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ESM students create digital maps on their iPads using Google MyMaps. They are sharpening their geographic skills before embarking on a study of weather and climate.

“White elephant” party. Happy Winter Break! Sc

“White elephant” party. Happy Winter Break! School is back on January 13, 2020.

During their second day at Pali Camp, 8th grade st

During their second day at Pali Camp, 8th grade students got to learn about reptiles, climb high ropes courses, launch bottle rockets, and practice their archery skills.

ESM 6th grade students discussed the importance of

ESM 6th grade students discussed the importance of conserving water and participated in activities related to the Science and the efforts behind water conservation, cycle and transport. The workshop was offered by Drop in the Bucket, an outstanding program funded by the Wildwoods Foundation, which helps students learn about local, regional and global water issues.

Students in Mr. Alemán’s class are delighted to

Students in Mr. Alemán’s class are delighted to use Logitech Crayons with their iPads. Many thanks to all the donors who contributed to fund this project. Special thanks to #friendsoftsking for their generous contribution!

The S.O.A.P. (Save Our Awesome Planet!) Club is ha

The S.O.A.P. (Save Our Awesome Planet!) Club is happy to announce that the LAUSD Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to run on 100% clean electricity by 2030, and to get off fossil fuels for heating and transportation by 2040!

The S.O.A.P. (Save Our Awesome Planet!) Club invit

The S.O.A.P. (Save Our Awesome Planet!) Club invites you to join our coalition of students, parents, and teachers as we urge the Los Angeles Unified Board of Education to vote YES on transitioning the school district to 100% clean, renewable energy! Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the second largest school district in the United States and the largest energy consumer in the City of Los Angeles. It's time for LAUSD to be a clean energy leader within our broader community. For more information and to RSVP to the event, please go to: https://addup.sierraclub.org/events/pack-the-lausd-board-room-urge-the-board-of-ed-2-vote-yes-on-renewable-energy

Annotating math with drawings, diagrams and colors

Annotating math with drawings, diagrams and colors in Ms. William’s 6th grade class. A good technique to achieve retention of important concepts and algorithms.

More of the Skirball Field Trip!

More of the Skirball Field Trip!

Ms. Chen and Mr. Alemán's homerooms visited Skirb

Ms. Chen and Mr. Alemán's homerooms visited Skirball today. Students learned about the ancient cultures of the Fertile Crescent. They also had a chance to experience the work archeologists do by digging out and analyzing artifacts.

Charlotte Creadon and Theo Lopez, from the S.O.A.P

Charlotte Creadon and Theo Lopez, from the S.O.A.P. (Save Our Awesome Planet) Club represented our community at last Thursday's school board Committee of the Whole meeting. Local experts presented a plan for the LAUSD to convert to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2030. Stakeholders from each board district presented statements of support and reasons each board member should vote to approve this important resolution. Big thanks to Theo and Charlotte for an outstanding job and representing us with King Lions Pride!! The members of the school board will vote on this resolution on December 3. More information on how you can help us get this resolution to pass coming soon!

Students in Ms. Mitsuse's 6th grade English classe

Students in Ms. Mitsuse's 6th grade English classes have been creating stop motion videos. The videos are part of their own series on fables that portrait native Silver Lake species. Fun! To watch the videos, visit the ESM Tribune at tribune.kingesm.org.

The Silver Lake Reservoir Master Plan survey is up

The Silver Lake Reservoir Master Plan survey is up! Click on link in bio to access: https://www.silverlakeforward.com/surveyguide @silverlakeforward

6th grade students go on a minihabitat safari look

6th grade students go on a minihabitat safari looking for microscopic evidence of life.

Seventh-grade students in the Save Our Awesome Pla

Seventh-grade students in the Save Our Awesome Planet! (S.O.A.P.) Club met today with two representatives from 100% Green Schools L.A., Climate Reality Los Angeles. The S.O.A.P. Club has joined this coalition of students, parents, and teachers in urging the LAUSD to commit to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2030. Club members began circulating a petition this week to spread the word and gain support in the community for the resolution. In addition, some students will speak in support of the energy resolution at upcoming LAUSD Board meetings. Stay tuned for more updates on this momentous initiative!

8th grade Halloween rocks! More pictures at kinges

8th grade Halloween rocks! More pictures at kingesm.org.

In science, 8th grade students are working in focu

In science, 8th grade students are working in focus groups to research four genetic technologies and the different ways in which humans can influence evolution. Students will be presenting their group's recommendations for solving real-world problems using the genetic technology they studied. Way to go, 8th grade scientists!

Ms. Chen and Mr. Alemán's homeroom visited LACMA

Ms. Chen and Mr. Alemán's homeroom visited LACMA today to see The Allure of Matter: Material Art from China.

6th grade students, their families and their teach

6th grade students, their families and their teachers participated in the Third Community Workshop on the Silver Lake Reservoir Complex Master Plan Project. They showcased their proposed structures using maps and scale models.

Outstanding Día de los Muertos assembly today! Gr

Outstanding Día de los Muertos assembly today! Great performances and incredible support, collaboration and coordination.