West Side STEM Magnet Middle School Information Highway by Ms. Johnson

4/20 Announcements with Ms. Lubs

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-20 13:32:12 UTC

Remember to read! Your progress will be reported later this week.

Naruto

2020-04-20 14:41:50 UTC

I like how he starts of how he feels

Kwame Alexander reads from his book, "The Crossover"

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-20 17:06:57 UTC

Clockwork Angel

jeremiahbaig — 2020-04-20 19:15:03 UTC

I like this book because it has a mystery and there is some action and I also like it because there is a lot of adventure. I think this is a great book.

okurrr whats up!

isabellesrood — 2020-04-20 19:31:20 UTC

Hey man how are yall doing I hope your well!

2020-04-21 11:36:02 UTC

Its Me Amaya!

4/21 Announcements with Mr. Strouse

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-21 12:55:00 UTC

Tribute to the REAL Super Heroes

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-21 13:00:55 UTC

Are you still reading the Nutmeg books? It's almost time to vote. Watch here for directions on how to vote for your favorite. In the meantime, here's a book trailer for Posted.

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-21 13:38:37 UTC

If you are looking for good books to read and you like fantasy and dragons then read "Dragons of Autumn Twilight" by Margeret Weis and Tracy Hickman.

2020-04-21 15:27:13 UTC

Mason Hatchett

READ

2020-04-21 17:47:10 UTC

So my mom works as a Certified Nursing Assistant and everyday she goes to work to work with elderly people, and as you know elderly people are more prone to get the corona-virus , and she takes care of them, so what i´m trying to say is we should not take doctors or anybody who is out there protecting us, such as the veterans, and everyone in the medical field, just everyone who is out there, we should not take them for granted, i worry every single day about my mom, i cant even give her a hug when she comes home from work, because she is worried that she can be carrying germs, and she does not want any of us, her kids, to get sick, and she doesnt want herself to get sick either, my mom says every single day, that everything that is happening right now is really serious, and i agree with her and im also super scared for everyone, i just want to make sure everyone is safe.

Rules for Posting and Commenting

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-21 18:41:32 UTC

I would be very sad if I had to close the comments here. If you are posting, make it school related. The post below this is a personal story and completely appropriate. Selfies will no longer be approved unless they include something about distance learning or what you are currently experiencing.
ALL COMMENTS SHOULD BE POSITIVE. Let's support each other.

Jason Reynolds - author of the Ghost series among other books is the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. He posts videos with ideas for YOU!

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-21 19:51:49 UTC

Your Hero Writes You a Response Letter. 2020. Video. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, .

Attention Military Kids!

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-21 20:08:59 UTC

This is from Ms. Cutler. She misses you and is planning to post here for you. 😍

TO Color are World

2020-04-22 11:57:27 UTC

4/22 Announcements with Ms. McLean

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-22 12:57:27 UTC

This was great, thank you

2020-04-22 13:47:06 UTC

Earth day

masonahatc — 2020-04-22 14:14:44 UTC

here is a Lego earth for y'all. Do your part and keep this earth we so love clean.

4/23 Announcements with Mrs. Stout and Schmoopie!

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-23 13:07:40 UTC

Wearing purple from my hair to my shoes for Military Child Month. Miss you all!

lcolette1 — 2020-04-23 13:45:41 UTC

I don't have purple so here is this

masonahatc — 2020-04-23 15:11:40 UTC

This book is just so Interesting

2020-04-23 15:13:37 UTC

- Amaya Munoz ill tell you whats it about later

4/24 Announcements with Ms. Watson

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-24 13:39:49 UTC

Did you know

masonahatc — 2020-04-24 14:03:53 UTC

The college Texas Tech shares the West Side colors of red and black.

4/27 Announcements with Mrs. Celey

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-27 13:16:41 UTC

Kind Hearts are the Garden

2020-04-27 14:30:27 UTC

Picture books about COVID 19

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-28 11:11:30 UTC

Read to your siblings and/or neighbors. They are in English and in Spanish!

4/28 Announcements with Mrs. Ross and Grayson

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-28 13:13:57 UTC

hey guys check out my dog

masonahatc — 2020-04-28 17:02:33 UTC

her name is lily

4/29 Announcements with Mrs. Lockett

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-29 13:20:58 UTC

Vote for your favorite Nutmeg book today! See the links in Book Love.

Lots of posting here about why acts of kindness are important. How are you being kind to others?

