Where learning is a pleasure, Stars Middle School, Tallahassee, Florida
| Science Olympiad is a primarily elementary, middle school, or high school team competition that requires knowledge of various science topics and engineering ability. Over 14,000 teams from 45 U.S. states and Canada compete each year. There are twenty-three events that fall under Science Concepts and Knowledge, Science Processes and Thinking Skills, and Science Application and Technology in which competitors face off on a single day. SMS’s Science Olympiad team will compete against 50+ teams in state at University of Central Florida on March 22.
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The Art Club works on various projects depending on the whims of the students or Mrs. Martin. At times we will use up supplies from the Art Class and make similar projects, like the mosaics, or we will take what’s leftover from the Art Class and turn it into a new project altogether, as in the paper project where we used the leftover papier mache to make homemade sheets of paper that the students then painted and practiced writing in Arabic or in Egyptian hieroglyphics. Or we will just come up with something we would like to try. The students have been working on a knitting project during the winter weather to make themselves or family members knit caps to protect their heads from the cold. We will see what we decide to work on next. Mrs. Martin has lots of grapevines from the family vineyard…maybe we will make some baskets or wreaths..
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Stars Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team competed and achieved the 4th place in performance scores, 2nd place in Spontaneous questions scores, and 4th place in total scores. The tournament of Emerald Coast Region took place last Saturday, February 23rd in Baker, FL.
What makes Odyssey different? Odyssey of the Mind is a competitive program, but it's nothing like your typical sporting event. The competitive element encourages kids to be the best that they can be, but it's a friendly competition. Kids learn from and even cheer on their competitors. Odyssey of the Mind is not a college bowl or a competition about knowledge. It's all about creativity, an often overlooked element in the growth and development of many students. Kids are rewarded more for how they apply their knowledge, skills and talents, and not for coming up with the right answer. In fact, in Odyssey of the Mind problems, there isn't one right answer. Ever. Mr. Tekin, Math Teacher |
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We are not only learning Turkish in Turkish Club, but also we are cooking Turkish food. Turkish Club is a chance to taste delicious Turkish food. The number of members has been increasing, and we are looking forward for you to join us on Friday |
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Turnout was great and competition fierce as some of Star’s best athletes competed to claim victory in Star’s basketball main event. The teams consist of:
The Bulls: Kevin Walker, Adam Knudsen, Demarcus Thomas, JP Strickland, Jode Yates 850 Kings: Tyree Ratlieff, Brandon Tromly, Ron Simmons, Chris WarrenThe Heat: Justin Maul, Waseem Kofar, Wayne Darr, Jonney Moore, Mr. TilfordThe tournament consists of round-robin style play where all teams competed against each other in rotation. The Bulls and 850 Kings each have two victories while the Heat has one. Highlights: Every game was decided by 4 points or less and each was a full out effort by all. The Bulls were led by the hustle of Demarcus Thomas and the heady defensive play of Adam Knudsen. 850 Kings had an MVP like performance from Ron Simmons who had many assists and was a floor general. The Heat despite losing several close games had great scoring by Wassem Kofar and consistent hustle by Jon Moore, Justin Maul, and Wayne Darr.Four more games will be held next Monday 5/19 and the top two will compete for the championship. After which the 3 point shootout will be held. Refreshments will be served. Please remember that students will need to be picked up at 4 pm or will be taken to afterschool care and a fee will be charged to the parent at that time
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Students will learn how to do the Flash computer program
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The Chess Club is designed as a forum for multi-skill levels to practice, play, and enjoy the ancient
art of chess. It is more informal with an emphasis on sportsmanship and fun. |
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Stars Student Government Association is a club that primarily focuses on the social functions and the student voice of Stars’ students. Although any student can join SGA, two students are elected from every homeroom to serve as homeroom representatives. Out of the Homeroom Representatives elected, we select the officers of SGA. Some things that we sponsor throughout the year include: Hat Day every Dress Down Day, our monthly SGA Social in the Cafeteria and the upcoming Valentine’s Day Dance. |
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is the systematic taxonomical classification of animals. It’s goals are to demonstrate how form equals function in the animal world, how are the animals around us are similar and dissimilar, and to gain an understanding of evolutionary trends and dynamics. The students gain real world experience performing highly complicated procedures that are both sensitive awe inspiring. They are expected to read, comprehend and apply high school and college level material and terminologies. They can relate this information back to their Stars Middle School biological science curriculum.
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This club works on the yearbook until it is finished and then focuses on photography. Students
will help with the layout of the yearbook and take candid photographs that will be included in it. |
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We are pleased to announce that the Table Tennis club is up and running with a bang! We had several eager students who wished to learn the intricacies of modern table tennis; perhaps the popularity of a recent hit movie has something to do with the resurgence of interest in this sport. |
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