What an exciting STEM adventure our students had this week! 🚀🔋✨

All our classes got to team up with amazing volunteers from the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic for a hands-on paper circuits activity. The kids learned all about open and closed circuits, then built their own glowing creations using copper tape, LEDs (diodes), and button batteries. It was so cool to see the lights come on when they completed the circuit—pure magic and big smiles all around!

The NIWC volunteers (including software developers, team lead testers, and electrical engineers) shared inspiring stories about their careers supporting the Navy. Even though they work locally (right here in the Charleston area and beyond), their work helps solve real-world problems and supports Navy personnel out in the field every day. Our students were fascinated to hear how STEM skills power important missions!

A huge shout-out to our wonderful kinder and 1st grade parents who jumped in to help guide the little engineers through the project—your support made it even more special and successful. ❤️

Thank you to the NIWC Atlantic team for volunteering your time and expertise to spark curiosity and show our kids the real-world excitement of STEM. Moments like these inspire future innovators!

Who else loves seeing science light up (literally)? Drop a ⚡ if you’re excited about more hands-on learning!

#STEM #PaperCircuits #NIWCAtlantic #NavySTEM #FutureEngineers
about 1 month ago, Kelsey Beyl
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Our kindergarten and 1st graders had a wonderful field trip yesterday to see Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical at the Gaillard Auditorium in Charleston! This delightful adaptation of the classic children’s book brought the alphabet letters to life with vibrant songs, energetic dancing, whimsical puppets, and lots of audience interaction—perfect for young learners exploring letters, sounds, rhythm, and reading in such a fun way.

The kids were thrilled watching the letters climb the coconut tree and tumble down in a colorful cascade of laughter and joy. It was an unforgettable experience that sparked excitement and smiles all around!

A huge thank you to the teachers, chaperones, and the Gaillard Center for making this magical outing possible. Moments like these are what make school so special. 🌴🍎🎭

about 1 month ago, Kelsey Beyl
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A million thanks to our amazing PTA for the DELICIOUS dips, snacks, and treats that made our St. Patrick’s Day celebration so special today! 🌈☘️

From the creamy green goodies to the lucky bites that had everyone smiling, you truly brought the luck of the Irish to our school. We are so blessed to have the BEST PTA—your time, creativity, and generosity make all the difference.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You’re the real pot of gold! 💚✨

#StPatricksDay #ThankYouPTA #LuckyAndGrateful

about 1 month ago, Kelsey Beyl
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🎉 Wowza! Our 2nd graders truly rocked the stage last night! 🤩 Who knew math could be this much fun? 🎶✨

These talented Chameleons dazzled us with their spectacular performance, and we couldn't be prouder! Did you know that kids who engage in creative activities like this show improved problem-solving skills? 🧠💡

Huge shoutout to all our amazing performers! 🎭💖 Let's give them a big round of applause! 👏👏

Drop a comment below to congratulate our 2nd Grade Chameleons! 🎉👇 #MathRocks #2ndGradeSuperstars
about 1 month ago, Kelsey Beyl
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THANK YOU to our incredible parents and grandparents! ❤️

Thanks to your generosity and time, our teachers enjoyed another wonderful duty-free lunch on Thursday. You stepped up to give them a much-needed break to recharge, eat in peace, and feel truly appreciated.

Your thoughtfulness doesn’t go unnoticed—it means the world to our educators who pour so much into our kids every day. We are so grateful for this community support!

#ThankYou #TeacherAppreciation #SchoolFamily #Grateful

about 1 month ago, Kelsey Beyl
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A huge THANK YOU to the amazing team at Kirar Superior Healthcare for coming to our school today and treating our teachers and staff to complimentary chair massages! 🙌💆‍♀️

We’re so grateful to have such wonderful business partners in our corner!

#ThankYou #CommunityPartners #KirarSuperiorHealthcare
about 2 months ago, Kelsey Beyl
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We are super excited in the library because the book fair is coming!

Our online fair is open NOW! Get a head start on finding new favorite books, games, and more, only available at https://literati.com/store/?school=01837fc2-f4ec-2326-7bb3-8bf0f4083337

Then join us at our in-person fair March 23-27!

Our book fair will be CASHLESS again this year. No cash will be accepted, but gift cards are a safe way for students to shop. To purchase a gift card for your student, simply go to https://literati.com/a/gift-card/step1, enter the amount you would like for the gift card, then fill the recipient details. Please be sure that Howe Hall AIMS is selected as your school. Gift cards can be accessed electronically by staff at the fair, so they do not have to printed to be used. Credit cards, ApplePay and GooglePay will all also be accepted.

Last year, we were able to purchase over $4,000 in books for our library, all because of your incredible support! Every in-person and online purchase made throughout our book fair helps us buy new books and keep igniting a love for reading in all of our students! Thank you and happy reading!

about 2 months ago, HHA Staff
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HHA is excited to share our celebration with you and Arts in Basic Curriculum on our successful renewal of our ABC School Certification! ABC School Certification is achieved through a rigorous application and peer review process. We have been an ABC Certified School since 2004, and this recertification continues our designation through the 2028-2029 school year. As an ABC Certified School, we are a part of a unique professional learning community that values the role of the arts in student development. The arts are a core component of our curriculum, and certification affirms our commitment to arts-rich learning as an integral part of our school’s vision. 

