Published: September 16, 2007 01:36 am            

School Happenings for 9-16-07

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Math Technology — The middle school math department is sharing with parents about the technology available for the new Glencoe textbooks. Students can go online for extra practice, tutoring, animations, or math fun. The site can be reached through the Middle School section at www.elkhartisd.org, or parents can request a copy of the Student Works CD to be used offline at home.

• Student Council— Student council sign-ups are in full swing. The students will begin campaigning next week, and elections will be held Sept. 21.

• Ag Science — The EMS Agriculture Science classes are getting into the swing of life in the Ag Building. They have been studying agriculture shop safety so that the will be able to work safely and responsibly in the lab. Soon they will be learning about Hunter Safety Education. Along with this they will be able to participate in a Texas Hunter Education Certification program where they can earn their hunter safety card that is required for them to hunt in the state of Texas. The MS Ag program is the first step for a student wanting to pursue a future in the Animal, Horticultural, or Mechanical field, and can lead to a career in one of these fields if the students desire. Here at EISD we try to enable all students to excel in their chosen vocation, and the MS AG program is one of the ways we help the kids see success.

• A Note from Mrs. Johnson — The MS art department has completed their first project of the year, which introduced them to the elements and principles of design. Throughout the year, they will do hands-on study of not only the elements and principles, but also of the color wheel as well as different color theories.

• Middle School Health Class — The middle school health classes are learning how to take care of their body. They have learned how important it is to take care of the eyes, ears and teeth. Each student drew the eye, ear, and a tooth then colored and labeled it. Also, they have been learning about grooming products and how to choose the best one for them.

• Cross Country — On Sept. 8, 12 7th and 8th grade girls and boys ran in a cross country meet in Corsicana. It was their first cross country meet and the athletics did a great job. The junior high girls that ran were Jayme Irvin, Tiffany Claborn, and Liz Fargo. The junior high boys that ran were Jacob Cheatham, Jon Michael Gordon, Lucas Boykin, Haden Gray, Michael Reed, Braxton Reed, Justin Kennedy, and Tyler Mason. The junior high boys won 1st place at the meet. On September 15 these kids will be running at Malakoff.

• School Web Site — www.elkhartisd.org — remember, you can visit the Elkhart ISD website to gather information ranging from lunch menus, school calendar, daily assignments, and student grade reports.

• Important Dates — Oct. 11, first six-weeks report cards; Oct. 22, Teacher In-service Day, No school for students; Oct. 23, Parent Workshop: “Sugar and Spice? You Better Think Twice: A Parents Guide to Bully Prevention” 6-7:30 pm in Middle School Library

        

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