π’ Zooming Through Fall: Sphero Superstars Earn Their Sphero Driving Licenses! ππ
π’ Our 4th graders rocked Sphero Robotics first term, earning their coding "Driver's License"! π€π Now, we're exploring Book Creator for amazing student-made books! πβ¨ Check them out below.
π After break, we're diving into "Arctic Architects"β engineering polar animal shelters, honing research skills, and using Minecraft, Tinkercad, and Keeva Blocks for a hands-on experience! π πΎπ οΈ
Wishing a restful break to all! πππ¦
SHMS Receives 2 grants from the CFES to help fund Character Education Projects
π Exciting News Alert! ππ
I am thrilled to share that we have secured a generous grant from the Community Foundation to power our Pathways to Resilience Projects! ππͺ In collaboration with our fantastic School Counselors, this initiative is all about empowering students with strategies for resilience in both school and life.
Thanks to this incredible sponsorship, we're adding a touch of literary magic! πβ¨ New picture book titles will grace mini libraries in the counselors' office and become invaluable resources for classroom lessons. A massive shoutout to CFES for being our resilience partnersβyour support means the world to us! ππ #PathwaysToResilience #CommunityPartnership #GratefulHeart
π Calling all student creators! π₯π±
It's that time again for Media Expo 2024, a tradition at Worcester County Public Schools since 1975! π
Join us in celebrating students' use of media and tech to ignite creativity and connect with communities.
Let's:
π Inspire innovation in tech expression.
πͺ Boost confidence in your skills.
π€ Encourage collaboration across the board.
π Share our tech goals with the community.
Get ready to shine! For more information, visit wcpsmediaexpo.com π #MediaExpo2024 #StudentCreativity
****Thanksgiving Break is a Wonderful Opportunity for Students to Try Their Hand at PHOTOGRAPHY! πΈπ¦
π£ Calling all media enthusiasts! πΉπ·
π Media Expo 2024 needs YOU as a virtual judge! π
Are you passionate about media and technology? Interested in supporting student creativity? Join our team and help us recognize the best projects at the Media Expo. π
π©βπ»π¨βπ» It's easy and rewarding! Sign up today and be part of this exciting event. Let's empower the next generation of media stars. π
If you are interested, please complete this brief application! Or, reach out to Mr. Williams β‘οΈ bbwilliams@worcesterk12.org π» #MediaExpoJudges #StudentTalent π₯π
What is the Black-Eyed Susan Book Award?
The Black-Eyed Susan Book Award is a student choice award for the state of Maryland that has been awarded each year since 1992. The award seeks to promote literacy and lifelong reading habits by encouraging students to read quality, contemporary literature.
Reading committees of school and public librarians, and other interested members of the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) meet to determine which books will be nominated and placed on student reading lists.
There are six different reading lists:
- Picture Books,
- Fiction/Nonfiction for
- Grades 3-5
- Grades 6-8, and
- High School
- Graphic Novels for
- Grades 3-5,
- Grades 6-8
Yummy: A History of Desserts (A Graphic Novel) by Victoria Grace Elliott (Author)
Have you ever wondered who first thought to freeze cream? Or when people began making sweet pastry shells to encase fruity fillings? Peri is excited to show you the delicious history of sweets while taking you around the world and back!
The team-up that made ice cream cones!
The mistake that made brownies!
Learn about and taste the true stories behind everyoneβs favorite treats, paired with fun and easy recipes to try at home. After all, sweetsβand their storiesβare always better when theyβre shared!
ππ Dive into Thanksgiving Break with SORA! π¦β¨
Families, don't forget - the SORA reading app is your passport to reading joy, accessible on any device, even your home favorites! π‘π± Students use their Schoology credentials to unlock a world of enchanting ebooks and audiobooks.
π§π Currently on our radar: "Gamechanger" by Tommy Greenwald. ππ [Discover it here: https://soraapp.com/library/worcestermd/curated-1496612/titles/900333/5234362]
And there's more! π Explore these titles, immerse yourself, and let the literary adventures light up your Thanksgiving Break. ππ #ThanksgivingReads #SORAappMagic #BookJoy
Top 10 Titles Checked Out Since September ππ
π Exciting news! π Presenting the Top 10 checkouts that have stolen the spotlight since the beginning of the year. Your passion for these reads fuels our literary journeyβthank you for being part of the adventure! ππ #Top10Checkouts #BookCommunity
2. Sisters
3. Smile
4. New kid
5. I Survived: The Graphic Novel The Attack of The Grizzlies, 1967
6. I survived the shark attacks of 1916
8. I survived the American Revolution, 1776
9. Miles Morales : shock waves
