The Sixth Graders at Bryant Middle School went on a field trip to the Lincoln Park Skate Center last Wednesday. While on the trip, the students participated in a STEM activity. Many of them also learned how to roller skate.
It all started with 139 registered Mathcounts teams. After the State Competition held this past weekend in Grand Rapids, Bryant’s team of 8th graders finished 15th.
Dearborn HS Varsity Football Players Participate in March is Reading Month
Imagine being an elementary student and seeing a big, tall football player come into your class wearing his jersey. Then contemplate the sole purpose for his attendance was to read a book to your class. Well, the Dearborn High School Varsity players have continued this tradition. On March 3rd, varsity players visited Howard elementary school for this very purpose. According to teacher, Allison Wolski, “There was a buzz of excitement in our building because of the visit from the Dearborn High Football team. All of the football players and their coaches did a wonderful job in our classrooms. The kids were excited to ask questions and hear a story read to them from the football players.” Way to go Pioneers!
This is a great read for both math teachers and parents. What we thought of as adequate math instruction is challenged using current, brain research. This book challenges us to rethink math instruction so our children realize mathematics is all about a set of ideas, connections and relationships we can use to make sense of the world. Gone are the days of giving isolated problems to practice. We need to help students think and apply problem-solving skills to find solutions to real-world problems. Everyone can do this with engaging instruction and support! This book is easy to read and full of the brain research and ideas to implement!
On Monday, February 23, 2016, O.L. Smith Middle School held its’ first official meeting for The Vikings Club. The Vikings Club is a male leadership development program for Smith’s future leaders. Guest-speaker Coach E.J. Haralson, M.Ed. (Wayne State University Basketball) spoke to the young men about the importance of pursuing academic excellence and making good decisions. After Coach Haralson’s opening remarks were completed, he engaged in a memorable Q&A session. Thank you Coach Haralson for donating time to impact our future leaders.
Thirty-five students earn over forty-five division 1 and 2 rankings at solo and ensemble festival. Way to go Eagles!
Ford Freedom Award Program
We’re excited to announce the first 8-page digital version of “Men of Courage” is now available online along with a 12-page teacher guide. We hope you find this useful during Black History Month!
You’ll also see that students in Grades 4 – 8 are invited to enter the Ford Freedom Award essay contest. Entries are due on March 24.
Click here to view the program and download the essay contest entry form.
Khan Academy has partnered with College Board to create a personal learning plan for each student in preparation for the SAT. Students can take 4 different practice SAT tests in Khan. These tests will be scored and an individual learning plan is created. Students can work through this learning and improve understanding of key concepts.
Khan Academy has now offered information regarding financial aid and paying for college. Click the link to learn more: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-admissions/paying-for-college
STEM will have an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 8 @ 7 PM for parents who would like to know more about STEM. STEM school is located on our Dearborn Heights Campus at 22586 Ann Arbor Trail Dearborn, MI. https://stem.dearbornschools.org/