Seaside Robotics Students Visited VRB Fourth Grade Classes
October 21, 2016
Seaside Robotics students visited VRB fourth grade classes to show them how they built a robot and share about their program. Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski/FB.
Kindergarten STEM at WDE
October 21, 2016
October has been a lots of fun in Kindergarten. Students enjoyed investigating and comparing length during a STEM activity. Students were tasked with constructing the tallest tower they could using candy pumpkins, candy corn, and play doh. Imagination and high order thinking skills came in handy with this challenging project. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
WDE 5th Graders Learn about a New Dinosaur Species
October 20, 2016
Mrs. Garrett’s 5th grade class worked in groups and used background knowledge to assemble the bones of a new dinosaur species. The students then text coded the article “Archaeopteryx” for bird and dinosaur characteristics. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
WDE 4th Graders are Studying Hurricanes
October 20, 2016
Mrs. McLaney’s fourth grade class at WDE is studying hurricanes and how they affect people. Students have learned about the dangerous effects of hurricanes. In this lesson, students made a hurricane in a bowl by using water and food coloring. Students were able to see the eye of the storm and how the hurricane can stretch over an area. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
WHS 9th Graders Visit Northwest Florida State College
October 20, 2016
Walton High School's freshmen visited Northwest Florida State College on October 19, and it was a huge success! Submitted by Christy English.
Second grade students at WDE enjoyed working with interactive number lines during math this week. The number line is an important tool for helping children develop greater flexibility in mental arithmetic as they actively construct mathematical meaning, number sense, and understandings of number relationships. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
FHS Students Advance to the Regional District 1A Golf Tournament
October 20, 2016
Congrats to Aubree Nick and Riley Herrington for advancing to the Regional Golf Tournament District 1A. Submitted by Kitty Neal/Celeste Goodwin.
FMS AVID Students Experience Freeport City Government First Hand
October 20, 2016
Freeport Middle School’s 8th grade AVID class with Mrs. Peloquin, attended the Freeport City Council meeting on October 11. As an extension from the visit, the AVID class created the “AVID Government Liaison Council (AGLC).” The AGLC will attend future meetings, bring information on current topics to the school student council, and return the verdict from a student survey to the next meeting. Submitted by Chelsea Ellison.
Community Helpers visit Kindergarten students at MHS
October 18, 2016
Police Officers, Nurses, and Firefighters! Oh my! Our kindergartners attended several special presentations this past week to discover helpers in our community. Each of our community helpers shared about their jobs and the special tools they use to perform their jobs. We are blessed to have the Walton County Fire Rescue, the Walton County Health Department and our very own Deputy Messenger visit kindergarten. Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
Louisiana Flood Victims Receive Books Due to the Efforts of MSE and Walton County Sheriff's Office
October 18, 2016
Maude Saunders and the Walton County Sheriff's Department teamed up to collect items for the Louisiana flood victims last month. Officers Jeremy Fisher and T.J. Brooks thanked Mrs. Carroll and Miss Hebert's classes for bringing in the most items. This is just one example of how MSE students and families show compassion for others.