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-29 18:23:28 UTC

4/30 Announcements with Ms. Duchscherer (MS. D)

ljohnson110 — 2020-04-30 14:04:26 UTC

Thanks for your patience!

kduchscherer — 2020-04-30 21:36:10 UTC

kduchscherer — 2020-04-30 21:37:26 UTC

These are from a couple of weeks ago. I have moved some of these trays outside to the greenhouse to harden off so I can plant them next week! AND I've started more :)

5/1 Morning Announcements with Mr. Strouse and Carston

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-01 13:00:43 UTC

Students, there is a secret announcement just for you at the end.

Jason Reynolds: Pick a Picture, Tell a Story

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-01 13:03:05 UTC

Over the Weekend...

EmoVirgo2007 — 2020-05-04 12:52:52 UTC

Over the weekend i wen to visit my grandmother and grandfather, they have a boat up front with flowers in it so I brought over a flower and planted it in the boat. I also talk to her about the books she let me borrow because I was out of books. We talked for two hours while my dad and grandfather where working in the garage. - Kara Schlimgen

5/4 Morning Announcements with Ms. Lubs

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-04 13:15:26 UTC

Moving in 15 days

2020-05-04 13:35:57 UTC

leilani newman

May the 4th be with ya'll

masonahatc — 2020-05-04 14:19:22 UTC

For the Harry Potter Fans

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-04 15:29:28 UTC

May the 4th be with you from Yoda

liamrgrea1_1 — 2020-05-04 19:09:59 UTC

5/5 Morning Announcments with Ms. Condron

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-05 13:08:20 UTC

Today is Revenge of the Fifth/Cinco de Mayo

masonahatc — 2020-05-05 13:50:42 UTC

Military Lunch Group with Ms. Cutler

2020-05-05 15:44:23 UTC

I am inviting all Westside military kids to join me for virtual military lunch group. We can talk and connect, play games and support each other. If you are interested in joining a military lunch group, ask your parent to call Ms. Cutler at 860-213-9164 so we can set it up.

5/6 Morning Announcements with Mrs. Teixeira

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-06 13:36:51 UTC

Back to School?

EmoVirgo2007 — 2020-05-07 13:42:22 UTC

The school district has announced that we officially are not physically going back to school until next year. How do you feel?

5/7 Morning Announcements with Mrs. Gallo, including special announcements from Mr. Kotecki and Mr. Davis

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-07 13:43:24 UTC

Teacher Appreciation Padlet

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-07 13:47:17 UTC

5/8 Morning Announcements with Mrs. Fedeli and Ms. Watson

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-08 13:26:22 UTC

The Bare Necessities

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-08 13:28:49 UTC

This seems appropriate for us just now. I hope you enjoy! Get up and dance. ;>)))

For Dogman and Captain Underpants fans.

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-08 18:48:33 UTC

5/11 Morning Announcements with Mrs. Celey

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-11 13:15:09 UTC

5/12 Morning Announcements with Mrs. Ross

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-12 13:20:19 UTC

A Book Cover For Your Life from Jason Reynolds

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-12 15:29:51 UTC

A book cover challenge for you!

Spotted at WS today!

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-12 20:26:06 UTC

Thanks Dru and Julian!

I would like to thank all the students who posted on the Teacher Appreciation padlets! Reading your comments really warmed my heart and made my day better. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a message. I couldn't be prouder of you all and the way you are handling our current reality with grace and kindness. Sending a huge virtual hug to all of you! ~ Ms. Q

2020-05-13 02:03:18 UTC

5/13 Morning Announcements with Ms. Chappell

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-13 13:25:45 UTC

Who wants to be a spy?

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-14 11:31:47 UTC

Visit the International Spy Museum

5/14 Morning Announcements with Mr. Strouse

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-14 13:08:34 UTC

Who likes to color?

2020-05-14 15:48:27 UTC

These are not your typical coloring pages.

Morning Announcements with Ms. Watson and Ms. Condron

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-15 13:17:24 UTC

First Lego Robotics League Sneak Peek

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-15 17:55:34 UTC

Morning Announcements with Ms. Chappell

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-18 13:02:25 UTC

Return library books starting tomorrow. The return bin will be outside the front doors.

this weekend

briannalskid — 2020-05-18 14:44:00 UTC

This weekend i had gotten a chemical burn on both of my hands and my aunt is a nurse so we had here check my hands the next day i had made her a card saying how much we cared for her i got her a face mask and a $20 bill for her to use for her self

Opening Back Up Tomorrow?

