Welcome to Beecher Prep, Auggie!
The Best School Ever
By Matthew Madonna
About Beecher Prep
If someone was to ask me about Beecher Prep, I would tell them that it is a great school with great teachers and students. Not only will you learn so many things throughout the year, you will have so much fun doing it. You even get to go on an awesome trip, called "The Fifth-Grade Nature Retreat". You get to go on hikes through the beautiful woods, play in the game-filled rec room, eat delicious hot dogs and make tasty s'mores around the campfire, go horseback riding, and watch a great movie in the field. You will absolutely love it! Soon after the nature retreat, graduation comes along. Mr. Tushman makes speeches, students win awards, and we graduate from the fifth grade and go on to the sixth grade.
The School Environment
Beecher Prep
This picture is the outside of the school building. This is what kids see before they walk into school and have a great time. There is an American flag, grass, and a sidewalk.
Hallway
This is where the students walk to their classes and get books, binders, and folders out of their lockers. This is also where kids have a chance to interact with their friends in between class time.
Classroom
This is where all of the learning takes place. The teachers ask questions and the students give answers. Also, students learn new topics.
Surviving at School
- Pay attention to your teachers
- Do all of your work
- Do not get your teacher angry
- Make sure you study so you do not fail any tests you take
- Always do your homework
- Set your priorities
- Do not cheat
How to Make Friends
- Introduce yourself to others
- Tell others about yourself
- Get to know others
- Have conversations with the other students, rather than never talking to anybody
- Be nice
- Do not bully anyone
- Most importantly, just be yourself!
People to Avoid
- Julian- He is a HUGE bully
- Savanna- She manipulates people and tries to get people to leave their good friends behind to be in the popular group
- Mrs. Albans- Where do you think Julian learns everything from?
- Eddie- He makes fun of people and gets into fights
- Tristan- I sat down at his table at lunch and he got up and left
- Nino- I sat down at his lunch table and he got up and left
- Pablo- I sat down at his lunch table and he got up and left
Who To Be friends with
- Summer- A nice and funny girl who will not let anybody sit alone at lunch
- Amos- A good athlete who stands up for people in trouble
- Reid- He will never side with the bully
- Max G- Even though he is not the most popular kid, he is very nice
- Max W- Even though he is not the most popular kid (like the other Max), he will not be mean
- Miles- Although he his friends with Julian, he will stand up for someone in need
- Henry- Same thing as Miles (refer to Miles description)
Classes
- Science- One of the harder classes that you could take
- Math- You will learn new topics involving problems and you will learn strategies that will help you come up with a solution
- Social Studies- You will learn about the world's history
- English- You will read and write stories, and you will get "precepts" from Mr. Browne that will guide you in life
- Music- You will play instruments, sing songs, and learn the history of music
- Theater-Arts- If you take this class, you will perform in plays and shows
- Art- You will draw, color, trace, etc.
Teachers/Administrators
- Mr. Tushman- Principal
- Ms. Petosa- Our homeroom teacher, also teaches math
- Mr. Browne- English
- Mrs. Garcia- Mr. Tushman's Assistant
- Mr. Haller- Science
- Mr. Resnick- Theater-Arts
- Mr. Roche- History teacher
Awards to win
- High Honor Roll- Given to people who maintain an "A" average throughout the school year
- Overall Academic Excellence Medal- Given to the student who excels in every class
- Academic Excellence Silver Medal- Given to the second best student who achieves many things in all classes
- Overall Excellence in Sports- Given to the best athlete in all sports
- Gold Medal for Music- Given to the student who is the best musician
- Gold Medal for Creative Writing- Awarded to the student who shows the best abilities in creative writing
- Henry Ward Beecher Medal- This is the most prestigious award at Beecher Prep, and it is given to the student who has the most strength to "lift up hearts" of others
Wonder: Book Trailer
Dear Auggie
I really think you will have the time of your life here at Beecher Prep. The teachers, faculty, students, and activities are truly amazing. You will be so happy you made the decision to go to middle school. I can't wait to see you in September!
Sincerely, Jack Will