Techspert Blog by Audrey

Techsperts Blog

Hey everyone! How are you guys doing? Well I’m doing fantastic thank you for asking! 
So you guys know that the end of the school year is coming up soon right? Well, here at 
techsperts, music is a necessity while getting work done to keep everyone buzzing. “I mean 
you don’t want to work when the room is dull!” Proclaimed Techsperts teacher and Commons 
Teacher Ms.Travis. You are completely right Ms.Travis! Anyways, there were a lot of things 
we got done at Techsperts! Do you guys see the quotes around the school? Well, thank us, 
because Techsperts Staff 6-8th grade created those for you guys! We all worked on the 
decorations in the school cafeteria too! So that’s the update for you guys! Have a good rest 
of your year!

End of year by Ethan

The school year of 2018-2019 at ESMS is coming to a sad end.With all the fun I have had I can’t even think of what to say for this final blog. But I haft to think of something so if I had to summ this year up in one word I would say it was exciting. The reason I say this is because I experienced so many different thing this year. For example W.E.B and I also met knew people and most of them became my friends. So eighth grade is probably my favorite year so far.

I am so excited for the incoming 6th graders. The reason being is because when I was giving the students their tours I asked them if they were excited and from each one of them I get a loud yes. And I believe that they will have such a good year especially with the new W.E.B. leaders. As a mintintion Web I just want to say how amazing it was to be a leader it was a great experience and I think every student who has the opportunity to do it should.

So over all this has been a great year I had great teachers like Broadbent, Lauck, and Blair and I can’t forget Mrs.Travis or Mr.Findly. So for all the 7th graders all I haft to say is do your best and make it your best year at the middle school. And to the new 6th graders all I can say is in joy the years you have at the middle school because they go by fast. Before I go and leave this place and go to the hill I have one request for you students and that would be if you ever have Broadbent tell him Tom Cruise said hi.

My ESMS Experience by Grace

  My ESMS Experience

By: Grace

I remember when I first came to ESMS, I was terrified of coming 
somewhere new and meeting new people. As scared as I was to 
come to middle school, it was not scary at all. There were times 
when I was worried, like the first day of school but everyone is super 
nice and will help you get through it all. I can’t believe how much I have 
grown since coming to the middle school. I have met many new people, 
and created new relationships with people I didn’t even know. If you’re 
going into 6th grade and the thought of making new friends is scaring 
you, talk to everyone, they are all in the same boat as you and they’re 
scared too. Also, if you are going into 6th grade make sure you get your 
work done because it will be super stressful if you don’t get it done and 
it gets all piled up and you have to get all of your work done in a little 
amount of time. Finally, don’t be scared to get out there, you will have 
a way better experience if you get involved and meet new people.

If you are currently in 7th grade, I have some advice to help get you 
through 8th grade. First, you will lose friends and it is okay because 
you will make new friends and you’re about to be in high school, you 
will meet new people. Also, in 7th grade you were still being babied and 
everything was handed to you, in 8th grade the teachers will still be there 
to help you but you have more responsibility than you did before. 
Another reason 8th grade is different is because they are trying to 
prepare you for high school before you get there and all the stress of 
being on your own hits. Finally, your 8th grade year will be a lot easier 
if you just get your work done and do your best before you have so much 
work that you can’t get caught back up.

I owe a huge thank you to my teachers and friends that have always 
helped me and pushed me to do my best. The teachers here at ESMS 
are different from any other teachers. They truly do care for you, and I 
never imagined I would meet someone who is so caring and is so 
compassionate to everyone until I came here and met the teachers that 
work here. Every teacher here cares for every student differently. Some 
will help you throughout every lesson, some will pick you up when you’re 
having a bad day, and some of them, you know just care for everyone. 
The teachers here have always kept me motivated even when I had no 
motivation for anything. I could never thank them enough for everything 
they do for me.

As school is coming to an end, the word's high school, future, and get 
involved come up a lot. These words send some of my classmates into 
a panic while others become ecstatic. I never thought I could learn so 
much in three years, but the three years I’ve spent at ESMS proved me 
wrong. I would not be where I am today without the support of the teachers
, and my friends throughout my middle school career. I have learned so 
much more than just my core classes. I have also learned skills that will 
help me later in life, high school, college, and more.

