Sundown’s 3rd-5th grade Apollo students spent the semester researching endangered and extinct animals. They’ve looked at the reasons those animals are extinct or endangered, and conservation efforts to help with threats to those animals. They’ve also learned about animal taxonomy and classification, animal habitats, behaviors, adaptations, and defense mechanisms, and have wrapped up their research by each choosing an animal found at the Fort Worth Zoo to do more specific independent research on that particular animal. Last weekend, they were able to visit the Fort Worth Zoo and see their animals in person and compare and contrast what they've learned through research, with observations they made in person.
This trip was quite an adventure, and started with a fun supper at Magic Time Machine, complete with magic potion drinks. The group then headed to the zoo and began a nighttime hike, where they experienced something we seldom see in Sundown- rain! A 5-10 minute hike in an absolute downpour left everyone, and their shoes, completely drenched! They eventually made it into the Museum of Living Art (MOLA) and were able to explore using flashlights. This experience had quite a “Jurassic Park” feel to it!
They then returned to the zoo education building where they prepared their sleeping bags, cots, and air mattresses to have a campout in a classroom. All 20 students and 12 adults in one room. And all the accompanying nighttime noises- the manly snores, the frequent trips to the bathroom, and the 4th grade boys' flatulence followed by uncontrollable giggles- made for quite a memorable school trip!
In the morning they were able to meet three of the zoo’s animals- a chinchilla, a snake-necked turtle, and a parrot that even whistled at Mayor Strickland.
After meeting the animals, the students were then able to tour the zoo on their own with their friends or parents to find the animals they had been studying and wrap up their independent research projects.
These kids are so very grateful and would like to thank the SISD administration and school board members for their willingness to support the Apollo program and allow the students to have these opportunities!
Sundown Middle School 8th Promotion Video 2024
https://youtu.be/Vb6C0CxX2Wc
Senior class has landed safely in Orlando and will be headed to Magic Kingdom shortly
Regional Quarterfinals
Final Score
Sundown 0
New Home 4
Congratulations on a great season Roughnecks! We are proud of you!
Sundown 0
New Home 4
Bottom of 6th
Sundown 0
New Home 3
Bottom of the 5th
Regional Quarterfinal Baseball
Sundown 0
New Home 3
Bottom of the 3rd
Congratulations to senior Ariel Hernandez and junior Isaac Lopez on becoming QuickBooks Online Certified Users. This is a recognized Industry Based Certification through the Texas Education Agency that counts toward Sundown ISD’s College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) calculations for accountability. Best of all, it provides additional opportunities for these students in meeting their educational and career goals. Great work!
Baseball Update
Sundown 2
New Home 8
Bot of 5
*Caleb Clausen with a shot to left center, brought in later by Rian Rose.
Regional Quarterfinals Game has resumed...
Baseball Game Update: We are on a rain delay in our Regional Quarterfinals game with New Home here in Frenship. We are looking to resume the game TONIGHT at 9 PM here at Frenship.
Game Score:
Sundown 1
New Home 6
Bottom of 3rd Inning - 2 outs
We are looking to finish Game 1 tonight. Game 2 will be played tomorrow at 2 PM.
Watson Evans earns his 3rd state silver medal at the state meet in Poetry at the University of Texas. Great job Watson!!!
Hayden Powell finishes with a 4th place medal at the state meet at the University of Texas! Great job Hayden!!
Watson, Hayden, and Morgan have all completed their state contests. Awards will be later today when we find out how they did. We are proud of all 3 of them!
8th Grade Promotion Program 2024
Please share with Friends and Family that are coming in for the Promotion! We are sending as a text message, and posting to Facebook as well.
Doors will open at 6:45. Promotion starts at 7:30 PM.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GR_xNAwU5VJYR0_wR2yWO-r0xudcOpTG/view?usp=drivesdk
Day 1 of the State Academic UIL Meet trip is in the books! Left early, toured the Bullock Museum of TX History, wandered around Capitol Mall a bit and enjoyed the central TX rain.
SMS Awards Program 2024
Doors Open at 12:20 PM
Start Time 12:30 PM
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l6j5Qi9e6MD7BjR6tO6ZwGTNdjZC2vel/view?usp=sharing
Sundown Athletic Banquet Monday May 13
Baseball Regional Quarterfinals
New Home vs Sundown
All games at Frenship High School
Thursday
Game 1 - 4:00
Game 2 - 6:30
Friday
Game 3 - 2:00 (if needed)
Gate: $4 and $2
Roughettes incredible season comes to an end with a 2-1 8th inning loss to Forsan. Great job ladies. We are all super proud of you all!!