Ms. Lester’s 8th grade ELAR class having fun learning with Jeopardy labs on this Throwback Thursday!
Throwback Thursday is always a good idea. Adv History students play “Telephone” to stay current on their concepts of industrialization. It’s a race against time as the last person must “telephone” the answer through each student in front of them before they can write it down on the white board. Lots of laughs and learning!
SMS 6th grade math tutorials took learning outside! ☀️📚 Nothing like fresh air and math to keep our students engaged and growing! #OutdoorLearning #MathInAction
SMS Band Kids went to Santa Fe Middle School for a pre-UIL concert and did amazing!
Adv. Reading students bring their books to life. Students illustrate the most significant character of their stories and then express that significance to the overall story.
Math in Motion with Mrs. Morris! Our class is building math momentum by mastering mean, median, and mode! 💡✨ From crunching numbers to finding patterns, we’re turning data into discoveries. Who knew math could be this fun? 🔢🎯
🚀💡 Exploring Business with LEGO Bricks! 💡🚀
In Mrs. Young’s class, our students are stepping into the world of business! They’re using LEGO to simulate the entire process of managing a business—from taking customer orders to tracking inventory and ensuring timely deliveries. 🏢📦
The best part? They’re learning valuable skills like problem-solving, organization, and critical thinking while having fun building and creating with LEGO! 🧩
Check out these mini entrepreneurs in action as they work together to build their business models and place their orders! 🤖🔧
#STEMlearning #BusinessSkills #LEGOeducation #HandsOnLearning
The Industrialization era was a time of innovation. History students in 8th grade explore the innovators, their inventions, and the contributions they made in the American society as it went from rural to urban!
🔵💛 Dedication. Protection. Excellence. 💛🔵
In 35-degree weather, on their day off, at the outdoor range, our Shepherd I.S.D. Police Officers are putting in the work—training and qualifying to ensure TOP-TIER protection for ALL our students and staff. 💪🎯
Their commitment goes beyond the badge, and we are grateful for their dedication to safety and service! 🚔🔹
#ShepherdISD #SafetyFirst #TopTierProtection #CommittedToExcellence
📚✨ Exploring the World of Genre! ✨📚
Students in Ms. Higginbotham's class are diving into the elements of genre by working in groups to create engaging slideshow presentations! 🎭📖 From mystery to fantasy, historical fiction to science fiction, they’re breaking down what makes each genre unique.
📢 At the end of the project, they’ll present their findings to the class—building teamwork, research skills, and confidence along the way! 💡🎤
#SMSProud #GenreExploration #TeamworkInAction #LearningIsFun
📚✨ Digging Deeper into Learning! ✨📚
Mrs. Berry’s class is taking a closer look at their previous CBA test, revisiting questions and sharpening their critical thinking skills! 🧐💡 Students are analyzing controlling ideas within a passage and using text evidence to prove whether their assigned answers were correct or incorrect.
🔍 Learning from the past leads to stronger skills for the future! 💪 Keep up the great work, students!
#SMSProud #ThinkDeep #LearningInAction #TextEvidenceMatters
📢 Engaged & Excelling in Social Studies! 🌍📚
Mrs. Wheeler’s 6th grade Social Studies class is diving into a creative and interactive review for their benchmark CBA this week! 🏆💡 Students are exploring American democracy, learning about dominant religions in different regions, and comparing various world governments.
💭 Who says studying can’t be fun? These students are making connections, thinking critically, and preparing for success! 💪✏️
Drop a 👍 to cheer them on! #SMSProud #FutureLeaders #EngagedLearning #SocialStudiesRock
"To empower their classmates, our students will share an inspiring quote each Friday to launch everyone into the weekend on a positive note."
"What you do today can improve all your tomorrows." – Ralph Marston
#CKH #empoweringstudents
Mrs. Wheeler’s 6th grade students are reviewing Russian culture, past czars, and the reign of President Putin with a fun and interactive game! 🏆📚 This engaging activity is helping them prepare for their upcoming quiz while making history come to life!
Who will be the ultimate Russian history champion?
#HistoryInAction #RussianCulture #GameBasedLearning #SMS
📚✨ Building Stronger Readers, One Page at a Time! ✨📚
Mrs. Berry’s 6th grade ELAR students are starting each class with 10 minutes of silent reading! This daily routine helps strengthen vocabulary, grammar skills, and reading endurance—all while fostering a love for books!
Great readers make great thinkers! Keep up the awesome work, 6th graders! 📖👏
#ReadingIsPower #SilentReading #BuildingBetterReaders #SMS
🚀💥 Explosive Note-Taking in Action! 💥🚀
Our students are gearing up for 8th grade by mastering Explosive Notes! Using a paired passage about Batman 🦇 vs. Iron Man 🦾, they’re learning how to break down key information, organize their thoughts, and take notes like superheroes!
📝⚡ Who will win—Batman’s strategy or Iron Man’s tech? Either way, our students are the real champions of note-taking!
#SuperheroStudies #ExplosiveNotes #Future8thGraders #SMS
After a long day of working hard on mock STAAR students took a much needed brain break by revisiting parts of speech in a colorful way.
Ms. Lester’s 8th grade students are enjoying some silent reading after coming back from the book fair.
📚 Advanced Reading Book Club! 📚
Our Adv. Reading classes are diving into their own Book Club experience! 🏫✨ Students enjoy silent reading before engaging in lively discussions on an online board—just like a collegiate course! 💻📖 They ask questions, share insights, and even foreshadow what’s to come.
#BookClub #AdvancedReading #EngagedReaders #ForeshadowingFun
💖🎶 Dancing, Friendship, and Fun! 🎶💖
Last Thursday, some of our amazing Middle School students attended a Valentine’s Dance hosted by Coldspring ISD with students from multiple districts, and it was an unforgettable experience! ❤️✨
From showing off their best dance moves 🕺💃 to making new friends (shout out to the peer pals of CISD 🤝 and practicing important social skills, they truly danced the day away with smiles, laughter, and love! 🥰🎈
It was heartwarming to see them step out of their comfort zones, cheer each other on, and just enjoy the moment. This was more than just a dance—it was an opportunity for growth, connection, and pure happiness. 💕
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special! It was a day to remember! 🌟
