🏆 🎾 More ECMS District Champs! Congratulations!
🥇 Olivia Hundle & Raley Wied - 8th grade girls doubles
🥇 Adrienne Rodriguez & Nathan Salgado - 8th grade mix doubles (for the 2nd year in a row!)
🏆 Congratulations to ECMS Ricebirds Kolbie Klatt and Damani Hernandez on winning 7th grade mixed doubles. They are the District Champions!
Don't forget! Come meet Coach Reeve today!
After reading and analyzing the play, “Cinderella,” ECMS Theatre Arts students created costume designs with fabric swatches and trim to explore the role of a costume designer.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
You're probably wondering, "What is mental health?" The CDC says, "Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being." Your mental health affects how you think, feel, and act. Your mental health determines how you handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.
ECMS Life Skills took a trip to Space Center Houston to learn all about science and space exploration!
It was another evening of celebrating Ricebirds at the April School Board meeting! Congratulations to Tori Biskup, Janice Winter, Meghan Kallina and Anna Zahn on their accomplishments!
Watch the meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJMXrVPsjwg
In this episode of the news, hear reminders about the meet & greet, STAAR testing, a recap of the school board meeting which includes a change to the 23-24 calendar, student achievements around the district, how you can volunteer, and where you can catch the Ricebirds in action! https://youtu.be/apmnqp7o6gk
Today, we recognize and celebrate the hard work and contributions of the administrative assistants of ECISD! Thank you for all that you do!
ECMS - Save the Dates! STAAR testing is just around the corner! Save these important dates: April 26: Grades 6-8 Reading; May 2: Grade 8 Science; May 4: Grade 8 Social Studies; May 10th: Grades 6-8 Math/Algebra I. ⭐All students will need their school-issued Chromebook charged and ready for testing.
Mrs. Bowling´s 8th Grade AVID class got to tour Texas A&M Corpus Christi this week and the Islanders were very welcoming! The students were able to see several campus landmarks, learn about student life, and even dine at the campus dining hall.
Then, as an extra treat, they went to the Texas State Aquarium where students learned about the Gulf wildlife, witnessed animal feedings, touched stingrays, and saw the dolphin show! See the adventure here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFglPiwpXk/5FcLzjJe_-rioIOrxQdkEw/watch?utm_content=DAFglPiwpXk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink
In this episode of the news, hear what the topic is for Ricebird University, who is STAAR testing next week, and what's on the agenda for the School Board Meeting. You'll also meet our Remarkable Ricebirds and get a report on extracurricular competitions and sports. Don't tune out before meeting a new face to #RicebirdNation!
https://youtu.be/DlxJkrCXCFY
Save the date!
Let's hear it for the ECMS Technology Student Association who attended the Texas TSA State Conference in Ft. Worth and placed 4th in the "Off the Grid" competition! Way to go, Freya, Avery, and Middle School TSA Advisor of the Year, Holly Guthrie!
Fun times at the 6th grade field trip to Invista Wetlands!
The ECMS English Language Arts and Reading STAAR Review night had a fun theme - Encanto.
⭐ The STAAR ELAR test at ECMS is Wednesday, April 26.
Ricebird University - Mark your calendar to attend!
In this episode of the news, hear reminders about Ricebird University and the upcoming STAAR tests, see who is competing at state
this week, and get an update on sports.
https://youtu.be/4L9Vl0GNPhY
ECMS Theatre Arts students participated in a Stage Lighting Scoot activity with rotation stations that reviewed the five stage lighting instruments, where each should be located in a theatre, and how to design a lighting plot with gels & gobos.
STAAR Testing is right around the corner!
