Friday, November 20, 2015

Week 12 in the Middle!

Middle School PSA News:

Tickets will be on sale for a pre-"Mulan" MS dinner during lunch on Tuesday, November 24th.  The dinner will take place at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8th in the Building B cafeteria before the performance of "Mulan".  Dinner tickets are 1500 Huf each . . . "Mulan" will begin at 6:00 p.m in the Building B Theatre.

This week's PSA Meeting:

Dr. Jokay Kinga delivered a thorough presentation about adolescent depression this past Tuesday, November 17th.  The session touched on a variety of informative topics including case study analysis, characteristics of depression, when to refer to a mental health professional and how to prevent the devastation of suicide.  Dr. Kinga also highlighted a variety of treatment options including dietary, lifestyle, herbal medicine and therapy.  
Student Life Update:

The Winter After School Activities Session has now started and an outstanding 96% of available spots are full!

On Thursday, we held the Fall Co-Curricular Sports & Activities Celebration. Students were treated to pizza and cake and went to breakout sessions with their teammates to reflect on and celebrate their phenomenal Fall season.


The Makers Club Activity will hold their first meeting next week and the MUN Activity will begin the week following thanksgiving.

Mr. Lavoie
MS Student Life Coordinat

On Wednesday, November 25th we will hold a special musical performance assembly! We will also launch our Blazer Barkers " Adopt A Bark" Campaign. Eight special puppy guests will also attend the assembly!

Grade 6 Physical Education Update:


In Physical Education, Grade 6 students enjoyed a successful and fun Jump Rope unit. In four weeks, students learned various jump rope skills while working on their fitness. For their final project, students formed groups of three or four and created a jump rope routine by using the elements learned in class and by adding their own personal touches, ideas and choice of music. Students worked very hard on creating the routine and sharing ideas. During the preparation phase, students demonstrated a high level of collaboration, creativity, perseverance and responsibility. The groups built complex routines and performed with joy and confidence.

Basketball Skills Camp with Miss Pal:  

A free skills camp was open to all MS & HS students who wanted to improve their basketball prowess.   The camp took place in the main gym on November 16th. Students thoroughly enjoyed their skills camp experience led by Ms. Pal, Mr. Fubler, Mr. Tarbell and three guest coaches visiting AISB from Africa.  




Grade 8 Science:

Students in Ms. Tarbell's classes have been experimenting with a cross-curricular "Chemistry-meets-Art" activity focusing on "Cyanotypes".  I would encourage you to ask your child to explain the science behind the artistic and creative products of their work.



MS Sports News:

Sports Fans! . . . Please find below some news about AISB MS Sports!

Basketball Try-outs: MS students are invited to try-out for the AISB MS Basketball boys & girls teams on November 23rd & 25th.  No sign up for tryouts is required.  After these tryout days, selections will be announced for A & B teams in each gender.  Regular practices in designated teams will begin on November 30 and permission slips for these.teams will be sent home accordingly.

MS Swim Team:  The first day of practice for the MS Swim Team will be November 23.  Students are not required to tryout for the swim team.

GO BLAZERS!
Mr. Fleming

Upcoming Events:


Monday, Nov 23:    MS Tech Crew 12:30 in Curriculum room
Homework Club 15:30 - 16:30
Makers Club - 15:40 - 17:30
MS Boys & Girls Basketball Team tryouts Day 1
MS Swim Team Practice - Day 1
Open swim 16:30 - 17:30


Tuesday, Nov 24:   PSA Thanksgiving Dinner
Blazer voices 12:15 - 13:00
Drama Club- Mulan Jr 15:30 - 17:30
Set Design 15:40 - 17:20
CEESA Band 15:40 - 17:30


Wednesday, Nov 25: MS Co-curricular Assembly 11:15 - 12:05
MS Boys & Girls Basketball Team tryouts Day 2
MS Swim Team Practice
Minecraft 15:40 - 17:30
Dungeons & Dragons 15:40 - 17:30

Thursday, Nov 26: Thanksgiving Holiday - No school


Have a great weekend Middle School!

Warm regards,

Andrew Ball
Middle School Principal
















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