Middle School Ends by Rachel

I was afraid to go to middle school because I knew that I wouldn’t know many people there. But I was also exited because I knew that I would make even more friends. Going from Elkhorn to ESMS was a huge step going from a small school to a larger school. During the first few weeks of school every thing was kinda stressful because I only had 1 to 2 kids that I knew in each class. Which in that case I became closer to some of the kids that I knew before but didn’t really hang out with them. During 6th grade was the grade where I lost the most friends but also gained more friends then lost. What made 6th grade less stressful was the teacher because they understood that many kids would be frightened.  

    Personally I believe that 7th grade was the best year.  Because you already know what to expect out of ESMS and it brings together the friends you made in 6th grade and causes you to be even closer with them. Another upside to 7th grade is  you can choose your electives for the first time in middle school. What I enjoy most about my 7th grade year was I had most of my classes with my close friends. Which made projects and school so much fun and easier.

   My 8th grade year was truly special because for my elective I was picked as a techspert.  which has been so much fun and nice seeing the things we get to make and setup. This year has also been special because not only has are teachers Miss.Blair, Mrs.Lauck, Mr.Finley, and Mr. Broadbent helped us learned the thing we needed for 8th grade, but they have also teach  us how to go up to the high school and be successful students.

Tips for 8th grade

• Make sure to do the work that you get that day because work can pile up fast.
• Make sure to not stand in large groups in the hall because other people are trying to get to class
• Make sure you use your time wisely during passing time

Year Ends by Izzy

Hello, it’s Izabel from ESMS. My techspert year taught me a lot of things, like how to work with other people during stressful times. It also taught me how to get stuff done in a certain amount of time. Being a techspert is stressful, but it also helps you learn a lot. I got a lot of work done during it, and I felt really accomplished.

  In my techspert year, I made a lot of projects, especially ones for the book fair. I made a lot of posters and advertisements for the book fairs that we had, and I think they turned out pretty nice. It showed me how to have more responsibility while working on important projects. I am also a WEB leader, so that gives me even more responsibilities. I will try my best in my last year as a techspert, and give the projects my all.

  Next year, I will be a WEB leader. That gives me a lot of responsibilities. A lot of students will now look up to me, and I know I need to set a good example of myself for them. A good role model also has to get their work done, no matter what it is. I can do that. My last year is going to be a seventh grader, the beginning of a WEB leader, and the start of being an eighth grader. I will work very hard for my teachers and my peers.

Middle School Ends by Olivia

 coming to middle school was a huge change for me, i came from the smallest school out of all ESSD school districts. getting here wasn’t as bad as i thought though, i met so many friends that have changed my life. i’ve met people that weren’t good for me so i had to get them out but that happens, and that’s okay it’s never bad to get the bad out of your life. change is good remember that.
The teachers weren’t as helpful as i thought they would be though, you are definitely more free in middle school and it’s all self paced. but in 8th grade everything is on you, everything is self paced there really is no group work. it’s usually individual/independent work. i learned a lot about hot to be a better person with every situation i get into, and i’ve also learned to let go of things sometimes and focus on yourself for a bit.
to conclude this i would just say middle school definitely has changed me, it has made me the person i am now. i want to give a big thank you to all of my teachers, even though not all of us got a long you all still helped me in your own way. also to all of my friends old and new, you all have affected me and taught me a very valuable lesson, thank you for that. overall thank you ESMS for everything you’ve done for me.

End of middle school blog by Mason

   As I’m rounding up my middle school career, there are lots of memories and good times to look back on. My teachers have helped me get through these 3 years and made the journey fun. Elementary school was boring, but middle school made school enjoyable. We were issued ipads and they’ve made school easier and go a lot smoother. I’m very grateful to have been given an ipad and being able to use them for most of our school work.

    One thing I liked about the middle school is the schedule. The days go by fast and it keeps the hallways clear and less chaotic. I like how we have teams and have all core classes with the same teachers and kids. I like the way things go a lot better than elementary school, the day goes by much smoother and quicker. I also like having P.E. 2 or 3 days a week rather than once a week. Another thing I like is that you get to pick your other electives rather than being forced to take the classes you don’t want to take.

    My years in middle school have helped to prepare me for the journey ahead. I like the block scheduling used, it makes the day go by much faster and smoother. Our teachers give us tasks and assignments that require skills teachers expect you to have in high school. The teachers at the middle school have helped us and well prepared us for the journey ahead!