Excellence in Youth
Westside Community Schools
November 2022 Recap
INTEREST & TALENT DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL LEARNERS!
Spelling Bee Finalists
Hillside
Back: Britton H., Samantha M., Aabriella S., Wyatt H. (1st), Audree H., Isaac K.
Front: Kaylee H. (3rd), Amelia C. (1st), Paxton H., William D. (2nd), Libby E.
Loveland
Front: Stella R. (1st), Charlotte A. (2nd), Maxwell S., Cohen J. (2nd), Foster P. (3rd), Johnny D.
Oakdale
Front: Savannah W., Avery S., Lauren C., Reese Z., Katharine K.
Paddock Road
Prairie Lane
Front: Chloe S. (3rd), Grace S. (3rd), Syed M., Griffin H.
Not Pictured: Ainsley W.
Rockbrook
Front: Ellie W., (2nd), Owen A., Whitney L. (1st), Eloise P. (2nd), Wyatt A., Sam P., Brennan G.
Sunset Hills
Middle: Henry R., Patrick H., Aya Z., Eliza S., Corrine W., Max G., Olive K (3rd), Patrick F.
Front: Adeline O. (1st), Kellan H-B., Abram B.
Not Pictured: Aiden S.
Swanson
Front: Karunya A., Finn D., Drew K. (1st), Minsu L., Irish G-G. (1st), Isabel V.
Westbrook
Front: Kassie M., Justin L., Remington K. (1st), Dorian G. (2nd)
Westgate
Front: Thomas F. (3rd), Michael C., Emmaline J., Edith K., Ettalyn H. (3rd)
WMS
Brennan K. (1st), Max R. (1st), Morgan D. (1st), Jonathan R. (1st), Ben B. (2nd), Florence Y. (2nd), Gage H. (2nd), Rex K. (3rd), Addy L. (3rd), Braelynn H., Lucia C., Leo G., Olivia R., Joseph C., Santino L., Nolan O., Jax M., Luke M., Mohammad K-A., Avrie K.
Digital Dozen - Congratulations!
The Excellence In Youth Team is proud to announce Sammie M. from Hillside, Hudson W. from Rockbrook, Krish P. from Swanson, Kavin P. from Swanson, Karnitha K. from Swanson, Davis L. from Swanson, and Kennedy M. from Sunset Hills as the most recent recipients of the Digital Dozen Award for the 2022-2023 school year & the first recipient at Rockbrook! This award is presented to students who have earned 12 of the digital badges on the EY Website (ey.westside66.org), which is available to students district-wide. It takes self-motivation, grit, and determination to earn these badges and Hudson should be proud of this accomplishment!
Congratulations, Hudson!
Shout Out - Half Way There!
The EY Team would like to give a shout out to the following students who have earned 6 or more badges. These students are well on their way to earning the Digital Dozen. Keep it up!
Abraham B. - Sunset
Addie O. - Sunset
Annil M. - Swanson
Antonio B. - Sunset
Beckett S.- Sunset
Ben W. - Sunset
Blake S. - Sunset
Brock L. - Westgate
Claire M. - Hillside
Cooper F. - Swanson
Cooper R. - Swanson
Drew K. - Swanson
Erin W. - Hillside
Finn D. - Swanson
Henry L. - Swanson
Isabella H. - Westgate
Isabella R. - Swanson
Jayden P. - Westgate
Lewis K. - Sunset
Louise D. - Sunset
Maddox S. - Swanson
Mallorie B. - Sunset
Max G. - Sunset
Olive K. - Sunset
Peter B. - Swanson
Stella D. - Prairie Lane
Thea F. - Sunset
Toby S. - Sunset
Vivian Z. - Sunset
Whitney L. - Rockbrook
Featured Badge
Ooodle with the Order of Operations
Ooodle is a number game in which the player aims to find the solution to an equation in up to six attempts. After each attempt, the game gives the user feedback that the number is either correct, correct but in the wrong place, or not used at all. Have a go at the daily challenge and tweet your results to share with others.When playing the Oodle game you will use
Order of Operations
Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication
Trial and Improvement
Reasoning about numbers
New Badges
Imagination Challenge
Who Was Who Making History?
EARN A BADGE . . . or 12!
Earn 12 badges to achieve the acclaimed "Digital Dozen" and earn a prize and recognition! Choose from hundreds of badge options on the EY Website or choose one below to get kick started!
SPARK YOUR LEARNING!
SPARK HIGHLIGHT
Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter on a near-atomic scale to produce new structures, materials and devices. The technology promises scientific advancement in many sectors such as medicine, consumer products, energy, materials and manufacturing. Check out our latest Science mini spark to learn more!
TAKE THE CHALLENGE!
Did you notice the EY Challenge tab when you visited the website? We encourage all students to participate in the challenge. Each month, a new challenge will be posted. We aim to keep the challenges timely and relevant to what is happening in the world around us.
You can find the current challenge by clicking the link below or visiting the EY website.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- December 16th - District Spelling Bee @ WMS
- January - Classroom Geography Bees
EY in Action!
EY WEBSITE - YOUR ONE STOP INFORMATION HUB!
All students are encouraged to participate in the opportunities posted, regardless of whether they have been identified for the EY Program. Students can participate independently by accessing the opportunities at home or during tech time at school. Teachers may also facilitate these whole and small-group enrichment opportunities for students in the classroom.
Click below to check out all our website has to offer!
EY Team
Mrs. Henningsen
- Swanson
- Sunset Hills
Email: henningsen.jennifer@westside66.net
Website: ey.westside66.org
Twitter: @JHenningsen
Mrs. Sindt
- Hillside
- Oakdale
- Rockbrook
Email: sindt.katherine@westside66.net
Website: ey.westside66.org
Twitter: @ksindt1972
Dr. Spady
- Paddock Road
- Westgate
- Westside Middle School
- Math 7 Honors Coordinator
Email: spady.lynn@westside66.net
Website: ey.westside66.org
Twitter: @LynnSpady
Mrs. Thompson
- Loveland
- Prairie Lane
- Westbrook
Email: thompson.megan@westside66.net
Website: ey.westside66.org
Twitter: @MegT_Westside