A Paleontologist Visits SOMS!

A Paleontologist Visits SOMS!

On November 22, 2016, F. Robin O’Keefe, Ph.D., a Paleontologist, a Professor of Biological Sciences at Marshall University, and an uncle of one of our sixth grade students, came in to speak to the entire SOMS Sixth Grade Class. His presentation, “Plesiosaurs and...
What You Do Matters

What You Do Matters

Sixth graders truly know that “What You Do Matters.” For the month of November the sixth grade homerooms have collected food and toiletries to donate to Legacy X, a local charity helping families in South Orangetown.  The homerooms went above and beyond what we could...
“Celebrate You”

“Celebrate You”

What a better way to have a celebration, than in honor of our students!  Team C ended quarter one by celebrating all the wonderful qualities their students possess using their team’s motto, “Celebrate You!”   Seventh and eighth grade students mentored the sixth grade...
Spheros Have Rolled Into SOMS

Spheros Have Rolled Into SOMS

Spheros have arrived and students are rolling into the Challenge Lab to give them a spin.  Spheros are gyroscopic robots that can be programmed remotely with a mobile device.  In the Challenge Lab students program Spheros with iPads using the Lightning Lab App.  The...
Hispanic Heritage Achievement Awards

Hispanic Heritage Achievement Awards

On October 24th, nine SOMS students were honored at the Hispanic Heritage Achievement Awards held at Rockland Community College.  Ryan A., Nancy A., Sophia C., Caroline D., Simryn M., Christina P., Kyaris R., Jeremy S., and Michael V. received awards based on academic...