#ABCCertifiedSchools
#ArtsEducation
#ArtsEducationMatters
#SCTeachers
about 2 months ago, Angela Rogers
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Big congratulations to our March Spirit Day champs: Mrs. Holladay’s amazing Kindergarten class! 🎉🦎

Your creative costumes last Friday were absolutely incredible—we were blown away by all the color, fun, and imagination on display! Way to blend in (and stand out) with style, little ones. 👏❤️

Proud of you, Chameleons! Keep shining bright! 🌈

#SpiritDayWinners #KindergartenChameleons #SchoolPride

about 2 months ago, Kelsey Beyl
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Last week our first graders had the absolute BEST week ever as they welcomed the one-and-only Roger Day as our Artist in Residence! 🎶✨

The kids dove right in, learning and belting out some of Mr. Day’s most popular hits—like the hilarious ‘Mosquito Burrito’ and the silly ‘It’s a No-No to Kiss a Rhino.’ But the real magic happened when all four first-grade classes teamed up to write their OWN original songs! They poured in their creativity, and last Friday they proudly performed them for our kindergarten and second graders. The smiles, the energy, the pure joy—our firsties absolutely shone! 👏❤️

Huge shoutout to the incredible Roger Day for inspiring our young musicians. As an award-winning children’s artist, Roger has spent his career sparking imagination with his signature wit, whimsy, and wordplay. From ‘Roly Poly’ to ‘Parachute Girl,’ his songs celebrate kids’ intelligence and big dreams—and he always reminds us to ‘sing loud, jump high, dream big!’

Thank you, Mr. Day, for making music come alive in our school. And to our amazing first graders: we’re so proud of you! Keep singing, jumping, and dreaming BIG! 🌟

#FirstGradeMagic #SingLoudJumpHighDreamBig #RogerDay #ArtistInResidence”
about 2 months ago, Kelsey Beyl
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What a magical way to kick off High Five Friday! 📚✋(Pt. 2)

We started our morning with our amazing PTA Book Characters High Five Friday! Our wonderful PTA members, along with some very special VIPs, were out at side lot and back lot greeting every student with smiles and high-fives as they arrived.

Then came the highlight—our K-2nd graders transformed into their favorite book characters and paraded proudly down the halls! Our 3rd-5th graders lined up along the walls, cheering and giving out enthusiastic high-fives to every little Chameleon who passed by. The energy, excitement, and positivity were absolutely contagious! ❤️

Nothing beats seeing our school community come together to celebrate reading, creativity, and kindness. What a beautiful Friday indeed!

Thank you to our incredible PTA, our VIP helpers, our cheering upper graders, and every student who dressed up and brought their favorite stories to life. You made this morning unforgettable! 🌟

#BookCharacterParade #HighFiveFriday #LoveOfReading #SchoolSpirit #PTAPride
about 2 months ago, Kelsey Beyl
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What a magical way to kick off High Five Friday! 📚✋(Pt. 1)

We started our morning with our amazing PTA Book Characters High Five Friday! Our wonderful PTA members, along with some very special VIPs, were out at side lot and back lot greeting every student with smiles and high-fives as they arrived.

Then came the highlight—our K-2nd graders transformed into their favorite book characters and paraded proudly down the halls! Our 3rd-5th graders lined up along the walls, cheering and giving out enthusiastic high-fives to every little Chameleon who passed by. The energy, excitement, and positivity were absolutely contagious! ❤️

Nothing beats seeing our school community come together to celebrate reading, creativity, and kindness. What a beautiful Friday indeed!

Thank you to our incredible PTA, our VIP helpers, our cheering upper graders, and every student who dressed up and brought their favorite stories to life. You made this morning unforgettable! 🌟

#BookCharacterParade #HighFiveFriday #LoveOfReading #SchoolSpirit #PTAPride
about 2 months ago, Kelsey Beyl
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🎨✨ What an incredible couple of days for our fifth graders! ✨🎨

Our students just wrapped up an amazing session with the talented Ms. Olga Yukhno, adding the perfect finishing touches to their clay portraits. She shared expert tips on painting, shading, and bringing those facial features to life—building beautifully on the forms they created earlier. 🖌️

These special clay portraits are now headed to the kiln and will return to school later this year for a proud display alongside all our 5th-grade alumni portraits. What a lasting way to celebrate their time at HHA! 🏺❤️

We’re beyond grateful for this wonderful artist-in-residence experience—it’s sparked so much creativity and joy in our fifth graders. Huge thank you to Ms. Yukhno for guiding them through this inspiring artistic journey! 🙌

#HHA #ArtistInResidence #ClayPortraits #CreativeLearning #FifthGradeArt
about 2 months ago, Kelsey Beyl
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Wow—what an unforgettable day for our second graders! 🌿🦎🐊

Today, our students got to dive into a super exciting hands-on science lesson with Camp Leopold, an amazing in-school science program that’s fully aligned with South Carolina’s Career Ready Science Standards. Thanks to their generous corporate sponsors and donors, they bring expert instructors right to our school for engaging, grade-level-tailored lessons on ecosystems, wildlife, and environmental stewardship.

