by Mrs. Young Expedition is an exploration of our local community where we learn something, enjoy some recreation, and practice restaurant and budgeting skills. If you had a student in middle school last year, you remember our decision to cancel the Middle School Expedition last spring. I know this was met with sadness and a … [Read more…]
by Mrs. Young The transition from middle to high school can be exciting and overwhelming for students and parents alike. High school represents a new chapter in your child’s life, with new academic, social, and personal challenges. It is the time of year when many families and students have questions about the process for a … [Read more…]
by Ms. Santiago Pre-Algebra The Pre-Algebra classes have been hard at work developing proficiency with graphing lines. They started by learning about slope and what it means about the graph of a line. They then learned that depending on how the equation of a line is given, they can quickly graph it using either the … [Read more…]
by Mrs. Barker Why We Do Hands-On Projects Hands-on projects not only make learning fun but also deepen students’ understanding of science concepts. Real-World Application: Hands-on projects allow students to see their learning in action. Learning by Doing: Engaging in practical activities reinforces theoretical knowledge. Knowledge Application: Students apply what they learn in meaningful ways. … [Read more…]
by Mr. A. This article was originally published in January, 2025, and is presented here with updates. Artificial Intelligence has entered the room. It is readily available and can present amazing benefits. It also brings with it some serious risks in a learning environment. This piece is intended to help you to understand and support … [Read more…]
by Mr. A. I want parents to understand our two book talk projects in sixth grade LWW because I have very specific goals that might not be readily apparent. First, consider these three book talk project rules, all explained later in this article: 1. Writing should be done primarily in class and study hall (not … [Read more…]
by Ms. Santiago On a normal day in math class, we will do a combination of note-taking and problem-solving. If a new topic is being introduced, we discuss it and go over examples for 10-15 minutes. Afterwards, students work on practice problems together. Some days we also play games to review and reinforce material. In … [Read more…]
by Mr. Probst Historical Thinking As a Tool To kick off the trimester, all grades have been working through a Historical Thinking launch. Think of it as learning how to be a history detective. Students are practicing the habits historians use to make sense of the past: asking strong questions, evaluating who created a source … [Read more…]
Countryside School wakes for a new school year. (Photo: Mr. A.) Below is a transcript of last week’s Back to School Night event at which reminders and new policy information was shared and emphasized. Whether you attended the event or not, please be well familiar with this content. Check the section headings below to find … [Read more…]
by Mr. Antonsen Welcome to Middle School Insight, a collaboration with Comet Flash. While Comet Flash offers a snapshot of what’s coming up, the Insight offers a deeper dive into specific topics. The Insight blog is your way to discover why we do what we do. (Source: Freepik.com) We publish new Insight articles sometimes weekly, … [Read more…]