EEM - Last week, students thought the popsicle bridge challenge was impossible. The goal was to build a bridge to hold at least 20 pounds, with up to 200 popsicle sticks and glue. Four of the seven bridges built held 74 pounds. AMAZING work that surpassed our expectations!
EEM - The Supreme Court held a mock trial at EEM! Students observed as justices, provided testimony, and argued their own opinions on a fictional case focusing on civil liberties as designated in the US Constitution! They said being on the Supreme Court is hard work!!
EEM - Is that Mrs. Lewis or Uncle Sam? Yesterday, students had fun learning from Uncle Sam as a part of Independence Week at EEM Smore's Learning Camp!
Last week S'Mores learners competed to build the tallest tower that could hold the most weight with only 50 index cards and a meter of masking tape. The tallest tower (constructed by Rogue Brangan, Emily Young, and Rebecca Solano) came in at 31 cm holding 1,100 g. The strongest tower (constructed by Bretallica Leach [not pictured], Cooper Barnes, and Noah Atwood) came in at 23 cm holding 10,828.6 g. Way to go!
EEM - S'Mores learners applied their knowledge of ecosystems and economics to fish in the "commons" competing against other groups to "catch" the most fish. They then calculated their credits, debits, and overall balance for each year, then graphed their data. The goal was to earn the most money without wiping out their fish populations. Congratulations to our winners: Emily Young (left), Rebecca Solano (middle), and Rogue Brangan (right)!
SSD Parents of Athletes (Grades 7-12): DragonFly has requested that no current/updated physicals be uploaded to their site until end of year data rollover is completed. We will notify you as soon as they are ready to accept updated physicals.
Upcoming 7th Grade Football: Students going into 7th grade next year who are interested in playing football, please contact your school office to sign up. SMS and EEM have 7th Grade Football Packets in the office that include information about summer practices, physicals, etc.
Learning and having fun at S'more Learning Camp at EEM!
Mrs. Teague's 7th-grade science classes built models of common compounds using fruit loops. Students selected different colors to represent different elements, making sure the elements were bonded in the correct locations.
Mrs. Teague's 7th grade science classes finished the year with a unit on Chemical Reactions. Their last lab of the year was 5 mini experiments in which they made observations to determine if the experiment was an example of a physical or chemical reaction. They also measured the initial mass and final mass to see the Law of Conservation of Mass in action!
Tomorrow will be a fun day full of activities! Please keep backpacks at home and remind your child to bring $3 for Kona ice and a refillable water bottle. Yearbooks will also be sold ($35).
Pre-ordered yearbooks were distributed today. We have a limited quantity of extra yearbooks - buy yours tomorrow (cash or check only - $35)! Reminder: tomorrow is Chromebook & Charger (both parts) Return Day. Wear your house shirt Wednesday for House Wars!
Virtual families, pick up or buy your yearbook and return Chromebook/Charger tomorrow or Wednesday in the front office.
EEM - Bringing science to life! Last week, Mrs. Vance's class learned about the Respiratory System. They created lungs out of paper bags and straws. Learning about how the lungs work: breathing in oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide. What a fun way to learn about the lungs!
This week's schedule: May 24 - Semester Exams: Periods 1, 3, 5, and 7 | May 25 - Semester Exams: Periods 2, 4, and 6 and Chromebook & Charger (both parts) Return Day | May 26 - Last Day of Classes: morning - 4th Quarter Reward Day | Lunch - student recognitions | afternoon - House Competitions & Kona Ice ($3). Please remind your learner to bring a refillable water bottle every day. Also, yearbooks are here!!! Information regarding distribution will be forthcoming.
EEM - Mrs. Goode's English classes used their knowledge of Greek and Latin roots to decode multisyllabic terms in a Vocabulary War. Learning together to bolster our vocabulary. #EEMCommunityOfLearners
Students in Mrs. Williams's class moved through stations collaborating on concepts learned through the semester. This process allows them to review and clear up misconceptions with each other rather than the teacher. Peer lead teaching at its best. #EEMCommunityOfLearners
Virtual families, semester exams are required for all learners. While the exams are not weighted, the grade is calculated into the 4th quarter and semester grade. Students may come to EEM to complete semester exams or complete them from home at the classes scheduled times (https://bit.ly/3yuCDUJ). Parents, for extenuating circumstances, please make scheduling arrangements with individual teachers *prior* to testing.
Also, yearbooks are here!!! Information regarding distribution will be forthcoming.
It's our final grade check Thursday of the, please invest a few minutes to review and discuss your child's academic progress this 4th quarter (see Canvas). Reminder, next week's schedule: May 24 - Semester Exams: Periods 1, 3, 5, and 7 | May 25 - Semester Exams: Periods 2, 4, and 6 and Chromebook & Charger (both parts) Return Day | May 26 - Last Day of Classes: morning - 4th Quarter Reward Day and Make-up for Semester Exams, afternoon - House Competitions & Kona Ice ($3). Finally, we also invite all learners needing extra help or who need a quiet space to work to come on campus 8 - 12 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all learners.
Reminder: Tomorrow is Houses of EEM Spirit Day, remind your learner to wear their house shirt (Virtual learners send a picture of you wearing your shirt to your Jacket Time teacher to earn a house point). Also, remind your learner to bring the following everyday: Chromebook, chargers (both pieces), refillable water bottle. Mark your calendar: May 24 - Semester Exams: Periods 1, 3, 5, and 7 | May 25 - Semester Exams: Periods 2, 4, and 6 and Chromebook Return Day | May 26 - Last Day of Classes: morning - 4th Quarter Reward Day and Make-up for Semester Exams, afternoon - House Competitions & Kona Ice.
6th grade families: Message from Mr. Coach Stokes, "For incoming 7th graders, Summer Football Practices will begin July 12th from 7 am to 9 am at SMS. There will be an East End Pickup at EEM at 6:15 a.m.. Drop off at 9:45 a.m.. Practice will be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
It's grade check Thursday, please invest a few minutes to review and discuss your child's academic progress this 4th quarter (see Canvas). Tomorrow is the final NWEA Testing day for all learners who have not completed math, reading, or science (testing begins at 8:05 a.m., please arrive by 7:45 a.m. ). We also invite all learners needing extra help or who need a quiet space to work to come on campus 8 - 12 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all learners.