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🎉 Congratulations to our iReady Reading Rockstars! 🌟👏
We are so proud of their incredible growth on their diagnostic assessments! 📚✨ Their hard work and dedication are truly paying off. Keep shining, Rockstars—you’re really growing and achieving amazing things! 🚀🙌 #ReadingRockstars #iReadySuccess #KeepGrowing
🎉 Congratulations to our iReady Reading Rockstars! 🌟👏
We are so proud of their incredible growth on their diagnostic assessments! 📚✨ Their hard work and dedication are truly paying off. Keep shining, Rockstars—you’re really growing and achieving amazing things! 🚀🙌 #ReadingRockstars #iReadySuccess #KeepGrowing
Today, our 8th-grade science learners stepped into the role of environmental scientists!
As part of our unit on Natural Resources and Human Impact (OpenSciEd 7.6), learners participated in a hands-on outdoor learning project designed to connect science with real-world issues in our community.
What they worked on:
Learners completed three investigations:
• Trash Audit: Collected, sorted, and tallied trash found around campus to analyze our waste and its impact on natural resources.
• Shade and Temperature Study: Measured temperatures in different areas—under trees, on concrete, and in grassy fields—to observe how vegetation affects heat and energy use.
• Garden and Soil Study: Examined soil health, moisture, and plant life to understand the importance of healthy soil in sustaining life and conserving resources.
What they did:
Learners worked in teams, practiced scientific data collection, used thermometers to record temperatures, and made connections between their observations and the importance of conservation and sustainability. They discussed the environmental impact of waste and brainstormed ways our school can reduce its footprint.
Teacher Observation and Feedback:
I was proud to see our learners engaged, curious, and asking great questions like “How does planting more trees really help reduce heat?” and “What happens to this trash if we don’t pick it up?” Their teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking were truly impressive. Watching them connect science to their everyday world was a reminder of why hands-on learning matters.
Our learners are learning to care for the environment—one project, one observation, and one solution at a time!
#ScienceInAction #FutureScientists #EnvironmentalStewards #OpenSciEd #HandsOnLearning #STEM #NaturalResources #HumanImpact #BuildingAwareness#StHelenaWinning
🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to our amazing Superintendent, Dr. Kelli Joseph! 🎉🎂
May your day be filled with love, joy, and countless blessings. We are so grateful for your leadership and dedication. Wishing you the best on your special day!
We love you! 💖🎈
🌟 Science in Action! 🌟
Today in class, our learners had a blast mixing vinegar and baking soda to observe an exciting chemical reaction! 🧪✨
As soon as the substances were combined, the classroom was filled with bubbles and fizzing sounds. The best part? The balloon on top of the vial started to inflate, proving that carbon dioxide gas (CO₂) was being released during the reaction! 🎈
Using the C.E.R. (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) method, learners reflected on their experiment:
Claim: When vinegar and baking soda are mixed, they undergo a chemical reaction that produces carbon dioxide gas.
Evidence: The balloon inflated as the mixture bubbled and fizzed, the container felt cooler, and bubbles formed, showing gas production.
Reasoning: Because the balloon filled with gas and new substances were formed, learners concluded that this was a chemical change. The reaction between vinegar (an acid) and baking soda (a base) produces carbon dioxide gas, water, and sodium acetate. The balloon’s expansion is clear evidence of gas creation, proving the chemical reaction was a success!
Science is all about discovery, and today, our learners saw firsthand how chemical reactions work. 🔬💡
🚍 USH-University of St. Helena Update! 🚍
Our amazing bus drivers are achieving great outcomes as they review important safety protocols during a professional development session led by Mrs. Kent, our Transportation Supervisor! 🚨👨🏫
A friendly reminder to all: Be sure to check out the district’s website and download our GPS Bus Tracking System! Let’s work together to keep our learners safe on their journey to and from school. 🛑👩🏫
🌟 USH-University of St. Helena Update! 🌟
Our teachers are achieving amazing outcomes thanks to professional development led by Ms. Kasey Jackson from iReady! Today’s focus: LEAP Focus - Unpacking the Research Simulation Writing Prompt.
Ms. Jackson made complex concepts creatively digestible for our learners, equipping our educators with the tools they need to support learner growth and success! 💡📚
🎉 Embracing Success: Honoring Achievements and Milestones 🎉
Today, we proudly recognize the outstanding achievers throughout our district! 🌟 Their hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. We are St. Helena proud as we embrace success and celebrate the incredible achievements and milestones of our learners, teachers, and staff. Let’s continue to inspire each other and strive for excellence!
Today, we proudly recognize the outstanding achievers throughout our district! 🌟 Their hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. We are St. Helena proud as we embrace success and celebrate the incredible achievements and milestones of our learners, teachers, and staff. Let’s continue to inspire each other and strive for excellence!
🎉🖤 Excitement is in the Air! 🖤🎉
Our Black History Trivia Team at SHCCA is READY to take on the competition! All we do is WIN here, and we’re not stopping now! 💪🏆
We’re actively reviewing important Black History facts and preparing to bring our A-game. No matter the challenge, we will NEVER give up. Let’s show what SHCCA is all about! 💯
🎉🍰 7th Grade Social Studies Success! 🍰🎉
Our 7th-grade learners have wrapped up their research on The War of 1812, and to celebrate their hard work, each learner received a delicious piece of King Cake! 👑🎂
Their dedication and in-depth exploration of this important chapter in history really paid off. Great job to everyone for making history come alive through your research!
“Deep roots, strong futures - watch us grow!”
Ms. Overton's Agriculture Science Class
🔬🍳 Today in Mr. Robertson’s class, learners are exploring the fascinating world of exothermic reactions! They’re identifying at least one example of these reactions and diving into how chemical processes release heat. Plus, they’re connecting it all to the everyday magic of heating food! Stay tuned for more updates on their hands-on learning and experiments! 🔥💡
Due to plumbing issues, the Early Learning Center will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Contractors will be on-site to complete necessary repairs, which will require shutting off the water system. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve the issue.
📚 The learners are diving into history as they review the War of 1812 and the Era of Good Feelings! 🇺🇸✨ It’s exciting to see them engage with these important events that shaped our nation’s past. Keep up the great work!
The learners in Ms. Chandler’s Computer Literacy class are truly excelling! 💻 They’re getting to outcomes by creating generalized solutions to multiple problems, comparing and contrasting different algorithms, and using conditional statements to perform various operations depending on the inputs. 🚀
Great job, learners! Keep up the hard work and continue to make strides in your coding journey! 🌟
These learners are truly amazing! 🌟
This week, they took the time to recommend their classmate, Kevin Hernandez, for Learner of the Week. They shared that Kevin is hardworking, dedicated, smart, and always gets along with everyone. He is truly a good person. ❤️
When learners are willing to see and recognize the good in others, we are all winning together! 🙌 Let’s continue to uplift and support one another. Congratulations Kevin!
