Last week in art class, students explored the concept of Realism!
They participated in a hands-on activity where they rotated through different tables, each with a unique object to observe. Their challenge? Draw each item exactly as it appeared from their perspective—focusing on detail, proportion, and accuracy. A great exercise in observation and patience!
Our art students took on a bold challenge this week!
Inspired by Pop Art icon Andy Warhol, they created vibrant pieces using only the primary color scheme: red, blue, and yellow. To take it a step further, students painted their designs on ceiling tiles to help brighten up Room 301 with creativity and color. The results? Eye-catching, creative, and full of personality—just like Pop Art itself!
Mrs. Atwood gathered a few students for some extra tutorials to prepare for STAAR. They’re having a blast playing Jenga with review questions, mixing fun and learning in a great way!
Ms. Wheelers class did some jumping jacks as their warm up today to get their blood and brain pumping for their STAAR/ EOY review! The students all joined in and enjoyed the quick little brain break from all the hard work they’ve been doing to prepare for testing!
📊🥗 8th Grade Health in Action! 🥤🍔
Our 8th grade Health students are diving deep into nutrition by comparing menu choices from different eating establishments! From healthy swaps to not-so-healthy options, they're learning how to make informed food choices and fuel their bodies the smart way! 💪💡
#SmartChoices #NutritionMatters #HealthyHabits #MiddleSchoolWellness #SMSHealth
🏆 Congratulations, Nayara Covarrubias! 🏆
From your SMS Band Directors, we want to recognize your incredible dedication! You went above and beyond these past ten days, racking up an impressive 504 minutes (8.4 hours) of practice!
Your hard work and commitment set a fantastic example for your fellow musicians. Keep up the great effort, and let this achievement inspire even more success ahead!
Once again, congratulations on earning this award! 💙🏴☠️💙
The 8th grade science team is really getting creative to help our students gear up for the STAAR! We're excited to use small groups, interactive stations, and lots of one-on-one time to set everyone up for success!
🌟 Shoutout to our amazing student greeters! 🌟
A big thank you to Brice Tidwell, along with Leah Chambers, Gwendolyn Boom and Mikaylah Jones, for helping Mrs. Creger greet their peers each day with a warm welcome and a friendly smile! Your kindness and positivity make our school a better place. Keep up the great work! 👏😊 #SMSLeaders #MakingADifference
📚✨ STAAR Prep in Full Swing! ✨📚
Ms. Higginbotham’s classes are tackling popular STAAR questions to get test-ready! 📝💡 Hard work + review = success! 💪🔥
#STAARReview #StudySmart #SuccessStartsHere
Ms. Wheeler’s class did a final dive into WW2 with a fun “Passport” activity “traveling” through the different political battles that came before, during, and after World War II. The students were also exercising their ELAR skills throughout their stations to strengthen their reading skills for their upcoming Reading STAAR test!
Mrs. Thomas’s U.S. History class is stacking up their knowledge with a Jenga review for the upcoming STAAR test! 📖 Learning + fun = success! 💡👏
#HistoryMadeFun #STAARReady #JengaChallenge
Students in Mrs. Hallman’s art class explored realism this week! They practiced drawing everyday objects placed on their desks exactly as they saw them, rotating to a new item every seven minutes. Their attention to detail and artistic growth were impressive! ✏️🖼️
Mrs. Morris’s class coming together and working on a project over heroic acts.
🌐 Classroom Update: Exploring the Internet vs. the World Wide Web 🌐
Today, Mrs Young's students are diving into an interactive activity to better understand the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web. They’re using a fun, hands-on learning experience that’s guided by a Learning AI, encouraging student-led exploration and critical thinking.
What the students are working on today:
They will explore an online resource to learn about the Internet and the World Wide Web.
Students will take notes, interact with the content, and engage with the Learning AI to help guide their discovery.
Afterward, they will reflect on the difference between the two in their digital notebooks or in the comments on Canvas.
This activity is part of our ongoing focus on X-Plore (CKH), where we empower students to take initiative and responsibility in their learning. By using AI to enhance the hands-on experience, we’re helping students become more resourceful and independent in their educational journey.
Learning Outcome: By the end of the activity, students will be able to explain the difference between the Internet (the global network connecting devices) and the World Wide Web (the system used to browse websites), with examples
Thank you for your continued support in your child's learning journey! 🙌💻 #TechLearning #StudentLed #CKH #ClassroomUpdate
🌍✨ This week in class, our students are diving into a fun project where they’ll create a presentation about a country! From geography to cuisine, they’ll explore everything and add visuals to make it come alive. Through this project, students will not only showcase their creativity and research skills but also strengthen key aspects of CKH like initiative, responsibility, and collaboration. With our Empower focus, they’ll take full ownership of their work, demonstrating pride in what they create while supporting one another along the way. We can't wait to see the growth and creativity! 🙌🌎
🔎📜 Analyzing the Past! 📜🔎
Advanced History students are diving deep into the Civil War, mapping and matching key battles using historical artifacts to make educated guesses. 🗺️💡 Moving through five interactive stations, they’re examining the most influential battles and their impact on history.
Great job, historians! 👏 #HandsOnHistory #CivilWar #SMSLearns
🔎🧠 Critical Thinking in Action! 🧠🔎
Ms. Higginbotham’s students are diving into Plop It, a game that sharpens their problem-solving skills! 🏆✨ They’re dissecting possible answers, identifying the correct choice, calling out the wrong ones, and exposing the trick answers meant to throw them off.
👏 Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! #PlopIt #CriticalThinking #SMSLearns
🌊📖 Expert groups in Advanced RLA took charge today, teaching each other about informational text with Coral Reef World! Collaboration and learning at its best! 🤝✨ #RLAExperts #CollaborativeLearning #CoralReefWorld
📚✏️ In Mrs. Alexander's 7th-grade Advanced Math class, students sharpened their skills on rigid motions and dilations in preparation for their upcoming CBA! Keep up the great work! 💡📏 #MathMasters #AdvancedMath #CBAReady
Mrs. Rhoden’s 3rd period working hard on their cba test.
