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NMHZ students complete and present Ancient Egyptian Museum projects

Student standing with teacher in Egyptian clothing.
NMHZ students complete and present Ancient Egyptian Museum projects

Sixth-grade students at Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School created an Ancient Egyptian Museum as a culminating end of the unit project and presented it last Friday. Students also gathered information and presented their projects to the school as well as members from the Board of Education. 
 

Students standing in front of their Egyptian project.
Students in front of their project.
Principal with a student.
Students doing Egyptian dances with teacher.
Dr. Doggett and Ms. Battista with students near Egyptian projects.
Student project with pyramid and rivers.
Student wearing Egyptian headdress.
Student sarcophagus project.
Dr. Doggett speaking to student.
Student smiling next to pyramid project.
Egyptian jars for project.


 

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Mindful Workshop Activity: Wind Chimes & Yoga Class
Mindful Workshop Activity: Wind Chimes & Yoga Class

Families had the opportunity to participate in a relaxing and creative mindful workshop Tuesday afternoon hosted by Parent Liaison Pamela Valdovinos, along with school counselor & yoga instructor Ms. Trombetta. Families designed and decorated their very own wind chimes, adding personal colors and styles before taking them home. Parents also enjoyed a calming yoga session focused on deep breathing and stress relief.

NMHZ students create gingerbread houses after reading about them
NMHZ students create gingerbread houses after reading about them

After completing a weeks-long study of gingerbread-themed books, Simone Oliver’s second grade class at Nelson Mandela/Hosea Zollicoffer School celebrated with a gingerbread house making party. The children were excited to bring the stories to life by designing and decorating their own gingerbread houses. 

NMHZ pre-K celebrates "12 Days of Holidays"
NMHZ pre-K celebrates "12 Days of Holidays"

This season, the pre-K class at Nelson Mandela/Hosea Zollicoffer Elementary School is lighting up with festive cheer through their unique celebration of "The 12 Days of Holidays." Created by Pre-K Director Dr. Gayle White, this special event is designed to immerse young learners in the joy of the holidays through themed story days and creative projects.

Mandela Falcons RISE: Building a positive school culture together
Mandela Falcons RISE: Building a positive school culture together

Last Monday, the Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School community came together for a powerful PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Assembly that celebrated the values guiding their journey toward a positive and supportive environment. NMHZ’s rollout of PBIS has been deliberate and intentional, ensuring that every step connects meaningfully to students’ daily experiences.

Student Ambassadors Shine in Pre-K Classroom
Student Ambassadors Shine in Pre-K Classroom

At Nelson Mandela/Hosea Zollicoffer Elementary School, we are proud to celebrate the dedication and kindness of three remarkable students from Ms. Vetere's 4th-grade class. These students have taken on the role of student ambassadors, going above and beyond by sacrificing their recess time to make a positive impact in the Pre-K classroom.

Families tour Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School ahead of student transfers
Families tour Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School ahead of student transfers

Parents got their first look at their new school Wednesday morning, as Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School hosted a tour for families of students transferring into the school for the 2025-2026 school year as a result of the building reorganization. They also met the incoming principal, Danielle Davis-Marrow, who welcomed families to the school. NMHZ will be a grades preK-6 school in the upcoming school year.