Students in Mrs. Ferreira's 6th grade social studies class used the acronym GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure) to identify and categorize historical facts. They completed a timed carousel of task cards with their peers to complete this task.
Students created hundreds of cards for the Cards for Troops as an annual tradition. Led by ELA teacher, Kim Swenson, Cards for Troops have received over 38,000 cards in the past 15 years from the Edison and Westfield school community.
Seventh grade students enjoyed their annual viewing of The Outsiders movie. The ELA teachers facilitate the showing of this movie at the conclusion of their unit in which students read and analyze the novel.
The EIS SGA collected food for local food pantries this holiday season. This annual food drive is always a huge success. Thank you for all who donated!
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!
For parents/guardians of students in grades 6-12... don't miss this opportunity to meet your child's Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) and learn how they support our students. Plus, "Parenting in the Social Media Era." Wednesday, December 6 at 7p in the WHS Auditorium.
6th grade students in Mr. Robbins TED class piloted Flinn Scientific's new WhiteBox learning, an interactive software simulation system that is paired with hands-on activities. Students completed a shelter unit where they considered how to design, and then build, a shelter that would hold (or increase) temperature. Students gave presentations to administrators highlighting what they built and their views on whether investing in this product would be a worthy addition to future classes.
Students in Mrs. Curtis's reading class played the roles of characters from the novel Stargirl. They interviewed their classmates as they played the characters from the novel, allowing an assessment of their comprehension to be made. Students' acting and comprehension skills were on full display!
Halloween at EIS!
Students enjoyed participating in advisory with their homeroom classes. They shared personal feelings, and stories as well as how they receive support and help during difficult times.
Students in Ms. Ferreira's 6th grade Ancient World class worked together on their Early Humans Mini-project. They chose between multiple mediums to present their project including posters or songs. The cooperative learning structures were evident in this lesson!
Our 8th grade TLRNC students learned valuable peer leadership skills during their Out On a Limb, on-site field trip. They worked through various team-building obstacles to help build their problem-solving skills.
We can't wait for our fall theater productions! Mark your calendars!
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The 8th grade students in Mrs. Meade's journalism class interviewed me as the new principal of EIS. They asked questions about my professional journey as well as my personal life. I enjoyed being in the hot seat as they peppered me with question after question for the first edition of the 2023-2024 Edison Insider!
EIS staff spent the day learning new instructional strategies. They became experts on on cooperative learning structures, asking higher order questions, and seeking multiple perspectives in alignment with the district's DEI goal in the strategic plan.
Students kicked off the Week of Respect by creating a school quilt. Each patch of the quilt is created by students who write about what makes them unique.
Mrs. Houghtaling's biology class participated in an enzyme lab experiment. They used raw beef liver, which is rich in catalase, in their experiments and observed how changes in pH, temperature, and particle size affect reaction rates.
Reminder: Schools will be closed on Monday, September 25.
The Club Fair was a huge success! Students had the chance to meet the teacher advisors for Edison's clubs and activities for the 2023-2024 school year.
Students in Mr. Wiley's and Mr. Parke's 7th grade science class conducted the Coke and Mentos experiment this week during class. Proper safety gear was worn during the soda eruptions and our custodial crew made sure to clean up afterwards. Sometimes, science is messy.
