May 31, 2015

May 31, 2015 

Dear Middle School Parents, 

What an amazing week in the middle school! We celebrated the Grade 8 Peace One Day with each student delivering a speech about his or her research topic to a panel of experts. The experts included political, community, and non-profit leaders from Budapest as well as eleven ambassadors. Many of our panelists have now made our Peace One Day celebration an annual event on their schedules! 

Congratulations to all Grade 8 students: they did an outstanding job delivering their speeches. We will post pictures soon. 

Events coming up this week:

* World Language Assessment, ongoing throughtout the week 

* Sparking Energy Change at AISB; June 2-3; Grade 6 Science Project 

* MS Band Concert @ 6:00pm AISB Theater, Final one of the year!

* Grade 6 Special Olympic Event on Thursday, June 4th (10:00-3:00)

* MS PSA Meeting Friday at 9:00 in the curriculum room, Final Meeting
* Middle School Social from 7:00-9:00 pm Friday, June 4th

* Prizma Trip, Saturday, June 6th (More details coming out this week) 

7th Grade Students: Course registration for Exploratory Classes 

Students in 7th grade need to select which courses they want to take as an exploratory next year in Grade 8. Here is a pdf version of the online form that will be sent to your child on May 31 st by 8:00pm.

Students all take Health and Wellness for one quarter, but in the remaining three quarters they choose a Major class which is taken for two quarters, and one Minor class which is taken for one quarter. 

Student choices: Art, Band, Choir, Design/Tech, Drama, or Music. Note: Choir is a new choice for next year, and we have new focus in the Music course next year. Students will make their selection by submitting an online google form; the link will be sent to their email on Sunday night by 8:00pm. 

The course reqests are filled as they are recieved, therefore students need to make a first, second, and third choice to ensure they get into a course they'd like. 

Prizma Day Meeting: Monday, June 1st, 12:30 in Mr. Rudnicki's room 

On Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 to 1:00, the Prizma School is preparing a fun day for our students at their school. We would love to take 20-25 Blazers for this experience. If students are interested, they need to come to an informational meeting on Monday at 12:30 in Mr.Rudnicki's room.

Marc Lavoie Middle School Student Life Coordinator 

M.S French Teacher

Counselor's Corner: News from Ms Siebel

Budapest Job Shadowing Day

Our eighth graders enjoyed last Thursday off-campus, visiting 10 different job sites. Groups of students, transported by school vans, had a "hands on" experience at one of the following businesses: Alcoa, Apple Tree Kindergarten, BASF, Enihorn, HBO, Hilton Hotel, K & H Bank, Rozsakert Medical Center, Daddy Roys Upcycling Project, and the US Embassy.

The discussions upon the return to school were enthusiastic, substantive, and reflective!  Thank you to all of our parents who were part of this wonderful event

Photos from the day:

Departing Students and Families

Please contact me if you have just learned about departure plans. I have been conducting Departing Student Lunch Groups for 4 weeks with separate 6th, 7th and 8th grade groups. The 6th graders group ended last week and 7th and 8th graders groups will end next week. I am happy to continue meeting with any departing students or parents.

Grade 7 Scheduling Choices

Students recently reviewed their options for Exploratory classes next year. They will be able to choose one MAJOR (2 quarters) and one MINOR (one quarter), plus Health and Wellness class.

Last Friday students learned what each Exploratory would be next year from the teachers:

Ms. Waller talked about the Art major and minor. 

Ms. Tamas about talked the Drama major and minor.

Mr. Weingarten discussed  Music major and minors and the Band major and minor.

Mr. Farren shared about the Tech Design major and minor. 

I am happy to answer any concerns or questions!

Nancy Seibel

MS Counselor