Intermediate East Newsblast
From the Desk of Principal Madigan, December 8, 2021
JUST A REMINDER
DANCE CANCELLED
The Yearbook price is increasing and the holiday season is upon us! Give the gift of memories this year! Visit www.jostens.com from now until December 18th to secure your book for only $40!
Attention 8th Grade Families: The December 18th deadline to purchase a recognition Ad for your graduate is quickly approaching. Visit www.jostens.com for pricing and design information.
Life Skills for Middle School Students Lead to Job Readiness From our SAC
Middle schoolers may not be thinking about careers yet, but they need to start developing skills that translate to the workplace.
Most students stay busy outside of school with athletic competitions, performances, or other extracurricular activities. Very few middle schoolers have paying jobs, like babysitting or dog walking.
As a result, young people are learning important “soft skills” at a later age, which means that they are less prepared when they enter the workplace. Life skills activities for middle school students focus on real-world applications. Today’s employers expect their new hires to have the following skills already:
Social awareness
Empathy + Respect
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Collaboration + Leadership
Communication + Persuasiveness
What are "Soft Skills"?
“Soft skills” refer to intangible, interpersonal skills that everyone needs in order to thrive in life. Most experts point to specific practices that build character, such as perseverance, resilience, leadership, communication, and teamwork.
The classroom is an excellent setting for these lessons because teachers can direct learning in a controlled, safe environment. Moreover, life skills activities for middle school students can help young people cope with setbacks as they learn to adapt to change.
STUDENT COUNCIL 12 DAYS OF HOLIDAY SPIRIT
TOMS RIVER SCHOOLS CAREER ACADEMIES OPEN HOUSE FOR ANY 8TH GRADE STUDENT
Business Academy - HSS 12/9 @ 6PM (REVISED DATE)
STEAM Academy - HSE-12/8 @6PM