The Schwartz Botball Team participated in the Mid-Del Elementary Botball Challenge on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Mid-Del Learning Services Center. Students were presented with five regular challenges, two mystery challenges, and one bonus challenge, requiring them to utilize their computer programming, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Tasks varied in difficulty, from simple ones like driving forward to touch a soda can to more complex ones such as programming the bot to draw a happy face.
Schwartz was one of three schools to successfully complete EVERY CHALLENGE, earning a banner that was proudly presented to Mr. Jones during Stomp! Congratulations to our outstanding Stallions!
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Congratulations to our February Super Star Stallions!!
Stomp Theme - Show kindness by wearing your heart on your sleeve.
Carl Albert High School Marching Band visited our Stallions today. The students loved hearing songs that are played at the football games.
Congratulations Botball!!
We hope you all enjoy this special episode of Stallion News.
We love our counselor Mrs. Sutton!
https://youtu.be/yD0FfsG6a9A?si=2KtASwjMSgYjshnB
A heartwarming story showcasing our incredible principal! A huge thank you to KOCO 5 News and Meghan Mosley for shining a spotlight on Mr. Rondall Jones.
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-rondall-jones-janitor-to-principal-mid-del-schools-black-history-month/63666497
Stallion News 01-29-2025
https://youtu.be/2nhEnJZ6PPE?si=lxaZ_aYH7nLrmQdd
For the past two years, our wonderful secretary, Mrs. Erin Collier, has organized a delightful activity for the Schwartz staff. She hides Marley the Mouse somewhere in the school, and when a staff member finds her, they snap a picture, return Marley to the office, and choose a prize. Thank you, Mrs. Collier, for bringing such a fun and new tradition to our school!
Congratulations to Mrs. King and Mrs. Howell on receiving a Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation Big Idea Grant!! We are incredibly grateful to the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation for their unwavering dedication to supporting our teachers and enhancing educational opportunities!
Second Annual Schwartz Day Parade
Mrs. Campbell shared the delightful book Balloons Over Broadway with her first-grade classes, introducing them to the fascinating story of Tony Sarg, the creative genius behind the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons. Inspired by Sarg’s ingenuity, the students stepped into the roles of engineers and designers, tasked with creating their own balloons for the 2nd Annual Schwartz Thanksgiving Day Parade.
To tackle the challenge, the class brainstormed innovative ways to attach their balloons to the class Bee Bots, sketched detailed design plans, and brought their visions to life. The result? An impressive display of creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving that truly captured the spirit of the holiday season!
💙💛Great Job Stallions!!💛💙
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Happy Veterans' Day
On Friday, Schwartz had the honor of hosting a Veterans’ breakfast to recognize and thank our military members, both active and retired. We were joined by guest speaker Command Master Chief Curtis Blunt, who is currently the Branch Manager at FNB Community Bank, Tinker BX. A big thank you to our amazing Schwartz PTA for organizing this meaningful event, and to FNB Community Bank for sponsoring.
Our celebration continued at our "Let Freedom Ring - Celebrate the USA" Stomp. Ms. McBride did an outstanding job preparing our 3rd Grade Stallions for their special performance. During the program, our Veterans were recognized and invited to share how long they served, where they served, and who they were there to represent. It was a truly special moment. Thank you to all veterans, past and present, for your service and sacrifice.
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Today, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Campbell, and Dr. Cobb had the distinguished honor of representing Schwartz Elementary at the National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. It was an incredible opportunity to celebrate our school’s dedication to excellence on a national stage. We are so proud of this achievement and grateful for their leadership in guiding Schwartz to this remarkable recognition!
National Blue Ribbon Schools is the United States Department of Education’s award program honoring high-performing schools and schools that are making great strides in closing achievement gaps.
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Schwartz is excited to announce that Mrs. Amber Culbert has been named our site Teacher of the Year! Congratulations, Mrs. Culbert, and thank you for the incredible inspiration and dedication you bring to our students every day!
Happy Election Day! Today in kindergarten, Miss Chilton read Duck for President by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. Afterwards, the class held their own election, voting between Duck and Farmer Brown. The results are in: Duck won the vote! It was a fantastic lesson on the importance of exercising your right to vote.
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These awesome third graders did an excellent job of depicting the literal meaning of their idioms! Figurative language is such a fun unit and they love learning about idioms - phrases we say but don't really mean.
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Schwartz has won the Teachers Need Krispy Kreme Donut Battle against Heritage Elementary in Edmond! This fun competition was sponsored by Lewis Orthodontics. Thank you, Lewis Orthodontics, for choosing our school, and thank you to our families for voting for Schwartz! Our teachers are thrilled to enjoy their Krispy Kreme treats!
The 5th-graders and their Titan Teammates had an absolute blast o Thursday! They were challenged with an exciting STEM activity, and even the coach jumped in to participate. A big thank you to all the Titans for joining us today!
The first graders were thrilled to have a special guest, Lindsey Lancaster, lead a painting lesson today! She shared her artistic expertise, and the students learned a lot. They had an amazing time and created some truly fantastic artwork!
Happy Boss’s Day, Rondall Jones!!
A great principal is an inspiring leader who creates a supportive and motivating environment for staff and students alike.
Mr. Jones is approachable, understanding, and listens actively to everyone’s needs, fostering a culture of collaboration and respect. By setting high standards and leading by example, he encourages growth, confidence, and innovation throughout the school. His passion for education shines through in everything he does, and he works tirelessly to make the school a positive, welcoming space for everyone. With his guidance, both teachers and students are empowered to reach their full potential.
Just over one year ago, the patrons of the Mid-Del School District came together to support a bold vision for the future of our schools, approving a $492,700,000 bond proposal aimed at making significant improvements district-wide. Since then, we’ve made remarkable strides in transforming that vision into reality. In this newsletter, we’re excited to share updates on the progress of various construction projects, including detailed renderings, as well as improvements to our security measures and recent purchases that enhance our students' learning environments. Thank you for your continued trust and investment in the future of our district! ONE District. ONE Family. #mdpurpose
https://mdc.edurooms.com/engage/bond-information/newsletters/bond-anniversary-update