In the Middle Gazette
Middle School News for the Month of March
ANNOUNCEMENTS
African American Youth Leadership Conference at Colorado College
Parents and students grades 6-8 make plans to attend this exciting conference. Learn about entrepreneurship, the Arts, STEM, leadership and much more!
Prize give aways, breakfast and lunch provided!
Looking to earn community service hours? This is the perfect volunteer opportunity!
Register now at mailto:info@aaylc-co.org
Pennies for Patients: SSAE Fights against Cancer
The results are in! SSAE students collected $3,038.72.
A heartfelt “Thank You” is extended to every individual who contributed to the SSAE campaign to fight against cancer. Please plan to join us March 11 at 1:00 as representatives from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation Congratulate SSAE students and Riley Pryor, the top fundraiser for this campaign, during a recognition ceremony!CSU Girls STEM Day at Ft Collins
If you are interested in science, technology, engineering or math, this is the conference for you! Make plans to attend this fun-filled day designed specifically for 6th-8th grade girls. Colorado State University (Ft Collins) is where the action will take place. Registration opens March 1. Don’t wait to register. Workshops fill up quickly! Transportation will not be provided for SSAE students. Click on the link below for more details!
MS Science Exhibition March 11 from 1:00- 3:00 pm
It is all about Survival in Science!!
The middle school scientists have done the research and developed inventions to which address the following Problem Based Learning project questions:
6th - How can humans survive natural disasters which are caused by plate tectonics?
7th - How will humans survive in extreme conditions?
8th - How can a hotel be built in space which will sustain
human life?
The Science Exhibition will happen on March 11 from 1:00- 3:00. All grade levels, parents and friends are invited to attend!
Whats Going on in the Classroom?
English
Moving forward, students are going to be looking into skills that they will need for the upcoming tests and what they will need to be successful!
Math
7th Grade: This month has seen many "A-ha" moments around Probability and Statistics! 7th grade students can now analyze the roll of the dice, the drawing of cards, and the spin of the wheel. They also understand if it's a good idea to challenge your friend to a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors (see below) to see who puts away the computers (or a sibling to see who puts away the dishes)!
8th Grade: February saw 8th grade expanding their Algebra knowledge to lines, lines, and more lines! Staring with single linear equations, students' studies culminated in calculating how much water is wasted over time from a dripping tap. They also took their first ever PSAT exam. WOW! It was a great morning of hard work and determination, and we all enjoyed a well-deserved and super fun afternoon off at the movies afterward (see below). We couldn't be more proud of how much effort they put into doing well for their future selves.
A whole wall's worth of hard work!
Scissors beats Paper!
Enjoying a little R&R at the movies!
Science
Have you ever wondered about any of the following questions? What would happen if you were forced to live in an extreme climate? How are natural disasters related to plate tectonics or what it would take to build a hotel in space? The middle school science students have pondered these questions and decided to find the answers using Problem-Based Learning (PBL) strategies. PBL is a method in which complex real-world problems are used as the vehicle to promote student learning of concepts and principles as opposed to direct presentation of facts and concepts. In addition to course content, PBL promotes the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. It can also provide opportunities for working in groups, finding and evaluating research materials, and life-long learning Problem-Based Learning projects to answers these questions. Problem-based learning is Problem-based learning (PBL) provides a structure for discovery that helps students internalize learning and leads to greater comprehension. Be sure to attend the Science Exhibition on March 11 from 1:00- 3:00 pm to find out what the students learned
Social Studies
8th - ITS ALL ABOUT THE DECADES! The students will work in groups of two, select a decade in American history and research various aspects of American culture and politics (domestic and foreign). In addition to analyzing primary and secondary resources, this is an opportunity for students to work on research, communication and presentation skills.