PTSA parent volunteers at lunch this Friday provided cake to all Henderson Honor Roll students who earned only A's and B's on their first semester report card. We're so proud of you all!

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Congratulations to the following HMS students who recently received awards in the 2020 Future Business Leaders of America Middle Level "Region" Competition:

• Diana Robledo-Palencia - 2nd Place, Business Concepts
• Diana Robledo-Palencia - 4th Place, Business Etiquette
• Peyton Guise - 1st Place, Business Etiquette
• Peyton Guise - 2nd Place, Business Math & Financial Literacy
• Jackson Holt - 1st Place, Digital Citizenship
• Melina Villeda - 1st Place, Marketing Concepts
• Colin Fell - 2nd Place, Computer & Internet Concepts
• Zicri Pacheco-Castillo - 2nd Place, Marketing Concept

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Henderson's Reading Bowl team, coached by Mr Mason (Librarian), got 1st place in the DeKalb County GA Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl this Saturday!

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Congratulations to the Science Fair finalists who will move on to the DeKalb Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Sat February 8!

Biomedical and Health Sciences
Nolan Young – What Should I Drink After Exercising?

Chemistry
William Grijalva – What Edible Item Has the pH Closest to Battery Acid?
Emily Ellingson – Moisturizers

Cellular and Molecular Biology
Monica Mistry – Are Household Detergents A More Effective DNA Extraction Buffer?

Earth and Environmental Sciences
Evan George – Eco-Friendly or Not? Ask the Worms

Embedded Systems
Ishaan Marawaha, Alex King, Carlson Schaffner – What Material Blocks a Wi-Fi Best?
William Han – What Material Weakens Wi-Fi the Most?

Energy: Physical
Seth Berkowitz – Household Fire Accelerants and Retardants

Environmental Engineering
Hannah Choy – Recycling: Quantity or Quality?
Nathan Mowinski – Harvesting Water from the Atmosphere

Microbiology
Christine Olsen – What is the Best Way to Cook Chicken?
Habin Yoo – Are Leftover Drinks Safe to Drink Again?

Physics and Astronomy
Caroline Chrystall, Sophia Hook, Lyla Richards – Why Am I Swimming So Slow?

Plant Science
Katie Polk – Which Tea is the Best Fertilizer for Avena Sativa?

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This past October, Henderson’s Technology Student Association (TSA) attended Tech Day at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia. Our students competed against thousands of other students across the State of Georgia in various competitions. Henderson’s TSA placed in the top ten in 3 of the competitions.

Nate W. and Jesus P. placed 5th in the Structural Design Challenge. They competed against middle school students as well as high school students to design and construct a stool made entirely of cardboard that could withstand a specific amount of weight.

Program Promotion also placed 5th. TSA members involved in this category included Chloe F., Ashley G. and Betsy F.

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HMS Foundation worked with Mr. Purdy (Social Studies 7E, Eco-Avengers) to obtain a grant from the Clorox Foundation so the Eco-Avengers could have a greenhouse at Henderson Middle School. HMS Foundation appreciates the opportunity to engage in 2020 with more teachers, parents, and community members interested in enriching the school's academic and cultural offerings. To find out more about HMS Foundation, including upcoming meetings, visit hmsfoundation.org or email info@hmsfoundation.org .

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Congratulations to the HMS Academic Quiz Bowl team who finished third place
in the PAGE Academic Bowl regional competition on Saturday, December
7th at Chamblee Middle School. Thanks to Mr Bell (ELA Teacher 7C) for coaching.

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Congratulations to Alexis Taylor who took first place honors and Ruth Abebaw was our runner-up at the HMS Spelling Bee held on December 6. Alexis now moves on to the DeKalb County District Spelling Bee to be held on January 11th. Go Cougars!

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Thank you thank you to all of the families who baked and bought and sent in so many wonderful treats for our teachers and staff! And thanks to all our helpers at school the last two days! They really appreciated it so much!

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These students placed in the Reflections art competition at the DeKalb County Regional level and will move on to state competition! Thanks to all who entered!

Elijah Bedinger- 1st place 6th grade, Literature
Andrew Ladzinske- 1st place 6th grade, Film and Video
Katie Sanio- 1st place 7th grade, Dance Choreography
Whitman Buechner- 1st place 7th grade, Film and Video
Mary Lily Brass- 1st place 7th grade, Photography
Sophia Hook- 1st place 8th grade, Film and Video
Maya Romanelli- 1st place 8th grade, photography
Alexia Spetseris- 2nd place 8th grade, photography

Parents of ALL regional entrants should look for an email on the upcoming awards ceremonies or contact me for more info.

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