News From the Middle: May 25,2015

Dear Middle School Parents,

This was a special weekend with the high school graduation happening on Sunday. Congratulations to our graduating seniors, some of whom were also here when in middle school. Congratulations to our current middle school parents who have a graduating senior as well.

This is a busy upcoming week in the Middle school, so hold onto your hats!

Peace One Day: Grade 8 Students at 9:00 in the AISB theater, Wednesday, May 27th
MS Co-Curricular Assembly at 4:00 in the Cafeteria Building B Wednesday, May 27th

Grade 8 Peace One Day Celebration

The 8^th grade students have been working throughout the school year in World Geography learning about different regions in the world and looking at geopolitical or social injustice issues in these areas. In Language Arts, students have worked extensively on writing and thinking analytically. This work helped students be ready to formulate their definition of peace and choose a topic about which they were passionate to research. This is our 6^th Peace One Day celebration, a powerful culmination of their work, so please come to learn from our students and celebrate their achievement. This event is open to all parents, but please remain throughout student speeches once they start.

Spring Co-Curriculur Assembly: Wednesday, May 27th at 4:00

We have the Co-curricular Assembly on Wednesday at 4:00pm in the cafeteria. We hope all parents can make it to this final celebration of student achievement in our sports, clubs, and activities.

When: Wednesday, May 27 from 4:00 to 5:30pm

Where: School cafeteria and M.S Classrooms.

Teams or Activities & breakout locations:

M.S Boys Softball- Mr. Fleming and Mr. Murray (Field house)

M.S Girls Softball- Ms. Tarbell and Mr. Tarbell (Tarbell room)

M.S Boys Volleyball A & B- Mr. Rudnicki-Mr. Mahon (Rudnicki room)

M.S Girls Volleyball A& B Ms. Macmichael-Ms. Perzel (Perzel room)

M.S Track- Gibson & Pal ( Fubler room)

M.S Jazz Band- Ms.Davidoff (Davidoff room)

M.S Mural Painting- Ms.Waller (Waller room)

M.S ISTA- Ms.Tamas (Black box)

M.S Cooking- Ms.Manzella (Manzella room)

M.S Dungeons & Dragons- Robinson (Robinson room)

M.S Tech Crew- Mr.Savic (Student Life Office)

Schedule:

4:00 to 4:30: Opening Ceremony +Pizza in the cafeteria. Teams sit together.

4:30 to 5:10 - Breakout session in room

5:10 to 5:25 - Ice cream social in Cafeteria

MS Tech Deck

I also want to highlight the opening of the Tech Deck in the Middle School lobby. This is a place that will be undergoing development throughout the remainer of the school year. Currently we have designed, built and installed three benches and raised tables for students to work at in the MS lobby. We have installed a large screen where students can project their work. It is a very flexible space, meant to provide students with a place to be innovative, creative and collborative. Thank you to Mr. Farren for his efforts on this project and those of the students who assisted him. For those who might be interested, you can find the Tech Deck Creation process here.

Dog Shelter Trip: Saturday May 30^th at 2:00-5:00pm

The MS Blazer Barkers have their last field trip of the year to the dog shelter thus Saturday. The students have worked hard throughout the year raising awareness and money for the shelter. At this visit, students will present the money raised at the Book Sale during our International Festival

Transition Night:

5th Grade to 6th Grade

8th Grade to 9th Grade

We enjoyed meeting many of the new grade 6 parents coming into the Middle School next year. We saw a lot of familiar faces among the parents who have a student in the middle school already, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone next August.

We will send out the supply lists and the laptop information before the end of the school year.

Photos from the Night: