Welcome to Ms. Vaughn’s STEAM Class Ben Hill Middle School

GOD BLESS THE USA!!!

A little about me: I grew up in St. Augustine and Palatka, Florida. I graduated from the University of Florida – Go GATORS!......................and Valdosta State University – Go BLAZERS! I’ve been teaching long enough to know this is where I need to be. I love what I do and wouldn’t want a job doing anything else!  I enjoy being outdoors, listening to good music, and spending time with my friends and family. A little about me:

A little about my family: My mom, Nancy  My son & daughter, David & Karsyn My granddaughter, Harper Mae My daughter, Karsyn

The Furry Family:  My sneaky dog, Sissy My good dog, Bella

Click here to get an idea of what 1:1 means for you. BHMS is a  ONE-to-ONE School!!! This means every student will be issued their own laptop to use for the entire year. Laptops will be distributed starting Tuesday 7/30/19 Click here to get an idea of what 1:1 means for you.

Arriving, leaving, and moving about the class:​ When you arrive in class, get out your science supplies (including a sharpened pencil) and put your backpack and things under your chair or table.  LOOK AT THE BOARD FOR DIRECTIONS:) See poster for quiet hand signals and raise hand for questions or comments (ALWAYS BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS) Emergency procedures require silence for instructions at that time. Some areas are for the teachers and some are for you to use as you need - respect all supplies :)

Classroom Rules & Daily Procedures Follow the Expected Behaviors: Enter quietly and read the board. Be prepared! (pencil, spiral notebook, art supplies) Be READY to listen and learn. Be RESPECTFUL to yourself, others, and your surroundings. Be RESPONSIBLE for your actions and your work. Click here to learn more.

Dress Code: Lift your arms, Touch your toes, If anything shows, GO CHANGE YOUR CLOTHES!  Grades: Minor Grades 50% Major Grades 50%

…a few more STEAM Specifics You will need one STEAM composition or engineering notebook  per 9 weeks for STEAM ONLY !!​ This will be a PROJECT BASED class, so you will need art supplies (as much as you'd like to have); safety goggles; & earbuds. We will participate in discovery learning  and performance tasks.   …a few more STEAM Specifics

My webpage Click here to reach my webpage. Send me a message on Remind or e- mail me any questions.  I'm looking forward to an AWESOME year with YOU!!!