Virtual Go Further Week:
Monday, October 19-Saturday, October 24, 2020
Registration closes on Thursday, October 8
Category Archives: MS Learning Opportunities
Math Counts Team (7th and 8th Grade)
MATHCOUNTS provides engaging math programs to US middle school students of all ability levels to build confidence and improve attitudes about math and problem solving.
Check out these sample questions:
The WMS Math Counts Team is forming now! If you’re interested, take the 10-question qualifying test linked below. NOTE: You are not obligated to join the Math Counts Team if you take the qualifying test, however, there will be a prize for the top 3 scores on the test!
Take the qualifying test by Oct. 15 to be considered for the team and to be entered for the prize drawing!
Qualifying Test Link: https://forms.gle/f8KN6SpVy73sVymk8
Answers to Sample Problems: 5/16 and 3 1/2 hours
The Hardest Math Problem Student Contest (Grades 5-8)
The Hardest Math Problem Student Contest is an annual competition presented by Scholastic, The Actuarial Foundation, and the New York Life Foundation that challenges grades 6–8 students to solve multistep, grade-appropriate math problems with real-world situations and engaging characters. NOTE: 5th graders are eligible to participate by reaching to a higher grade level!
DETAILS:
- Contact your EY Coordinator to get a copy of your grade level challenge question. NOTE: All students are invited to take an extra challenge and submit entries at either their current grade level or above. They may submit one entry per question they are grade-eligible to answer. For example, a 5th grader may submit up to three entries, one each at the 6, 7, and 8 levels.
- Students must provide a mathematically correct answer to a challenge in order to receive an invitation to compete in Challenge 2 with an even more difficult problem.
- Entries Due Nov. 23. Your EY Coordinator will submit your entry.
2020 Code Crush – 8th Graders Only
Many of you have heard about Code Crush at UNO and now is the time to apply! Applications are due October 4.
Details:
- 8th and 9th-grade students from the Midwest who are interested in the future of Information Technology are invited to apply.
- A teacher nomination is needed so contact Dr. Spady, Dr. Bolamperti, or Mrs. Shabram if you’re interested in applying.
- The 2020 fall Code Crush experience will be held Nov. 5-7 and will be online. Check out the link below for details.
American Red Cross Heroes Essay Contest
Every hero has a story, and now is your chance to tell it!
This essay contest is for students in grades 5-8
Prize includes a surprise classroom party in January or February of 2021
Entries are due by Friday, November 20, 2020
Check out the flyer and cover page below for more Information.
Essay Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Brjq6disqqJfGfPwvDu1QacCyO6PsduA/view?usp=sharing
Essay Cover Page: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t1VwjvQsH7HiViA03z45L_yZpYzJWkUc/view?usp=sharing
Blackout Poetry Contest
According writersdigest.com, a blackout poem is when a poet takes a marker (usually black marker) to already established text–like in a newspaper–and starts redacting words until a poem is formed.
If you’re not familiar with blackout poetry, this 5ish minute video provides a good overview.
You can also “Google” blackout poetry” and find a plethora of images/examples.
Contest Rules
- Create a blackout poem. You can use a newspaper, magazine, book that you own (the EY Team has some to choose from), etc.
- Submit your blackout poem by Wednesday, October 14 using this Google Form link: https://forms.gle/VDQZYLexB6uwxivX6
- Prizes will be awarded! Good prizes! You should definitely do this contest!
2020 EY Student Survey
Thank you to those of you who filled out the EY Student Survey. The video below shows the winner of a “High Five”
I will be using your feedback and suggestions from the survey to plan events for this year. All opportunities will be posted on this blog so bookmark it and check back often!
2020 We-Side Poster Contest
The We-Side Community Council continues to brainstorm terrific ideas to promote inclusivity, equity and respect throughout our district.
The 2020 We-Side Poster Contest invites you to create your own poster incorporating at least one of the words from WE-SIDE.
Welcoming Equity Support Inclusion Dignity Everyone
Details:
- Entries are due October 13
- Make sure your entry includes your first and last name and your grade level
- Turn it your entry at your school’s main office
- Prizes will be awarded in the following divisions: K-2nd Grade, 3rd-4th Grade, 5th-6th Grade, Middle School, High School, and Staff