As we approach our final week of Semester 1, MS staff and students have been heavily engaged in final assessments and end of unit study. With this in mind, our 8th grade team decided that it would be a good time to lighten the mood with a fun and active activity in Advisory this past Wednesday. Ms. Tarbell introduced and led the activities, aimed at engaging all students in a team based, family oriented atmosphere. It was a great break from the routine!
MS PSA News:
Mr. Robert Goris visited to speak to parents about themes introduced in our MS "Girl Power" After School Activity. The talk emphasized the importance of supporting our kids' awareness of their surroundings while out in public. In support of this notion of "situational awareness", Mr. Goris spoke about three main tenants including:
- establishing a baseline of your surrounding environment - what exists around me and what would be considered normal in this situation
- identifying anomalies or things that might be considered abnormal in a particular situation
- having a plan in case something happens
Mr. Goris also emphasized that while we teach our children to be polite and respectful, it's OK for them to avoid acknowledging and interacting with strangers when approached in public.
At the end of the presentation, our "Girl Power" 8th grade girls did an amazing job of demonstrating some of the personal defense strategies they have learned in the ASA.
Student Life:
The Blazer Barkers Dog Shelter Support Group would like to thank you for your continued support! Our amazing Barkers put on the ultimate bake sale on Thursday and raised a further 75,000 HUF for the shelter. With this money, we will be able to sponsor 13 more dogs at the shelter bringing our total to 53.
All week, during our morning Jings, students have had the opportunity to listen to clips of former Middle School Students and staff members praising the Prizma School Project as an opportunity for your children to be part of something meaningful and powerful. The Prizma School Fun Day will take place on Saturday, February, 6 from 9:30 am to 12:45 at AISB. There is no limit to join! All of our students are welcome to participate and partner up with a Prizma child. Highlights of the day will include:
Electric Cars, a jumping castle, a Titanic Slide, professional face painting, professional ballon making, the climbing wall, arts & crafts as well as an amazing bouncing giant obstacle tourniquet! At our next Middle School Assembly on Wednesday, January, 20th students will hear another presentation about the Fun Day from veteran participants. Mr.Doug Rudnicki, an 8th great teacher will send a sign-up link to all students on Thursday, January 20th.
Have a great weekend!
Marc Lavoie
MS Student Life CoordinatorMS Parent Book Club Update:
Please save these dates: Feb 4th, and Feb 11th, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Book: The Five Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman
Some of us read and discussed this book last year, however there was a strong request to revisit it again this year! Additionally, we have a MS parent who will kick off the first meeting by sharing her insight about the book's impact on her and her family.
Please contact Nancy Seibel, MS Counselor if you are interested. We may be including interested HS parents also!
Athletics Update:
Good Luck to the Blazers this week:
- MS Boys A & B Basketball teams at DVAC festival in Vienna - Saturday, January 16
- MS Girls Basketball team at DVAC festival in Budapest (ICSB) - Saturday, January 16
- MS Swim Team at QSI Bratislava Invitational Meet - - Saturday, January 23
Other upcoming Athletic Events - (schedules to be announced)
- AISB Winter Sports Jamboree at AISB - January 29-30
- DVAC Swim Meet at AISB - January 30
Matt Fleming
Athletic Director
Athletic Director
Upcoming Events:
Monday, Jan 18: 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 19: 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 20: PSA Board mtg 9:00 - 11:00
MS Band concert at 18:00
MS Assembly 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 21: CEESA Choir at 16:30 in ES music room
Digital Photography 15:45 - 17:30
Homework Club 15:30 - 16:30
Friday, Jan 22: End of Semester 1/Quarter 2
MS Floorball 15:30 - 16:30Have a great weekend Middle School!
Warm regards,
Andrew Ball
MS Principal
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