Small Orchestra scores big at UIL!

Small MS students traveled to Mendez MS over the past two days for UIL competition. The concert orchestra received excellent readings of "2" on stage and for sight reading.

The chamber orchestra received sweepstakes (straight 1's).

Congratulations to our outstanding orchestra program!

Multimedia & Animation at Small Middle School

Students in Mr. Beam's Multimedia and Animation class use Macromedia Flash MX to "zoom" a car....fade in/fade out. What a great opportunity for our students to apply digital technology!

Spotlight on the Small MS PE Department!

The Small MS Physical Education department works hard to ensure students experience quality, well-rounded physical activity. Thank you to our amazing P.E. teachers for creating an engaging, first-class learning environment!

Small MS's outstanding PE Teachers: Joe Moore, Melissa Hernandez, Letty Garza, & Casey Garcia

Healthy Lifestyles!

Look at all the winning banners!

Outstanding 6th grade Choir Concert!

Congratulations to our 6th grade choir students! What an amazing performance.

Your hard work clearly shined tonight.

Small Latin Program Ranks 3rd at Houston Invitational: March 25-27

Clint Small Latin students won 3^rd Place Sweepstakes Trophy in the novice division at the TSJCL Convention this past weekend!

Congratulations to our outstanding Latin program!

17 public and private middle schools participated. The top two places were won by private schools.

Small MS Band Scores Big in Dallas: March 25-27

Congratulations to the Small MS Band program!  Both bands received straight Division 1(Superior) ratings on their performance at the Meyerson in Dallas, TX.  The Wind Ensemble also received a trophy for being the Best in Class for all MS bands at the CCC level!

Students enjoy the "Sunshine Pass" during lunch!

Going outside to enjoy some fresh air!

Congratulations to all students who were awarded a Sunshine Pass this week at the PAWS awards assemblies!

Ms. Ana playing 4-square with our Sunshine Pass students.

What is a Sunshine Pass? The CSI: Small Committee designed the Sunshine Pass to honor those students at Small MS who are always following the P.A.W.S. – our schoolwide guidelines for success. During the P.A.W.S. Assemblies, all students who are on A/B or A Honor Roll, all Students of the Month, all 6th Grade Rock Stars and any students designated by their teachers will receive a Sunshine Pass for making our world a brighter place. The Sunshine Pass can be used at any Lunch A, B, or C after the first 15 minutes of lunch has passed. The lunch monitors will open the doors to the front of the school and students who have earned the pass will be able to go outside to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine for the last 15 minutes of lunch. The pass is valid during the six weeks for which it was issued and can be used every day. Students will be expected to keep up with their pass, which will be a laminated card with their name on it. The Sunshine Pass is our way of honoring those students who always seem to be doing the right thing, or who have made significant improvement in some area.

Small MS goes high tech with our very own QR code!

What is a QR code? If you have a smart phone, download a QR app reader for free, then scan the image for a direct connection to a website! Read more about QR codes at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code

Anti-bullying at Small Middle School

6th grade PAWS Assembly

6th grade teachers announcing "Student of the Month."

6th grade students eagerly awaiting "A Honor Roll."

Student of the Month bulletin board in main hallway

PAWS school-wide expectations

Leaving Small for a Bowling Excursion!

Choir students travel to Covington MS for Pre UIL feedback

Small Jazz Band performs with the Austin High School Vertical Team

Congratulations to the Small Middle School Jazz band.

Your performance was outstanding!

Bowie HS Wrestling visits Small 8th graders

During TRACK, 8th grade students previewed what it takes to be on the wrestling team at Bowie HS. Go Dawgs!

USS Constitution Sailors Give Naval History Lessons to 8th grade U.S. History classes

8th grade U.S. History students heard guest speakers today from the USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship. Sailors talked about the construction, the battle from the War of 1812, and the ship's accommodations. Thank you to Mrs. Siler, Mrs. Klein, and Mr. Davis for your coordination of this noteworthy, cross-curriculuar opportunity for our students!

For more information on the USS Constitution, visit www.history.navy.mil/ussconstitution or www.facebook.com/ussconstitutionofficial.<BR< a>>