Vendor applications are now being accepted for our annual Lantern Fest!  This year, booth space is free of charge!

However we are asking booth vendors to donate item(s) up to $50 in value for our raffle, which will give some additional exposure.  We will provide (after the event) a tax certificate for you to deduct anything that is donated to the Raffle.

We should continue to ask for applications (PDF) to be submitted so we can: 

1. have contact info for the future; and,
2. determine that all vendors qualify as hand-made/ hand crafted vendors.

This year Junior High School students are using a project-based and field trip-focused science curriculum.  This focus on learning through hands-on experience and research, was developed in collaboration wtih Marti Starry, an Eanes middle school science teacher.

A wide range of trips and projects are planned. One upcoming field trip will take students to learn about and experience exotic animals with a local expert.  Students are also participating in labs regularly at West Ridge Middle School and are also planning on undertaking extended science field trips to the Texas Gulf Coast as well as McDonald Observatory in west Texas.

Regarding the lab classes at West Ridge Middle School, SAMS Director Pattye Henderson said, "It is a good experience for our students to see what a public middle school looks like and experience that classroom environment.  Not only are they learning through the labs, but they are also gaining new social experiences in their interactions with public school teachers and students."

The Upper Primary (grades four through six) band, The Anglers, performed at Jerry's Artarama on September 26th.  The band is led by music teacher Ross Carnes.