LaPorte's class had a surprise visitor! Their favorite author, McCaid Paul, stopped in to read the first chapter of his fourth book, Hidden Places, to the class. They have already read his first 3 books and he was able to answer questions about the series and the writing process. Before he left, McCaid autographed a book for every student. This was a day these students will not forget as each of them was inspired to start writing!
The Freeport Middle School Art Department has created another beautiful batch of "Impressions in Clay" tablets and wall hangings. Students worked with clay and plants to make impressions in the clay. They then learned how to make a tinted glaze to complete the look. Way to go students!
High Expectations and Academic Language were on full display at Maude Saunders Elementary this morning. After drop-off Superintendent Hughes perused through Kindergarten to hear, see, and watch students learn the difference between Whole Numbers that are made up of parts that give the sum of the numbers in a number bond! The students connected trains, cats, and dogs to calculate the sum with fun content. Kindergarten EPIC is equally amazing!
Freeport Wildcats are excited to announce our Teacher of the Year, Kristi Gantenbein and Educational Support Porfessional of the Year, Joanie Porter.
Kristi Gantenbein, kindergarten teacher extraordinaire, is in her 6th year teaching and her third year at FES. Prior to FES, Mrs. Gantenbein taught first and second grade, and received the "Rising Star" award in her first year. Mrs. G, as she is lovingly known throughout FES, says, " I always knew I would be a teacher; it's all I've ever wanted to do. I feel very blessed to have felt that calling and passion from such a young age. One of my favorite things about teaching is building relationships with my students. I love getting to celebrate my student's success with them and watch their confidence grow." When not at school, Mrs. Gantenbein enjoys spending time with her family, reading and taking bike rides. We, at FES, are very blessed to have Mrs. Kristi Gantenbein in our Wildcat family.
Did you know that 93 out of 100 STEM occupations have wages above the national average and that STEM occupations have almost doubled the growth rate of non-STEM occupations?
STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators.
If you are interested in attending the Walton County School District’s STEAM School, the Magnet Innovation Center, for the 2021-2022 school year visit our website at https://swh.walton.k12.fl.us/magnet-innovation-center-steam-school to learn more.
Applications are available for download on our website, at the Magnet Innovation Center, and South Walton High School.
Additional details can be found on our website or you can contact us at 850.622.5020 ext. 5401.
Walton County School District is committed to ensuring our students, staff, and community have a safe and productive learning environment that enables each student to reach his or her potential for learning. Our “A+” school district achievements are a result of the collaborative efforts of students, parents, teachers, support staff, administrators, and the community.
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We are very excited about our 2021 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Our theme this year is Humanity tells a story: What’s YOUR chapter? The dates are January 25-29. We’re so excited to see how our students define their “chapter”.
Sixth Grade Seaperch Students Learn to Solder
WMS sixth graders take the first step toward building their underwater robots by learning how to solder. They'll use their soldering skills to wire the control boxes that guide their bots through the treacherous underwater landscape of the practice pool.
Exploring Chemical Reactions in 8th Grade Science
Mrs. Greer Harvell works hard to make science come to life. This week, eighth grade science students explored chemical reactions. Hands-on experiences like these make learning memorable.
Not too early to learn in WCSD. A great day at Bay School to share in the lessons learned in Pre-K like the difference with edible plants, seeds, etc. Numbers counting and even the identification of excavators and bull dozers with one of the small groups where Superintendent Hughes had an opportunity to share that those machines are on some of our campuses as we are having to expand, build, and renovate. Growth is happening academically and structurally in the WCSD. Never too early to learn what it takes to Make School Happen and the joy of knowing this learning will be putto use by our students before our very eyes. This is the Why! EPIC is the Way. Thanks Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Green and the entire Bay Tram for the extraordinary work being done to give our students the Best Start Possible on this educational journey.
