect buildings in flood-prone areas. Working in small teams, students brainstormed possible solutions and formulated their ideas.

For Hispanic Heritage Month, students at Half Day learned about the history and origins of Talavera, painted pottery.

Recess is a regularly scheduled period in the school day for physical activity and play.

Fourth-graders recently had a first-hand view of erosion and weathering on their visit to Independence Grove.

Fourth-graders took on an exciting STEM challenge inspired by the book, "Rosie Revere, Engineer."

Students had fun in physical education, building creative hula huts with hula hoops.

Students love the pickleball courts at Half Day that they enjoy using during recess thanks to a $400 grant from the PTO.

Students use a creative writing prompt to express themselves.