🌟✨ Celebrating Excellence in December 2023! 🏆✨
👏 Join us in giving a BIG shoutout to our outstanding West Ada School District Employees of the Month for December! 🎉🌟
🏫🍎 This month, we honor...
🍎 Star Middle School - Michelle Vashro, Art and Pottery Teacher and Sherry Laseke, Head Secretary
...for their exceptional dedication, hard work, and passion for making a positive impact on our school community. 🌈📚
👩🏫 Our certified and classified staff members go above and beyond, creating an inspiring learning environment and fostering a sense of belonging for both students and colleagues. 🌐🤝
👏 Let's show our appreciation for their tireless efforts and congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition! 🙌👏
It is Choir and Band Christmas Concert Season. We had some amazing performances. Thanks to Mr. Switzer and Mrs. Johnson!
Mrs. Wargo has been awarded the Saddle Up Staff Member of the Week! 🌟 Her dedication to creating an engaging and dynamic learning environment has truly set her apart. Here's a glimpse of what makes her so amazing:
✋🔬 Hands-on lessons that bring earth science to life
👥🔍 Lots of group work for collaborative exploration
💬🌐 Thought-provoking discussions that spark curiosity
🚀🎓 High engagement that inspires a love for learning
👩🏫A fantastic teacher who makes every day an adventure
💼🎁 Fun incentives with a treasure box that make learning irresistible
We are so thankful to have Mrs. Wargo in the STMS community. Thanks for all you do!
Let's celebrate Mrs. Stine, our outstanding science teacher and the Saddle Up Staff Member of the week! 🌟 Not only does she inspire students in the classroom, but she also helps lead the Bullpen, our after-school weight lifting program, helping students reach new heights of strength and fitness. Mrs. Stine, thank you for your dedication to our school community and for being a positive role model both in and out of the classroom. 🏋️♀️📚
🌟 We're thrilled to announce that our amazing paraprofessional, Mrs. Lloyd, has been awarded the SPUR Award for her outstanding dedication and support.
Mrs. Lloyd’s commitment to our students’ growth and well-being is truly inspiring. Her hard work does not go unnoticed! ⭐️🤠🤠
🌟 Staff Spotlight: This week, we're tipping our hats to our incredible counseling team, the Saddle Up Staff Members of the Week! 🤠 Their organization of Reality Town was a huge hit, providing valuable insights and experiences for our students. Their dedication to putting our students in the best possible position is truly commendable. 🎓💡 They're not just great at what they do, but they're also the easiest to talk to and always ready to lend a helping hand. 🤝 We're incredibly grateful for the amazing work they do at our school. Congratulations, and thank you for all that you do! 🌟
The Cheerleaders are showing off their new Uniforms! Go Star Cowboys!
Wrestling is pinning the competition! Go Star Cowboys
8th Grade Girls Basketball is rocking this winter. Go Star Cowboys!
The 8th Graders participated in Reality Town. This is a chance for the students to learn what it is like to run a monthly budget. They each got a job (they could dress up as their job) and possibly a family and then had to go to different booths to simulate those things we all deal with everyday. Thanks to our amazing counseling staff, admin and volunteers to make this happen the kids loved it!
We had such a great Veteran's Day Assembly. Thanks to Mr. Switzer and Mrs. Johnson for putting it on. Even the Mayor of Star stopped by!
Let's take a moment to appreciate the amazing Ms. Merritt, our rockstar 6th-grade math teacher! 📚✏️
Ms. Merritt is this weeks Saddle Up Staff Member of the week. Ms. Merritt has been the guiding light on our students mathematical journey. She has a true passion for teaching and a remarkable ability to make even the most challenging concepts seem easy and fun.
Congrats to Mrs. Graves for being our Saddle Up Teacher!
Congrats Mrs. Rawlings for being the Spur Award Winner!
Congratulations on our new Student Council Grade Level Representatives
🌟 Saddle Up Spotlight 🌟
Let's give a big shoutout to Mrs. Anderson, our phenomenal 6th grade English teacher! 📚 Not only does she bring her passion for literature into the classroom, but she also goes the extra mile by covering Noon duty in the lunchroom. 🍽️
Mrs. Anderson has quickly become a favorite among our students, and it's no surprise why. Her dedication and enthusiasm make learning an absolute joy! ✨ She creates a supportive and engaging environment that encourages our young minds to thrive.
But did you know that Mrs. Anderson has a hidden talent outside the classroom? 🐎 She's an avid horseman who trains in the art of dressage! 🏇 Her love for these magnificent creatures shines through, and it's truly inspiring to see her dedication to both teaching and her equestrian pursuits.
We're thrilled to have Mrs. Anderson as part of our middle school community, especially since this is her first year with us. She transitioned seamlessly from the elementary school, bringing her wealth of experience and fresh ideas.
Congrats to the Star Girls Track and Field Team on Winning the District Championship!
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Kristi Frith! Kristi is one of our amazing PE teachers but she does so much more than that. WE APPRECAITE YOU!!!!
Congratulations to our Classified Employee of the Year, Carol Chambers! She helps in so many aspects here at Star Middle. WE APPRECIATE YOU!!!!
Westy, Is West Ada’s school districts school nutrition mascot… he loves fruits and veggies and making sure every student eats their lunch. He was at Desert Sage this week enjoying whole grain chicken nuggets, baked french fries, fresh apples and 1%milk.
Be sure to watch for some Westy Wisdom about nutrition coming soon….
