Week 2 in the Middle!

Dear MS Students and Parents,

We have had an excellent week 2 in the Middle School with students clearly moving into their back to school groove!  Congratulations to all students for excellent behavior both in and out of class - we're off to a great start!

Fall Trip Update:

There is much excitement in the air as students look forward to Fall Trips next week.

** Please note that signed permission forms are required for all students in order to travel on Fall Trips.  These forms must be signed by parents and turned in complete to advisory teachers.

Fall Trip Departure and Arrival times:

6th Grade students will leave on Tuesday, Sept 8th promptly at 8:30 a.m. in front of the AISB school gates.  The 6th grade will return on Thursday, September 10th by 3:30 p.m.

7th Grade students will leave on Wednesday, Sept 9th from the Budapest Congress and World Trade Center (Novotel Hotel past Mom Park), promptly at 7:50 a.m.  The 7th grade will return on Friday, September 11th at 3:30 p.m.

8th Grade students will leave on Tuesday, Sept. 8th from the Budapest Congress and World Trade Center (Novotel Hotel past Mom Park), promptly at 7:30 a.m.  The 8th grade will return to AISB on Friday, September 11th at 5:00 p.m.

MS / HS Parent Meeting: Standards Based Grading
As a follow-up to our Back To School Night, all parents are invited to attend an informational session to learn more about Standards-Based Grading in the Middle and High School for the academic year. 
This session will be led by principals Andy Ball (MS) and Derek Luebbe (HS) on Wednesday, September 9th at 9:00 am adjacent the main lobby. 
There will be ample time for parents to ask questions as well. We look forward to the discussion!

Back to School Night:
Sincere thanks to all parents for joining us on campus for our Back to School Night on Thursday, September 3rd.  We also appreciate the feedback from those of you in attendance - this will help us plan for next year's event.  Please do not hesitate to contact teachers directly should you require additional information about your child's educational program in the Middle School.  If you haven't yet provided us with your feedback, feel free to take a few minutes to fill out the form at the following link: BTSN Feedback Form

Student Photos:
Middle School students will have both individual and advisory group photos taken next week as per the following:
Grade 6 and Grade 8 - Monday Sept 7th
Grade 7 - Tuesday Sept 8th

Rec. Frenzy:
At the time of this week's communication, close to 200 Middle Schoolers were about to enjoy a BBQ dinner leading into the first Rec Frenzy event of the year.  We are so pleased at the number of students involved . . . photos to be published in next week's edition.  

Have a great weekend MS community!

Warm regards,

Andrew Ball
Middle School Principal