This morning Middle School JROTC cadets helped support the community by helping FBC church give out food to the community.
📚🔎 Research in Action! 🔎📚
Mrs. Thomas's 7th grade Advanced History students are hard at work researching their topics for their Civil War project! 💡 From battles to leaders, strategies to everyday life, they are diving deep into history to uncover key insights. 🏛️✨
#HistoryInTheMaking #CivilWarResearch #FutureHistorians
📢 Counselor Appreciation Week! 💙✨
We are so grateful for our amazing counselor, Mrs. Hall! 🎉 She supports, guides, and encourages our students every day, making a difference in so many lives. Thank you for all you do! 💛 #CounselorAppreciationWeek #ThankYouMrsHall #WeLoveOurCounselor
Mrs. Francisco gears up for another exciting book fair coming to SMS! Sixth grade students preview book trailers and other items that will be available at the fair!
📢✨ Math in action!
Mrs. Coogler's class is sharpening their problem-solving skills by tackling word problems using the Problem Solving Strategy! 🧮💡 Keep up the great work, mathematicians! 👏 #MathSkills #ProblemSolvers #CriticalThinking
🔬✨ Our students are working together to highlight each body system and its key functions! They’re breaking down the important roles that keep our bodies moving, thinking, and thriving. 🧠❤️💪 #FutureScientists #BodySystems #HandsOnLearning
🎉 Congratulations, Cadets! 🎉
A huge shoutout to these outstanding cadets on their well-earned promotions today! Your dedication, hard work, and leadership continue to inspire us all. Keep aiming high! 💪✨ #CadetSuccess #LeadershipInAction #WellDeserved
💃 Building Stamina & Improving Movement Through Dance Workouts! 🕺
The key to leveling up your dance skills isn’t just about practicing choreography—it’s about building strength, stamina, and fluidity. That’s why we’re combining intense workouts with technique-focused drills to get our bodies in top shape for every move!
Whether you’re working on endurance for those longer routines or refining your footwork with precision, these workouts will help you feel more confident, powerful, and connected to your movements.
🔥 What’s in store:
Strength-building exercises for better control and flexibility
Cardio sessions to boost stamina and energy
Targeted drills for smoother transitions and sharper movements
We are improving and growing together! 💪
Mrs. McDaniel's class is working on some probability problems to get ready for their CBA this week!
Mrs. Rhoden's class going over graphs, tables and equations with our lead4ward strategy called positive pings.
Students in Ms. Higginbotham's room are working hard to show their growth on CBA 3.6.
Middle School JROTC cadets worked hard and had fun today while conducting rucksack physical fitness drills.🇺🇸🇺🇸
SMS students show gratitude for Mrs. Hall during counsellor appreciation week!
🌟 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
