SCIS Newsletter

At Sumter County Intermediate School, Ms. Walker actively engaged her 5th grade students in hands-on learning by using manipulatives to explore and classify three-dimensional figures based on their attributes. This activity supported the development of critical mathematical reasoning and classification skills, which are foundational to effective geometry instruction.

The Georgia Movie Academy teams from Sumter County Intermediate School attended the Georgia Movie Academy Awards Ceremony at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW). Hosted by the Chattahoochee-Flint RESA, the event took place at the GSW Storm Dome. Students had the opportunity to walk the red carpet and interact with people dressed as some of their favorite movie characters.

Some students at Sumter County Intermediate School recently enhanced their understanding of fractions by creating their own Fraction Books. Guided by their teacher, Ms. Owens, students engaged in this hands-on activity to explore fractions using manipulatives, helping them visualize and solve fraction problems in real-world contexts. This interactive approach not only strengthened their math skills but also fostered a deeper comprehension of the concepts.

Sumter County Intermediate students in Ms. Bishop's Agriculture Science class recently demonstrated their creativity and understanding of greenhouse structures by building their own replicas. This hands-on activity provides students with a deeper appreciation for agricultural engineering and plant science. Their hard work and innovation were on full display, showcasing the future of agriculture in action. Pictured: Emilio Saldana, Braylin Watson, and Zaiden Bell.