Beach Simulation

Students working on a simulated beach to see how the geosphere and hydrosphere interact. Weathering, erosion, and deposition. #cpsbest ⁦@Szydlowskim⁩ pic.twitter.com/aqodfj1VFO

— Shelli Thelen (@ShelliThelen) January 24, 2020

Exploring with Programming in the Library!

Students programmed the ⁦@Sphero⁩ to say my name! ⁦@PaxtonKeeLib⁩ pic.twitter.com/labhTg4oTj

— Ms.Thelen (@thelensthinkers) January 24, 2020

Having a grand time ⁦@PaxtonKeeLib⁩ yesterday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/qS15ETRO9u

— Ms.Thelen (@thelensthinkers) January 24, 2020

Lots of trial and error ⁦@PaxtonKeeLib⁩ ⁦@paxtonkee⁩ pic.twitter.com/XphqvKtveF

— Ms.Thelen (@thelensthinkers) January 24, 2020

Civil War Centers 2020

Each year, students learn about life during the Civil War in Social Studies and we read many books that connect to this time in history. Students enjoy the "rotation" of centers where they get the opportunity to learn more about this time in history.

Cooking during Civil War

Partner Work with Reading Nonfiction

 Map Center Learning how the Geography 

changes from 1858-present.

Students learn about the role of Photography 

as it is introduced at this time in history.

Students are listening to a podcast that has transcribed 

voices of Missouri's enslaved men and women.

Using artifacts and replicates of historical items, students get 

to explore a Civil War trunk provided by the Missouri

State Museum.

Earth's Systems

Earth's systems interact! Starting our first science unit of 2020 with knowing the names and definitions of the earth's systems!

Junior Achievement BizTown St. Louis 2020

Students made their trip to JA BizTown in St. Louis. After weeks of lessons to prepare us for Financial Literacy, students put those skills to work. Here are some shots of the day!

FAE Finale!

Another FAE in the books! Instrument night @sms_wildcats is Jan 16 at 6:30! pic.twitter.com/MomdKAtJMy

— Ms.Thelen (@thelensthinkers) January 8, 2020

Fine Arts Extravaganza 2020!

      Students had a great time at the annual Fine Arts Extravaganza. Students were introduced to the many programs that are available for them to choose from when they go to middle and high school.