MISD science students travel to San Marcus
By Sam Waller
Moran’s freshman and junior students participated in an aquatic biology field day earlier at Texas State University in San Marcos.
Moran science teacher Matthew Hise said the program provided a general overview of different kinds of environments. The freshman students are taking biology, with the juniors involved in an aquatic science class.
“We don’t have aquifer water in our area,” Hise said. “It was an experience to see aquatic organisms that are totally different from what we have in our area.”
The program included collecting and analyzing samples from the San Marcos River.
“We went back to the lab and identified all the organisms and different insects that we found,” Hise said. “This indicates the health of the ecosystem.”
The trip included a stop at Inner Space Cavern at Georgetown, where the group observed the physical act of water seeping into the Edwards Aquifer.
“It’s clean, clear water that’s been filtered by the porous limestone in the Balcones faultline area,” Hise said.
The teacher hopes that students gained a better understanding of ecological factors.
“We talked about how what unhealthy aquatic ecosystems means for aquatic life,” he said. “Or vice versa – what does aquatic life tell you about the health of that environment?”
Teacher Appreciation
The Moran PTO will organize Teacher Appreciation Week starting Monday, May 2.
Snack bars will be set up each day with offerings including fruit, cookies, chips and dips, and trail mix.
On Thursday, May 5, school board members will provide a meal for the faculty.
2022 Prom
The Moran prom is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, at Moran Events Center.
Tickets are $10 apiece. Students and out-of-town guests must have permission slips to attend.
For more information, contact Gay Williams through the school.
Testing
STAAR and end of course testing begins Tuesday, May 3, for students in third through 10th grade.
“The juniors and seniors have passed all their tests, so none of them will be testing,” principal Jo Hise said.
FFA Banquet
The Moran FFA banquet has been scheduled for May 25 at Moran Events Center.
A fish fry will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the program to start at 6:00 p.m.
FFA sponsor Minnie Denson said that there is no admission fee, but attendees need to contact her at the school by Friday, May 6.
