Hawthorne HAL Happenings

   Summer is a great time to stretch the minds of High Ability Learners.  Allow students to help plan a vacation. They can plan the route, research the final destination or side trips along the way.  Figure out the cost of the trip, including travel costs, hotel/camping costs, food, and expenses for excursions and extras.  While on the road, keeping a journal (written or drawn) of each day's events along with new vocabulary learned from billboards, park ranger talks or the book they choose to read keeps reading skills sharp.  
   Not leaving town, that is okay... There are many opportunities for great fun here in Hastings.  The library, Hastings Museum and the school district offer activities all summer long to keep brains moving.  Take the time to read flyers coming home or call to find out more information.  However, it is a balancing act.  Allow your child this time to engage in exploring their own backyard or near by park, as well.  It is just as important for HAL students to learn to manage their own time and resources as it is to be involved in structured activities.
   HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!