EmoVirgo2007 — 2020-05-19 12:59:29 UTC

Tomorrow it is said that the state of Connecticut is opening back up. It's not official, it could be pushed back, but where is the first place you're going when we are allowed to go places?

Morning Announcements with Mrs. Teixeira

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-19 13:54:28 UTC

Tiffany Aching

EmoVirgo2007 — 2020-05-19 16:41:37 UTC

If you can get you're hands on the five books that make up the Tiffany Aching series by Terry Pratchett read them. There really good, the books are about a witch and other magical things so if you like things like that you'll like this series.

Jason Reynolds: Create a Special Recipe

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-19 16:57:01 UTC

Free Bad Kitty Coloring Book

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-20 12:34:40 UTC

Don't let the image fool you. This is a coloring book/story that your younger siblings may enjoy.

Morning Annoucements with Ms. Chappell

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-20 13:29:24 UTC

Commenting has been disabled. To answer the question of the day, please create your own post and I will approve everything that is appropriate.

question of the day

talyamfowl — 2020-05-20 15:49:24 UTC

flamboyance - talya f

Question of the day 5/20

EmoVirgo2007 — 2020-05-21 12:23:22 UTC

flamboyance - Kara S

Question Of The Day 5-20-20

jaedynnstef1_1 — 2020-05-21 12:57:22 UTC

Flock but specifically flamboyance.

Jaedyn S

Morning Announcements with Ms. Quashnie

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-21 13:22:46 UTC

Remember you can answer the question of the day by creating your own post. Include your first name and initial of your last name to get credit.

question of the day

talyamfowl — 2020-05-21 13:32:07 UTC

Grumble--talya f

it's called Grumble

liamrgrea1_1 — 2020-05-21 13:46:07 UTC

Its LIam G

Question of the day 5 /21

EmoVirgo2007 — 2020-05-21 14:25:06 UTC

A grumble - Kara S

By Dezell C

2020-05-21 17:53:54 UTC

A group of pugs is called a grumble

Farewell to West Side Parade

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-22 11:28:49 UTC

Save the date! Friday June 12th at 10:00, WS students and their parents are invited to drive by West Side where the staff will be lined up on the sidewalk to cheer you on to your new schools. Watch the morning announcements beginning Tuesday, May 26 for more details.

Morning Announcements with Ms. Plourde

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-22 13:13:07 UTC

Question 5/22

EmoVirgo2007 — 2020-05-22 13:20:26 UTC

Charles Osborne had the hiccups for 68 Years
- Kara S

question of the day LIam Greason

liamrgrea1_1 — 2020-05-22 13:29:10 UTC

Charles Osborne (1894-1991) of Anthon, Iowa, the US, started hiccupping in 1922 while attempting to weigh a hog before slaughtering it. He was unable to find a cure, and continued hiccupping until February 1990, a total of 68 years.

question for 5/22

2020-05-22 16:07:20 UTC

A total of 68 years
By Dezell

Morning Announcements with Ms. Shook

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-26 13:08:25 UTC

This morning there was a problem with the split screen. I hope it is resolved tomorrow! Ms. J.

Liam G

liamrgrea1_1 — 2020-05-26 13:23:39 UTC

5.972 × 10^24 kg

question of the day

2020-05-27 12:21:07 UTC

5.972 × 10^24 kg

talya f

Morning Announcements with Mr. Strouse

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-27 13:12:03 UTC

Locker Clean Out 6/8-6/11

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-27 13:12:39 UTC

The link is on the WS home page Be sure to sign up and return all school owned items, such as library books, classroom books, intruments.

Google Form in your Science Google Classroom

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-27 13:14:33 UTC

Complete the form today!

LiamG

liamrgrea1_1 — 2020-05-27 13:22:49 UTC

On average, a person at rest takes about 16 breaths per minute. This means we breathe about 960 breaths an hour, 23,040 breaths a day, 8,409,600 a year. Unless we get a lot of exercise.

question of the day

talyamfowl — 2020-05-27 13:39:44 UTC

23,040 a day

Question of the day 5/27

EmoVirgo2007 — 2020-05-27 14:55:27 UTC

a person at rest takes about 16 breaths per minute. This means we breathe about 960 breaths an hour, 23,040 breaths a day, 8,409,600 a year. Unless we get a lot of exercise.
-Kara S

Morning Announcements with Ms. Sneider

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-28 13:30:28 UTC

Still some technical issues, but better than yesterday!

liam G

liamrgrea1_1 — 2020-05-28 13:33:29 UTC

John Adams

question of the day

joshuaking3 — 2020-05-28 15:44:22 UTC

john Adams
Joshua K

Morning Announcements with Ms. Watson

ljohnson110 — 2020-05-29 13:40:01 UTC

Question of the day

joshuaking3 — 2020-05-29 15:45:39 UTC

65 knots or 74 mph
Joshua King

Question Of The Day 5-29-2020-Jaedyn S

jaedynnstef1_1 — 2020-05-29 19:24:29 UTC

A tropical storm becomes a hurricane if its winds reach 74 mph.

