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Best Books of September

Best Books of September

​ The best books of any month should be five-star reads. And this month they are! Some months I read a few GREAT books and many other months I struggle to rate books above 3 stars. The books are good but to me five stars mean perfection. It’s hard to find that kind of book. I read 10 books this…

Yearbook Club Application

​ Would you like to be involved in creating this year’s yearbook? Please complete this google form if you are interested in joining yearbook club. What is involved in yearbook club? Using the school camera to take pictures in class and at lunch Attending meetings on random Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:45-3:45 throughout the year Using Schoology to communicate…

Por qué STEM es tan importante para la educación infantil

Por qué STEM es tan importante para la educación infantil

​ Si busca enriquecer la educación de un niño y abrirle la puerta a un mundo de posibilidades, involucrarlo en la educación STEM es una de las mejores cosas que puede hacer. STEM, que significa ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas, permite a los estudiantes explorar, crear, experimentar, participar en el pensamiento crítico y mucho más. La educación STEM es esencial…

Harnessing CS and Technology Skills for Culturally Responsive and Sustainable Solutions

Harnessing CS and Technology Skills for Culturally Responsive and Sustainable Solutions

​ In today’s rapidly evolving world, computer science (CS) and technology skills have become indispensable tools for addressing a wide range of societal challenges. Technology and computing are in all industries including farming and agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail. And yet, the importance of maximizing our CS innovative progress in ways that are sustainably and culturally beneficial is often overlooked.  …

PTA Meeting

​ Join us for the first PTA meeting of the year!!! The meeting will be in person and take place on Wednesday, October 4th in Ms. Fryzel’s Room 188 @ 6 pm. There will be a zoom link provided on the PTA blog to those who cannot attend in person but wish to join. We hope to see you there!!!…

Unleashing the Science Superhero: Mark Rober’s CrunchLabs Science Subscription Boxes

​ In the vast galaxy of YouTube creators, there shines a star that has managed to fuse science, engineering, and entertainment into one captivating phenomenon. Meet Mark Rober, the former NASA engineer turned YouTube sensation whose channel is not only a treasure trove of scientific wonders but is also the birthplace of CrunchLabs, a STEM kits for kids product that’s…

Picture Day is Coming

​ Picture day will be held on Friday, Oct. 13. Students can bring home a picture form from any teacher, or you can order pictures by visiting mylifetouch.com and using the ID: EVTMQ8D6Z.   

The Amazing Newton’s Cradle

The Amazing Newton’s Cradle

​ Let me share ways to create this highly engaging challenge with your students! If you have ever had a Newton’s Cradle in your classroom then you will understand the fascination with this STEM Challenge! Kids absolutely love to watch a Newton’s Cradle clack endlessly together. I promise the first time we tried this challenge my fifth graders actually cheered…

Call For Cardboard

​ Hi STEM Middle School! Ms. Roberts’ STEM Apps classes will need cardboard for an upcoming project. If you have some cardboard boxes lying around at home (or at the office) that you’re willing to donate, we’d really appreciate it! Feel free to drop off cardboard in room 187B before or after school. Thank you so much!   

8 Entrepreneurship Programs for Teens

​ It’s a myth that entrepreneurs are born, not made: entrepreneurial skills can be learned! And the teen years are a great time to learn them. In this article, I’ll summarize the benefits of entrepreneurship programs for high school students and recommend some great programs you can look into now. What does a teen entrepreneurship program … 8 Entrepreneurship Programs…

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