During the past two weeks, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students at NMC participated in a March Madness Reading Challenge. Each day, students read two books from the same genre and voted for their favorite. Like the basketball tournament, winning books advanced through rounds, competing against winners from other genres. The final round featured "Shark Lady," a biography of Dr. Eugenie Clark, and the fictional "Penguin Problems." "Penguin Problems" emerged as the winner. This exciting result was announced at the NMC monthly all-school meeting, following a 2nd grade presentation on the history of the NCAA basketball tournament.
We are looking to team up with more members from our community as we continue our work with Transcend to reimagine education at SBRSD! Whether you are a passionate storyteller, a knowledgeable member of the Southern Berkshire community, a dedicated researcher, or a strategic networker, there is a team where your skills can shine! Visit our website to learn more about our partnership with Transcend and explore our community groups. www.sbrsd.org/page/transcend-partnership
Mt. Everett drone team qualifies for Northeast Regional Championship, 2nd time in 3 years
The final invitations have been issued for the REC Aerial Drone Northeast Regional Championship in West Virginia. Mt. Everett’s team of Eli and Nico have qualified for the event based on their worldwide skills rankings. The skills portion of each competition is an obstacle course that teams must pilot through as fast as possible. A team’s best run is listed on a worldwide leaderboard. Mt. Everett’s team of Nico and Eli are ranked 112th in the world and 25th in the Northeast region. They will now face off against the 60 best drone teams from Maine to Virginia on May 30th & June 1 at Fairmont State University in Fairmont, WV.
Students in Spanish classes delve into Carnaval de Barranquilla, a vibrant expression of Colombian culture, music, and traditions. Recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, it stands as one of the planet's most significant carnival celebrations.
National Art Honor Society students, enriched by an overnight NYC field trip, returned with fresh ideas and new experiences. Their itinerary included visits to MoMA, PS1, and the American Museum of Natural History, as well as a medieval arts workshop at St. John the Divine, the world's largest cathedral. Thank you to the Eagle Fund and the Berkshire Art Association for making this incredible opportunity possible.
The 7th grade at Mount Everett celebrated another successful Greek Week, a cherished tradition! Students explored the breadth of Greek culture, delving into both ancient myths and modern life. The week's highlight was a spirited morning of friendly competition and dancing, transforming their learning into exciting action.
A huge congratulations to all the elementary talent show participants for their fantastic performances this morning!
Issue 31 of Educating Our Eagles is available for viewing!
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/70258682/educatingoureagles31
Students in AP English Language examined the rhetorical strategies in an eighteenth-century sermon.
Mount Everett students participated in a Sandy Hook Promise "Start With Hello" training this morning. This age-appropriate program aims to reduce social isolation and foster a more inclusive school culture by teaching students empathy and connection.
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The vibrant tradition of Greek Week is underway at Mt. Everett! 7th-grade students, representing various city-states, expanded their cultural and historical knowledge by preparing Spanakopita.
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The Project 351 Ambassadors at Mount Everett are hosting a Spring Service clothing drive from March 31st - April 10th, 2025! 👕👖
Donating to our drive will help us support children across Massachusetts facing clothing insecurity. The attached poster lists the clothing requirements.
Spread the word! Follow us on Instagram: @sbrsd_project_351_ambassadors.
Mt. Everett High School 10th-grade student, Emeline, designed the logo for "Jessie and the Hoosie Hawks," a local band featuring Mt. Everett alumni Jessie Murtagh, Claire Tomich, Cole Billings, and Chelsea Torrico. This collaboration serves as a prime example of the enriching educational opportunities available at Mt. Everett, where student-alumni partnerships provide invaluable real-world experience.
NMC PreK's dinosaur exploration continued into its second week with exciting hands-on activities! This time, budding paleontologists practiced their excavation skills on a delicious cookie dig. Each child predicted the number of chocolate chips hidden within their square cookie and carefully used a toothpick to 'excavate' them. After counting their 'discoveries,' they enjoyed the sweet reward. Creative expression flourished as they constructed dinosaur skeletons using Q-tips and simulated volcanic eruptions with paint and straw-blown drips. The dinosaur unit culminated in a thrilling finale: a real, erupting volcano! Baking soda in a hidden baggie met red-dyed vinegar, resulting in a spectacular 'Kaboom!
The Mt. Everett drone program competed on Saturday at The Gilbert School in Winsted. This year’s game is called Gravity and consists of drop zones where bean bags are blown from the top of platforms. In addition, teams can enter the blackout zone to push plastic balls down a track and into a goal while avoiding obstacles. Mt. Everett students competed in pairs against twenty other teams from around New England.
The team of Nico and Eli took home the Airmanship Award for the best overall piloting skills. The team of James and John received the Coding Award for the best autonomous drone performance, where their drone maneuvered an obstacle course completely by pre-built instructions.
The other team members Alea, Diego, Tucker and Tonia all had outstanding performances. In one match, Alea’s partner drone couldn’t fly and she was left to complete the entire field on her own in 90 seconds, which she did. Upon completion of her round, the crowd gave her an ovation for her efforts.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Little Shop of Horrors on their successful opening night! Don't miss the remaining performances: Saturday, March 22nd at 7:00 PM and Sunday, March 23rd at 2:00 PM. Ticket prices are $8 for students and seniors, and $10 for adults.
Help our 8th graders raise money for their field trip to Washington D.C.! Raffle tickets can be purchased through 8th graders or Mr. Rapport. Tickets will also be available to purchase during this weekend's Little Shop of Horrors play. Please contact School Committee member, Kimberly Alcantara Jeffries with any questions.
Little Shop of Horrors begins tomorrow night!
Mount Everett Theater presents Little Shop of Horrors. The shows will be on Friday, March 21st, at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 22nd, at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 23rd, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. Come out and support the show!
Congratulations to J Jeffries, who performed at the 48th Annual MMEA Western Massachusetts Junior Festival Concert! The festival brings the most accomplished 7th-9th grade musicians together from all across Western Mass; this is an incredible accomplishment!
