NORTH VIEW NEWS
March Edition
Spring Is in the Air!
Trimester 2 has ended, and we are now heading into the last trimester of the 2019-2020 school year. This means the days are getting longer, the snow is melting, and the birds are singing. We've made it through winter (almost)! Yay!
We are excited to share this month's news with you! In this edition, we introduce you all to two of our amazing teachers, two fantastic piano performances by one of our 8th graders, a few great reads for middle school students, and information to celebrate Women's History Month.
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Teacher Interviews
Ms. McMartin
Oluwagbemiga: How would you describe your personality?
Ms. M: I’m both silly and serious.
O: Who inspired you to be a teacher
Ms. M: My 5th-grade math teacher Ms. Loretta, knew her students and really cared, and my 10th grade US Studies teacher.
O: What do you think is the biggest misconception about being a teacher?
Ms. M: That we leave at 2:40 and our work is very easy.
O: What do you wish that students understood better?
Ms. M: It is easier to build up good habits than to break bad habits.
O: How do you feel about students behavior?
Ms. M: Their biggest problem is either they are afraid to try or they don’t want to.
O: What’s the biggest challenge today’s students face?
Ms. M: Mental health balances.
O: Describe your worst day in class.
Ms. M: They are not learning and are not paying attention after I have been teaching.
O: How do you motivate students to learn?
Ms. M: Keep connecting it to their future goals.
O: How have you helped a “tough” student?
Ms. M: Depends on the kid, some just need a conversation.
Mr. Sayles
Oluwagbemiga: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
Mr. Sayles: I would say outgoing, a lot of energy, and pretty chill.
O: What are your teaching skills?
Mr. S: I like to have students' voice in my class. I like them to tell me what they would like to learn.
O: What advice do you have for students?
Mr. S: They should not give up, and failure is a learning opportunity.
O: Why North View?
Mr. S: I love North View. I enjoy the diversity. It offers a lot of learning opportunities.
O: What do you enjoy most about teaching?
Mr. S: I like seeing students grow throughout the year
O: Describe an ideal classroom.
Mr.S: Everyone is on time and participating, asking questions and helping other students.