Gaines Academy supports worthwhile event
School NewsBy Nancy Spooner October 10, 2013
The recent county-wide Bowl for Kids Sake event was great fun for an important cause, as funds raised are used to help support such worthwhile programs as the AmeriCorps volunteer reading program. A big Gaines Academy K8 thank you to, from left pictured, Lisa Bollinger, Traci Wilke, Christen McCray, Mike Clarke and Duane Turner for…
Southport Middle School students learn about life through literacy
School NewsBy ANITA MATTIA October 10, 2013
Seventh grade students in Dielma Eusebio's class at Southport Middle School are reading the novel "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton, which is set during the 1960s. Students connect with the characters and the era by dressing up as "greasers," kids who encountered many challenges in their everyday life due to economic and social pressure. Students…
Gaines Academy sixth grade students investigate aviation
Students in Christen McCray's class at Gaines Academy K8 wrapped up a Nature of Science unit in which they investigated airplanes. Students flew airplanes made from various types of paper to see which would fly the farthest. Students applied the scientific method as they developed a hypothesis, collected, recorded, graphed, analyzed data, drew a conclusion and shared the results. Pictured…
Southport Middle School morning news crew keeps school up to date
The WSPM Channel 2 Morning News crew at Southport Middle School brings fun and breaking news to students and staff every school day morning at 9:45. This fun and informative start to the day has students, faculty and staff involved in what is going on around their campus. News features included are "What's for Lunch,"…
Allapattah Flats first graders get fire safety tips
School NewsBy JOHN KOCH October 10, 2013
First graders at Allapattah Flats K-8 are investigating about fire safety with the help of retired Indian River County Fire Department Battalion Chief John Freeman. Mr. Freeman read an informational text about firefighters and their responsibilities. He also brought his bunker gear including a helmet, boots, pants, coat, and gloves to show the first graders…
Port Saint Lucie High cadets take top honors in regional meet
School NewsBy RICHARD THOMPSON October 10, 2013
The Jaguar Raider Team competed in their first Raider competition this year at Fort Pierce Westwood High School.
WestGate second grade scientists learn about developing hypotheses
School NewsBy MARION Petruff October 9, 2013
Second graders in Kelsey Schumacher's class explored apples using the scientific method. As scientists, they posed several questions and generated a hypothesis. After gathering the necessary materials, they went to work in the classroom and the science lab to find out if their work supported their hypothesis. After the investigations were over, the students wrote conclusions…
Allapattah Flats students create atoms in science class
School NewsBy JOHN KOCH October 9, 2013
Students in Joe Kline's eighth grade science classes at Allapattah Flats K-8 have been recently studying atoms. The students completed a hands-on science lab where they created atoms from clay. Students had to create the protons, neutrons, and electrons. In addition, they are building their own periodic table using their own elements — all while…
Experiments matter at Allapattah Flats K8
As part of their science curriculum, students in Bethany DiTullio's fourth grade class at Allapattah Flats K8 recently studied physical and chemical changes of matter. As a culminating activity, the students performed four different experiments using baking soda and vinegar, salt and water, glow sticks, and crumbling paper. Students then decided whether a physical or chemical change occurred in each…
St. Lucie West K8 students learn about math theory
District NewsBy KATHRYN ALMADE October 9, 2013
St. Lucie West K-8 eighth grade students have found a unique way to learn about the Pythagorean theorem, by putting their problems down on the sidewalks around school! Not only did the students in Carol Matulonis' class learn about the mathematical theorem, but students viewing their artwork were able to see how it works. Pictured,…
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