May 13, 2022
Sports had many highlights this week, including a track meet for middle schoolers complete with first place finishes for skillful seventh grade long jumper Jocelyn Gill and seventh grader Terelle Dean. The girls 4X100m relay finished third place, with strong performances by seventh graders Joi Young, Ava Williams, Avis Weeden, and Jocelyn Gill. Eighth grader Lola Orlove Rodriguez placed third overall in the girls 800m race. The team is coached by Mr. Callum. Middle School baseball, coached by Mr. Staten, beat Capital City Public Charter School 20-0. Varsity boys baseball, coached by Mr. Baum, Mr. Copper, and Mr. Coleman beat SEED 4-1 and will take part in the PCSAA championship game against DCI. Girls’ varsity softball, coached by Mr. Staten, will also play DCI in the PCSAA championship. Varsity Middle School frisbee, coached by Mr. Starnes and Mr. O’Brien bested DCI by a stunning 15-1 finish.
May 13, 2022
The middle school halls were alive for Seventh Grade Spirit Week, with highlights including “Anything But a Backpack” day on Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, and “Dress Like a Teacher” day on Thursday. Students showcased creativity and humor, donning bow ties like Mr. Whitchurch, or stylish denim rompers like Ms. Malchionno. Meanwhile teachers got into the act, with Dr. Bonner dressing as students, Ms. Lee-Bey rocking some Wacky Wednesday finery, and Mr. Green created a new knapsack on Tuesday made of a branch and a pillowcase. The week ends in style with a semi-formal 7th and 8th grade dance in the MPR on Friday from 5-8pm.
May 13, 2022
Students who are experiencing test anxiety during the PARCC will get help at pop-up Care Kit Stations where the counseling team will distribute resources to support students in the following areas during testing season: Sleep, Power Foods, Self-image (body image/self-worth not connected to achievement), and Stress Management. MS distribution will take place during Break, and US distribution will take place before the first period.Decompression Kits for teachers include classroom routines and skill-building materials to use during the PARCC testing, Review Week, and Final Exams.
May 13, 2022
A team of sixth graders took 8th place overall in the region in the Caring for our Watersheds Competition! The participants in this talented team of researchers and writers were Mila Appelbaum, Mia Jancachagua Espinoza, Campbell Hall, Eden Claire, Emma Fitzpatrick, and Lydia Tiersky. The project modeled ways students and researchers can communicate to the public about the impact of their actions on the Watersheds. The students created a slideshow, gave a verbal presentation, and handled Q and A from various adults. They also built an original website to help with Watershed education.
May 5, 2022
Sophomore Baille Cooper was accepted into the Stevens Institute Summer Pre College (ECOES) program on a full scholarship! She will attend two-week sessions on campus for the next two summers, and they will focus on exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields and career paths.
