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🚀💥 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! 🌟

📐 Hands-On Learning in Mrs. Rhoden and Mrs. McDaniel’s Class! 📏 Students are diving into geometry as they explore the area of parallelograms and triangles! Through interactive activities and problem-solving, they’re mastering the formulas and discovering how shapes come to life in the world around them. At SMS, we make math engaging and fun! 🚀 #GeometryInAction #MathExplorers #ParallelogramsAndTriangles #SMSLearners

🌍 Exploring Earth’s Revolution in Mr. Jones’ Class! 🍂☀️❄️🌸 Mr. Jones’ students are diving into the science behind Earth’s revolution and discovering how it causes the seasons to change! By exploring the tilt of the Earth and its orbit around the sun, they’re learning why we experience winter’s chill, spring’s bloom, summer’s warmth, and fall’s colors. Curiosity and discovery are at the heart of learning at SMS! 🌟 #ScienceInAction #EarthsRevolution #ChangingSeasons #SMSLearners

📚 6th Grade TELPAS Preparation Underway! 🎉 Our 6th graders are gearing up for TELPAS with dedication and enthusiasm! 🚀 They’re honing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to show off their incredible growth in English language proficiency. At SMS, we empower our students to shine and reach their full potential—and preparing for TELPAS is just one step on their journey to success! 🌟 Let’s cheer them on as they get ready to show what they know! 💪 #TELPASPrep #SMSLearners #ShineBright #AcademicExcellence

🎉 Congratulations to Our Student, Para, and Teacher of the Month for January! 🎉 At SMS, we believe in the power of positive relationships and leading with heart—core values of Capturing Kids’ Hearts! 💖 We are proud to recognize: ⭐ Students: Braelynn Corbridge, Cason Counseller, Darmani Estrada Mandujano, Alyssa Verdone, Lilianna Angel, and (not pictured) Mason Enloe. ⭐ Para: Ms. Norma Huerta ⭐ Teacher: Shelby Alexander Their outstanding dedication, leadership, and positive impact reflect the heart of our community. By building meaningful connections and showing empathy and respect, they inspire us all! 🌟 Let’s give them a big round of applause for truly Capturing Kids’ Hearts! 👏👏👏 #CapturingKidsHearts #SMSPride #LeadershipWithHeart #MakingADifference

Students are showing Ms .Higginbotham what they have learned in previous years about genre as they begin their new unit. Students had fun working together to try to beat the timer

🚔💙 Happy School Resource Officer Day! Students and staff at SMS appreciate and love Officer Sparks for keeping our school safe and being a positive presence every day. Thank you for all that you do! #SchoolResourceOfficerDay #ThankYouOfficerSparks #SMSFamily #CommunityHero

🎉 Excitement is in the air in Mrs. Bowman’s class! 🎉 Her students are kicking off each day by sharing Good Things, building connections, and spreading positivity! From personal wins to classroom successes, they’re creating a culture of encouragement and leadership. 💡💬 We love seeing students excited to lift each other up—keep the Good Things coming! 🙌 #CKH #GoodThings #PositiveVibes #StudentLeadership

🎶🕺 Students in Ms. Wheeler's class are diving into Russian culture with some serious moves! Today, they kicked off class by dancing along to Just Dance’s Russian-inspired dance “Rasputin.” What a fun way to get energized and learn about culture! #DancingThroughHistory #CulturalExploration #SMSLearns #JustDance #RasputinMoves

🌟 Good Things are happening in Mr. Jones’s Science Class! 🌟 Students are kicking off class by sharing Good Things, building positive connections, and creating a culture of encouragement. From exciting science discoveries to personal achievements, they’re celebrating wins big and small! 💡🔬 Way to lead with kindness, connection, and a growth mindset! Keep up the great work! 👏 #CKH #GoodThings #PositiveClassroom #StudentLeadership

Our talented art students have successfully transferred their incredible graffiti art designs onto a ceiling tile for Room 301! Graffiti, often seen as street art, is a vibrant form of self-expression that blends bold colors, unique lettering, and creativity—and our students have truly mastered it. Mrs. Hallman is beyond proud of her students for consistently exceeding expectations and bringing their artistic visions to life in such a remarkable way. Keep up the amazing work, SMS!

❤️📬 Spreading Love from SMS! Mrs. Richardson’s classes are sending a special message today! Each class is sending a Valentine’s Day card to children who are residents at St. Jude. Sharing smiles, love, and hope—one card at a time! ❤️✨ #ValentinesDay #SpreadingLove #StJude #SMSCares #KindnessInAction

Congratulations to these amazing cadets on their promotions🎉🎉 Outstanding job and keep up the good work.

🎨🌍 Exploring Russian Art at SMS! Today, students dove into the world of Nesting Dolls—a beautiful symbol of Russian culture. They designed their own nesting dolls to represent themselves, using 7 CKH words to describe their unique traits—just like the seven dolls in a traditional set. 🖌️ Creativity + Cultural Exploration = Unforgettable Learning! #CulturalConnections #RussianArt #NestingDolls #CKHWords #SMSCreativity

📚✨ 6th Grade Math Tutorials in Action! Our students teamed up to solve and plot inequalities on a number line! 📊➖ Collaboration + Critical Thinking = Math Mastery! ✔️💡 #MathMagic #Teamwork #SMSPride #Inequalities #NumberLineMastery

Sixth graders searched for missing questions in Mrs. Berry's room to write more effective ECRs.