Welcome Back Jags!

We made it...we all made it!  What an AWESOME day it was today.  Our staff was on fire.  Their excitement for meeting our students was amazing.  Students were engaged, moving around, sharing about their summer vacation, and jumped right into the 17-18 school year.  There were hugs, high fives, and many new friendships made today. Each classroom had something different to offer from "crime scene" investigations, circles, scavenger hunts, tie-dye art, and so much more.  I think my favorite goes out to the Jaguar who said " if he had a super power, he would control time".  Just think about what we all could do if we had just a little more time.  

To all the @WMJHJaguars out there - thank you for making today something special.  Everyone needs to give yourself a pat on the back. You did an excellent job.  We are in for a great year.  Let's make it the best one yet!  

New WMJH Logo

We are excited to unveil our new official logo! Thank you to our parents, students, and staff for your input and work on our new logo.  #WMJHpride

6th grade Science

6th graders classifying organisms...in the REAL WORLD!

6th grade PreAP students spent their day at Bear Creek Park classifying different organisms into the 6 currently recognized kingdoms.  Students used a GPS unit to find a specific animal, plant, fungus, protist, or bacteria and then classify the organism based on its characteristics.  Students loved being able to see all the different organisms at the park such as a ringworm that could infect a sheep, aspergillus rambellii which could infect the lungs of a sick emu, to a pot bellied pig and oak tree.  

One thing is for sure-- these students will never be able to look at an organism without the words "eukaryote/prokaryote, unicellular/multicellular, heterotroph/autotroph, sexual/asexual" running through their minds.  Science ROCKS!

Our GPS units were funded by the Katy ISD Education Foundation Inspiring Imagination Teacher Grants this past year. 

Robotics

Yesterday, our Robotics Club had their robots moving for the first time. So far, they have programmed the robots to produce sound and have learned to program the lights in the scribbler. Some groups have even coordinated the lights with sounds and movement. WOW! Way to go Jags!

Our Katy ISD Education Foundation Inspiring Imagination Teacher Grants in action.

Hour of Code hosted by Mrs. Limmer

This past week, students had the opportunity to participate in an international event called the Hour of Code^TM.  Our students had a blast!  This is our third year to host an event, and every year the number of students who participate grows larger.  

Detailed information may be found at https://hourofcode.com/files/hoc-one-pager.pdf.

8th Grade Science

Today in 8th grade science students were experimenting with air pressure in a big way!  From making a barometer out of jars and balloons to the favorite bashful balloon experiment, students learned about what happens when low pressure moves to high pressure and how it can crush a can or even pull a giant water balloon into a pickle jar.

8th Grade Science

In 8th grade, Ms. Psencik is creating an Interactive Word Wall to enhance the learning in her classroom. The students are recording this information in their Interactive Student Notebook and using it to demonstrate what they have learned about Newton's Three Laws of Motion.