Spring has sprung! There is some much blossoming in the middle school.

Science explorations: Students spent the first time of the week learning about the Artemis II mission and crafting their own Artemis Dream Team. Madison was very impressed with the thoughtfulness that many students put into their dream teams.

Math projects: Math 7 has also been dreaming things up! As a part of their geometry unit students have become city planners, designing “Funky Towns” full of geometric shapes. They have been measuring, designing, and labeling maps of their towns.

Skills happenings: Students wrapped up two weeks of tracking a routine that they created to support their SMART Goals for the trimester. At the end of the week they tried their hand at writing clear instructions for creating a PB&J sandwich. Ben followed their instructions verbatim and we had a lot of laughs throughout the process.

“You're a Good Man Charlie Brown”: Many of our middle school students have been extra busy during tech week for the NGFS production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”. We are excited for them to show off their pizzazz during the four performances this weekend.

Bake Sale & Spring Dance: We would like to thank you for all of the delicious bake sale goodies! The Social Committee did well raising money for their “Alice in Wonderland” themed dance on May 8th.

Spring Trip: Last but not least, we are departing on the spring trip to Rock Eagle next week!  We are eager to begin our journey to Georgia; creating memories as a community. Students have already dropped off their luggage at school. They will only need their daypacks, disposable lunches, and water bottles when they arrive at school on Monday. Please review the Spring Trip Presentation for all necessary details and check your email nightly for trip updates.

MS Health Education: We are in another year of our Middle School Health Education program, and are excited to welcome back our partner, Nnenne M. Asi, M.P.H.! All middle school students attended their first of four health sessions on Tuesday, April 14. The focus for session one was Internet Safety and Human Trafficking.
Objectives:
-To identify safe and unsafe online behaviors, including how to protect personal information. Recognize common warning signs of unsafe or manipulative interactions.
-To identify red flags related to online exploitation or trafficking in an age-appropriate way. Practice responding safely and appropriately in these situations.
-To name trusted adults and resources they can go to for help. Understand the importance of speaking up when something feels unsafe, wrong, or uncomfortable.

Because of the subject matter to be taught, expectations were set for mature behavior. Nnenne will lead discussions and activities so that all students can express themselves in a safe and shared environment. All curriculum is taught in a gender-neutral construct to meet the needs of all students. Occasionally, students feel uncomfortable in these situations. If so, they are not required to stay in class and will be led to an alternate supervised location.

The next health session dates are listed below.
Tuesday, April 28 (whole group)
Tuesday, May 5 (Grade 7 Only)
Tuesday, May 12 Grade 8 Only)