Morning Announcements with Mrs. Cleetus and Mrs.. Ljubicic our wonderful secretaries!

ljohnson110 — 2020-06-01 13:38:30 UTC

Question of the day 6/1

EmoVirgo2007 — 2020-06-01 14:10:47 UTC

Calvin Coolidge
- Kara S.

Question Of The Day 6-1-2020-Jaedyn S

jaedynnstef1_1 — 2020-06-01 15:11:03 UTC

Calvin Coolidge

Is the president in the wresting hall of fame.

Morning Announcements with Ms. Lubs

ljohnson110 — 2020-06-02 13:27:04 UTC

Post your answer to the question of the day by 11:30 today to be mentioned on tomorrow's news.

how fast is the international space station?

joshuaking3 — 2020-06-02 14:17:32 UTC

4.76 miles/s speed on orbit. or
17,150 miles per hour that´s 5 miles per second.

Joshua King

Question of the day

2020-06-02 18:40:20 UTC

If you had the worlds attention for 30 seconds, what would you say?

Morning Announcements with Mrs. Gallo, Mrs. Mazz, and Mrs. Farris with special guest Mattie

ljohnson110 — 2020-06-03 10:56:33 UTC

Attention 8th Graders!

ljohnson110 — 2020-06-03 10:59:07 UTC

On Friday June 11th you need to be awake and dressed by 10:00 am. There will be a special visitor at your door to make a delivery between 10:00 and noon..
BE READY!

Question Of The Day 6-3-2020-Jaedyn S

jaedynnstef1_1 — 2020-06-03 12:54:22 UTC

The largest rainforest in the world is the Amazon Rainforest!

Question of the day 6/3

EmoVirgo2007 — 2020-06-03 13:04:54 UTC

Amazon Rainforest
- Kara S.

joshuaking3 — 2020-06-03 14:33:09 UTC

The Amazon Rain forest
Josh King

what is the largest rainforest in the world

talyamfowl — 2020-06-03 16:15:39 UTC

Amazon Rainforest
~talya fowle

Morning Announcements with Ms. Plourde

ljohnson110 — 2020-06-04 13:34:43 UTC

Question of the day 6/4

EmoVirgo2007 — 2020-06-04 14:33:41 UTC

The 3 smallest bones in the human body--malleus, incus, and stapes--are located in the middle ear.
- Kara S

Morning Announcements with Mrs. Fedeli & Ms. Watson

ljohnson110 — 2020-06-05 13:39:51 UTC

Juneteenth - Friday's Question

ljohnson110 — 2020-06-08 12:49:30 UTC

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Cel-Liberation Day, is an American holiday celebrated on June 19. On June 19, 1865, the Emancipation Proclamation— which had been issued on January 1, 1863— was read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas by Gordon Granger.
Juneteenth. (2020, June 06). Retrieved June 08, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth

Morning Announcements with Ms. Duchscherer

ljohnson110 — 2020-06-08 13:35:10 UTC

Morning Announcements with Ms. Nahornick

ljohnson110 — 2020-06-09 14:23:10 UTC

Jason Reynolds is back! Inventing Synonyms

ljohnson110 — 2020-06-09 15:19:24 UTC

Can´t wait

amayavmuno — 2020-06-09 15:57:47 UTC

untill summer comes

Morning Announcements with Mr. Strouse

ljohnson110 — 2020-06-10 13:52:33 UTC

Final WS Morning Announcements with Ms. Chappell

ljohnson110 — 2020-06-11 12:09:46 UTC

It has been my great pleasure to be able to connect with you all this way. Have a great summer! Make sure it includes reading. :>) Ms. J

Walk Through WS with Ms. J

ljohnson110 — 2020-06-11 12:38:22 UTC

We all made many memories here!

Summer Birthdays

ljohnson110 — 2020-06-11 19:32:24 UTC

News Crew members started this FlipGrid of summer birthdays. Apologies that it is incomplete.