Greetings New Harmony High Community, 

As we are nearing our Quarter 1 exhibitions, we (adults and students) are starting to become more settled in our roles, our communal culture, and our ability to identify learning all around us.

Projects, Clubs, Intentions; oh my!

This week we set daily intentions, jumped deep into Quarter 1 projects, and developed mission statements for our student-led clubs. 

Intentions
To support our growth as a community, we have begun setting an intention every morning to guide our personal decisions and interactions with each other.  We discussed how we can shift our day by starting with the intention of being calm or leading by example.  In doing this, and having a moment to take a few deep breaths together, we are able to gain a clear perspective for a moment before starting each day.

Projects
Each student has narrowed down their focus for our “Who Am I?” project.  Some students have chosen to explore their past and family history while others are imagining a future living their dream career.
Exhibitions for these projects will happen in the first week of October.

CIubs

New Harmony students researched clubs offered at other schools, shared findings with the whole group, narrowed the choices to 10 clubs through a democratic process, then finally used a rubric to determine which 6 clubs were the most mission-aligned in the following four areas: 

We are connected to the environment and each other

We prepare for the future
 
Our current clubs and student-developed mission statements:
 

Debate: To develop and expand teamwork through understanding and respect
 

Multicultural Club: To empower the New Harmony community through education and self-awareness to embrace diversity

Gardening: To create habitats and spread knowledge across urban spaces to save the earth’s butterflies

Sports Club: To get students at New Harmony High fit, healthy, and active while inspiring students to engage in outdoor sports and activities

Band: To provide a safe place for the freedom of musical expression

Visual Arts: To inspire creativity and spark other students’ interest in the visual arts

Upcoming Events and Learning Opportunities

NORD‘s Open Canoeing and Fishing is a free weekly event. Lessons are included. 

This is also a volunteer opportunity for students who are willing to commit to 6 Saturdays.  After the completion of volunteering, if your student is interested in becoming a certified lifeguard, NORD will cover the $400 fee.
 

Guest Speaker of the Week

Every Friday, we will be introducing a new guest speaker to students. These guest speakers have extensive experience in environmental science, activism, sociology, coastal ecology, community organizing and more! 

Today, we welcomed Marie Piccione, NORD’s Outdoor Activity Coordinator. She lead her talk by asking students to reflect on the question “Who are you trying to affect through your work?”. This question, she says, guided her into her passion and current position at NORD. Her mission is to ensure that all students have the opportunity to explore, learn, and get to know the outdoors. Way to go, Marie! 

NHH Families

Open House: Wednesday, the 19th

Our second Open House of the year is just one week away. Join us for a sneak-peek of our students’ first ever Quarterly Exhibitions. Students will also be showcasing their clubs and committees.

Wednesday, September19th from 4-6pm

Location: 2539 Columbus St.

Who: All are welcome!
We encourage you to check out Open House if you are interested in our mission, if you would like to see if we are the right school for your child, or just to see the New Harmony High magic in action!

We will be hosting our inaugural Parent Committee meeting on Wednesday, September the 19th from 6:15-7:15pm, immediately following Open House. The meeting is open to all parents; if you are interested in being involved, please contact our Culture Queen, Angel Cutno – Angel@newharmonyhigh.org. 

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