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Project Lead The Way at Dan F. Long

DFL is providing students a pathway to STEM careers.
Dan F. Long is leading the way with Project Lead The Way and Algebra I

https://www.pltw.org/pltw-engineering

PLTW Engineering is more than just another high school (and in our case… middle school!) engineering program. It is about applying engineering, science, math, and technology to solve complex, open-ended problems in a real-world context. Students focus on the process of defining and solving a problem, not on getting the “right” answer. They learn how to apply STEM knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to make the world a better place through innovation.

PLTW students have said that PLTW Engineering influenced their post-secondary decisions and helped shape their future. Even for students who do not plan to pursue engineering after high school, the PLTW Engineering program provides opportunities to develop highly transferable skills in collaboration, communication, and critical thinking, which are relevant for any coursework or career.

https://www.pltw.org/pltw-engineering-curriculum

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED, 1 year)
Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.

 

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Long College Day with Texas A&M

This short video captures the visit of a Texas A&M college recruiter’s visit with students at Dan F. Long.

Mr. Ray Persons, a University of Texas system college recruiter, recently visitied with Dan F. Long students regarding the college opportunities available to them.

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Field Middle School – 6th Grader Wins Essay Contest

Quincy Watson,  6th grade student at Vivian Field Middle School, won the local VFW outpost Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest.

Each year more than 100,000 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest. The first-place winner from each state competes to win one of 46 national awards totaling $46,000. The national first-place winner wins $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., in March.

The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief.

Two men presenting a Field Student with a certificate for Patriots Pen Essay Contest

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Field Middle School Yearbook Earns Honorable Mention

The Vivian Field Yearbook from 2013-2014 has been chosen as an Honorable Mention in the 2015 Balfour Yearbook.

This is an honor that less than 6% of all yearbooks nation and worldwide receive.  It is decided upon by judges from outside the Balfour company who are brought in to vote and deliberate awards

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Middle Schools Perform in UIL One Act Play Competition

On Dec. 4, all six middle schools competed in the UIL One Act Play competition.  Dramatic presentations included such titles as “The Beggar’s Opera,” “Antigone Now” and “Fourteen Lines.”  In addition to acting, the technical crews and stage managers worked  behind the scenes to present great theater within the UIL time limits.

Individual results are as follows:

Best Actor: James Teague, Polk Middle School
Best Actress: Elizabeth Stepaniak, Field Middle School.
First Place Play: ”This is a Test,” Field Middle School
Second Place Play: ”The Book of Everything,”  Polk Middle School
Third Place Play: “Alice in Wonderland,” Perry Middle School

The next round of UIL Academic Competition will begin Jan. 12 at Newman Smith High School.

Group of kids in costumes for a play

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Thompson Spring Book Fair Brings Record Profit

The spring book fair has come and gone, and it was a record breaking year.  Mrs. Wiggins was able to earn more than $2,000.00 with Scholastic to spend on new books for the library.  Thanks to everyone who supported the school!

If you still would like to purchase books, you may do so by visiting our online book fair at http://onlinebookfairs.scholastic.com/default.aspx?f=3406260.  You may purchase until May 23.  All proceeds benefit the school and will ship for free!

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Thompson Hosts First Annual Cougar 2K15 Fun Run

Thompson Elementary was thrilled to host its first annual Cougar 2K15 fun run.  Students spent the weeks prior to the run collecting pledges.  Any proceeds from the run will be used to purchase soccer goals and dance dance revolution for the P.E. program.

Students, teachers, parents, even Dr. Burns, came out to support the school.  We had a great time and can’t wait until next year when we do it again!

A woman in a leotard with her hands in the air running Group of students with glasses on smiling

 

A crowd of runners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Illustrator AG Ford Visits Sheffield

Award-winning, bestselling illustrator AG Ford visited both Sheffield campuses to share with students how he became a professional illustrator. He showed students how he create pictures and how being bad at basketball, but good at drawing (with lots of practice) led him to his career.

AG Ford drawing on a board

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Rosemeade Elementary Raises $1200 for Kacie’s Run

The Rosemeade Elementary Student Council has raised over $1200 to support Kacie’s Run. Kacie’s Run is an officially timed race that is held each March at Standridge Stadium to support CFB Special Olympics. Rosemeade teacher, Leticia Robert, leads the Rosemeade Student Council. Rosemeade’s P.E. coach also contributed $200 toward the goal.

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