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Friday, March 4, 2016 Edition 25
Current happenings
Several ELA classes participated in World Read Aloud Day 2016 on February 24th. Search #RWAD16 on Twitter to see all of the fun pictures from around the globe!
Showcase classrooms
Inspired by the work of Rube Goldberg, GTT students in Mr. Quatlebaum’s class design and create a device that is deliberately over-engineered to perform a simple task. Many parents and teachers provided a live audience for the class tests.
Showcase classrooms
Mrs. Crow’s Spanish students apply very practical vocabulary terms in a restaurant setting. The minidrama not only includes props and scenes, but speaking and listening comprehension skills as well.
Showcase classrooms
Ms. Espinal makes Geometry come to life for her students by providing a hands-on experience. She also designs mini-lessons in small groups as needed.
Showcase classrooms technology
ELA students in Mrs. McDavid’s class use an inquiry approach to guide their learning of what makes a Hero in literature. Groups of students collaborate to complete the Hero’s Journey using the Read-Write-Think website.
Showcase classrooms
Students in Mrs. Mason’s class enjoy the sunny day and take their reading outside for a day!
Mrs. Wachowiak’s Pre-AP 7th graders design their own surface are and volume lessons to be filmed and uploaded using everyday objects.
New digital learning blog
Techno Tuesdays are coming back! Check out the new KISD Digital Learning Blog for more information on new laptops! New tile on KCloud
staff spotlight Lilia Rodriguez Head Custodian 1.
How many years have you been working at TSMS? 6 years 2. What is you favorite thing about working at TSMS? All my teachers and everyone that works here 3. Who is your favorite superhero? umm‌Superman. I don’t know why. 4. What is something about you that not many people know? Denise Hernandez is my daughter, my son Javier Hernandez went to school here in 2011, and I have been with my husband for 29 years. 5. Who is your favorite sports mascot? The Cowboys 6. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? A Doctor 7. If you had to eat one food everyday the rest of your life, what would it be? TACOS!!
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Have a great weekend! Keep up the awesome instruction!