✨ Glow Girls are spreading holiday cheer! ✨
Our amazing Glow Girls club have been hard at work crafting inspirational holiday cards to uplift and encourage their fellow Lady Pirates at SMS. 🎄💌 Let's celebrate their kindness and the joy they’re sharing this season!
Ms. Higginbotham’s Criminal Justice Club got an insider’s perspective on law enforcement thanks to Shepherd’s very own Chief Sparks! 👮♂️✨ Students had the unique opportunity to learn directly from a local leader in the field. Thank you, Chief Sparks, for inspiring the next generation! 🚔
Mrs. Clark's class brought history to life with a fun and interactive musical group freeze strategy! 🎶🕺 Students explored early political parties—Federalists and Democratic-Republicans—while engaging in a dynamic activity that combined movement, teamwork, and learning
Students in Mrs. Richardson's Reading class put together their informational presentations for the Mayor next week!
Big Congratulations to Our Beginner Band Students!
Yesterday, our beginner band students achieved a major milestone by passing off Hot Cross Buns! 🎶 Their hard work, dedication, and growth have truly shone through, and we're so proud of their progress.
To celebrate their success, we gifted each student a honey bun —a sweet treat for their sweet musical accomplishments! 🎵
Keep up the amazing work, future musicians! We can't wait to see all the wonderful things you'll continue to achieve! 🥁🎺
Shepherd Middle school Advance Theatre getting ready to compete this Thursday.
Ms. Wheeler's class is gearing up for their final CBA of the semester tomorrow with a fun and interactive review game on Quizizz!
Students in Mrs. Thomas's class are using a quiz app to actively prepare for the upcoming CBA, boosting their review sessions with engaging and interactive learning!
Coach Hallman and Coach Jays PE class compete head to head in cup stacking tournament.
Mrs. Rhoden class using our key words and problem solving strategies to solve word problems over inequalities.
Students were challenged to create anchor charts based on what they had learned over the past 9 weeks in art class. The best of each subject were selected to be enlarged and displayed in the art room!
Also check out the cute ornaments students made for the class Christmas tree during their spare time🎄
Ms. Lester's students are diving into past STAAR tests, sharpening their skills, and aiming for their full potential!
SMS Cheer had a great performance and got Third place for their float in the Blue & White Christmas parade!
🎶 Exciting News from the SMS Band! 🎶
This Wednesday, our SMS Band took a special trip to the intermediate school to give our incoming 6th graders a sneak peek at the music magic waiting for them next year! 🎺🥁
During the recruitment concert, students had the chance to hear each instrument up close and learn about all the incredible sounds they could make! 🎵 It was an exciting opportunity to help them decide which instrument they'd like to play in band next year!
We’re thrilled to see so many future musicians getting excited about joining the band family! 🎶💙 Go Pirates!🏴☠️
This week in Mrs. Young's class, students explored the proper and improper ways to engage with social media. We utilized a Social Media Test Drive, which provided a realistic yet structured overview of social media platforms, highlighting appropriate content to post and comment on. This experience has effectively prepared our students for the upcoming Mock Trial next week, where they will participate in the Courtroom proceedings for the Case of the Fake Social Media Profile.
Mrs. Atwood's class had a blast playing Capture the Flask to dive into some fun review of Force & Motion!
Teamwork in action! Our students came together to tackle a challenge in math and science—building a stable structure that stands tall and strong. With their creative minds and collaborative spirits, they applied problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and a little trial and error to achieve success. Watching them support and learn from each other is a reminder of the power of working together toward a common goal. Great job, everyone!
Today, Ms. Richardson's 6th grade students are enjoying a peaceful and festive atmosphere in the library, surrounded by charming Christmas decorations. Twinkling lights and colorful garlands adorn the shelves, while gentle Christmas music fills the air, adding a sense of calm. The crackling sound of a cozy fireplace on the tvs creates the perfect backdrop for those curled up with a good book. It’s the perfect holiday escape, where students can unwind and lose themselves in stories, embracing the season's warmth and tranquility.
Exploring the "Drawing of the Black Beans" in Texas History:
Students in Mr. Dodge's class are participating in a hands-on activity by drawing beans blindly, simulating the historical event to better understand the experiences and emotions of those involved.
Ms Higginbotham’s class are really enjoying reading William Shakespeare’s Hamlet and are so excited to act out their roles.
