8th Grade - Congratulations to the Robotics Sumo Competition

 Congratulation to Team...

RICE and BEANS

The winner from the first half of the year had to wait until the second half determined their winner. Then it was the best of 5 matches to determine the overall winner. Which they did in 2 straight wins, lost one and then another win to end 3-1.

Congrats!!!! Job Well Done. 

8th Grade - Sumo Competition will occur next week.

 To all 8th Grade students

As you can see from the pictures showing only some of the qualified robots, teams are ready for next weeks Sumo Competition. Good Luck to all. 

6th grade - Learning how to program using Tynker has begun.

 

To all 6th graders in sections 6-15 through 6-18

In the next few classes we will be getting all the students logged into their accounts and start the process of learning Computer Science. Or as some would say, learning how to program. 

Good learning and have some fun.

6th Grade - Introduction to Programming with Tynker

 

To all 6th graders in sections 11-14  

Be sure to make use of Tynker.com to help learn the basics of programming. We are quickly approaching Thanksgiving so make good use of your time. Also keep in mind we will only have a limited time after we return from Christmas Break so use your time wisely and get help when you need it. 

6th Graders - Introduction to Programming with Tynker.com

  To all 6th graders in sections 11-14  

Be sure to make use of Tynker.com to help learn the basics of programming. There will only be a limited time after we return from Christmas Break so use your time wisely and get help when you need it. 

6th Graders - Introduction to Programming with Tynker.com

  To all 6th graders in sections 15 to 18 the programming projects have begun. You will make use of Tynker.com to help learn the basics of programming. 

4th Quarter Assignment

 To all of Mr. Falcon's students

For the 4th quarter all students will be working on Tynker Programming 301. As you complete the lessons be sure to take the quizzes or you will not receive credit for that lesson. 

Once report cards are sent out we will begin transferring grades from Tynker into Aspen for the 4th quarter.  

  

Hour Of Code comes to SMS

During the Week of Dec 9th through the 12th all students will be taking part in Hour of Code. 

Here is a short description from the Hour of Code website: 

“The 'Hour of Code™' is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week [csedweek.org] and Code.org [code.org] to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming.”

Mr. Falcon's Per Grade Projects: 

6th - Will be working on their Scratch Maze Project

7th  - Will be on the Hour Of Code site. 

8th - Will be working on their Robotics Projects using the Lego EV3 software. 

Mr. Medeiros' Projects: 

All grades will be using the Hour of Code site.


For more information regarding this nation wide initiative head over to their website: LINK  

Grade 6 - Scratch programming is in full swing

The 6th grade students have started working on their Scratch Programming. 

The projects are: 

Blinking Letter

Restaurant Sign

Movement

Contact Reactions

Maze Game

Random Events (optional)

Any student needing additional help should speak with Mr. Falcon to sign up for Raider Time.

Grade 8 - Robotics project 1 is underway.

To all section 1-2-3-4 8th grade students.

All 8th graders should have a working robot and should be working to complete all four driving challenges.

If you have any questions, please speak with your teacher on getting the help you need during Raider Time. 

Hour of Code Week

To all students:

The Engineering and Technology Department will be providing the opportunity to every student at Somerset Middle School to learn Computer Science by taking part in an Hour Of Code.

If any parent or student would like to learn more about the Hour Of Code initiative you can head over to their website:

https://code.org/

Or check out this excellent video: What Most Schools Don't Teach