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…]