The highlight? Meeting their incredible animal ambassadors up close! The kids were thrilled to interact with a beautiful corn snake, a baby alligator, and a turtle. You could see the wonder and curiosity light up their faces as they learned about conservation and these fascinating creatures firsthand. How cool is that?! 😍

A huge thank you to Camp Leopold for making science come alive and sparking a love of learning and nature in our students. We’re so grateful! 🙌

#ScienceRocks #CampLeopold #HandsOnLearning #SecondGradeAdventures #WildlifeWonder
about 2 months ago, Kelsey Beyl
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🦷 Big smiles all around in our Chameleon Media Center! 🦷

To celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month, we were so lucky to have Dr. Jessie Robinson visit our K-2nd graders! She taught our little ones all about keeping their teeth healthy and strong — from proper brushing techniques to why dental check-ups are so important.

The kids were engaged, excited, and left with big grins (and great new habits!). Thank you, Dr. Robinson, for sharing your expertise and making learning about dental health so fun!

We’re grateful for community partners like you who help our students build healthy smiles for life. 💙

#NationalChildrensDentalHealthMonth #DentalHealth #HealthySmiles #ThankYouDrRobinson #ChameleonClassroom
about 2 months ago, Kelsey Beyl
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🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight: Kindness & Compassion! 🌟

We are bursting with pride to celebrate our amazing Students of the Month who truly embodied kindness and compassion this month!

These wonderful students consistently showed empathy, helped their classmates, offered kind words, and made our school community a warmer, more caring place for everyone.

Congratulations Chameleon's — you are shining examples of what it means to choose kindness every day! 💙

Thank you for inspiring us all. Keep spreading that compassion!

#StudentOfTheMonth #KindnessMatters #CompassionInAction #ProudSchoolCommunity

A big shout-out to our wonderful Business Partners for providing treats and coupons for our Chameleons to enjoy:
- Rita's Italian Ice in Summerville
- Raising Cane's on Rivers Ave.
- Culver's on North Main Street in Summerville
- Duck Donuts in West Ashley
- Texas Roadhouse on Rivers Ave.
- Dunkin' Donuts on St James

We truly appreciate your generosity and support! Thank you for making this celebration extra special! 🍦🍩🥳
about 2 months ago, Kelsey Beyl
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Chameleons of the Class of 2026—your moment is here! 🦎🎉

Howe Hall AIMS invites you to our annual Grad Walk: Friday, May 22 • 8:15 AM

Grad Parade → Classmate pics → Clay portrait reunions!

Come celebrate your roots—see you there! Tag your squad! ❤️

✨✨RSVP link will be in the comments✨✨
about 2 months ago, Kelsey Beyl
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🎉 Get ready to celebrate reading, Chameleons! 📚✨

It's Read Across America Dress Up Days are March 2-6! Join the fun as we honor Dr. Seuss's birthday and dive into a week filled with magical adventures!

🗓️ Here's the lineup:
➡️ Monday: Fun hats & crazy socks!
➡️ Tuesday: Dress from a place you've been or want to go!
➡️ Wednesday: Favorite hero or villain shirts only!
➡️ Thursday: Rock your brightest colors!
➡️ Friday: Dress up as your favorite book character (no masks, please)!

Plus, don’t forget our Bookmark Art Contest starting March 2nd! 📑🎨 Amazing prizes await, and 1st place bookmarks will be shared school-wide!

March is all about reading, and we’re aiming for 150,000 minutes read as a school community! Ready, set, READ! 🌈📖

👉 Comment below with your favorite book character and let’s get excited for an EPIC month! 🎉📚

about 2 months ago, Kelsey Beyl
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🎉 What if you could change lives just by having fun? 🏃‍♀️💖 Last Friday, our amazing Chameleons jumped their hearts out for the Kids Heart Challenge, raising a phenomenal $16,671! 🌟 Huge shoutout to everyone who contributed their time and generous donations to make a real difference!

We hope you had a blast celebrating your hard work with Jump Rope for Heart! 🙌❤️ Let's keep the momentum going and spread the word about the importance of heart health!

👉 What was your favorite moment from the event? Share in the comments!

#JumpRopeForHeart #ChameleonsRock #HeartHealth
about 2 months ago, Kelsey Beyl
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🎉🌟 Hey Chameleon family! Get ready to celebrate all things KINDNESS next week at school! 💖 Let’s spread joy and positivity together—because being kind is the ultimate cool factor! 🙌✨ Join us for a week full of fun and heartwarming moments! #KindnessWeek #KindChameleons#BeKind 💚

2 months ago, Kelsey Beyl
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