4-22-09
BMX PROS VISIT HICKMAN
A BMX Pro Trick Bike team, Dyna Pep Performance on Wheels,
visited Hickman Elementary and Middle Schools on April 21, 2009.
The assemblies included age appropriate music, education about bike
safety and lots of bike tricks. Thirty six year old bike pro Rob Nolli has
been doing bike tricks for 24 years. He is one of only 3 who are
allowed to do tricks with students. Robert Castillo has been doing
tricks for 20 years and performed very difficult flatland free style tricks.
Students Hailey Alcorn, Branson Angle, Hector Ortiz, Faith Dawson,
Jesus Sanchez, and David Nall were student participants during the
show. Rob and Robert shared the four rules of their profession: 1. Be
the Best in the World Professional (dependable, on time, check
equipment for best working order…) 2. Always use proper equipment
and be good role models 3. Have a high school or higher education
(80% of trick bike riders have a college degree) 4. Have a drug free
and healthy life style for concentration and focus. Thank you to Mr.
Wynn and Mrs. Choate for this great assembly. Everyone can watch
these professional bikers as they perform during the Mavericks and
Bulls basketball playoff this year.
HICKMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 8TH GRADE
Hickman Middle School 8th graders are preparing for their trip to Washington D.C. and surrounding historical
areas. They will take their trip in May. To prepare for one of the best experiences of their life and ensuring that
everywhere they go they will know as much as possible, 8th grade students are doing a significant project,
Washington D.C. power points. Each place the students will be visiting in the D.C. area was listed and students,
beginning with the highest grade, got to chose what they wanted to research and prepare an interesting power
point. These power points included the history of the location, what students will see when they are there, the
significance of the location, and three questions about what was taught during the power point. Students had
laptops available to use during class 5 or 6 times before the project was due. Students interviewed agreed that
the hardest part was finding the right web site to get pictures and information. The students will hear these power
points beginning on April 27th in their Social Studies class.
Carlos Pena is doing his power point on the
National Zoo - "It was interesting to learn about
special, specific animals at this zoo and what the
zoo does to protect them." London Miller is
doing hers on Williamsburg - "I'm learning about
the history and why it was preserved. I like this
assignment because it is easier to work alone,
you can get done quicker, and it allows more self
expression and creativity. We have been
required to work in groups for all our other
projects." Jenna Deardorff is doing her power
point on Twilight Tattoo - "Twilight Tattoo is a
pageant show, one of the most popular! It
includes history and military in full dress."
Thomas Angarole is doing his on the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing - "I like this project
because we learn so much. Like every little thing
is engraved and there are only 14 people in this
whole country who can do it."
All students agreed that it is good to know more about where you are going even though it is a lot to learn in a
short amount of time.
DATES TO REMEMBER
April 27 thru May 4 - Elementary Standardized Testing
April 27 thru 29 - HMS 6th Grade "Camp Sea Lab"
April 28 thru 30 - HCS Outdoor Ed. "Following in the Footsteps of John Muir"
April 29 - Elementary School Raindrop Romp, 12:00 p.m.
April 29 - HCS D.C. Trip