Mrs. Dierzen's 8th grade students are learning about the settling of the West, part of that which involved learning about the importance of the Transcontinental Railroad. Through class discussions and readings, Mrs. Dierzen explained to students how towns popped up along the railroad due to government subsidies and land grants. Mrs. Dierzen discussed the destruction of the American Bison along the Union Pacific Railroad and the Chinese laborers of the Central Pacific Railroad. Following discussions and readings, students worked as teams to re-create their portion of the railroad using the knowledge from class readings and discussion. When students put the pieces of the railroad together, they saw that one class had the exact width of the railroad the same, and another class did not. This allowed for a discussion of the standard gauge width of the railroad making travel and shipping quicker, easier and cheaper. Great work 8th graders!
SMS Huskers are thankful!
Mrs. Goldman's 6th grade science classes visited the Challenger Learning Center at Heartland Community College today.
The visit to the Challenger Learning Center provided the students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on exploration and discovery and strengthen their knowledge in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) fields.
The students had a great time exploring and discovering ... and received compliments on the good behavior.
Great work Huskers!
Veterans Day Essay Contest Winners
6th Grade - Peyton Genteman
7th Grade - Deegan Kelly
Congrats Peyton & Deegan!
Ms. Hunter's 5th Grade ELA classes made cards for the Veterans and gave them to the Veterans at the Veterans Day Breakfast.
The Veterans smiles were heartwarming, as they received a card and a Thank You For Your Service!
Under the direction of Mrs. Clausel & Mrs. Whiteaker, the 8th grade students performed a Choral Reading at the Veterans Day Ceremony.
The performance was AMAZING!
Every Donation Helps!
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The SMS Cross Country team their awards ceremony last week with Coach O'Connell.
Layla Wollenweber is this year's SMS Cross Country MVP!
Congrats Layla!
Layla Wollenweber is this year's SMS Cross Country MVP!
Congrats Layla!
This week Mrs. Goldman's 6th grade Science classes will take a trip to the Challenger Learning Center.
In preparation for their trip, they worked collaboratively in groups to create Lunar Quest Mission Patches.
At the Challenger Learning Center, students will work in teams to deploy a Lunar Exploration Rover to investigate different areas on the Moon that NASA has identified that may be able support a sustainable long-term habitat for humans.
The 6th graders are looking forward to the exploration!
🏀 Congrats Gentlemen!
Pre- Season Court Work!
🏐 LJSR Volleyball @ SMS 🏐
It's Time To Bundle Up!
FABULOUS!
Honor Roll
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5th Grade
GREAT JOB!
Honor Roll
Q1
6th Grade
AWESOME! Honor Roll Q1 7th Grade
Fantastic! Honor Roll Q1 8th Grade
SMS 8th Grade Boys Defeat Lisbon!
Final Score: 30-25
Kaleb Duffy - 13 points
Cullen Meyers - 6 points
Brayden Backos - 6 points
Congratulations!
Get Your Spirit Wear Today!
SMS 7th Grade Boys Top Lisbon: 32-6 Owen Govednik - 14 Points Kamron Brewick - 8 Points Congratulations!
