BLAIR MOODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Halloween fun

BLAIR MOODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Computer lab is rocking

From learning the parts of the computer in kindergarten to research in third, fourth, and fifth grade, to learning how to use different fonts, color, font size and a dash of creativity the computer lab at Moody Elementary School is rocking. 

Students talked about Internet safety, do's and don'ts of computer rules school wide. Each student was given a baggie of sticky notes and asked to label the various external components do the computer. This interactive activity was cause for a few stray sticky notes and a couple labeling of friends but in the ending the message prevailed and learning actually took place.

Thanks to Mrs. Tevepaugh a great research lesson on bats flew in just in time for Halloween. Children in our upper el classes labeled the parts of a bat, described where they live, researched and listed what they ate, and did a contrast and compare Venn diagram between birds and bats. It was a howling good time finding the good, the bad, and the ugly pictures and facts about our winged mammal friends.

The hall outside the lab is adorned with a fall tree with colorful leaves created by students using their names to add a colorful visual flair. Impressing even themselves students designed the leaves of a tree. From a two-inch design to nine-inch project each piece came together to create a masterpiece. 

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: Video focused on Bill of Rights

Here's a Youtube video a student created for an assignment in Ms. Collins' history class at West Middle School.  The student was challenged to create an original project about five of the 10 Amendments in the United States Bill of Rights.  She chose to re-write the lyrics to the Lady GaGa song "Judas." Here is the result!

To view the video, click here.

TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Celebrating the Day of the Dead

Taylor Parks Elementary School Fourth and Fifth grade students went international, making and wearing masks that help celebrate Day of the Dead.

Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday observed throughout that country and around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.

The History of the Day of the Dead Masks practice dates from the Aztecs and other Meso-American civilizations that used skulls to symbolize death and rebirth as well as to honor the dead. These Day of the Dead masks range from elaborate and expensive pieces of art to a child's craft project.

Taylor Parks’ students did a wonderful job not only making the masks but their understanding of another culture.

TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Thank heaven for 7-Eleven!

Taylor Parks Elementary School was the recipient of a grant from a local 7-Eleven franchise, located on Ecorse Road in Taylor (store #13482).

Owner Rani Singh along with the store manager, Kim Salas, presented   a check in the amount of $711 to Ms. Downie, principal, and Mrs. Hernandez, student support consultant, to be used for student activities and classroom wish lists.  

Bob and Rani Singh are firm believers in community support and have been involved with local schools and sports in the city of Taylor. Oh thank Heaven for 7-Eleven.

TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Working on fall math activities

At Taylor Parks Elementary School, Mrs. Abramas' class worked on their fall math activities with included place value, counting and measuring.  To top off all the hard work, students took part in an old fashion donut eating contest.  This is again proof that learning can be great fun.

TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Masons make donation

On November 5, Taylor Parks Elementary School was once again privileged to receive a generous donation from the Taylor Masons, Golden Ark Lodge #595, of 50 winter coats and 75 winter boots.

The Masons work hard all year long with their fundraising efforts in order to make sure they are able to help out children and families in need.

Pictured in the front row from left to right are Taylor Parks students Kiesha Russell, Kamile Russell and Angel Greene. Pictured behind them from left to right are Tania Hernandez, Jerry Oest, Trisha Bergeron, Ron Campbell, Joe Molner, James Collier, Aaron Wilmoth, Nick Mrkich and Rick Thompson.