As part of our Veterans Day preparations, our middle schoolers had the privilege of listening to local veterans, including some of our own Mt. Everett alumni. Students wrote heartfelt cards to express their gratitude for our community's veterans.
Students in Dr. Von Ruden's STEM class are designing, building, and testing their own Rube Goldberg alarm clock. Named after American cartoonist Rube Goldberg, this is a chain reaction–type machine or contraption intentionally designed to perform a simple task in an indirect and overly complicated way. Stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes video and the finished product!
A NOTE FROM THE POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY COUNCIL:
Building good habits can transform your life! Here are a few tips to make them stick:
1. Start Small: Focus on one habit at a time. Small steps lead to big changes!
2. Set Clear Goals: Define what you want to achieve and why it matters to you.
3. Create a Routine: Incorporate your new habit into your daily schedule to make it a natural part of your life.
4. Track Your Progress: Use a journal or an app to celebrate your milestones, no matter how small.
5. Stay Accountable: Share your goals with a friend or join a community to keep each other motivated.
6. Be Patient: Remember, it takes time to build lasting habits. Don’t be too hard on yourself!
What habit are you working on this week? Share below! 👇✨ #GoodHabits #PositiveChange #Motivation
- fin vion
A NOTE FROM THE POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY COUNCIL:
Positive Self Talk:
A great way to set yourself up for success, mental or physical, is positive self-talk. Saying things like “I’m going to fail this test” or “I do everything wrong” sets you up for failure and is a self-fulfilling prophecy. But going completely and unrealistically positive also sets yourself up for failure and false confidence. So first ground your breath and say realistic affirmations, and set realistic plans. Say things like “I’m going to get these chores done because that is what I am most physically able to do” or “I’m going to pass this test because I have studied as much as I could.” Setting realistic expectations is the key to positive self-talk and leads to a more successful life.
Jade Brown
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Our seventh graders carried on a beloved SBRSD tradition today by releasing their hot air balloons.
Yesterday, Undermountain Elementary had a few special guest visits during the launch of the Scholastic United States of Readers™ Literacy program! Thank you, Senator Anne Gobi, and Representative Smitty Pignatelli for speaking to our students. We would also like to thank Author, Jerry Pallotta for visitng and talking with students about his "Who Would Win?" books! Students enjoyed every second of this exciting experience!
Halloween Karaoke party in 6th grade Chorus
Mount Everett students celebrated Halloween with a dance party and costume contest during Advisory today. Congratulations to the creative costume winners!
Scholastic's United States of Readers™, a first-of-its-kind literacy program, was launched at SBRSD yesterday. This innovative partnership will allow students to choose two books, five times a year, for a total of 10 books at no cost to families to add to their at-home libraries. Teachers at the participating schools will receive 25 books for their classroom library, further expanding book choice and access for the entire school community. Students were excited to welcome guests to UME's official launch ceremony, including a presentation by Jerry Pallotta, a Massachusetts native and award-winning author of the Scholastic book series Who Would Win.
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Mount Everett students brought their books to school in the most creative ways for "Anything but a Backpack" day as part of Spirit Week!
📚Earlier this week, students in every class at NMC, UME, and SES were excited to receive their first set of books through the United States of Readers program! The joy was palpable as teachers unboxed the USoR packages across the district, with students eagerly diving into their new books. Over the school year, they’ll each have the chance to choose eight more books to bring home and enjoy. Thank you for supporting and celebrating this exceptional exemplary program in our rural public elementary schools. Reading rocks!
Check out NMC's new rockin' pathway! Each grade painted a rock inspired by "Only One You." by Linda Kranz. They aim to continue adding new painted rocks to the walkway each year.
Autumn Adventures in PreK! 🍂🍁
Our NMC learners had a blast exploring the wonders of fall! From leaf hunts to acorn science experiments, they've been busy bees.
We are excited to share that we have been selected to pilot a new Clean Energy Innovation Pathway! https://theberkshireedge.com/southern-berkshire-regional-school-district-receives-selective-state-grant-to-develop-clean-energy-curriculum/
The Mt. Everett Robotics program once again stole the show at Flying Cloud Institute’s STEAM Challenge Night. This year's festivities were held at Hancock Shaker Village. Presenting alongside representatives from the Berkshire Innovation Center and the University of Albany, Mt. Everett juniors Ben Vella and Sophie DelMasto helped young students (and some adults) learn the basics of driving a robot and piloting a drone. Young students from all over the county attended last night’s event and at points were 10-15 deep in line waiting for a chance to work with our Mt. Everett students. Many parents took the opportunity to scan QR codes to watch videos of Mt. Everett’s underwater drone, model rockets, and EV go-kart in action.
Mt. Everett was the only high school invited to present at the event. Other presenters included Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing, Crane Paper, Greenagers, Mass Audubon, Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Hancock Shaker Village, Bottomless Bricks, Bard College at Simon's Rock, and Flying Cloud Institute.
This event is part of the statewide Mass STEM Week initiative. To see more photos, please visit: https://www.mteverettrobotics.org/fci-steam-night-2024.html
8th graders are getting into the Halloween spirit with spooky acrylic illustrations.
The FFA petting zoo was a huge hit this weekend! 🐐🐑 Thanks to everyone who came out to support our students and animals.
