The next round of ceiling tiles is going up in the art room at SMS! This week's assignment challenges students to experiment with contrasting warm and cool colors. Stay tuned as Room 301 continues to transform into a dynamic, lively space, filled with the incredible talent of these young artists!
Ms. Wheeler’s 6th grade World Cultures class making “Instagram Posts” over Latin American including their culture, landforms, monuments, etc.
Progress Reports for Shepherd Middle school students will be in the Parent Portal today by 4pm.
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Mrs. Coogler’s 8th grade math is working hard finding slope and y-intercept across 4 representations. Graphs, Tables, Equations and Verbal Descriptions.
Mrs. Atwood's class is diving into the exciting world of genotypes and phenotypes as they work to design pumpkins with unique genetic traits!
Ms. Whitehead's EI3 class implemented and explored new techniques that were introduced in last week's Lead4ward training to enhance writing skills.
Pirates for Christ gathered today to share an inspiring message about overcoming anxieties and protecting our thoughts. It was a wonderful opportunity for reflection and encouragement.
Today in Mrs. Berry's 6th grade ELAR class, we're excited to have a student-led session where one of our remarkable students is guiding both classmates and teachers on overcoming challenges to successfully complete an assignment.
🎉 Congratulations to Isaiah Tidwell and Karsen Bowling, our Homecoming Prince and Princess from Shepherd Middle School! 🏆✨
Monday marked the exciting start of our campfire stories week in the Middle School library! Mrs. Berrys' 6th grade classes explored myths, legends, and urban legends before diving into some spine-chilling scary stories. With the arrival of fall, the library is filled with even more fun and adventure!
Congratulations to Cadet Corporal Mariana Pena on being selected as the cadet of the week. Mariana serves as a member of the Color Guard and works hard to support the community.
Mrs. Francisco's Cupcake Club met today, where students were introduced to three delightful cupcake designs. They had the opportunity to create two out of the three, and the results were fantastic! Everyone did an amazing job, and their cupcakes turned out beautifully.
In robotics, Mrs. Youngs' students are utilizing a popular game among children, Roblox, as a platform to teach them coding skills while engaging in an enjoyable activity.
Mrs. Richardson’s 8th grade Adv RLA class began poetry by identifying figurative language in poems using Black light annotations. The students enjoyed a Poetry lounge environment with coffee, hot chocolate, and soft music.
Students in Mrs. Hallman's art class worked last week to create pieces in the style of Pop Art. The top student or two from each class were then selected to transfer their image onto a ceiling tile from the classroom. They definitely exceeded expectations! Stay tuned to see Room 301 transform into a bright, lively space filled with awesome student work!
Homecoming Dress up -Thursday 10/24 - Beat the Warriors (Pirate Spirit)
Ms. Higginbotham's 1st-period class has been diligently gathering text evidence all week to strengthen their arguments in preparation for the upcoming trial, where they will seek to convict the unnamed narrator from Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart.
Mrs. Corbridge's 8th grade health students are comparing healthy vs unhealthy options at different favorite fast restaurants.
Mrs. Coogler's EI3 students solving real world equations with variables on both sides using the Problem Solving Strategy.
Homecoming Dress Up Days-Monday 10/21 - Merica Monday (Patriotic or red, white, and blue)