The Smithridge Traveling Story

Filmed by Ericka
Read by Evelyn, Nadja, Enrique, Sofia, Michael, Jovani, Samuel, Juliana, Lizeth, Tiffany, Aria, Kevin, Andrea, and Gabby.

Bionics Stallions 12/08/12

 

Congratulations Bionics Stallions for all your hard work!

~Coach Hester

 

 

Follow the link to see more

https://plus.google.com/photos/108463222139533639566/albums/5821221202627654305

EteRNA -

EteRNA is the first-ever global laboratory where scientists, educators, students, online gamers, and any human being with a strong interest in unlocking the mystery of life will collectively help solve world's biggest scientific problems.

RNA, or ribonucleic acid, is a substance that our cells use to translate and express genetic information from our DNA. We now know that folding and shape-shifting allows RNA and its partners to control the cell in a predictable fashion. However, the full biological and medical implications of these discoveries are still being worked out.

By playing EteRNA, you will help extend and curate the first large scale library of synthetic RNA designs. You play by designing RNAs, tiny molecules at the heart of every cell. If you win the weekly competition your RNA is synthesized and scored by how well it folds. Your efforts will help us understand, dissect, and control the functional properties of real and designed RNAs from bacteria, viruses, and our own cells. Join the global laboratory!

http://eterna.cmu.edu/web/

Nov. 11, 2012 Scrimmage

Bionic Stallions at the First Lego League Scrimmage at the Boys and Girls Club. Testing robots, meeting other teams, and having fun!

  "I am so proud of this team ... working hard over the school break. That hard work paid off with a third place score!" Coach Hester

So many volunteers working at the Smithridge STEM Academy Garden!! Still time to come and help! Thank you volunteers! Thank you Ms Bishop, Mr. Ismari, and Mr. Wortman! Thank you fifth grade team! Thank you AACT volunteers! Galena volunteers! Thank you families!!

Blast Off! Large Rocket

Blast off with Mr. Scurlock's Class

Mr. Scurlock did a math assignment with a rocket! Students with counters kept track of the time from blast off to landing ... then went back to class to figure out the average time. WAY COOL!!

NASA - Mars Science Laboratory, the Next Mars Rover

NASA - Mars Science Laboratory, the Next Mars Rover
Follow this link to find out information on the rover named Curiosity that landed on Mars August 5, 2012.

Summer Science

Need some summer activities to keep your students learning this summer copy and paste the address below: http://chemistry.about.com/od/demonstrationsexperiments/u/scienceprojects.htm
Enjoy!

Facebook Page

Check out our Facebook page, we need 7 more likes to make our page official! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithridge-STEM-Academy/209538029099033

Venus Transit June 5, 2012

Source SPACE.com: All about our solar system, outer space and exploration

Google Science fair Winners

So Solar!

Many families came to see the solar eclipse at Smithridge STEM Academy ... the clouds didn't cooperate during the "ring of fire", however, it was a fabulous event!
Want to see more pictures? click on the the link for the Smithridge STEM Academy Face book page:
Smithridge STEM Academy

Book Fair

RoboStallions at the Barnes and Noble Book Fair supporting the Smithridge Library!!
Want to see more pictures? Check out our Facebook page:
Smithridge STEM Academy

So Solar! May 20, 2012

Come to Smithridge Playground for a viewing of the Solar Eclipse!
May 20, 2012 from 6:00-7:00PM

Warning! Never look directly at the sun!

"Reno is one of the only cities in the United States that will be very near the central path of this annular eclipse, which will be visible in North America only across parts of the southwestern United States. The period of maximum eclipse as viewed from Reno will be from 6:28-6:33 p.m. on May 20.
The next annular eclipse viewable from North America will not appear for another 20 years, and the next total eclipse viewable from across Northern Nevada won’t occur until 2045!"
http://www.eclipsereno.unr.edu/index.html

Ice Cream will be for sale.

Registration 2012-2013 School Year

Smithridge registration is available school days from 8AM-9AM and 3PM-4PM in the Computer Lab.
Online registration is 24 hours a day 7 days a week online at https://campus.washoe.k12.nv.us/campus/portal/washoe.jsp

How to register online
Parent handbook

Kindergarten Registration begins May 7

Kindergarten registration @ Smithridge May 7, 2012 - May 11, 2012 from 8:30AM - 3:30PM in the office.
Please bring birth certificate, shot records, and proof of residence.
For more info follow the link:
http://www.washoecountyschools.org/schools/register/registering-for-kindergarten

May 19, 2012 Bookfair

Come support Smithridge Library @ Barnes & Noble Bookfair Saturday, May 19th, 1-4PM.
555 South Virginia Street, Reno.
There will be a demonstration by the Robotics team and Cupcake decorating.
Bring the voucher with you when you come and present it at checkout.

Can come? May 19-24, 2012 you can go to BN.com/bookfairs and enter Bookfair ID 10690428 at check out.

Bookfair Flyer with vouchers
Bookfair Flyer Spanish

CRT Exams

Beginning Friday May 4, 2012 - Friday May 11, 2012 students will be taking CRT Exams.
Please make sure your student gets a good night's sleep and is on time to school.

Parent/Student Climate Survey

Washoe County School District is hoping to have all parents and students to take this survey to better serve the community.
http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/students/student-climate-survey