This week, the 8th grade Spanish classes enjoyed a field trip to the National Museum of Mexican Art where they viewed the exhibit for the “Day of the Dead.” This holiday, known in Spanish as El Día de los Muertos, takes place on November 1st and 2nd and is a special time for honoring the memory of loved ones who have passed away.

In addition to their visit to the museum, students took a walking tour through the community. Pilsen is a predominately Mexican-American neighborhood known for its colorful murals and mosaics. Students’ attention was drawn to themes in the artwork depicting the life, history, and culture of people in the community. A trip to Pilsen wouldn’t be complete without a taste of some good Mexican food. Students enjoyed lunch at 5 Rabanitos and a visit to a Mexican bakery, Pandería Nuevo Leon.

Whether it was the artwork at the museum, the murals in the community, or the tacos or tamales for lunch, students enjoyed getting a taste of Mexican culture, language, and tradition during their trip to Pilsen.

It may be November, but it's not too late to recognize our October Students of the Month! We are so proud of these Hauser students for following the Hauser Way and for embracing our weekly character dares. Keep up the great work!

6th Grade: Maskas B, Anastasia G, Mason E
7th Grade: Anne R, Acela S, Necalli F
8th Grade: Nellie K, Layla L, Ashley K

Due to Election Day, tomorrow, November 3rd is a non-attendance day for all District 96 schools, including Hauser. Students should bring home their Chromebooks and all materials for homework assignments. We will see everyone back at school on Wednesday, November 4th.

Students in Miss Janik's 7th grade Spanish classes learned about Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and then had the opportunity to decorate sugar skulls.

Hauser students felt like lounging around while dressing in their pajamas for "Thrills & Chills Thursday." From onesies to Halloween-themed pajama bottoms, Hauser Cougars were feeling comfy and cozy. The final day of our spirit week continues tomorrow with "Frightful Friday." Students are not able to wear costumes, but they can dress in orange, black, and purple or wear Halloween-themed shirts and sweaters.

Day 3 of Hauser's spirit week was Wicked Headwear Wednesday. Students were able to wear witch and wizard hats, cat ears, and spooky headbands. Thank you to all the students who participated! Spirit Week continues tomorrow with "Thrills & Chills Thursday," so students are allowed to wear pajamas.

Hauser was seeing DOUBLE today as we celebrated Twin Day, our second day of Spirit Week festivities. Thank you to all of our students for showing school spirit. Spirit Week continues tomorrow with Wicked Headwear Wednesday!

On Friday October 16th, the 8th grade Band, Orchestra, and Choir students took a trip to the Chicago Symphony! They enjoyed a stop for lunch in the city before heading to Symphony Center to enjoy a concert consisting of Fandango music, a violin concerto performed by Anne Akiko Meyers, and Enigma Variations by Elgar. It was a great day and our students represented Hauser well!

Our 7th graders stepped back into the 1960s yesterday, dressing up as Greasers and Socs to celebrate finishing The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton! Stay gold, Cougars! 🌟📚

Students from Hauser's Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) teamed up with special guest Ms. Altepeter to create this beautiful display for LGBTQ history month! Ms. Altepeter is not just a Hauser parent and beloved member of the Riverside Public Library's team, but is working hard in a graduate program to earn her licensure to become a School Librarian! The students of GSA had a great time working on this display with her and are very excited to share some of their favorite books with the Hauser community.

This is just a reminder that students do not attend school tomorrow, October 9th or Monday, October 12th. Enjoy the long weekend!

Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! We are so proud of all of these Cougars for following the Hauser Way and starting off the year on an exceptional note. Keep up the great work!

6th Grade: Faye J, Julia K, Olive P
7th Grade: Van G, Liam G, Charlotte H
8th Grade: Indiana D, Anthony M, Clara G

8th grade orchestra students had a great time collaborating with the RBHS Music Department!

Earlier today, the 7th graders had a visit from award-winning cartoonist, author, and illustrator Jeffrey Brown. Mr. Brown shared about how he started drawing at an early age and even showed off some of his illustrator skills. To honor some of Mr. Brown's comics and works, 7th graders dressed up as superheroes. Special thanks to Ms. Moroney, Miss Dunn, Mrs. Schuldt, and the Hauser PTO for organizing this wonderful opportunity for 7th graders.

The RBHS Poms will hold their annual Fall Youth Dance Clinic event on Friday, October 9th. This event is open to all K-8th graders, but there is a SPOTLIGHT in our halftime performance for our middle school/future bulldog dancers!
Please email Coach Sherman at shermant@rbhs208.net to sign up, and pay online via Omella as soon as possible to secure your spot!

Yesterday, Hauser hosted a Cubs and Sox Day to celebrate the start of the baseball playoffs. Thanks to everyone for showing their team spirit! Best of luck to both the North and South side teams as they continue the playoffs today.

Our 6th graders and 8th grade student leaders had an absolute blast at White Pines Ranch Outdoor Education! From horseback riding and archery to fossil studies and aquatics, our students jumped into every experience with enthusiasm, courage, and plenty of laughter. They challenged themselves, tried new things, and made memories that will last long beyond these three days.

But White Pines was about so much more than the activities. It was about building friendships, getting to know new people, stepping outside of comfort zones, and learning how to be part of the Hauser community. 💙

The sixth graders who stayed back for Hauser Pines have had a couple of amazing days. From competing in some "Minute to Win It" challenges to playing a game of "Ships and Sailors" to competing in a scavenger hunt to enjoying a trip to the Brookfield Zoo, Hauser's newest Cougars have had a fun, jam-packed week!

Today, most of the sixth graders traveled to White Pines Ranch for the traditional sixth grade overnight trip. We are hoping all the students, chaperones, and student leaders have safe travels and that they will all have a fun and memorable experience to start the year!

Mrs. Mateblewski's Money Matters class conducted an interview with Adam Mateblewski. They spent this week researching careers, types of insurance, risk, and more to create and write questions to ask him. They learned about how to pursue a career in business, how to assess risk, how to pick a college, and more!