On behalf of the MS faculty and staff, I certainly hope all members of our community had a great holiday and that 2016 brings great things to one and all!
Students have enjoyed reconnecting with friends and teachers this week and have also enjoyed the snow outside during lunch . . . it has been a great first week back to school.
Student Life Update:
The Blazer Community is roaring to go in 2016!
This week we offered our third hosted activity possibility with the start of the DaddyRoys program. DaddyRoys is an organization that focuses on creating wonderful art pieces out of recyclable materials. We are also in the process of organizing our next two hosted activity offerings which will be grandmaster chess and badminton.
Next week, the Blazer Barkers will be organizing their annual Awesome Blazer Barker Bake Sale which will take place on Thursday, January 14. At our next assembly, the students will listen to a presentation on the Prizma Fun Day Project. The Prizma Fun Day will take place on Saturday, February 6 at school from 9:00 to 13:00 and is an opportunity for your child to spend time and bond with a developmentally challenged child.
Lastly, a huge thank you goes out to our PSA for the wonderful and colorful new couch they purchased for our M.S Blazer Lounge.
MS Spanish Update:
In the Spanish culture, January is filled with holidays, traditions and festive gatherings - food is always included!
The main holiday in January is El Dia De Los Tres Reyes Magos (Three Kings’ Day, or the Epiphany), celebrated on January 6th. Spain, as well as most Latin American countries, do not celebrate December 25th as the day children receive their Christmas gifts. Instead, children get their presents on January 6th, El Día de Los Tres Reyes Magos (Three Kings’ Day). This day commemorates the wise men coming to see baby Jesus, bringing the gifts of gold.
On this day, children put shoe boxes stuffed with grass for the king’s camels, under their beds. The next morning, the grass is gone, replaced by a gift left by the three kings. And like Christmas, charcoal is left for children who have been naughty.
Ms. Ana Cuchi-Gracia's Spanish students greatly enjoyed celebrating Three King's Day!
The main holiday in January is El Dia De Los Tres Reyes Magos (Three Kings’ Day, or the Epiphany), celebrated on January 6th. Spain, as well as most Latin American countries, do not celebrate December 25th as the day children receive their Christmas gifts. Instead, children get their presents on January 6th, El Día de Los Tres Reyes Magos (Three Kings’ Day). This day commemorates the wise men coming to see baby Jesus, bringing the gifts of gold.
On this day, children put shoe boxes stuffed with grass for the king’s camels, under their beds. The next morning, the grass is gone, replaced by a gift left by the three kings. And like Christmas, charcoal is left for children who have been naughty.
Ms. Ana Cuchi-Gracia's Spanish students greatly enjoyed celebrating Three King's Day!
PSA Messages:
Next MS PSA Meeting:
Our first meeting of 2016 is next Thursday, January 14th from 9:00 a.m. in the Faculty Dining Room. We have invited a very special guest, Mr. Robert Goris, who is a security expert and currently holding girl power classes for 8th grade girls at AISB. Please check out his website www.prosectra.com.
We have asked Mr. Goris to talk about:
Overview of the IB program:On Wednesday, January 13th there will be a HS PSA meeting in the Faculty Dining Room, where Derek Luebbe will be presenting an overview of the IB program. This information is also pertinent to 8th grade parents, who are all welcome to attend.
Math Workshop for Parents:
Our first meeting of 2016 is next Thursday, January 14th from 9:00 a.m. in the Faculty Dining Room. We have invited a very special guest, Mr. Robert Goris, who is a security expert and currently holding girl power classes for 8th grade girls at AISB. Please check out his website www.prosectra.com.
We have asked Mr. Goris to talk about:
- online predators
- situational awareness
- going out on the town
- how can we, as parents, complement the girl power classes?
Overview of the IB program:On Wednesday, January 13th there will be a HS PSA meeting in the Faculty Dining Room, where Derek Luebbe will be presenting an overview of the IB program. This information is also pertinent to 8th grade parents, who are all welcome to attend.
Math Workshop for Parents:
On Tuesday, January 19th from 8:45 - 9:45 a.m., a math workshop for parents, focused on math education, will be held in the MPR. The workshop will be presented by Erma Anderson, who is a renowned expert in science and math education.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, Jan 11: MS Boys & Girls Basketball Teams practice 15:40 - 17:30
Homework Club 15:30 - 16:30
CEESA MUN 15:40 - 17:30
Makers Club 15:40 - 17:30
MS Swim Team Practice 15:40 - 17:30
Tuesday, Jan 12: Blazer voices 12:15 - 13:00
MS Tech Crew mtg. at 15:30 in Mr.Savic’s room
Girl Power 15:45 - 17:30
CEESA Band 15:40 - 17:30
Wednesday, Jan 13: HS PSA Mtg. about the IB program (for Grade 8 parents as well)
MS assembly/Advisory 11:15 - 12:05
MS Boys & Girls Basketball Team Practice 15:40 - 17:30
MS Swim Team Practice 15:40 - 17:30
Minecraft 15:40 - 17:30
Dungeons & Dragons 15:40 - 17:30
Thursday, Jan 14: MS PSA Meeting - Mr. Robert Goris @ 9:00 a.m. (Faculty Dining)
Blazer Barkers bake sale from 12:10 - 12:45 in the lobby
CEESA Choir at lunch in ES music room
Digital Photography 15:45 - 17:30
Homework Club 15:30 - 16:30
Friday, Jan 15: MS Floorball 15:30 - 16:30
Have a great weekend Middle School!
Warm regards,
Andrew Ball
MS Principal
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