The Weekly What: Friday, March the 29th, 2019

April 2nd, 2019

 

What are you grateful for?

Today, for our Friday kick-out, New Harmony students and staff took time to say what we were grateful for this week.

Today, a group of students began a bi-weekly opportunity to learn archery through a program at NORD’s Joe Brown Park in New Orleans East. Students will learn bow-shooting skills and range safety with a certified archer instructor. 

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Director of Finance and Operations
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Now Enrolling!

In Fall 2019, we will welcome our second freshman class to New Harmony High School!
If you are a rising freshman who is interested in visiting our campus to see how we:

  • learn through off-campus exploration
  • reinforce learning through peer-support
  • engage with career professionals through fellowships
…then, we may be a fit for you!
Contact us to set up a tour and/or Shadow Day.

Artwork by our student AJ.

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Upcoming Learning Opportunities

Staff, students, and families of New Harmony are involved in various organizations around the city. Continue reading below to see what some of the offered events are.

Food Rescue

One of our students, Leyton, is just completed his quarter 3 project on the topic of food waste and how simple “food rescue” can be. This week, he collected excess vegetables from our day’s lunches and brought two amazing vegan soups to share!

Swamp Camp
for future
New Harmony Students!

This is a unique hands-on opportunity for kids aged 9-12 
Camp activities include
swamp tours, lessons on fish anatomy, presentations by wetlands experts, levee tours, a Cajun food fest, crabbing, water safety, USDA Sugarcane Research Station Tour, alligator farm tour and MORE!

The South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center will hold its annual Swamp Camp from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3-7, June 10-14 and June 17-21.

More Info

HARMONY HIGHLIGHT:

Jack

What is something you do well?

I listen to people well.

What is something you have learned in the past week?

I learned through my project that hard work pays off.

What is a misconception people have about you?

That I’m always quiet and to myself; but when you get to know me, I can be a funny guy.

What is the biggest dream you have for yourself that you do not often say aloud?

Follow in my dad’s footsteps and become a civil engineer.

Who has had a positive influence on your life so far and why?

My dad. He has helped me through thick and thin.

What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?

Curse a lot more in comedic ways.

What do you like about New Harmony?

I really like the exhibitions because I get to explore something that I am really passionate about.

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

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