🌟 Celebrating the Heart of SMS! 🌟
This post comes from Mr. Gallegos, one of our incredible Process Champions! 🎉
I am so proud of how our teachers and students are truly representing SMS with pride and embracing the values of CKH (Capturing Kids' Hearts) as a core part of who we are. Here are some images from today showcasing the positive actions that help build a culture of kindness, respect, and positivity, turning our school into a place where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Together, we’re creating an environment filled with joy and encouragement, one smile and 'Good Thing' at a time. Let’s keep spreading those positive vibes and make this the best year yet!" #CKH #CapturingHearts #PositiveVibes"
📢 It’s Project Time! 🚂✨
Advanced U.S. History students are diving into Westward Expansion! 🌎 Each group has been assigned a key topic from the era and is working hard to create:
📽️ A multimedia presentation
📝 A detailed essay
🗺️ A map illustration
We can’t wait to see their research come to life! Stay tuned for their incredible work! 👏 #WestwardExpansion #HistoryInAction #StudentProjects
Ms. Wheeler’s students are diving into the world of European governments! Each student has been assigned a random European country to research and showcase its political system in a creative collage slide. From monarchies to republics, they’re uncovering how different nations are governed and presenting their findings in a visually engaging way! 💡📖🎨
Students collaborated with Ms. Higginbotham to volunteer at the concession stand for the SMS basketball game. Their dedication and teamwork contributed to a successful event, enhancing the game experience for attendees. A special thank you to Ms. Higginbotham and all the student volunteers for their hard work and community spirit!
Glow Girls club prepare a Valentine’s Day backdrop for students to utilize during lunch.
Our talented SMS students took ordinary objects and transformed them into incredible Picasso-inspired Cubism art pieces! Selected students had the opportunity to transfer their designs onto a ceiling tile in Room 301, leaving a lasting artistic mark on our school.
Amazing work, SMS art students! 👏🎨 #SMSArt #Cubism #StudentCreativity #PicassoInspired
📚✏️ Ms. Higginbotham's students are diving into STAAR practice, sharpening their revising and editing skills! They're working hard to strengthen their writing, one edit at a time. Keep up the great work! 💪👏 #STAARPrep #RevisingAndEditing #PracticeMakesProgress
✨ Capturing Kids’ Hearts at SMS! ✨
At SMS, we love ending the week on a high note! 💙Students and teachers come together to launch each other with positive words, encouragement, and well wishes. It's all about building relationships and spreading kindness! 🫶 #CapturingKidsHearts #SMSFamily #PositiveVibes
🎉 Congratulations to Private First Class Nelson Duron 🎉
A huge round of applause for Private Nelson Duron for his incredible 2nd place finish in the 1000 Pushup Challenge, completing a total of 847 pushups!
His dedication and perseverance are truly inspiring, setting a remarkable example of hard work and the spirit of never giving up. 👏
🎉 Congratulations to Cadet First Sergeant Wyatt Green 🎉
Congratulations to Cadet First Sergeant Wyatt Green on winning the 1000 pushup challenge. Cadet First Sergeant Wyatt Green completed the 1000 push up challenge in 3 days. Cadet First Sergeant Wyatt Greens' efforts set a notable example of hard work and never give up. If you see him today, please congratulate him on this outstanding achievement.
Ms. Lester’s 8th grader ELAR students are hard at work writing exploding notes over a short reading.
A huge thank you to Mr. Hartwell and Mr. Salmon for leading such inspiring and engaging master classes for our Pirate Percussion students! Your dedication, expertise, and passion truly made an impact. The students had an incredible time learning new techniques, tips, and tricks that will undoubtedly help them grow as musicians. We’re so grateful for the time and energy you both put into making these sessions so memorable. We hope to have the opportunity to work with you again in the near future!
SMS art students were introduced to the concept of Sgraffito, an Italian word meaning “to scratch.” This technique, commonly used in pottery, involves scratching through a surface layer to reveal an image beneath. Using scratch paper, students explored this creative process and brought their own designs to life! #CreativeExpression #SgraffitoArt
🏀🔥 The Basketball Club hit the court for another exciting meeting! Students had a blast competing in friendly 3v3 matches, showcasing teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship. Great job, everyone! 👏🏆 #BasketballClub #Teamwork #GameOn
🧱🎉 The Lego Club had another fantastic day filled with creativity and innovation! From imaginative designs to exciting new projects, our builders continue to impress. Keep up the great work! 🚀🏗️ #LegoClub #CreativeMinds #BuildingBrilliance
Mrs. Thomas’s 8th grade U.S. History students wrapped up the Jacksonian Era with engaging research presentations! 🎤💡Students showcased their knowledge and critical thinking. Great job, historians in the making! 👏 #USHistory #JacksonianEra #StudentSuccess
📢 Cupcake Club Update! 🧁🍪
Mrs. Francisco’s Cupcake Club met today in the library for a sweet twist! Instead of decorating cupcakes, we switched things up and decorated sugar cookies! 🍪✨
Members watched a fun video on cookie decorating and then let their creativity shine as they designed their own delicious masterpieces. Such a fun time with our super creative students! 🎨👩🍳
Great job, everyone! We can’t wait for our next tasty adventure! 💕 #CupcakeClub #CookieCreativity #SweetSuccess
Mrs. McDaniel's class is having fun learning the difference between theoretical and experimental probabilities by flipping cups!
Interactive Storytelling in 6th Grade!
In Mrs Young’s Technology class, Our 6th graders are taking creativity to the next level by using Google Slides to design their own Choose Your Own Adventure stories! Through this project, they’re blending technology and storytelling, making interactive choices that lead to different endings—all while applying the English skills they’ve been learning with Mrs Berry.
This is a perfect example of cross-category learning in action! Not only are students strengthening their writing, sequencing, and problem-solving skills, but they’re also exploring digital design and interactive storytelling techniques.
Can’t wait to see the amazing adventures they create! #FutureAuthors #TechMeetsELA #CreativeClassroom
📢 Capturing Kids' Hearts – Launch at SMS! 💙
At SMS, we love seeing our students send off their classmates at the end of the day with inspiring words! ✨ Our teachers share uplifting quotes, and our students carry that positivity with them as they head home. 💬💖
#CapturingKidsHearts #SMSStrong #InspireLeadSucceed
