5th and 6th grade students have been learning about the US election and putting it into practice by voting a class pet for president! So far they have registered to vote, campaigned for their top candidates, and participated in a primary election for the two "parties" to narrow their choice of president and vice president.
In the running for the general election is Toothless the bearded dragon representing the "Reptilian Party" with his running mate Severus the snake, and Frank the frog representing the "Aquatic Party" with his running mate Bubbles the glofish.
We have had a lot of fun learning about the democratic process and the importance of voting!
Students enjoyed a fun Halloween-themed lab activity today, igniting magnesium to observe the bright chemical reaction, determining the density of several unknown chemicals, building structures to withstand mass, and combining chemicals to form a bubbly reaction. 🧪👩🏼🔬⚙️
Yesterday's message to High School students during Red Ribbon Week was that low-level drug use can lead to a lifetime of addiction, harming mental, physical, and spiritual health.
As part of our Red Ribbon Week Celebration, Michael Kelley with Crowley's Ridge Development Council, entertained our students while teaching the importance of making healthy choices in life.
EAGLE class made chocolate witch hats and tossed eyeballs into a cauldron for some Halloween fun this week!
Today's messages for high school students during Red Ribbon Week are to avoid unhealthy relationships and to stay involved in school activities, which can foster a sense of self-worth. Low self-esteem leads makes teenagers more susceptible to try drugs and withdraw from friends.
The wins kept coming for West Side eSports on Wednesday, as the Eagles downed Tuckerman High School 3-1 in Super Smash Bros. The team of Stevi Oplinger, Tadeo Hernandez and Ian Harper was victorious for the second straight week. Also, for the second straight week, Hernandez won the final four games to put the opponent away. In the tradition of Eagle eSports legend Kolby Lockard, Hernandez has 10 straight games without a loss. West Side will next face County Line in Mario Kart action on Thursday.
New Opportunity!
Delta Captain Jim Verser visited with Mrs. Teresa's Elementary GT students this week to discuss his career as a pilot. The kids had fun making gliders and competing with Captain Verser!
Selected 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th grade artwork is on display in the library for the week! Congrats young artists!
Mrs. Stephanie’s Financial Planning students participated in an escape room activity prepared by Arch Ford CTE Instructional Facilitator - Micah Edwards.
Students were faced with multiple challenges that involved determining net pay, establishing a budget, preparing an emergency fund, and evaluating how financial decisions impact credit scores.
Tonight's game is focused on pink out for cancer awareness. As you enter, please look for the table with pink ribbons so you can write about a loved one affected by cancer. A special presentation is planned between the SG and SB games.
The primary message from today's Red Ribbon Week video:
"A smart person learns from mistakes. A wise person learns from the mistakes of others."
West Side Elementary EAST is taking donations for Tennessee flood victims at three locations in October.
It's Game Day and Pink Out!
High School EAST students recently spoke to 6th graders about Halloween history and safety.
Logan Fife had a great year at the Arkansas State Fair.
He won the following with his Boer goats:
Champion Senior Boer Goat showman
Grand and Reserve Champions Bucks for three shows
Grand and Reserve Yearling Doe for two shows
Division Champion Senior Percentage Doe for three shows
3 Belt Buckles and three banners
Congratulations!
The home basketball games vs. Concord (JG, SG, SB), previously scheduled for Fri 11/8, have been rescheduled for Thu 11/7. Tipoff of the junior girls game is 5 pm.
West Side High School will be offering after-school tutoring on Tuesdays & Thursdays. See the flyer for more information.
It’s Game Day!!
